Alphabetic Ruminations
A modern-day ABC poetic twist on the Abecedarian...64 total reviews
Comment from Tom Herndon
Wow, that was impressive. Not only staying true to the unique format, but consistent in rhythm. Love you poetic word and style choices (i.e. the use of apostrophes for rhythm). My fave stansa was the one that placed the reader's thumb on a particularly painful bruise:
Questions arise now ev'ryday -
Revolution's not so far away:
Semantics exploit fear and rage
Tight'ning our nation's pressure gauge...
And some still refuse to recognize it.
Nice work.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Wow, that was impressive. Not only staying true to the unique format, but consistent in rhythm. Love you poetic word and style choices (i.e. the use of apostrophes for rhythm). My fave stansa was the one that placed the reader's thumb on a particularly painful bruise:
Questions arise now ev'ryday -
Revolution's not so far away:
Semantics exploit fear and rage
Tight'ning our nation's pressure gauge...
And some still refuse to recognize it.
Nice work.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thanx so much, Tom! Not only for your comments, sir, but for those awesome stars and what they have to say as well! :) ;) This was my first poem in a while that I actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... just so much going on these days, ya know?! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share: goodness knows this world needs so much MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from ameen786
Outstanding reflections upon the contemporary environment we live in today; indeed, in our hearts we all recognize, but some refuse to accept for expedient reasons; another winner for you my friend.
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Outstanding reflections upon the contemporary environment we live in today; indeed, in our hearts we all recognize, but some refuse to accept for expedient reasons; another winner for you my friend.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thanx so much, my friend! Not only for your comments but for those awesome stars and what they have to say as well! :) ;) This was my first poem in a while that I actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... just so much going on these days, ya know?! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share: goodness knows this world needs so much MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
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Yvette my friend, always a real treat to read your wonderful poetry, thank you.
Comment from Sally Law
Wow and wow! Love this patriotic offering. I really wonder if the masses will understand this in the sea of corruption and lies consuming our nation. Thanks for shining light and truth from your Patriot's heart. U is my favorite: unguarded liberty can't last. I pray we hold the line. Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the contest. (In the bag in my opinion.)
Superb, my friend. :);)
Sal XOs......
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Wow and wow! Love this patriotic offering. I really wonder if the masses will understand this in the sea of corruption and lies consuming our nation. Thanks for shining light and truth from your Patriot's heart. U is my favorite: unguarded liberty can't last. I pray we hold the line. Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the contest. (In the bag in my opinion.)
Superb, my friend. :);)
Sal XOs......
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thanx so much, Lady Sal, but don't hold your breath on that bag there - lol!!! Your praise is humbling as are those awesome stars! :) ;) This state of things right now has me heartsick.... and this was my first poem in a while that I actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share: goodness knows this world needs so much MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
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I told Jackson about this wonderful piece. It takes such courage to stand in a world so deluded. Thank you, dear one. Sal XOs....
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I read all these reviews. Most get it, but surprisingly, many did not. Nothing is worse than than the eye that refuses to see. The propaganda in the news has poisoned many and I weep. If we lose our freedoms in our constitution I fear we'll never get them back. Our worst enemies are within our nation, not without, dear friend.
Comment from Vanna1
I like the ending you put a little twist on the format. Good entry. The whole bag o' letters in one pot. Your effort shines with this poem. Thanks for sharing.
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I like the ending you put a little twist on the format. Good entry. The whole bag o' letters in one pot. Your effort shines with this poem. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thanx so much for your review, Vanna! ;) My first nonet all summer - trying to find a bit of normalcy again... at least for a few months... lol!! :) Be sure to stop in again sometimes... take care!! :) Yvette
Comment from Dawn Munro
I can't say I would disagree,
just wish and hope humanity
kills ev'ry vain, corrupted urge,
laments the need to so submerge
the truth from those who would emerge our leaders.
FABULOUS ABC!
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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I can't say I would disagree,
just wish and hope humanity
kills ev'ry vain, corrupted urge,
laments the need to so submerge
the truth from those who would emerge our leaders.
