Comment from honeytree

Excellent

The writing great in everyway
Loved the art work for these words
Children today still like
listening to poems and stories.

Honey tree

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2017

Hi Annie,

I'm happy that you enjoyed this selection on Lewis Carroll, which highlighted his Alice in Wonderland works. Thanks for the lovely comments.

Kim

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Hi Kim. Your Acrostic poem is a great tribute to Lewis Carroll. I think every child delights in reading Alice in Wonderland. It was just so zany and way out there. I love that you've included "the looking glass", "Jabberwock" and "Wonderland" into your poem. Terrific rhyme and flow, and I love the artwork that you chose too. Good luck in the contest, Kim. -- Connie

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017

Hi Connie:

Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I was having a bit of fun with Fantasy that day (Carroll and Seuss) I appreciate all of your delightful comments.

Kim

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Kim,
I enjoyed your well written contest entry. I believe rhyme makes all the difference in an acrostic. Too many times this style ends up as just a bunch of lines without something to liven it up a bit. Yours was perfect. The image is awesome, too. The notes were a great addition. Children do have great imaginations. As adults many have forgotten how to use theirs. This is a great reminder for both young & old. Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017

Hi Jan,

I'm happy that you enjoyed my bit of fancy today. I appreciate your wonderful comments.

Kim

Comment from rosehill (Wendy)

Excellent

Nicely done acrostic about one of my favorite author/poets. The Jabberwocky is my all time favorite poem actually. I think my love of words in general comes from it. You have captured the essence of Wonderland's appeal so well. I really enjoyed the journey down the rabbit hole with you. - Wendy

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017

Hi Wendy,

I'm happy that you enjoyed this Lewis Carroll acrostic. I hope you enjoyed the Jabberwocky video. I appreciate the wonderful comments.

Kim

Comment from alf collier

Excellent

I love acrostics, though I seldom write them, and more especially, those that rhyme!! Just one question... do you use 3 syllables for require? I would use two, as in flat tyre.... LOL just wondering!!

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017

Hi Alf,

You are correct, require is two syllables. I hope not to have flat tires ;) Thanks for the fun response!

Kim

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

I've always been a HUGE fan of Lewis Carroll's poetry, Kim.
He ranks right up there with Poe as far as I'm concerned, as least as far as the classic poets go.
Although Carroll's style is much different and not nearly as depressing as Poe's, it often has some very dark undertones just the same.

You've done Carroll justice here in the writing of this well rhymed composition.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017

Hi Dean,

I can see why you enjoy, Carroll, too. Where do you stand on Miss Emily? It is so hard for me to pinpoint a favorite, but she's definitely right there with Poe, Frost, and Service in my top 5. That fifth slots rotates, depending on my mood and the day lol

Not to tip my hand, but another of my favorites may appear before the month's end... here is a link to one of her books that I think you would likely appreciate. I'll be surprised if you've read it. I remember buying it to read when it was first published inn 1995 and finding it incredible, mostly because she had written it in 1866, but it was 'too sensational' to be published while she was still alive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Long_Fatal_Love_Chase

Thank you for the fantastic comments, Dean!

Kim

reply by Dean Kuch on 22-Apr-2017

Dickinson?
Oh, absolutely, Kim!
Her poem, "Because I could not stop for Death" is one of my all-time favorites...
"Because I could not stop for Death --
He kindly stopped for me --
The carriage held but just ourselves --
and Immortality.

We slowly drove -- he knew no haste,
And I had put away
My labour, and my leisure too
For His Civility --"
What's not to like?
I'll look into that Gothic novel by Louisa May Alcott you mentioned as well.
Hopefully it's much different in tone than her "Little Women."

Have a grrrrrrreat weekend.
~Dean :)

Comment from sunnilicious

Excellent

Alice In Wonderland was the story of all stories. Through the rabbit hole and around with the mad hatter. It should have become a ride at a waterpark by now. Nice commemorative Ode to a childhood favorite for many. Keep up the great work.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017

Hi Sunni,

Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I'm glad that you enjoyed my Acrostic dedicated to Lewis Carroll. I appreciate your kind comments.

Kim

Comment from Apostle Janos

Excellent

I don't know what the "recognized" badge means but the poem is very good in my opinion because it plays with words and rhymes in a very lyrical fashion. Thoroughly elaborate smithing

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017

Hi Apostle Yannaras,

Once you've had 15 favorable reviews your poem will receive the "recognized" badge. If you exceed 25 favorable reviews you earn an "All Time Best" badge and get listed in that section of the FanStory database. Thanks for the great review.

Kim

Comment from CD Richards

Excellent

I think the "and" at the end of the second to last line could be removed for better flow. Apart from that, it reads well. Some bits don't seem to make a lot of sense - but then again, maybe that's the point, since it's nonsense verse. You've done a good job with this rhyming acrostic, best of luck in the contest! Craig

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2017

Hi Craig,

Was it the Alice in Wonderland references that didn't make sense? Or the Jabberwock? I'm not sure I want to break the syllable count on that line with 'and,' but I'll have another look at it. I know I'd still have the rhyme with grand right before it in the line. Thank you for the great comments.

Kim

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written acrostic poem with Lewis Carroll and Alice in wonderland as your theme. Alice was my very first story book I was able to read myself, and she will always have a special place in my heart.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2017

Hi Sandra,

I think Alice has a special place in all of our hearts from childhood. (I'd be sad if she didn't) Thank you for the lovely comments.

Kim