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Heart Cafted Poems - 2020

Viewing comments for Chapter 36 "How I Write Free Verse"
Musings of an old man -2020

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Comment from Jacob David Collins
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I enjoyed reading this piece. I liked the part about how you feel the excitement of creating something new, it's always a great feeling when you sit down to write something new. A well written piece. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
    Jacob, I appreciate the time you invested in reading, commenting and rating my free verse submission, thank you!
Comment from jake cosmos aller
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well done descriptive poem about how you tackle writing free verse and the mysterious creative process that we all go through in getting our thoughts and words out into the world well done

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
    Jake, I thank you for the time your invested in reading and commenting on my free vere entry, have a great weekend!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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I like that you needed silence and a cup of coffee to start your writing and that you chose the morning to begin. Mornings when we are refreshed and the coffee keeps us alert. Let the writing begin, create a masterpiece to share. A little assonance here and there to bring the free-write to life. Food for thought here, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
    Dolly, thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my free verse entry.
Comment from Fonda Little
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My favorite part was, "When I read and reread the written tome,
perhaps massage a stiff word in a stanza or more,
I then make the decision....
Is this good enough to serve to you?", because I can definitely relate to this as I do the exact same thing after I write anything!

The Lord led me to this verse after I read this,

John 12:26
New International Version
26 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
    Fonda, it is the little things we do in our writing that separates stuff from little gems that create a world of revelation.
Comment from RShipp
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"I lightly caress a deep feeling that trickles like
a small stream beginning a downward flow"
My favorite lines.

"Then pausing for a day or two, I leave the words to mature" So important for me!

I think your poem explains "How do you write your poetry?"

Best of luck in the Writing Poetry POETRY CONTEST.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
    I appreciate you identifying with my free verse entry.
Comment from gramalot8
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Excellent explanation of how you ho about creating your writing.

As a reader, I appreciate your descriptive language and imagery... and that you want to present something pleasing for your readers as well.

Thank you for sharing this with us and I hope you do well in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
    gramalot, thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my free verse entry.
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
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The composition that builds from musings through the day can be very powerful once penned. Your approach is very good for the heart. Memories massage certain feelings into heartfelt words and scramble to be loosened on a page. I like that you leave it for a day or two and then reread.

"When I read and reread the written tome,
perhaps massage a stiff word in a stanza or more,
I then make the decision....
Is this good enough to serve to you?" Nicely stated.

Ralf


 Comment Written 21-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
    Ralf, it is in many ways how to approach anything that we do in life from prayer to building a career to enjoying the fruits of our labor. Doing it from the heart from the very start.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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I think you have covered the art of writing a poem perfectly. This free verse poem has some incredible imagery in it, a dash of rhyme, and lots of thoughts on what to write your poems about. All in all, it's a great contest entry, well done, and good luck! Sandra xx

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
    Sandra, I do appreciate the time you invested to read and then to comment on this free verse entry.
Comment from Jasmine Girl
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I like your choice of words, Mind swirling, coffee cup brimming and the following cooking reference:
Like adding a bit of zest when preparing a feast.

Yes. We need some zest to spice it up. I have learnt a new work today: onomatopoeia

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
    Lisa, clapping for your new found discovery.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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I like how you 'baked' your free verse, Mystery Writer. Your words flow smoothly with great imagery. I could tell this was written from your heart. I could see everything as I read. I imagined a big mixing bowl where you dropped in all the ingredients of your free verse, then stirred--almost like baking bread--let it rise (sit for a day or two to mature) then decide to serve it (of course bread would be baked--that would be the part of posting it).
Thanks for sharing and best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2020
    Jan, I thank you you very much! I am so pleased that you captured the essence of this frere verse poem.