Silent Symphony
A secret place gives comfort.46 total reviews
Comment from royowen
Yes I find the tenses interesting, I wonder whether you were trying to portray an air of infinity or agelessness, which the last paragraph infers. But all round a good entry in this contest. Well done, good luck, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
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Yes I find the tenses interesting, I wonder whether you were trying to portray an air of infinity or agelessness, which the last paragraph infers. But all round a good entry in this contest. Well done, good luck, blessings Roy
Comment Written 06-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
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I used future perfect continuous to make it timeless. Honestly, it happened so many decades ago that it feels that way. Thank you for the review and for guiding me into a deeper exploration.
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Well done
Comment from walk.write.reflect
My deep admiration for the sheer elegance of this passage. Your use of sensory details and vivid imagery has skillfully transported me to a state of tranquil reflection. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes for success in the contest.
Best Regards.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
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My deep admiration for the sheer elegance of this passage. Your use of sensory details and vivid imagery has skillfully transported me to a state of tranquil reflection. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes for success in the contest.
Best Regards.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind words. It seems like we shared a moment in that serene space.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
And you shared with us, taking us into nature's sanctuary with you. Thank you. I could sense the beauty (having been in such an atmosphere before).
Well done, well written.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
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And you shared with us, taking us into nature's sanctuary with you. Thank you. I could sense the beauty (having been in such an atmosphere before).
Well done, well written.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
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Thank you, Wayne, for the review and for sharing the space with me for a moment,.
Comment from Sally Law
Aching for a six here. How lovely this is and reminiscent of my native Georgia. We must be on the same page as I just wrote a tanka poem about my Georgia.
Beautifully written and illustrated, Nicki. A masterful write and contest winner in my eyes.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
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Aching for a six here. How lovely this is and reminiscent of my native Georgia. We must be on the same page as I just wrote a tanka poem about my Georgia.
Beautifully written and illustrated, Nicki. A masterful write and contest winner in my eyes.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 06-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
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Thanks, Sally, for the review and your kind words. This was in Central Pennsylvania.
Comment from Terry Broxson
Even with only seventy-five words, the writing is so good that it seems real. In this case, the experience you describe seems real also. So, it makes one wonder if it's fiction or nonfiction. Excellent work. Terry.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
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Even with only seventy-five words, the writing is so good that it seems real. In this case, the experience you describe seems real also. So, it makes one wonder if it's fiction or nonfiction. Excellent work. Terry.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
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Thank you, Terry. I've never been a nature girl, so this experience decades ago stayed with me.
Comment from Mrs. KT
Absolutely lovely, Nicki.
You have described where I live, where I wander, and how I feel when I arrive perfectly.
Nothing brings me more peace than wandering about the environs of where I have called home for the past 40+ years...
Kindred spirits.
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
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Absolutely lovely, Nicki.
You have described where I live, where I wander, and how I feel when I arrive perfectly.
Nothing brings me more peace than wandering about the environs of where I have called home for the past 40+ years...
Kindred spirits.
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 06-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
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Thanks for sharing the space, and for the review.
Comment from nomi338
To experience the complete silence such as you described, may be a bit frightening to some, intimidating to some others, but to the author, this silence was a huge comfort, a serene almost worshipful place, where you were able to commune with the natural wonders created by heaven's supreme host.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
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To experience the complete silence such as you described, may be a bit frightening to some, intimidating to some others, but to the author, this silence was a huge comfort, a serene almost worshipful place, where you were able to commune with the natural wonders created by heaven's supreme host.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
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Thank you for the review and your thoughtful comments.
Comment from hassan nasrallah
Such a beautiful piece of art which melds so perfectly with your words Nancy. I can project myself and really imagine the silence because I've "heard" it before walking under a canopy of pines. Even if I hadn't had the experience, you're able to convey such a sublime scene all within the guidelines of the contest. Awesome work! good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2023
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Such a beautiful piece of art which melds so perfectly with your words Nancy. I can project myself and really imagine the silence because I've "heard" it before walking under a canopy of pines. Even if I hadn't had the experience, you're able to convey such a sublime scene all within the guidelines of the contest. Awesome work! good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 05-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2023
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Thank you for the review and the coveted 6th star, but mostly for joining me in my space for a moment.
Comment from GWHARGIS
Wow. You tool me with you in your moment of bliss. This was a beautifully written poem. The descriptions tantalized the senses. Well written and evocative. Thank you for posting. Gretchen
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2023
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Wow. You tool me with you in your moment of bliss. This was a beautifully written poem. The descriptions tantalized the senses. Well written and evocative. Thank you for posting. Gretchen
Comment Written 05-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2023
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Thank you, Gretchen, for the review and for sharing a moment in the space with me.
Comment from Jim Wile
This is a wonderful piece of flash fiction, Nicki. I love your concluding sentences claiming that no one can take this wonderful experience of nature away from you because you always have the memories of it.
Your descriptions are vivid and succinctly create a terrific picture of why the forest was heaven for you on Earth. Very well done. Jim
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2023
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This is a wonderful piece of flash fiction, Nicki. I love your concluding sentences claiming that no one can take this wonderful experience of nature away from you because you always have the memories of it.
Your descriptions are vivid and succinctly create a terrific picture of why the forest was heaven for you on Earth. Very well done. Jim
Comment Written 05-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2023
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Thank you, Jim. I appreciate your review and your kind words.