Silent Witness
a nod to poet e e cummings -44 total reviews
Comment from Pearl Edwards
This is a beautiful free verse poem Senyai, full of emotional, descriptive language. I really love the line -
each massive trunk a pall bearer's gown.
Beautifully done,
cheers.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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This is a beautiful free verse poem Senyai, full of emotional, descriptive language. I really love the line -
each massive trunk a pall bearer's gown.
Beautifully done,
cheers.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Hi Pearl,
Oh my, thank you very much for such a delightful review and perceptive thoughts! The gift of six shiny stars is such a treat, too.
Thank you very much, so happy you enjoyed my poem :-)
Have a wonderful week,
Senyai
Comment from JennStar
I really loved this poem... I tend to have a harder time with shorter poems just not having the build up time that longer ones have so I really appreciate the people who can do justice to the shorter forms. I loved the line "trees breath-silent standing."
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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I really loved this poem... I tend to have a harder time with shorter poems just not having the build up time that longer ones have so I really appreciate the people who can do justice to the shorter forms. I loved the line "trees breath-silent standing."
Comment Written 02-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Hi JennStar,
Oh, thank you for this amazing review and compliments! You have made my evening!
I was hoping I did justice to e e cummings as he liked to write his poetry in his own invented style and spellings, although I didn?t take his form that
far :))
Thank you again for an exceptional and perceptive review.
Have a great week!
Senyai
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Hi JennStar,
Oh, thank you for this amazing review and compliments! You have made my evening!
I was hoping I did justice to e e cummings as he liked to write his poetry in his own invented style and spellings, although I didn?t take his form that
far :))
Thank you again for an exceptional and perceptive review.
Have a great week!
Senyai
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Senyai.
The metaphor of time passing represented as rings in the trees is well conceived. I have always been curious about Cumming's poetry and style. He made the rules he deemed important to his writing. I like that.
Robert
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Hello Senyai.
The metaphor of time passing represented as rings in the trees is well conceived. I have always been curious about Cumming's poetry and style. He made the rules he deemed important to his writing. I like that.
Robert
Comment Written 01-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Hi Robert,
Yes, I agree. Cummings is one of my favorite modern poets. He was his own creative force ?
Thank you so much for an outstanding review and thoughts :-)
Have a great week!
Senyai
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Hi Robert,
Yes, I agree. Cummings is one of my favorite modern poets. He was his own creative force ?
Thank you so much for an outstanding review and thoughts :-)
Have a great week!
Senyai
Comment from angel123
Your poem captured my attention and my imagination and I enjoyed reading it. It flowed beautifully with painting pictures with your words. I loved your artwork choice. It spoke to me, as stars often do. Best wishes!
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Your poem captured my attention and my imagination and I enjoyed reading it. It flowed beautifully with painting pictures with your words. I loved your artwork choice. It spoke to me, as stars often do. Best wishes!
Comment Written 01-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Hi Angel,
Why, thank you so much! Your words warmed my heart, so glad you enjoyed my work.
You are very kind and I want to tell you, you made my evening ?its always so nice to receive the gift of six stars ❤️
Have a great week :-)
Senyai
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Hi Angel,
Why, thank you so much! Your words warmed my heart, so glad you enjoyed my work.
You are very kind and I want to tell you, you made my evening ?its always so nice to receive the gift of six stars ❤️
Have a great week :-)
Senyai
Comment from Anne Johnston
What a beautiful picture you have chosen to illustrate your poem. Your words so accurately describe the trees and the star-filled sky. One can almost picture themselves there.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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What a beautiful picture you have chosen to illustrate your poem. Your words so accurately describe the trees and the star-filled sky. One can almost picture themselves there.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Hi Anne,
I loved the picture too. No credit given for such a lovely photo ?
Thank you for your kind words and perceptive thoughts on my work, they are much appreciated!
Have a great week :-)
Senyai
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Hi Anne,
I loved the picture too. No credit given for such a lovely photo ?
Thank you for your kind words and perceptive thoughts on my work, they are much appreciated!
Have a great week :-)
Senyai
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You are welcome
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Silent Witness
by Senyai
I love the nature imagery and presentation.
"wrapping up time... in quiet rings" ...such great metaphor. Love it!
Besides japanese poetry, free verse is my favorite. Well done my friend. Great entry for the Free Verse Poetry Contest. Good luck!
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Silent Witness
by Senyai
I love the nature imagery and presentation.
"wrapping up time... in quiet rings" ...such great metaphor. Love it!
Besides japanese poetry, free verse is my favorite. Well done my friend. Great entry for the Free Verse Poetry Contest. Good luck!
