Heart Cafted Poems - 2020
Viewing comments for Chapter 36 "How I Write Free Verse"Musings of an old man -2020
32 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
My two stand-bys are Thesaurus,com and Grammarly.com on my Chromebook and a cup of coffee. The readers, if they are writers, with be invited to reflect upon what they have as a constant when they wake and prepare to write. Well thought out.
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2020
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My two stand-bys are Thesaurus,com and Grammarly.com on my Chromebook and a cup of coffee. The readers, if they are writers, with be invited to reflect upon what they have as a constant when they wake and prepare to write. Well thought out.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2020
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Liz, I appreciate your comments. I wrote an honest reflection about a personal approach to my everyday writing periods.
Comment from lennis
I wish I could write free verse this well...mine always seems to come out in a rhythm that rhymes in a pattern. I also write from my own experience and I can relate to the lines about harsh images, bringing a tear..."Word images, bloodred when read, harsh memories can bring a tear,
words creating an ebb and flow,",,,accurately describes the emotions that come about when writing about past hurts or loves lost. Because, that's what poetry is for me...a way to encapsulate those feelings, so they can be controlled. Right? Nice work!
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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I wish I could write free verse this well...mine always seems to come out in a rhythm that rhymes in a pattern. I also write from my own experience and I can relate to the lines about harsh images, bringing a tear..."Word images, bloodred when read, harsh memories can bring a tear,
words creating an ebb and flow,",,,accurately describes the emotions that come about when writing about past hurts or loves lost. Because, that's what poetry is for me...a way to encapsulate those feelings, so they can be controlled. Right? Nice work!
Comment Written 23-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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YEs, the beauty for most writers, I believe, is that the creations are opportunities to peel away the layers of life and find acceptance, forgiveness and Grace.
Comment from Mastery
Very well done, author. When I took a poetry course in college years ago, the teacher was dead set against rhyming poetry. In fact she cautioned us that she would give a failing grade to any assignments turned in that had rhyming poetry.
I agree with her theory which was that a writer is too preoccupied trying to think of rhymes when he or she writes rhyming poetry. (I think so)
I like this: "then pausing for a day or two, I leave the words to stew
wanting the verse to subtly intice you."
Good job. :) Bob
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2020
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Very well done, author. When I took a poetry course in college years ago, the teacher was dead set against rhyming poetry. In fact she cautioned us that she would give a failing grade to any assignments turned in that had rhyming poetry.
I agree with her theory which was that a writer is too preoccupied trying to think of rhymes when he or she writes rhyming poetry. (I think so)
I like this: "then pausing for a day or two, I leave the words to stew
wanting the verse to subtly intice you."
Good job. :) Bob
Comment Written 23-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2020
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Bob, thank you for this wonderful insight to your professors methodology, I never took any formal writing courses in college, I was across the campus in the science labs. LOL
Comment from Bichon
This was a gorgeous poem. You have documented the process of your writing excellently and really set the scene, I felt I was truly immersed whilst reading. I think free verse is my favorite type of poetry.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2020
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This was a gorgeous poem. You have documented the process of your writing excellently and really set the scene, I felt I was truly immersed whilst reading. I think free verse is my favorite type of poetry.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2020
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Bichon, thank you for reading my addition to my chapter book of my favorite poems this year.
Comment from equestrik
This poem is an inside look into your writing process. I enjoyed it as II too write free verse. I have a bit of a different process but I could elate to most. Nice job.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2020
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This poem is an inside look into your writing process. I enjoyed it as II too write free verse. I have a bit of a different process but I could elate to most. Nice job.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2020
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equestrik, the wonderful world of writing is indeed encapsulated within the infinite methods in which each of us who practice this art craft do so in our our unique styles.
Comment from Patty Palmer
A great free verse is born! I enjoyed the 'recipe' using words that I had to look up in order to understand. And like a slowly cooked entree' you allowed it to stew slowly. In the end, serving it to your guest. Good job!
Patty
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2020
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A great free verse is born! I enjoyed the 'recipe' using words that I had to look up in order to understand. And like a slowly cooked entree' you allowed it to stew slowly. In the end, serving it to your guest. Good job!
Patty
Comment Written 22-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2020
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Patty, thank you so much for your delightful comments
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You're welcome!
Patty
Comment from royowen
Because I think in rhythm and Rhyme, or even free verse which is harder to do, because of the reasons I've given, free verse is not as liberating as people think, all forms of poetry require language to paint or sculpt an image, I've come to respect all forms, even developed the limiting Japanese forms, a different skill set. But just as valid as any other form. Beautifully written, a good formula, devices should be natural with the passage of time, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2020
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Because I think in rhythm and Rhyme, or even free verse which is harder to do, because of the reasons I've given, free verse is not as liberating as people think, all forms of poetry require language to paint or sculpt an image, I've come to respect all forms, even developed the limiting Japanese forms, a different skill set. But just as valid as any other form. Beautifully written, a good formula, devices should be natural with the passage of time, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 22-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2020
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Roy, yes the true essence of the art of writing is that while there are rules and tools in finality all writing, I believe, comes down to soul work.
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That?s right.
Comment from Loren .
Sounds like a meal I'd love to sit down to and enjoy. Not only that, I think I'd like to converse with its "author" maybe even a bit more. Free verse is not so easy, what with purple prose lingering like the Sword of Damocles just above one's head. Well done and best of luck in the contest. Loren
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
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Sounds like a meal I'd love to sit down to and enjoy. Not only that, I think I'd like to converse with its "author" maybe even a bit more. Free verse is not so easy, what with purple prose lingering like the Sword of Damocles just above one's head. Well done and best of luck in the contest. Loren
Comment Written 22-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
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Loren, Wow! Thank you for this wonderful six-star review and validation on my free verse poem.
Comment from nomi338
Reading this awesome entry. I feel much the way I felt when I watched an automobile being assembled back in the day when I worked for the Chrysler Corporation in the 60's. Each piece has a place and a purpose, at first it seems an unrecognizable mass of parts, but hwne assembled it becomes a streamlined model of perfection. You assembled your thoughts into a very well crafted model of near perfection. I only say near perfection to keep you somewhat humble. (Smiles.)
Unfortunately I do not have any sixes to award. My apologies.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
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Reading this awesome entry. I feel much the way I felt when I watched an automobile being assembled back in the day when I worked for the Chrysler Corporation in the 60's. Each piece has a place and a purpose, at first it seems an unrecognizable mass of parts, but hwne assembled it becomes a streamlined model of perfection. You assembled your thoughts into a very well crafted model of near perfection. I only say near perfection to keep you somewhat humble. (Smiles.)
Unfortunately I do not have any sixes to award. My apologies.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
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Nomi, Early morning howdy to you out west! Thank you, I can certainly see how this would bring to reflection your past experiences, thanks for the virtual six-stars I do always appreciate your insights.
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Thank you for not taking offense at my feeble attempt at comedy. Your piece was very, very good.
Comment from Veenbee
Well written poem. I like how you paint the picture of creating the masterpiece to adding zest to a feast , interwoven to delicate lace. Beautiful picture. You clearly paint the picture of the time and patience that go into every creation. good job
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
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Well written poem. I like how you paint the picture of creating the masterpiece to adding zest to a feast , interwoven to delicate lace. Beautiful picture. You clearly paint the picture of the time and patience that go into every creation. good job
Comment Written 22-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
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Veenbee, I appreciate the time you invested in reading, commenting and rating my free verse submission, thank you!