Springtime in the Orchard
A poem inspired by Claude Monet20 total reviews
Comment from Margaret Bednar
Apples do sway in an orchard as if dancers upon a stage in a revue - you could not have penned a prettier poem for Monet's painting. I can't find a fault - I'm thoroughly charmed.
reply by the author on 11-May-2020
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Apples do sway in an orchard as if dancers upon a stage in a revue - you could not have penned a prettier poem for Monet's painting. I can't find a fault - I'm thoroughly charmed.
Comment Written 11-May-2020
reply by the author on 11-May-2020
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Thank you very much for the high praise of my poem, Margaret.
Comment from A. Louise Robertson
You have met the qualifications for this contest, but more than than your rhyme and meter flow so well that this poem rolls off of the tongue. This is a well thought out piece. I enjoyed it immensely, especially the last verse.
reply by the author on 11-May-2020
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You have met the qualifications for this contest, but more than than your rhyme and meter flow so well that this poem rolls off of the tongue. This is a well thought out piece. I enjoyed it immensely, especially the last verse.
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 11-May-2020
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I am delighted my poem rolled off the tongue as you read it, A. Louisa. Thank you so much for sharing and your kind praise.
Comment from June Sargent
You've succeeded in capturing the impressionistic view of an orchard. Muted shades of white, and green remind us of Monet and his style. A lovely piece filled with the beauty of spring.
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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You've succeeded in capturing the impressionistic view of an orchard. Muted shades of white, and green remind us of Monet and his style. A lovely piece filled with the beauty of spring.
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Thank you, June. I am delighted you enjoyed my interpretation of Monet?s painting.
Comment from Amanda Louise Davis
This was beautiful. I really liked it. I especially liked the way you talked aout a floral choir and the trees being like dancers. Wonderful metaphor and images here.
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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This was beautiful. I really liked it. I especially liked the way you talked aout a floral choir and the trees being like dancers. Wonderful metaphor and images here.
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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I am so pleased you enjoyed my poem, Amanda. Thank you for sharing.
Comment from enitsalemap
This is an interesting ekphrastic poem that describes a favorite painting of mine. It fulfills the color request and rules of the prompt. It reads aloud well (I like to read the poems aloud) and I appreciate the peacefulness the piece provides. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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This is an interesting ekphrastic poem that describes a favorite painting of mine. It fulfills the color request and rules of the prompt. It reads aloud well (I like to read the poems aloud) and I appreciate the peacefulness the piece provides. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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I am delighted you enjoyed my poem about Monet?s painting, one of your favorites. I am especially pleased it read well aloud.
Comment from zanya
These stanzas bring the Monet painting to life in an interesting aural manner adding to the scene as depicted -thanks for sharing these uplifting sentiments
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These stanzas bring the Monet painting to life in an interesting aural manner adding to the scene as depicted -thanks for sharing these uplifting sentiments
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Thank you ver much, zanya, for sharing my short poem and your kind praise.
Comment from royowen
Oh yes, I agree that God is His creation, and creation knows and praises Him. He is omnipotent and holds all things together. Written in articulate language, delightfully held by a very upbeat and smooth narrative witg abcb rhyming, well done, good luck, blessings Roy
Suggestion "I'm the sole audience to be pleased."
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Oh yes, I agree that God is His creation, and creation knows and praises Him. He is omnipotent and holds all things together. Written in articulate language, delightfully held by a very upbeat and smooth narrative witg abcb rhyming, well done, good luck, blessings Roy
Suggestion "I'm the sole audience to be pleased."
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Thank you, Roy, for your kind praise of my short poem and the suggestion.
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Well done
Comment from Marjon van Bruggen
This is a lovely poem, which even without the wonderful painting of Monet, gives me the image of the orchard, of the green high-grown grass, the apple blossom, the pecking red-breasted robin. The contest asked for at least two colors, you had three, all descriptive in the poem
Very precise rhyming. I read this with much pleasure.
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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This is a lovely poem, which even without the wonderful painting of Monet, gives me the image of the orchard, of the green high-grown grass, the apple blossom, the pecking red-breasted robin. The contest asked for at least two colors, you had three, all descriptive in the poem
Very precise rhyming. I read this with much pleasure.
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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I am so pleased you enjoyed reading my poem, Marjon. Thank you very much for your kind praise.
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Very welcome!
Comment from Y. M. Roger
A beautiful painting of color in the old orchard! ;) Wonderful abcb rhyme to carry the reader through your easy rhythm! ;) I would only note that the example given really seemed to be on the 'short' side of this contest definition.... but, Hey! That's up to the committee to decide! :) Wonderful poem! ;) Best of luck! ;)
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reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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A beautiful painting of color in the old orchard! ;) Wonderful abcb rhyme to carry the reader through your easy rhythm! ;) I would only note that the example given really seemed to be on the 'short' side of this contest definition.... but, Hey! That's up to the committee to decide! :) Wonderful poem! ;) Best of luck! ;)
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Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Thank you, Yvette, for sharing my poem and your kind praise. Yes, I wonder how the judges will interpret SHORT.
Comment from tfawcus
I like your ekphrastic interpretation of this lovely painting by Monet. You have incorporated two colours, the green of the grass and the red of the robin's breast, and the white of the blossom is implied. All this is given greater meaning by your thoughts about divine creation. Nicely done.
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reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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I like your ekphrastic interpretation of this lovely painting by Monet. You have incorporated two colours, the green of the grass and the red of the robin's breast, and the white of the blossom is implied. All this is given greater meaning by your thoughts about divine creation. Nicely done.
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Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Thank you very much for sharing my poem, Tony, and your very kind praise. I am delighted you enjoyed my interpretation.
