Free Verse Collection
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "Ruminations"A collection of free verse poems
59 total reviews
Comment from Treischel
I love the point you make here so eloquently in this Free Verse rumination about the essence of bovine understanding. Cleverly stated with with and colorful poetic imagery. Nice use of the question technique. Excellent alliteration. Loved it.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2018
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I love the point you make here so eloquently in this Free Verse rumination about the essence of bovine understanding. Cleverly stated with with and colorful poetic imagery. Nice use of the question technique. Excellent alliteration. Loved it.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2018
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Thanks, Tom. I appreciate your kind comments. All the best, Tony
Comment from udallsc
A well formed and thought provoking poem. Coming from a cattle background myself I enjoyed relating to it. I especially enjoyed the first stanza. --Stan
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2018
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A well formed and thought provoking poem. Coming from a cattle background myself I enjoyed relating to it. I especially enjoyed the first stanza. --Stan
Comment Written 07-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2018
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Thanks Stan We raise a few steers each year. They always have an aura of contentment about them which makes me rather glad that they are not aware of their eventual fate. A good example of living for the moment, that we could sometimes do well to follow!
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
I can see you have spent time thinking about this beast, Tony. There's nothing quite like chewing the cud, is there? We all need it one way or another and oh to be as content as that beast. Giddy
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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I can see you have spent time thinking about this beast, Tony. There's nothing quite like chewing the cud, is there? We all need it one way or another and oh to be as content as that beast. Giddy
Comment Written 06-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Many thanks for your review, Giddy. Much appreciated. Yes, contentment is certainly what comes to mind! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from TPAC
A sad looking beast, although meaty as a cow. This write explores the nature of this creature, denoting its final days serving the stomachs of man. Harsh but informative aspects prevailing a special life.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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A sad looking beast, although meaty as a cow. This write explores the nature of this creature, denoting its final days serving the stomachs of man. Harsh but informative aspects prevailing a special life.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Many thanks for your review, TPAC. Much appreciated. Tony
Comment from jlsavell
Tony,
You are an exceptional word artist. This work is stunning and the last line drawing. I have often wondered what goes through animals minds. Though they are not aware of their future, I wonder about their fears when faced with slaughter..
Regardless this work has a plethora of meanings which to me can be applied to our dreams, our goals, our lives being slaughtered, for unforeseen circumstances befall us all, but should that keep us from life..
jimi
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Tony,
You are an exceptional word artist. This work is stunning and the last line drawing. I have often wondered what goes through animals minds. Though they are not aware of their future, I wonder about their fears when faced with slaughter..
Regardless this work has a plethora of meanings which to me can be applied to our dreams, our goals, our lives being slaughtered, for unforeseen circumstances befall us all, but should that keep us from life..
jimi
Comment Written 05-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Many thanks for your review, Jimi. Much appreciated. I suspect that animals experience just the same terror in the face of death as humans do. All the best, Tony
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh, how sad! I loved it, Tony, but one thing jarred a little - her "liquid" eye. I wonder if there might be a word more suited - I can't think of one off the top, except to suggest perhaps re-phrasing; something like, "her crystalline gaze reflected dreams of chaff chewed twice..."
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Oh, how sad! I loved it, Tony, but one thing jarred a little - her "liquid" eye. I wonder if there might be a word more suited - I can't think of one off the top, except to suggest perhaps re-phrasing; something like, "her crystalline gaze reflected dreams of chaff chewed twice..."
Comment Written 05-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Many thanks for your review, Dawn. Much appreciated. I appreciate your suggestion and will have another look. All the best, Tony
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Sorry to be so late replying - you're very welcome, Tony.
Comment from Zue65
I like the absorbing philosophical message of this poem which invites the readers to be in deep thought. What's the use of deep thinking on the part of the she-goat if she will be slaughtered anyway to keep the food chain. If applied in the realities of life, the poem can have a lot of interpretations. Very smart and excellently crafted. Keep writing more free verse.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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I like the absorbing philosophical message of this poem which invites the readers to be in deep thought. What's the use of deep thinking on the part of the she-goat if she will be slaughtered anyway to keep the food chain. If applied in the realities of life, the poem can have a lot of interpretations. Very smart and excellently crafted. Keep writing more free verse.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Many thanks for your review, Nassus. Much appreciated. Tony
Comment from rspoet
Hello Tony,
An interesting poem and photograph.
I suppose many who promote living in the "now"
have a ready answer.
If she knew her fate, however, she would likely be tearing down those fences,
taking her chances in the wild.
Sometimes, too much thought can spoil the present,
other times, a little thought can prevent unfortunate events.
I prefer a combination called common sense.
Nicely done
RS
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Hello Tony,
An interesting poem and photograph.
I suppose many who promote living in the "now"
have a ready answer.
If she knew her fate, however, she would likely be tearing down those fences,
taking her chances in the wild.
Sometimes, too much thought can spoil the present,
other times, a little thought can prevent unfortunate events.
I prefer a combination called common sense.
Nicely done
RS
Comment Written 05-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Many thanks for your review, Robert. Much appreciated. Yes - there is a balance. Planning for the future is wise but worrying about the future is self-destructive. Tony
Comment from Bucketlist
No, but chewing the cud surely is like a stress reliever of gum, while we cogitate a while.
It's no 'moos' to me.
Great piece, which I disseminated. I think you can 'write no wrong' with your fans.
Thanks for sharing,
Trisha
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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No, but chewing the cud surely is like a stress reliever of gum, while we cogitate a while.
It's no 'moos' to me.
Great piece, which I disseminated. I think you can 'write no wrong' with your fans.
Thanks for sharing,
Trisha
Comment Written 05-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Many thanks for your review, Trisha. Much appreciated. Tony
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You are welcome
Comment from robina1978
A lovely photo of a Scottish cow ( I think ) that complements your poem perfectly. It is a well written free verse with a sad ending. She will end up in the slaughter house. Thinking does not help her.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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A lovely photo of a Scottish cow ( I think ) that complements your poem perfectly. It is a well written free verse with a sad ending. She will end up in the slaughter house. Thinking does not help her.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018
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Many thanks for your review, Robina. Much appreciated. Tony