The Dance of Inspiration
Sometimes you have to give up to get ahead61 total reviews
Comment from C2
This is a solid poem all around but the last stanza is exceptional. I think the goal of every poet is always to set the dancers free with words and thoughts and meter's grace describing what he sees. I won't forget the way you phrased this!
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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This is a solid poem all around but the last stanza is exceptional. I think the goal of every poet is always to set the dancers free with words and thoughts and meter's grace describing what he sees. I won't forget the way you phrased this!
Comment Written 19-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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I love channelling the chaos in my head, focusing it into something legible. This one came flying out - ready to be written! Thanks for the great review.
Mike
Comment from Goosey Gander
I love your last line, "I set the dancers free." This is such a beautiful poem, and I felt the image collaborated and fit in nicely with the theme of the poem. Thank you very much for sharing!
-GG
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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I love your last line, "I set the dancers free." This is such a beautiful poem, and I felt the image collaborated and fit in nicely with the theme of the poem. Thank you very much for sharing!
-GG
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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This was all about the opening paragraph, and then that final line came to me and tied everything together neatly. Thanks so much :-)
Mike
Comment from LisaMay
Your 'continuous graceful curling' of words was gently satisfying, crafted into a poem of movement emanating from an empty mind and a sigh. It's interesting what a creative imagination can set free into words.
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Your 'continuous graceful curling' of words was gently satisfying, crafted into a poem of movement emanating from an empty mind and a sigh. It's interesting what a creative imagination can set free into words.
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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I love when the words come tumbling out and I'm there to catch them and arrange them on the page. I'm really glad you enjoyed it :-)
Mike
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
This is a well-structured poem. The rhyme scheme is on point. Several poetic devices are used well such as metaphors and personification. I only wish there had been another stanza between the first and second stanza showing the tension easing before the writer's block is broken. Typically, speaking for myself the block is seldom erased so quickly. Good stuff per usual!
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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This is a well-structured poem. The rhyme scheme is on point. Several poetic devices are used well such as metaphors and personification. I only wish there had been another stanza between the first and second stanza showing the tension easing before the writer's block is broken. Typically, speaking for myself the block is seldom erased so quickly. Good stuff per usual!
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Thanks so much, Sandra :-). This was something akin to a dam breaking. I'll have a ponder on your words and see what comes (I'm always happy to expand my poems - to the point I'm wary of the urge!).
Mike
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You are most welcome. Give me tips too because you are a great writer.
Comment from Donna G. (aka Sam Duck)
I enjoyed your poem, Mike! It's an interesting take on writer's block. For me it seems more passive and inactive, but I certainly understand your metaphor. Great read!
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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I enjoyed your poem, Mike! It's an interesting take on writer's block. For me it seems more passive and inactive, but I certainly understand your metaphor. Great read!
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Thanks so much, Sam. I'm really glad you liked it.
Mike
Comment from R.B.Bunn
This was a nice poem. Really describes the feeling of writers block going away. Some interesting, yet unforced, rhymes here. The flow is very graceful and goes well with the theme.
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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This was a nice poem. Really describes the feeling of writers block going away. Some interesting, yet unforced, rhymes here. The flow is very graceful and goes well with the theme.
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Thanks so much for the lovely review :-)
Mike
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
I love this poem!!! The presentation is both graphic and graceful.
The twirling of the waltz mirrors the photo, well-chosen. The rhymes
flow smoothly without feeling forced and create a lyrical dance cascading
down the page.
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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I love this poem!!! The presentation is both graphic and graceful.
The twirling of the waltz mirrors the photo, well-chosen. The rhymes
flow smoothly without feeling forced and create a lyrical dance cascading
down the page.
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Thank you for your kind and poetic review :-). This was a lovely piece to write.
Mike
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are thought provoking, descriptive, interesting
and creative. I pondered on the words above the title as it helped
me find meaning in this poem. The artwork is awesome and
compliments this poem.
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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The author's words are thought provoking, descriptive, interesting
and creative. I pondered on the words above the title as it helped
me find meaning in this poem. The artwork is awesome and
compliments this poem.
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Thanks for the great review - I'm really glad you enjoyed it :-)
Mike
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice artwork and presentation, Mike.
-Thanks for the notes.
-I enjoyed reading your poem.
-Effective imagery, meter, and rhyme, all of
which contribute to a smooth flow for the poem.
-One thing I appreciate is creativity, and you
have done a great job with that, like
"paper dust waltzing on the breeze".
-Good transition from that to a spark igniting in your heart.
-A another good transition from passion
to "words and thoughts..."
-I really like the ending, too.
-An excellent poem.
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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-Nice artwork and presentation, Mike.
-Thanks for the notes.
-I enjoyed reading your poem.
-Effective imagery, meter, and rhyme, all of
which contribute to a smooth flow for the poem.
-One thing I appreciate is creativity, and you
have done a great job with that, like
"paper dust waltzing on the breeze".
-Good transition from that to a spark igniting in your heart.
-A another good transition from passion
to "words and thoughts..."
-I really like the ending, too.
-An excellent poem.
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Thanks so much, Pam :-). This one flowed out of me while I tried to keep up. I was glad the last line came to me, tying things up with the opening.
Mike
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You are very welcome, Mike, and sometimes things happen that way!
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Inspiration strikes when we least expect it and in the most unusual forms. Glad you found the inspiration for this lovely, and a little humorous, poem.
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Inspiration strikes when we least expect it and in the most unusual forms. Glad you found the inspiration for this lovely, and a little humorous, poem.
Comment Written 18-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Thanks so much, Pam! There's always a little humour bubbling beneath my surface :-)
Mike
