Interpretations For Consideration
Viewing comments for Chapter 18 "Feast"An Ekphrastic Poetry Collection for NaPoWriMo 2022
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Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Debra,
I enjoyed your trip through Africa. Poor wildebeest.
Dolly invented another poetic form? Wow. Thanks for teaching it, the Octahex. I noticed the 8668 syllable count right away, but not the inner rhyme "throne/alone/bone" until later when reading the rules.
It's all about survival in Africa. Unless very fast, the prey is out of luck. Lions, tigers, hyenas, rhinos, hippos, black mambas, elephants, crocodiles... enough reasons to keep me away from the country. Gazelles are pretty lucky at 80 kph. Although the wildebeest is fairly fast, too.
Nicely penned for the NaPoWriMo!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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Hi Debra,
I enjoyed your trip through Africa. Poor wildebeest.
Dolly invented another poetic form? Wow. Thanks for teaching it, the Octahex. I noticed the 8668 syllable count right away, but not the inner rhyme "throne/alone/bone" until later when reading the rules.
It's all about survival in Africa. Unless very fast, the prey is out of luck. Lions, tigers, hyenas, rhinos, hippos, black mambas, elephants, crocodiles... enough reasons to keep me away from the country. Gazelles are pretty lucky at 80 kph. Although the wildebeest is fairly fast, too.
Nicely penned for the NaPoWriMo!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 22-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2022
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Thanks so much, Kimbob :) I appreciate your feedback as always...
I wouldn't fancy my chances in Africa much, either!
Best wishes, Debs x
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Wow! Debra, this is magical and you did an amazing job with the rhymes, flow and I loved the sentiment here too, I wish I had a six for you as you nailed this Octahex, I loved it! Love Dolly x
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2022
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Wow! Debra, this is magical and you did an amazing job with the rhymes, flow and I loved the sentiment here too, I wish I had a six for you as you nailed this Octahex, I loved it! Love Dolly x
Comment Written 19-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2022
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Hi Dolly :)
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this! I love your Octahex form and I will definitely write more of these :) Your feedback means a lot, thank you again, Debra x
Comment from Sally Law
Pretend this is a six. Wonderful poetry, my lady. I'm so glad you have been recognized for your gifting. Another gem for us and your book. Sending you my best today as always and a high five with compliments,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2022
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Pretend this is a six. Wonderful poetry, my lady. I'm so glad you have been recognized for your gifting. Another gem for us and your book. Sending you my best today as always and a high five with compliments,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 19-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much, Sal :) Glad you enjoyed this one!
Best wishes as always, Debra x
Comment from karenina
Nor sure what I did to be fortunate enough to find your work, Debra. I am equal parts inspired and in awe! Always so thrilled to see a message that you've posted!
You have 'it" --
Karenina
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2022
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Nor sure what I did to be fortunate enough to find your work, Debra. I am equal parts inspired and in awe! Always so thrilled to see a message that you've posted!
You have 'it" --
Karenina
Comment Written 19-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2022
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Karenina, you're making me blush!
Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging feedback :)
Best wishes always, Debra x
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
I would not want to be anywhere near that Lion. During a movie introduction my nine year old sister screamed.
The year was 1962, the movie was Blue Hawaii with Elvis Presley. Inside of the movie theater. It was the MGM Lion.
She got everyone's attention.
Thank you for sharing this. This Lion looks like the same one in your post.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2022
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I would not want to be anywhere near that Lion. During a movie introduction my nine year old sister screamed.
The year was 1962, the movie was Blue Hawaii with Elvis Presley. Inside of the movie theater. It was the MGM Lion.
She got everyone's attention.
Thank you for sharing this. This Lion looks like the same one in your post.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2022
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Thank you, Carolyn, for your feedback :)
Best wishes, Debra
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You are welcome.
Comment from Gloria ....
Excellent job with Dolly's Octahex form. I noticed it the other day, and haven't been around to give it thought.
I very much like what you have done with it, with a perfect theme.
Many thanks for sharing. :))
Gloria
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2022
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Excellent job with Dolly's Octahex form. I noticed it the other day, and haven't been around to give it thought.
I very much like what you have done with it, with a perfect theme.
Many thanks for sharing. :))
Gloria
Comment Written 18-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much, Gloria :) I enjoyed writing to this form - definitely one I'm glad I tried!
Best wishes as always, Debra x
Comment from Mickamus J
Thank you for sharing your poem. It is not easy to be at the top but not necessary that the fear is common for all. To some, it is a sign to challenge and prove oneself stronger than the norm.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2022
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Thank you for sharing your poem. It is not easy to be at the top but not necessary that the fear is common for all. To some, it is a sign to challenge and prove oneself stronger than the norm.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2022
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Thank you for your feedback :)
Best wishes, Debra
Comment from lyenochka
A fun octahex poem for the lion, the king of beasts. I'm glad he can feast and am surprised he doesn't get the first "gnaw." Still feel sorry for their meal.
Is the spelling "wildebeast" or "wildebeest" ? I have only seen the latter but it could be a British vs. American spelling thing...
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2022
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A fun octahex poem for the lion, the king of beasts. I'm glad he can feast and am surprised he doesn't get the first "gnaw." Still feel sorry for their meal.
Is the spelling "wildebeast" or "wildebeest" ? I have only seen the latter but it could be a British vs. American spelling thing...
Comment Written 18-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2022
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Hello Helen :)
Thanks for your feedback! Thanks also for picking up on the spelling... I never knew, I just assumed that the right way to spell it was with an 'a' - Anyway, I checked it and - my bad.... whoops! I'm going to change it right away.
Best wishes as always, Debra x
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I think it's because of the Dutch influence. They tend to double up letters. Lol.