Comment Written 01-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Hi Gypsy,
Oh, I?m so glad you liked it Gypsy! I was afraid it was too short to bother to post. Your perceptive thoughts are encouraging. Thank you so much, my friend :-)
Have a great week,
Senyai
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Hi Gypsy,
Oh, I?m so glad you liked it Gypsy! I was afraid it was too short to bother to post. Your perceptive thoughts are encouraging. Thank you so much, my friend :-)
Have a great week,
Senyai
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello Senyai!
Simply outstanding!
How I love the imagery in your Free Verse poetic offering!
My husband and I have lived for over 32 years surrounded by hardwood trees high on a bluff overlooking Grand Traverse Bay in northern Michigan.
Such grandeur as the trees stand or bend to the whim of Mother Nature and man...I bow to them...
Glorious...
Thank you!
diane
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Hello Senyai!
Simply outstanding!
How I love the imagery in your Free Verse poetic offering!
My husband and I have lived for over 32 years surrounded by hardwood trees high on a bluff overlooking Grand Traverse Bay in northern Michigan.
Such grandeur as the trees stand or bend to the whim of Mother Nature and man...I bow to them...
Glorious...
Thank you!
diane
Comment Written 01-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Hi Diane,
Oh my, your beautiful review and perceptive thoughts are treasures! I am so glad you enjoyed it. I was almost afraid to post as it was so short.
So glad I bit the bullet and did. Your lovely homestead sounds magical. I can only imagine the grandeur of overlooking that bluff. I love the sky as the trees stand silent against it. It feeds the soul.
Thank you for the gift of six, Diane. It frankly made my evening!
Have a great week,
Senyai
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Hi Diane,
Oh my, your beautiful review and perceptive thoughts are treasures! I am so glad you enjoyed it. I was almost afraid to post as it was so short.
So glad I bit the bullet and did. Your lovely homestead sounds magical. I can only imagine the grandeur of overlooking that bluff. I love the sky as the trees stand silent against it. It feeds the soul.
Thank you for the gift of six, Diane. It frankly made my evening!
Have a great week,
Senyai
Comment from equestrik
This is beautiful and I think, a wonderful ode to the tree to whom we owe so very much-our very lives. Good and beautiful writing and thought provoking words with a beautiful picture.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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This is beautiful and I think, a wonderful ode to the tree to whom we owe so very much-our very lives. Good and beautiful writing and thought provoking words with a beautiful picture.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Hi Equestrik,
Oh, thank you so much! Your wonderful review and thoughts warmed my heart.
Yes, you are right, we owe so much to the marvelous trees, our shelter, our paper, books, foods, shade, clothes, medicines, cleansing and oxygenating the air ?
Thank you again for your excellent review.
Have a great week,
Senyai
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Hi Equestrik,
Oh, thank you so much! Your wonderful review and thoughts warmed my heart.
Yes, you are right, we owe so much to the marvelous trees, our shelter, our paper, books, foods, shade, clothes, medicines, cleansing and oxygenating the air ?
Thank you again for your excellent review.
Have a great week,
Senyai
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, an 'Exceptional' write, beautifully and smoothly articulated in descriptive free verse flow. The presentation is stunning in its entirety and complies fully with the prompt. Best wishes in the contest with this poetical study of nature...
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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In my opinion, an 'Exceptional' write, beautifully and smoothly articulated in descriptive free verse flow. The presentation is stunning in its entirety and complies fully with the prompt. Best wishes in the contest with this poetical study of nature...
Comment Written 01-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Hi Eve,
Hi to you, too. Glad to meet you! Your perceptive and warm review made my evening! I?m so cheered you liked my poem. The gift of six was unexpected and so welcomed.
Thank you so very much!
Have a great week :-)
Senyai
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Hi Eve,
Hi to you, too. Glad to meet you! Your perceptive and warm review made my evening! I?m so cheered you liked my poem. The gift of six was unexpected and so welcomed.
Thank you so very much!
Have a great week :-)
Senyai
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You are very welcome indeed, Senyai, my pleasure. Have a great week as well...Eve
Comment from nomi338
As the trees continue to age, gathering the rings that denote the passage of time, they continue to provide the precious oxygen that we on earth desperately need. A pox on the foolish men who desecrate our supply of trees for selfish gain, who never replenish our supply. They are literally choking the earth, as they murder our supply of trees.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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As the trees continue to age, gathering the rings that denote the passage of time, they continue to provide the precious oxygen that we on earth desperately need. A pox on the foolish men who desecrate our supply of trees for selfish gain, who never replenish our supply. They are literally choking the earth, as they murder our supply of trees.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Hi Nomi,
Such a perceptive review and thoughts on our trees, our treasured resources that we owe so much! Your words echo my feelings to a tee.
Thank you as always for an astute review and comments, Nomi.
Have a great week :-)
Senyai
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Hi Nomi,
Such a perceptive review and thoughts on our trees, our treasured resources that we owe so much! Your words echo my feelings to a tee.
Thank you as always for an astute review and comments, Nomi.
Have a great week :-)
Senyai
