Of Memory's Touch and Forget-Me-Nots
A Contest Entry written in the form of a Sestina35 total reviews
Comment from Mary Hollingsworth
So elegant Ms. KT and by the way congratulations on your 7 word win. Oh theses beautiful field of purple flowers which is my favorite color. You are so brilliant with this form of poetry with the selective syllables and words , I would have to practice this. But I applaud your exquisite romantic moments in the field of forget-me-nots
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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So elegant Ms. KT and by the way congratulations on your 7 word win. Oh theses beautiful field of purple flowers which is my favorite color. You are so brilliant with this form of poetry with the selective syllables and words , I would have to practice this. But I applaud your exquisite romantic moments in the field of forget-me-nots
Comment Written 28-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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Hello Mary!
So pleased you enjoyed both offerings!
Thank you for your excellent rating and positive comments!
diane
Comment from Alexander Vasa
Wow, how do you manage to do everything in that order and style? Very nice, and the poem reads beautifully, lovely imagery and flow. I have no suggestions for improvement and think it is a lovely work I'd recommend to others for review, Ana.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018
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Wow, how do you manage to do everything in that order and style? Very nice, and the poem reads beautifully, lovely imagery and flow. I have no suggestions for improvement and think it is a lovely work I'd recommend to others for review, Ana.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018
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Hello Ana!
So pleased you enjoyed my sestina.
It is a puzzling challenge to pen one of these, but also very rewarding if and when they come together!
Thank you for your excellent rating and complimentary review!
diane
Comment from Ben Colder
This is an interesting concept of poetry. Seems hard but you make it look easy. I like the way it compliments each stanza. I find nothing wrong. Thanks for sharing you contest results,
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018
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This is an interesting concept of poetry. Seems hard but you make it look easy. I like the way it compliments each stanza. I find nothing wrong. Thanks for sharing you contest results,
Comment Written 26-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018
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Hello Ben,
Sestinas are everyone's "cup of tea," but I find them challenging and rewarding to pen...if they work! :)
Thank you for your excellent rating and complimentary review!
Comment from jenintorre
Firstly congratulations on winning the "lovepoem" competition. This beautiful, romantic poem
Certainly deserves it. The demensia situation is so scarey but this was told in such a way that it didn't seem so bad.Take care. Love Jen.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018
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Firstly congratulations on winning the "lovepoem" competition. This beautiful, romantic poem
Certainly deserves it. The demensia situation is so scarey but this was told in such a way that it didn't seem so bad.Take care. Love Jen.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018
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Hello Jen!
Thank you ever so much for the congratulatory sentiments! (And the same to you for your wonderful story!)
I am pleased you enjoyed my offering!
Happy Easter!
diane
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Happy Easter to you Diane xxx
Comment from Marisela Contona
This is a very well written romantic poem. It reminds me of the beginning, and end of the notebook. In the beginning he is trying to get her to remember their young love, and in the end they.pass away in each others arms, after she remembers life with him.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018
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This is a very well written romantic poem. It reminds me of the beginning, and end of the notebook. In the beginning he is trying to get her to remember their young love, and in the end they.pass away in each others arms, after she remembers life with him.
Comment Written 25-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018
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Hello Marisela!
I am truly honored by your exceptional rating and review!
I am pleased that you enjoyed...
diane
Comment from Roxanne56
This is a beautiful love story and unfortunately how a terrible disease can rob you of your wonderful memories. Memories of love ones and a lifetime of happiness. So sad but so beautifully written. Congratulations on a most deserved win. GOD Bless
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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This is a beautiful love story and unfortunately how a terrible disease can rob you of your wonderful memories. Memories of love ones and a lifetime of happiness. So sad but so beautifully written. Congratulations on a most deserved win. GOD Bless
Comment Written 25-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Hello Roxanne!
Thank you for your exceptional rating and complimentary review.
I am honored that you appreciate my sestina=not everyone's favorite, but I find them rewarding to pen.
Thank you again!
diane
Comment from Bill Schott
This sestina, Of Memory's Touch and Forget-Me-Nots, has melted me down to a puddle with the sadness and beauty in what is a slice of an Alzheimer's couple's life. Your depiction of the scene, working it into an important remembrance, works to accentuate the powerful ending. Masterful!
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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This sestina, Of Memory's Touch and Forget-Me-Nots, has melted me down to a puddle with the sadness and beauty in what is a slice of an Alzheimer's couple's life. Your depiction of the scene, working it into an important remembrance, works to accentuate the powerful ending. Masterful!
Comment Written 25-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Oh my goodness, Bill!
I am so honored by your exceptional rating and heartfelt review. My mother suffered from dementia, brought on by Parkinson's disease and other maladies. The worst part was the anger and frustration that also surrounded the ravages of dementia. Just heartbreaking to witness my parents' demise...
So pleased that my poem resonated with you, Bill
diane
Comment from meeshu
this is wonderful! sestina form can be so clumsy, but yours is seemingly effortless. you really captured the spirit in everlasting love. anyone blessed to know it treasures it. I'm sorry I don't have any 6stars left, so i'll probably bring your average down with this 5star. sorry...again wonderful...meeshu
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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this is wonderful! sestina form can be so clumsy, but yours is seemingly effortless. you really captured the spirit in everlasting love. anyone blessed to know it treasures it. I'm sorry I don't have any 6stars left, so i'll probably bring your average down with this 5star. sorry...again wonderful...meeshu
Comment Written 25-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Hello meeshu,
So many people do not appreciate the sestina, but I find it so challenging and rewarding. Thank you for your excellent rating and review. I so appreciate your stopping by and your review.
diane
Comment from Dean Kuch
This melancholy, poignant piece read so smoothly and was so engaging I never even noticed the repetitive words used.
It's a beautiful, fanciful poem dripping with sugary sweet sentiment, vivid imagery, and reminiscence.
Alzheimer's is such a monster of a disease--a robber of memories, a thief of happiness.
This is beautifully well written and what I perceive love--true love--to be really all about.
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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This melancholy, poignant piece read so smoothly and was so engaging I never even noticed the repetitive words used.
It's a beautiful, fanciful poem dripping with sugary sweet sentiment, vivid imagery, and reminiscence.
Alzheimer's is such a monster of a disease--a robber of memories, a thief of happiness.
This is beautifully well written and what I perceive love--true love--to be really all about.
Comment Written 25-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Hello Dean!
Now you know what wrote this sestina!
I am always so pleased when you stop by.
Alzheimer's is, indeed, a "monster of a disease." When coupled with other infirmities, it can cause palpable anger as well...I left that part out, as that came later, but was gut-wrenching to witness and absorb...
Thank you for your excellent and thoughtful review...
diane
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My father has regressed into the latter stages, Diane.
I know all too well--more than I care to know--about this dreadful disease.
You're more than welcome.
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Sending you positive energy and patience, Dean.
My mother's dementia was also coupled with a plethora of infirmities. But her long term memory stayed vibrant, and I cherished those times with her when she and I would venture down those roads together... diane
Comment from RGstar
Memories and forget-me-nots, how two things were made for each other. This prose poem, if I can call it so, had all the ingredients of such. Beautiful emotion.
Good luck in the competition.
Best wishes.
RG
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Memories and forget-me-nots, how two things were made for each other. This prose poem, if I can call it so, had all the ingredients of such. Beautiful emotion.
Good luck in the competition.
Best wishes.
RG
Comment Written 25-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018
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Hello Friend,
Thank you for your excellent rating and complimentary review. Sestinas are challenging but rewarding to pen.
Thank you, again!