Discovering
A poem for the young and young at heart34 total reviews
Comment from Ms. Snyder
Very neat Sonnet, I think that you did an excellent job RodG and I have been reading a lot of Sonnets lately. This was pure pleasure to read such a memorable one about being a kid and playing in the rain. I remember doing all this and much more as living in Vegas as a kid when it rained was such a treat when I was little. Thank you for writing such a fun Sonnet. Cheers, Fonda
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2019
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Very neat Sonnet, I think that you did an excellent job RodG and I have been reading a lot of Sonnets lately. This was pure pleasure to read such a memorable one about being a kid and playing in the rain. I remember doing all this and much more as living in Vegas as a kid when it rained was such a treat when I was little. Thank you for writing such a fun Sonnet. Cheers, Fonda
Comment Written 06-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2019
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Hi, Fonda. Many thanks for your very kind praise of DISCOVERING. While you were playing in the rain as a kid in Vegas, I was doing the same in Reno.
Rod
Comment from Chrissy710
This is really lovely and really speaks to the reader of being a child in the puddle Creative and meets all the sonnet requirement Good luck in the contest It should win Cheers Christine
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2019
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This is really lovely and really speaks to the reader of being a child in the puddle Creative and meets all the sonnet requirement Good luck in the contest It should win Cheers Christine
Comment Written 06-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2019
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Thank you so much, Chrissy, for your kind praise of DISCOVERING and that bright array of stars. Rod
Comment from QC Poet
Still am lucky enough to still play with the grandkids other young family members that visit, oddly we had to come in due to rain today. Thank you for Sharing your Gifts and insight. God's Blessings to you.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2019
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Still am lucky enough to still play with the grandkids other young family members that visit, oddly we had to come in due to rain today. Thank you for Sharing your Gifts and insight. God's Blessings to you.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2019
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Isn?t it fun to watch our grandkids discover things in the rain? Many thanks for sharing DISCOVERING. Rod
Comment from Cindy McIntyre
OH... I love those "yellow-booted feet." The word choice, "hunkered" made me smile. It is so true that Nature did offer us that childhood view of discovery. I love this topic and your descriptives made me happy. This is a beautiful contest entry/sonnet. Great luck to you.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2019
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OH... I love those "yellow-booted feet." The word choice, "hunkered" made me smile. It is so true that Nature did offer us that childhood view of discovery. I love this topic and your descriptives made me happy. This is a beautiful contest entry/sonnet. Great luck to you.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2019
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It excites me to know you appreciate the language and imagery of DISCOVERING so much, Cindy. Many thanks for your kind praise. Rod
Comment from flylikeaneagle
Precious pen pal: beautiful message to be like a child
exploring nature. I like the photo of the child. I used to play
in mud and make pies. So now as an adult, I love to get my
hands in the dirt and plant flowers. Nice rhymes and question.
flylikeaneagle
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2019
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Precious pen pal: beautiful message to be like a child
exploring nature. I like the photo of the child. I used to play
in mud and make pies. So now as an adult, I love to get my
hands in the dirt and plant flowers. Nice rhymes and question.
flylikeaneagle
Comment Written 05-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2019
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I am delighted that you are still able to ?discover? new things as you work with flowers. Many thanks for your kind praise of DISCOVERING and that bonus of six bright stars. Rod
Comment from JudyE
Your first line is incredibly evocative and the imagery from that point forward brings back memories of rainy days and childhood wonder. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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Your first line is incredibly evocative and the imagery from that point forward brings back memories of rainy days and childhood wonder. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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I am so pleased I could put you there in those puddles on a rainy day of your youth. Many thanks for sharing DISCOVERING and your kind praise.
Comment from Gail Denham
Yes, the things we find in a puddle or a tide pool. Great adventure to dig under soggy fallen autumn leaves - find a bug that scoots off. You've so well depicted a child explorer. I really like the first line ' "clouds which bruised the sky" - great line.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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Yes, the things we find in a puddle or a tide pool. Great adventure to dig under soggy fallen autumn leaves - find a bug that scoots off. You've so well depicted a child explorer. I really like the first line ' "clouds which bruised the sky" - great line.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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Thank you so much for your praise of DISCOVERING, Gail. I am delighted you enjoyed my opening line so much.
Comment from Joy Graham
Hello Mystery Poet,
You have a good sonnet going on here. I'm pleased to see you have terrific iambic pentameter. Good rhyme choices. I'm not seeing a turn in the third stanza. You have a different train of thought happening. So I guess that is close.
Best wishes in the contest.
Joy xx
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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Hello Mystery Poet,
You have a good sonnet going on here. I'm pleased to see you have terrific iambic pentameter. Good rhyme choices. I'm not seeing a turn in the third stanza. You have a different train of thought happening. So I guess that is close.
Best wishes in the contest.
Joy xx
Comment Written 05-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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Thank you, Joy. Yes, this is a ROUGH facsimile of a Shakespearian sonnet, but indeed I took license with that third stanza. I am pleased you enjoyed DISCOVERING nevertheless.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the curiosity of a small child in a time of discovery. We should never stop a small child to instinctively explore things around them, it is very good when they have the urge to investigate things.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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A very well-written poem about the curiosity of a small child in a time of discovery. We should never stop a small child to instinctively explore things around them, it is very good when they have the urge to investigate things.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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You speak the truth here, Sandra. We must encourage our children to ?explore things around them.? Many thanks for sharing DISCOVERING and your kind praise.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
It's amazing what our imaginations could discover in the most normal of things. That is the joy of childhood. Shame we lose it as we age. This is a lovely contest entry, your sonnet flows beautifully. Good luck! :) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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It's amazing what our imaginations could discover in the most normal of things. That is the joy of childhood. Shame we lose it as we age. This is a lovely contest entry, your sonnet flows beautifully. Good luck! :) Sandra xx
Comment Written 05-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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You express the theme of DISCOVERING very well, Sandra. Many thanks for your kind praise.
