Those Flying Men
Admiring those flying men at the Olympic Games151 total reviews
Comment from dragonqueen1983
what a great sports poem you have here., its well written and should do well in the contest. i really like the picture that you used
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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what a great sports poem you have here., its well written and should do well in the contest. i really like the picture that you used
Comment Written 25-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Thank you for commenting in this work!
Comment from percival86jack
These young people are absolutely amazing to watch. It almost seems to me impossible some of the acrobatic tricks they perform. Nice tribute! Cheers, Jack
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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These young people are absolutely amazing to watch. It almost seems to me impossible some of the acrobatic tricks they perform. Nice tribute! Cheers, Jack
Comment Written 25-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Thank you for reading and enjoying this tribute to those awesome men and woman.
Comment from flygirl254
This is a very nice poem you've written. Unfortunately, it does not meet the requirements of the rictameter format for syllable count. The line, "White grace," is supposed to be four syllables instead of two. The rest of the poem, though, does fit nicely into the syllable count. I really like the message of your poem, as I have been following the Olympics with my family. Your words really do capture these athletes visually within my "mind's eye", particularly, "arms emulating soaring wings." That phrase really gives us a wonderful sense of movement. The followup line, "poets of gravity," is definitely my favorite of this piece. Good work on the poem, and I hope you can find a way to fix it for the contest. Good luck!
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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This is a very nice poem you've written. Unfortunately, it does not meet the requirements of the rictameter format for syllable count. The line, "White grace," is supposed to be four syllables instead of two. The rest of the poem, though, does fit nicely into the syllable count. I really like the message of your poem, as I have been following the Olympics with my family. Your words really do capture these athletes visually within my "mind's eye", particularly, "arms emulating soaring wings." That phrase really gives us a wonderful sense of movement. The followup line, "poets of gravity," is definitely my favorite of this piece. Good work on the poem, and I hope you can find a way to fix it for the contest. Good luck!
Comment Written 25-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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I am so grateful for the update in this rectameter. I was so excited watching these awesome skiers that I forgot my counting of syllables. I fixed with "White grace airborne." Thank you so much for really checking out this work.
Comment from kukarad70
Dear Poet,
Your Sports Poetry, Those Flying Men, as per showing in artwork is matching with your topic and text. They have dream of being winners and wearing different medals. Their diving for swimming, is actually a solid decision like poets. Promises and wishes are forwarding them to win the race of swimming. So passing life is also like a scheming sports to win each and every step to get easier life maintaing every need for gaining position or own status till the end of life. So that, life has become like an Olympic Games and has become almost like winning games to be admired. Nice poem which you are wishing to win the contest of A Rictameter Poem writing prompt entry.
Almost dashing poem running with heart-beat while reading.
Wish you all the best.
Thanks a lot
Kamal
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Dear Poet,
Your Sports Poetry, Those Flying Men, as per showing in artwork is matching with your topic and text. They have dream of being winners and wearing different medals. Their diving for swimming, is actually a solid decision like poets. Promises and wishes are forwarding them to win the race of swimming. So passing life is also like a scheming sports to win each and every step to get easier life maintaing every need for gaining position or own status till the end of life. So that, life has become like an Olympic Games and has become almost like winning games to be admired. Nice poem which you are wishing to win the contest of A Rictameter Poem writing prompt entry.
Almost dashing poem running with heart-beat while reading.
Wish you all the best.
Thanks a lot
Kamal
Comment Written 25-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Kamal, I like your luscious and philosophical comments. I so agree with you, all of us are competiting with others in some way or another. Mere mortals we are. My father was a sportsman, he is gone now. I watch the Olympics with his spirit at my side. He inspired me to appreciate the feasts of the body, and soul.
Comment from Frances Jean
Glad you changed it! Good work.
A wonderfully presented poem on a great topic. What a shame you have only two syllables instead of the required four in the second to last line. All the best
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Glad you changed it! Good work.
A wonderfully presented poem on a great topic. What a shame you have only two syllables instead of the required four in the second to last line. All the best
Comment Written 25-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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I forgot to count syllables! My apologies, I fixed to "white grace airborne." Could I ask an upgrade?
Comment from Cowgirlsrmorefun
I am not surprised to see that this piece is recognized. Very well written. I especially liked how you referred to them as poets of gravity. Sincerely, Trudy Veinot
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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I am not surprised to see that this piece is recognized. Very well written. I especially liked how you referred to them as poets of gravity. Sincerely, Trudy Veinot
Comment Written 25-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Thank you Veinot for reading and commenting in this work.
Comment from Perp Ihebom
This is a well written piece about the wonders of certain sporting activities. The mere fact of calling them flying men depicts the poet's wonder at such feats. I don't know what you mean by poet's gravity. Overall, i think it is a good work. kudos
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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This is a well written piece about the wonders of certain sporting activities. The mere fact of calling them flying men depicts the poet's wonder at such feats. I don't know what you mean by poet's gravity. Overall, i think it is a good work. kudos
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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Thank you great poet! For me poet's gravity means some like poetry in motion, but, I had to count syllables. I hope you sitll like it.
Comment from Joan E.
I've been surprised that more FanStorians have not been inspired by the Olympics to write poetry. Thanks for filling the void. I think the rictameter was an excellent form for your theme. I especially enjoyed your evocative "Poets of gravity" and "White grace" images. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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I've been surprised that more FanStorians have not been inspired by the Olympics to write poetry. Thanks for filling the void. I think the rictameter was an excellent form for your theme. I especially enjoyed your evocative "Poets of gravity" and "White grace" images. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2010
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Yes Joan, I was thinking the same. I have been taking notes since the beginning ceremonies. My father was a sportsman, he is already gone. I watch the games with the company of his spirit.
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He would be pleased and proud. What a lovely tribute to his memory. I hope you will post another. -Joan
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I also like ice dancing. I'm thinking about it!
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Yes, go for it! -J
Comment from JudithMarie
Wonderful reading this. Your words flow without being forced into coherant thought. "Arms emulating soaring wings" is a beautiful and real image seen many times while watching the olympics. Well written. Good job. Wish you the best in the contest. JudithMarie
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Wonderful reading this. Your words flow without being forced into coherant thought. "Arms emulating soaring wings" is a beautiful and real image seen many times while watching the olympics. Well written. Good job. Wish you the best in the contest. JudithMarie
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Thank you JudithMarie for reading and reviewing this work.
Comment from chaswriter
blind poet - I'm watching the women's jumping as I read your poem about jumping. I don't see how they do it and make those landings like that. And yor poem gives compelling imagery of the event. Well done and good luck in the contest.
Charlie
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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blind poet - I'm watching the women's jumping as I read your poem about jumping. I don't see how they do it and make those landings like that. And yor poem gives compelling imagery of the event. Well done and good luck in the contest.
Charlie
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Thank you Charlie for double tasking in watching those jumping and reviewing this rectameter on jumping! Nice double-tasking!