Comment from strandregs

Excellent

Introspective on perspective.
Is a huge canvas to paint on.
And you left all open for the reader to fall down all the rabbit holes.
Poor Alice...
Look where she found her queen of hearts.
I liked the Cheshire cat.
:-))Z.

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2023

Ah, the introspective on perspective detective!
It's just a little poem on what to keep in mind when we think we're in Dire Straits. Why Worry?
Thanks, Z :)

Comment from Debbie Pope

Exceptional

I appreciate how you often write in first person. You don't do it always, but you seem to know when it adds depth to your words. Your poem is particularly true to me. My dad had this thing about the color. For some reason, he always found it depressing. Guess that was his rightful perspective. We could not have the first thing blue in the kitchen or dining room because it bothered his digestion.
Guess I should have written this poem. I like it.

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2023

I think sometimes I bite off more than I can chew. I was aiming to get across the idea that situations that arise are often not all good or all bad, or as much of either as they seem. So, depending on our viewpoint, the same event could be seen with foreboding (blue mood) or anticipation (blue skies). Trying to convey that in four lines is probably wildly optimistic.

As always, your comments are a delight to read, Debbie. Thanks so much for them, and the lovely rating :)

Comment from Eleri

Excellent

This poem conjures up some great images and you are right it does all depend upon your perspective but then doesn't everything including poetry. You have included the correct number of syllables per line for the contest so, hopefully, you will do well in it. Good luck
Eleri

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023

A lot of things do, yes. Thanks for the kind comments and good wishes. Craig

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

It all depends on the state of mind. But, for me, if the sky is not blue, then the mind often is. Well done with your four-line poem Craig, well thought out.
Good luck in the contest.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023

Thanks so much, Valda, for the good wishes and kind comments. It often seems to go that way, doesn't it? Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

Don't you just hate how creative writers usurped almost every colour for their own purposes? All I have to say is, that is our job, because we have that perspective, especially when there's a little green involved too.

Very well done, and an appealing presentation too.

Wishing you great luck with the Committee. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023

It really makes me see red when they do that. It was a black day when writers started taking over the palette. Orange you in agreement?

OK, sorry about that last one.

Thanks for the wonderful comments and lovely stars, Gloria :)

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Yes some see cloud and some see the blue sky and life is all about choices and attitude and we can make ourselves happy or sad depending on our mood, a poignant write, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023

I'm happy you got exactly what I was trying to convey. Most grateful, Dolly. Cheers, Craig.

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Very cleverly composed, and you are right. Attitude and perspective are everything. The presentation is perfect. Succinct, thoughtful, thought-provoking and memorable. May well be a winner. Sending best wishes that it is.
Wendy

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023

Thanks for the lovely vote of approval, Wendy. Much appreciated :) Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

So true! Our perspective can make us feel "blue" or direct our view UP to enjoy the blue of the sky. Great final summary line and great use of internal rhyme and assonance. Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks so much for the good wishes and the great comments, Helen.

Comment from Isabel Fontes

Excellent

The poem is a beautiful four-verse piece that skillfully uses syllables and presents different perspectives on the color blue.
I enjoyed reading it and wish you luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks for the good wishes and kind comments, Isobel.

reply by Isabel Fontes on 15-Sep-2023

You are most welcome, CD.

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This four-line poem, Blue, has the proper formatting and finds the term blue can be used in various ways to describe both what is seen as well as what is felt.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks for reviewing, Bill. Appreciated.