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Joy of Early Spring

a Wordsworth sonnet

25 total reviews 
Comment from SixFtLion (Suzanna)
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Love your poem. It elicits the feelings of sun, warmth, happiness and joy that come with the departure of cold and dark winters. You described the nature beautifully, it made me smile and reminisce my young years when I lived in the country and experienced what you describe every year. Thank you for the beautifully written poem.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
    I am thrilled I could bring back some of those wonderful memories you must have of living in the country. Many thanks for all the kudos. Rod
Comment from June Sargent
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In a world ravaged by a virus, it's so inspiring to envision this valley with fields of poppies. God's presence is certainly visible when spring arrives. Thank you for reminding us that there is still beauty out there.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
    Thank you, June, for sharing my poem. We don?t have poppies growing in fields near me, but the gardens are at their peak. Rod
Comment from Melanie White
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This is a well crafted poem. I appreciate the skill that it takes to write a sonnet like this one. I also really like the picture you chose to go with it.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
    Thank you very much, Melanie, for your very kind praise of my sonnet. Yes, this type is more challenging than most and Wordsworth made all of his look so easy. Rod
Comment from lancellot
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A joyful serene Emotional feeling. This is nicely constructed and I give you credit for the added degree of difficulty. You painted a very beautiful picture with words alone.

Well done.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
    I am so pleased the mood I intended came through. Many thanks for your very kind praise, lancellot. Rod
Comment from harmony13
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The author's words are uplifting, descriptive and creative. The words
of this poem share the beauty of nature. I also find where beauty is
God is present. The poem flows and connects well. The artwork is
perfect and compliments this poem.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020
    Your review, harmony, just made my day. Thank you so much for your high praise and comments.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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I think Wordsworth would be impressed. Your ekphrastic sonnet is skillfully and creatively composed; you have made excellent use of specific details to describe all elements of the awe-inspiring artwork.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
    I am flattered that you think Wordsworth would be impressed. I am also pleased that FanStorians like you are. Many thanks, Janice, for your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
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Very nicely done. I like it. Your mirror his rhythm and rhyme; it flows well and feels like a Wordsworth poem. The sentiments depicted here are filled with good imagery. The art is beautiful.
Raffaelina

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
    Thank you so much, Raffaelina, for sharing my poem and your very kind praise. Rod
reply by Raffaelina Lowcock on 03-Jul-2020
    I meant You not Your.
Comment from Frank Jauregui
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I truly enjoyed your poem, Joy of early Spring my favorites were the last three lines, God's presence--felt wherever beauty's seen--
astounds all visitors who wander here, uplifts their spirits; smiles soon reappear. What an uplifting emotion that inspires! Well done.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
    I am delighted you enjoyed my sonnet, Frank, and truly appreciate your taking the time to point out which lines you favored most. Rod
Comment from Iza Deleanu
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Spring colors and emotions in the same line, doubles with the faith in our God. :"Not far away a barn sits wearily
with open doors, corral and rooftop green
and there a valley lying silently,
all rolling farmland restful and serene.
God's presence--felt wherever beauty's seen--
astounds all visitors who wander here,
uplifts their spirits; smiles soon reappear." Thank you for sharing and good luck with your contest.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
    Thank you, Iza, for taking the time to point out which lines you enjoyed so much. I truly appreciate your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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A well rhymed and metered poem to pay tribute to spring and the pretty scenes of fresh blooms and smiles that promise us growth and abundance in life, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
    Hi, Dolly. I am delighted you enjoyed my sonnet and appreciate your kind praise. Rod