Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Sometimes it is hard to know what you want to say but in this case
because you
'dared to sigh
you 'set the dancers free'
Thats a great way to describe the flow of words and thoughts, and this is a lovely read.
Cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thank you, Valda. I'm really glad you enjoyed it :-)

Mike

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

FF,
This is a nicel written metaphoric poem use dancing as a metaphor for writing poems. The moving around of words in your head while creating and the moving back and forth between bouts of writing and writer's block.
Keep writng and stay healthy
dp

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thanks, dp :-). This one flowed out of me - I'm thrilled you enjoyed it.

Mike

reply by dragonpoet on 19-May-2022

No problem, FF
Joan

Comment from JoannaN

Excellent

The flow of your poem is good, the words flow gracefully, like in a Waltz. The comparisons of thoughts and dancers is a good idea. Writing is a kind of dance, but it is a dance of words.
I like the graphical structure of your poem, it looks like something twirling in the air.

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thank you :-). I hadn't considered the visual shape of the words - thanks for helping me see it.

Mike

Comment from Precious Owuamalam

Excellent

Strong grammar you've got here, codifying beautiful thoughts. Poignant message and a lovely image for a beautiful poem. Many thanks for sharing. Blessings and good health.

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thanks so much :-).

Mike

Comment from Lilly Flowers

Excellent

This is a lovely poem and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The rhythm/meter is perfect, which made it smooth sailing from beginning to end. I also think you did a splendid job with your choice of rhyming words. Best regards, Lilly

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thank you, Lilly - what a lovely review :-).

Mike

Comment from Wayne Fowler

Excellent

Thank you for explaining the Viennese Waltz.
I'm thinkin' that if a person doesn't understand poetry, they for sure don't know one waltz from another.
My flippancy says, "But what if the dancers don't wanna be free? What if they like the relationship between themselves and the passion?"
Best wishes.

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thanks, Wayne! There are plenty more living blissful lives, throwing shapes amongst the roiling chaos in my head. Hopefully, some more of them will seek freedom soon :-).

Mike

reply by Wayne Fowler on 19-May-2022

Yay!

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

Strong imagery and a clever use of metaphors.

Vivid descriptions and an entertaining style.

Down-to-earth humor adds another dimension to this well crafted poem.

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thanks for the great review :-). I'm happy the gentle humour comes through.

Mike

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Yes, you let your mind be free, and your muse took
over and ran with it, Mike. Your poem is well written
with great imagery and a perfect picture to accompany
it. I like the color scheme too.
Thanks for sharing, Jan

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thank you, Jan :-). I love whe the poems burst out like this one did.

Mike

Comment from John Ciarmello

Excellent

Hi, Mike, I'm so glad I found you (so to speak) in this genre. I can bore you with all that crazy stuff about your style, your elegance of words, and your overstuffed vault of poignant vocab, but I won't. I would like to say, I know what I like, and you've hit a reverberating chord with me. I'd love to follow if you don't mind. Best, JohnC.

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

I am honoured, John. Thanks so much for your words, and I'm really happy you enjoyed it :-).

Mike

Comment from Spitfire

Exceptional

A clever metaphor-the graceful and lyrical Viennese waltz. You have captured the 'aha' moment of creation with the reference to a spark and flame. Love the use of 'cascade.'

 Comment Written 19-May-2022

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reply by the author on 19-May-2022

Thanks you so much :-). I love it when poems tumble from my mind while I scramble to keep up! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the read.

Mike