Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

Well done, Steve,
And I'm pleased you've put some poems together into book form. i"ll be looking over them soon, I hope.
I loved this. It is a great introduction.
Good job
Cat

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016

Thanks, Cat.

I had fun rummaging through my old pages and even surprised myself with some of the pieces I found.

Steve

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

Best wishes on this project, my friend. A well written piece for the prologue. You are an excellent poet and I hope to read more. I will fan you, but may not be able to read everything~Debbie

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016

Thanks, Debbie and thanks for becoming a fan. I hope you'll excuse me for not returning the compliment - I hat having my Inbox overflowing with messages.

The poems for this book are already written and in place - they are a selection of some of my better pieces from the last few years.

Steve

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

This sound like quite a job, but a labor of love. I have enjoyed reading your poems and I am sure your book will be published for many to enjoy. Good luck.

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016

Thanks, barbara.

I enjoyed rummaging through my 'back issues' and found a few surprising gems in there!

Steve

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

I think it is a wonderful idea, Steve! It's very exciting to see a fellow Fanstorian not only contemplating publishing but ultimately succeeding as well.
You have obviously put a great deal of thought into this, and I have no doubt that with your talent, you will do very well.
I wish you the very best of luck in this and all of your future endeavors.

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016

Thanks, Dean.

I had fun rummaging through my back issues and found a few forgotten gems in there... They deserve to see the light of day.

Steve

Comment from Kingsland

Excellent

This was a well-written poetic voice. The poem flowed well and has good timing and rhythm in its thought process. I found no errors to speak of in this verse. I enjoyed reading and writing this response for it... John

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016

Thanks, John.

Steve

Comment from humpwhistle

Exceptional

More power to you, Steve!
Your poems always brim with finely focused imagery,
and inspired use of language--even if it is Kiwi-ese.
I'm already sold on your range, both in form and weight.
You can dart, dance, dare, and dirge.

Your intro poem is an excellent representation
of your skill.

I predict publication. Soon.

Best of luck.

Peace, Lee

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016

Thanks, Lee.

You might have just given me a title for my next book! :O)

I had fun rummaging through my back issues and found a few forgotten gems in there... They deserve to see the light of day.

Steve

Comment from WalkerMan

Excellent

By all means, publish this book. Yes, I like both the concept and the way you are organizing it. I look forward to reading it, as time permits (as I am in the midst of publishing the Second Edition of my own book). I wish you success with yours.

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016

Thank you for your kind thoughts, and good luck with your own publishing venture.

Steve

reply by WalkerMan on 14-Oct-2016

You're welcome, Steve. Your book concept does look good, and I know the quality of your writing is up to the task. -- Mike

Comment from Mary Wakeford

Excellent

Hi Steve, a very effective prologue for your book. Having read your intro and the three categories of poetry, I would likely consider it for purchase.

Just enough information to tease the reader.

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016

Thanks, Mary.

I know poetry will never hit the best-seller lists, but in my present impoverished state, even selling ten copies would be a help!

I had fun rummaging through my back issues and found a few forgotten gems in there... They deserve to see the light of day.

Steve

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

wow this is excellent and does incorporate the themes you are putting together.
It rings and has a perfect flow and rhyme that brings out the meaning of the book you are doing

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016

Thanks, barb.

Steve

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Superb prologue--love the opening poem and the write up makes me interested to read more...

I like your overarching composition set up of the book and do hope you submit it for a seal of quality, when you're ready to.

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suggestions:
This is the P(p)rologue for my book of selected poems(:) "Life, Love and Other Disasters".

The poem sounds eloquent read aloud and has intensity and depth. Compelling!


It's life, and love, and oft-times death,
supply the bellows with their breath, (no ,)
to fan the flames beneath the bowl,(no ,)
and render hearts as black as coal.

Though fear, and fret, and harsh regret, (no ,)
are fuel enough to feed the threat,
yet life is love, and love is life, LOVE THIS PIVOT!!
and both outlive the Reaper's knife.

Nice internal rhyme of YET with threat and regret.

One more optional suggestion:

supply the bellows with their breath,
supplying bellows with their breath,


This is almost a six...bravo.

I've no doubt your book will evolve to become publishable, if it isn't already.
Warmly,
rd

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2016

Thanks, Rama, for your kind comments and always sharp eye.

I had fun rummaging through my back issues and found a few forgotten gems in there... They deserve to see the light of day. I have submitted for a Seal - I wonder how long that will take!

Steve

reply by rama devi on 14-Oct-2016

I'm sure you'll qualify for a seal! :-)