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Winds of Change

A Minute poem for the contest

71 total reviews 
Comment from LeftHandedScribe
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Hi Tony. I have to tell you that your poetry is sublime. As a newbie to this art form, I learn much from the economy of your work. I can see each of these images so clearly, and you use so few words. Beautiful. I'm looking forward to reading more of your work.

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2021


reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
    Thank you so much for taking the time to glance through some of my work and for your lovely comments. So much appreciated, as is that sixth star. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Joan E.
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What a neat picture to reinforce your poem! I enjoyed your use of the Minute poem format and its rhymed quatrains. I especially liked your referring to the wind as a "cleansing breath". Best wishes in the contest- Joan

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
    Thanks, Joan.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
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An interesting take on the seasons. Whimsical and lyrical. S3/L1 sets this poem apart, so does personifying the wind. Strong rhyme scheme throughout. S3 also presents the promise of better times ahead.

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 29-Aug-2020
    Thanks, Brett. I appreciate your review and the sixth star. All the best, Tony
Comment from rspoet
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Hello Tony,
This is an interesting subject for the minute poem -
the ever changing seasons, aided by the winds.
You have very good connection in these lines which
are often jerky due to the format.
As we near the end of summer, the minutes are slowly slipping away
as will the leaves, but the leaves will return, like Persephone,
though the minutes are gone forever.
Well done.
Best wishes.
Robert

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
    Time slips by with the seasons and, talking of time, I've just finished reading 'When You Wish'. Some marvellous tales there and unexpected twists in the wrinkles of time. I particularly liked the staircase. There are dangers in relentless curiosity! Great to revisit Veronica and Mildred, too.
    I left a short review on Amazon
Comment from TPAC
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I like the selected ingredients used for this stir, captivating thoughts appealing to my interests, finding one possible suggestion: death,"
it as brown leaves seems to say sway. All in my given opinion.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
    Many thanks for your review and observations, TPAC. Appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Susan Louise Gabriel
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A beautiful expression and description of fall's effects on vegetation, and the hope that accompanies spring. I loved the line "It gives a tug and set them free."
Well done!

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
    Many thanks for your review and observations, Susan. Appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Cass Carlton
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Here is a short poem about the wind. It speaks of change. Changing from
tattered leaves clinging to a bare branch to leaves under foot, mulch for new plants to be nourished. There is a lot in this piece. Although brief in content it is rich in images and symbolism that set the mind working. A very interesting poem. Well done cheers Cass

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
    Many thanks for your review and observations, Cass. Appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
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Ah, how refreshing to read your beautiful verses, Tony. I didn't realise how much I had missed them. This one may be small but it's a gem and I enjoyed it a lot. The fine language puts it up a notch o two. Giddy :-)

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
    Many thanks for your review and comments, Giddy. Appreciated. Always good to hear from you! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Steven Hicks
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Your controlling idea of wind here caused the piece to move throughout as if being blown by the wind. I could feel the movement. The final stanza makes the reader stop to think. Great Job.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
    Many thanks for your review and observations, Steven. Appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Mimi Linny
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Beautifully written minute poem on the perceptive, freeing wind and changes through the seasons. Loved "Persephone will bring fresh birth..." as the closing verse to a wonderful piece of poetry.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2020
    Many thanks for your review and observations, Mimi. Appreciated. Best wishes, Tony