When in the Mirror She Peers
a 25-syllable poem17 total reviews
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Well done. I needed to read some of your portfolio since you have taken the time to read Twitterpatedly Yours." Love the match between your subject and your entry. Well done.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Well done. I needed to read some of your portfolio since you have taken the time to read Twitterpatedly Yours." Love the match between your subject and your entry. Well done.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you, Tom, for sharing and praising my short poem. Rockwell?s paintings irresistible and often inspire me. Rod
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
This is a good 25 syllable poem. The text is great size. I like it centered because it is more prominent. However, the poem's spacing in the poem box needs to be adjusted a bit. The message is brief but clearly stated. It is still also poetic with the rhyming lines. The visual fits perfectly. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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This is a good 25 syllable poem. The text is great size. I like it centered because it is more prominent. However, the poem's spacing in the poem box needs to be adjusted a bit. The message is brief but clearly stated. It is still also poetic with the rhyming lines. The visual fits perfectly. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much, Sandra, for sharing my poem and your kind praise. I also appreciate your suggestion.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Great wording in your poem. I like the idea of this young girl being interested in learning how to dance; but then she decides that she is not old enough; she has not become a woman yet.
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Great wording in your poem. I like the idea of this young girl being interested in learning how to dance; but then she decides that she is not old enough; she has not become a woman yet.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much, Rosemary, for sharing my poem and your high praise.
Comment from lyenochka
That's a great interpretation of that picture in poetry form. I liked that you covered the self-talk with the gestures "she cups her chin and sighs". Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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That's a great interpretation of that picture in poetry form. I liked that you covered the self-talk with the gestures "she cups her chin and sighs". Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much, lyenochka. This is one of my favorite Rockwell paintings and I am delighted you like my interpretation.
Comment from Jim Wile
A very nicely done short poem with a sad, yet to me, a somewhat amusing complaint by this child. Youth should not hope to speed into adulthood too soon. They should enjoy their childhood and take life at its proper pace. You've chosen the perfect picture to accompany your poem. Well done!
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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A very nicely done short poem with a sad, yet to me, a somewhat amusing complaint by this child. Youth should not hope to speed into adulthood too soon. They should enjoy their childhood and take life at its proper pace. You've chosen the perfect picture to accompany your poem. Well done!
Comment Written 19-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Rockwell?s paintings have often inspired me to write poems about them. Many thanks, Jim, for sharing this one.
Comment from Dawn Munro
I don't think there could be a sweeter poem scribed for this contest. How easily this poet has captured the essence of childhood and dreams, and the artwork chosen is perfect.
Best of luck in the contest with this gem of perfection!
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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I don't think there could be a sweeter poem scribed for this contest. How easily this poet has captured the essence of childhood and dreams, and the artwork chosen is perfect.
Best of luck in the contest with this gem of perfection!
Comment Written 19-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much for the lovely compliment, Ideasaregems. Rockwell paintings often inspire me.
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It was my pleasure. :)
Comment from Jesse James Doty
I love the artwork by Norman Rockwell! His is a flyback from the old days when he was able to capture the essence of how it was to be with the people of long ago. I love how you too capture this in your poem with vivid images of what it means to be a child and yet not quite a woman. This speaks to this will to grow older as a youth in all of us.
Jesse
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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I love the artwork by Norman Rockwell! His is a flyback from the old days when he was able to capture the essence of how it was to be with the people of long ago. I love how you too capture this in your poem with vivid images of what it means to be a child and yet not quite a woman. This speaks to this will to grow older as a youth in all of us.
Jesse
Comment Written 19-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Rockwell?s paintings have often inspired me to write poems. I am delighted you enjoyed this one, Jesse.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very nice artwork and good presentation.
-The syllable count is good, along with the topic.
-Effective imagery describes the girl who
is upset about the upcoming dance because
she has doubts about it.
-I like the last two lines as you describe
what she does and what she says.
-Very well done; good luck!!
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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-Very nice artwork and good presentation.
-The syllable count is good, along with the topic.
-Effective imagery describes the girl who
is upset about the upcoming dance because
she has doubts about it.
-I like the last two lines as you describe
what she does and what she says.
-Very well done; good luck!!
Comment Written 19-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much, Pam, for your wonderful response to my short poem.
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You are very welcome.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I love this! My parents had that Rockwell framed for me when I was a teenager as it was my favorite work of art. I saw myself in it, and my thoughts were every bit what you describe with your words. Rockwell captured the thoughts and dreams of almost every young girl with all the objects in painted in this picture. You have done the same with your 25 syllables.
Nicely done - good luck with the contest!
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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I love this! My parents had that Rockwell framed for me when I was a teenager as it was my favorite work of art. I saw myself in it, and my thoughts were every bit what you describe with your words. Rockwell captured the thoughts and dreams of almost every young girl with all the objects in painted in this picture. You have done the same with your 25 syllables.
Nicely done - good luck with the contest!
Comment Written 19-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Oh, wow! This is also my favorite Rockwell painting, too, and I?m thrilled you thought I did it justice in my poem, Pam.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I love the matching rhymes and that yearn to grow up and be a woman is a fine sentiment as I remember I couldn't wait to be independent, a fine poem for the contest, a magical presentation, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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I love the matching rhymes and that yearn to grow up and be a woman is a fine sentiment as I remember I couldn't wait to be independent, a fine poem for the contest, a magical presentation, love Dolly x
Comment Written 19-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much for your wonderful response to my short poem, Dolly.
