Those Flying Men
Admiring those flying men at the Olympic Games151 total reviews
Comment from words
This one is delicious.
I love:
Poets of gravity,
White grace,
Skiers.
"Poet of gravity"... what a wondrous phrase.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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This one is delicious.
I love:
Poets of gravity,
White grace,
Skiers.
"Poet of gravity"... what a wondrous phrase.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Thank you words for loving my work in these fabulous flying men. They deserve all the credit for inspiring me to write about them!
Comment from samandlancelot
Olympians train their whole lives. Olympic medals carry success for many years to holders thereof. Yet, I'm thinking their desire to compete is what drives them year after year and not the Olympic dream. Just my thoughts. Great contest entry!
Patricia
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Olympians train their whole lives. Olympic medals carry success for many years to holders thereof. Yet, I'm thinking their desire to compete is what drives them year after year and not the Olympic dream. Just my thoughts. Great contest entry!
Patricia
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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I just watched Ono win! What a sight! They are all in such good shape, fluid and graceful body. Thank you for reviewing my work.
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I just watched Ono win! What a sight! They are all in such good shape, fluid and graceful body. Thank you for reviewing my work.
Comment from fionageorge
This rictometer is so appropriate at this time, whilst the winter Olympics are still on. I too, marvel at their bravery, their ability to do what they do, with seeming ease.
Good luck in the contest, and warmest regards
Marijke
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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This rictometer is so appropriate at this time, whilst the winter Olympics are still on. I too, marvel at their bravery, their ability to do what they do, with seeming ease.
Good luck in the contest, and warmest regards
Marijke
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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Thank you Marijke! I am sort of jealous of their fluid grace. WOW!
Comment from lola29
Aaah, your entry is fabulous. Your words are a great testament to those very talented men and women who have worked so hard to achieve their goals.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Aaah, your entry is fabulous. Your words are a great testament to those very talented men and women who have worked so hard to achieve their goals.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Thank you lola29 for your great comments for these talented athletes.
Comment from Curt Mongold
A very nicely penned rictameter on those daredevils with wood on their feet! I have always wanted to do that, but am scared to death I would hurt myself!
Best wishes,
Curt
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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A very nicely penned rictameter on those daredevils with wood on their feet! I have always wanted to do that, but am scared to death I would hurt myself!
Best wishes,
Curt
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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Ha, ha. Me too!
Comment from MABarrett
"Skiers" is very appealing visually. Your choice of image fits perfectly and the poem lay out is very nice.
Technically, your poem has the correct syllables and adheres to the contest rules.
I think your word choice is concise, clear, and fitting. The choice of Olympic sports is very relevant to current events. I love the imagry in the lines
Poets of gravity,
White grace,
Good luck in the contest. You have a strong entry.
~M.A.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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"Skiers" is very appealing visually. Your choice of image fits perfectly and the poem lay out is very nice.
Technically, your poem has the correct syllables and adheres to the contest rules.
I think your word choice is concise, clear, and fitting. The choice of Olympic sports is very relevant to current events. I love the imagry in the lines
Poets of gravity,
White grace,
Good luck in the contest. You have a strong entry.
~M.A.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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Thank you so much for commenting in those lines. They were notes taken while watching them. That's why i carry a notebook everywhere!
Comment from fictionwriter
Oh, they are something to watch. And brave I might add. I've tried the beginning of that, and landing on your head is not so fun. Great job.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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Oh, they are something to watch. And brave I might add. I've tried the beginning of that, and landing on your head is not so fun. Great job.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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Thank you fictionwriter for sharing your thougths in these magnificent flying men.
Comment from mountainwriter49
You've penned a delightful poem about one
of the many amazing sports we're enjoying
this past week and a half in Vancouver. The skill,
nerve and tenacity of the athletes is simply amazing.
Your poem perfectly captures the skier. Good luck
with the contest. -ray
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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You've penned a delightful poem about one
of the many amazing sports we're enjoying
this past week and a half in Vancouver. The skill,
nerve and tenacity of the athletes is simply amazing.
Your poem perfectly captures the skier. Good luck
with the contest. -ray
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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Thank you Ray for this very eloquent review to this rictameter.
Comment from Sherry S
Oh I am so glad you won the contest, you so did deserve it.
its nice they let us come back and vote you some more stars
Sherry
Me too, this is a great tribute. I like it.
I am but a new student of the world of poetry, and do not yet understand the mechanics of it. only the emotion.
one adviser tells me that's all that is needed.
But I dont like it when the author explains the design of their style in the notes it helps me to try and learn.
I know I am silly girl, and we are suppose to know this stuff, but I missed that meeting, so I have to learn it anew, and at 48 the brain is slower to catch on.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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Oh I am so glad you won the contest, you so did deserve it.
its nice they let us come back and vote you some more stars
Sherry
Me too, this is a great tribute. I like it.
I am but a new student of the world of poetry, and do not yet understand the mechanics of it. only the emotion.
one adviser tells me that's all that is needed.
But I dont like it when the author explains the design of their style in the notes it helps me to try and learn.
I know I am silly girl, and we are suppose to know this stuff, but I missed that meeting, so I have to learn it anew, and at 48 the brain is slower to catch on.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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Thank you Sherry S for your great review. You are right, thinking about it, I don't need those author notes.
Comment from patwannabe
author, love your rictamenter. I'm enjoying the games, too. Such courage, drive, and determination. AND dangerous. It's unbelievable what extremes the human body can reach.
Well done, pat
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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author, love your rictamenter. I'm enjoying the games, too. Such courage, drive, and determination. AND dangerous. It's unbelievable what extremes the human body can reach.
Well done, pat
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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Thank you Pat for reviewing my work and for being another fanatic of these Olympic Games. My father used to love sports. He is no longer here, I do it for him also.