FABULOUS ABC!
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thanx so much, Lady Dawn! Not only for your comments but for those awesome stars and what they have to say as well! :) ;) This was my first poem in a while that I actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... just so much going on these days, ya know?! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share: goodness knows this world needs so much MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
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You are most welcome, my friend.
Comment from A. Fortier
I've commented on your work before, and I know Mrs. Roger was your mother's name, but you've outdone yourself with this poem! I'm starstruck. How you used the alphabet to create such a compelling poem is beyond me. Thank you for sharing.
A.Fortier
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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I've commented on your work before, and I know Mrs. Roger was your mother's name, but you've outdone yourself with this poem! I'm starstruck. How you used the alphabet to create such a compelling poem is beyond me. Thank you for sharing.
A.Fortier
Comment Written 12-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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LOL!! You never fail to make me smile, A. ;) :) Thanx so much, my lady... not only for your comments but for those awesome stars and what they have to say as well! :) ;) This was my first poem in a while that I actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... just so much going on these days, ya know?! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share: goodness knows this world needs so much MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Alphabetic Ruminations
by Y. M. Roger
Hello, Yvette,
Wow, girl, you used the whole alphabet! That's awesome. Good topic, we have some horrible civil unrest, covid19, Trump crazy, and the fires due to men stupidity mixed with climate change...I pray for us all. Good job my friend.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Alphabetic Ruminations
by Y. M. Roger
Hello, Yvette,
Wow, girl, you used the whole alphabet! That's awesome. Good topic, we have some horrible civil unrest, covid19, Trump crazy, and the fires due to men stupidity mixed with climate change...I pray for us all. Good job my friend.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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LOL!! ;) :) Thanx so much, Marival, for your review on this one, my lady!! ;) This was my first one in a while that I've actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... glad you enjoyed! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share: goodness knows we need MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from equestrik
I wish I were not out of six stars. This poem shows really awesome talent, not only have you used every letter but you have really SAID something worth saying here. This is really good!
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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I wish I were not out of six stars. This poem shows really awesome talent, not only have you used every letter but you have really SAID something worth saying here. This is really good!
Comment Written 12-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thanx so much, my lady, for your review and the virtual on this one!! ;) This was my first one in a while that I've actually had the time to sit and think and let the muses loose (LOL!)... glad you enjoyed! ;) Hope this finds you with a smile for the day and happiness to share: goodness knows we need MORE of both! :) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from TPAC
A super talented effort, illustrating its projected course in a delightful conveyance of ideals and views for reader to consider. Very strong line structuring in my given viewpoint.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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A super talented effort, illustrating its projected course in a delightful conveyance of ideals and views for reader to consider. Very strong line structuring in my given viewpoint.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thanx so much for your review, TPAC -- good to hear from you again! ;) My first nonet all summer - trying to find a bit of normalcy again... at least for a few months... lol!! :) Take care and enjoy the weekend!! :) Yvette
Comment from Wabigoon
Y. M. --
This is well done, you have fulfilled the alphabet bit to a "T" it seems to me, but in doing so you lose me. I have read the poem twice and I do not know what it is about. The first two lines of the last stanza come about as close to a "meaning" as I can see here -- "unguarded liberty cannot last." But what are the threats to it? Well, save that for another poem.
Thanks
Wabigoon/Jeff
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Y. M. --
This is well done, you have fulfilled the alphabet bit to a "T" it seems to me, but in doing so you lose me. I have read the poem twice and I do not know what it is about. The first two lines of the last stanza come about as close to a "meaning" as I can see here -- "unguarded liberty cannot last." But what are the threats to it? Well, save that for another poem.
Thanks
Wabigoon/Jeff
Comment Written 12-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thanx so much, Jeff, for dropping by for a review on this one!! ;) And let's just say 'it says what it says'... and if that is 'nonsense' to you, then 'nonsense' it is (wink, wink)! :) ;) Be sure to stop in again sometime, sir, and take care out there! ;) Yvette