The Kiss
composed after a visit to the Rodin Museum in Paris67 total reviews
Comment from Just2Write
Very nice, Tony. This is a gorgeous love poem, and a great tribute to Rodin's The Kiss. Nice work-in of the word Carillons on line 5. You have such a gift with English and have used that gift well here. Great flow, cadence and meter.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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Very nice, Tony. This is a gorgeous love poem, and a great tribute to Rodin's The Kiss. Nice work-in of the word Carillons on line 5. You have such a gift with English and have used that gift well here. Great flow, cadence and meter.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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What a very kind review. Thank you, Rose. Thanks,too, for the sixth star. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
I am inspired, not only by the photo of the statue but, with your poem. The elegant way you write this piece, is by far as good an example, as I have ever seen, for describing an art form, and how it affects a couple in love. The choice of words is great and so are the rhymes. I notice your rhymes are of the 'Aussie' vernacular. This is very clever the way you turn your gaze of the statue, to the couple in love, embracing intertwined. The last two lines are my favorite though. "As art unites with life, expressing bliss, true meaning is renewed in Rodin's Kiss." I can't think of a better ending, with more insights, than this. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Take care, Jesse
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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I am inspired, not only by the photo of the statue but, with your poem. The elegant way you write this piece, is by far as good an example, as I have ever seen, for describing an art form, and how it affects a couple in love. The choice of words is great and so are the rhymes. I notice your rhymes are of the 'Aussie' vernacular. This is very clever the way you turn your gaze of the statue, to the couple in love, embracing intertwined. The last two lines are my favorite though. "As art unites with life, expressing bliss, true meaning is renewed in Rodin's Kiss." I can't think of a better ending, with more insights, than this. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Take care, Jesse
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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Good to hear from you, Jessie. Many thanks for your detailed observations. Much appreciated, as always. All the best, Tony.
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Hello Tony
You really inspired me with this one. I'm glad you liked my review. I was happy to do it.
Jesse
Comment from dragonpoet
Nicely written sonnet about the pictured sculpture. It shows how love can be a moment in time and timeless at the same time. Osculiate is a very fancy word to mean kiss that I haven't seen before.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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Nicely written sonnet about the pictured sculpture. It shows how love can be a moment in time and timeless at the same time. Osculiate is a very fancy word to mean kiss that I haven't seen before.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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What a very kind review. Thank you, Joan. Best wishes, Tony.
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You are most kindly welcome, Tony.
Joan
Comment from friartuck
That is a beautiful sonnet! The third stanza is a wonderful turn, to bring the attention from the sculpture to the live lovers, and the closing couplet is a perfect close! Very well done!
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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That is a beautiful sonnet! The third stanza is a wonderful turn, to bring the attention from the sculpture to the live lovers, and the closing couplet is a perfect close! Very well done!
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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What a very kind review. Thank you for the excellent rating and stars. Most affirming. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from IndianaIrish
An awesome poem, Tony. We all know this statue, but you managed to bring new life and imagination into the imagery of the lovers. I especially liked the ending as a couple become transfixed by the emotion in the statue, and could relate the beauty in their love. I could picture them scampering off to a corner of the museum to steal a kiss. Your poem is written with as much artistic beauty as the statue you bring to life.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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An awesome poem, Tony. We all know this statue, but you managed to bring new life and imagination into the imagery of the lovers. I especially liked the ending as a couple become transfixed by the emotion in the statue, and could relate the beauty in their love. I could picture them scampering off to a corner of the museum to steal a kiss. Your poem is written with as much artistic beauty as the statue you bring to life.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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What a very kind review, Karyn. Thank you for the excellent rating and stars. Most affirming. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from CD Richards
I've learned to be careful giving names to forms, since I scurrilously referred to a 14 line ABAB poem in iambic pentameter with a couplet at the end as a sonnet once, and was given a good old dressing-down for doing so. So, whether this is a sonnet or not, it's a very fine piece of poetry. If it were a sonnet, I would say the meter and rhyme are flawless. Your trip has certainly been an inspiration for some great work, Tony. Are you back home now? Well done, Craig
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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I've learned to be careful giving names to forms, since I scurrilously referred to a 14 line ABAB poem in iambic pentameter with a couplet at the end as a sonnet once, and was given a good old dressing-down for doing so. So, whether this is a sonnet or not, it's a very fine piece of poetry. If it were a sonnet, I would say the meter and rhyme are flawless. Your trip has certainly been an inspiration for some great work, Tony. Are you back home now? Well done, Craig
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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Thanks, Craig. I know what you mean! This was meant to be a sonnet, but if I?d said so, I?d have had an swarm of comments about the slant rhyme. I got quite a few anyway. I?m sitting in Charles de Gaulle airport at the moment awaiting the flight home via Helsinki, Singapore and Melbourne to Adelaide. Should be home Friday morning.
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Safe travels!
Comment from misscookie
As a writer I can imaging just about any thing
I love the artwork of the lover's kissing
That what Call a forever lasting kiss
It is the prefect match for your poem
thank you for sharing
Cookie
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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As a writer I can imaging just about any thing
I love the artwork of the lover's kissing
That what Call a forever lasting kiss
It is the prefect match for your poem
thank you for sharing
Cookie
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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What a very kind review. Thank you, Cookie. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from strandregs
I would give you a six just for the amount of cash provided.
but, no.
I enjoyed the injected poeticness in the poem
sublimely feels like a poetic poem.
so, tit for tat , you get this for that.
a winner on your hands.. :-))Z.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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I would give you a six just for the amount of cash provided.
but, no.
I enjoyed the injected poeticness in the poem
sublimely feels like a poetic poem.
so, tit for tat , you get this for that.
a winner on your hands.. :-))Z.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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Thanks, Z. Glad you liked it. Thanks for the extra star. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A fabulous sweet sonnet in tribute to the great master and his animated work of art. You do this sonnet such great justice with your cleverly chosen words and the flow is perfect, a joy to read, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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A fabulous sweet sonnet in tribute to the great master and his animated work of art. You do this sonnet such great justice with your cleverly chosen words and the flow is perfect, a joy to read, love Dolly x
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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Thanks, Dolly. Glad you liked it. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Well written Tony, as expected, and a complex love poem as you use Rodin's image and observations as your inspiration for this one. Love the ending lines, when the loving couple greet Rodin's lovers.
Great job,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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Well written Tony, as expected, and a complex love poem as you use Rodin's image and observations as your inspiration for this one. Love the ending lines, when the loving couple greet Rodin's lovers.
Great job,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2018
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Thanks, Valda. Glad you liked it. I appreciate the extra star. Many thanks! Best wishes, Tony