Comment from zanya

Excellent

The annual changes that occur in the seasons is well documented here in this Off and On Rhyme for the poetry contest - color and light and atmosphere are well evoked here

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2024

Comment from F. William Lester

Excellent

Very well done. Your transition between the seasons was smooth and the alternating rhyme fit together exceptionally well. Thanks for sharing it and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2024

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

I loved the alternating rhyme/free verse stanzas for the writing prompt. I also liked the pictures depicting the changing seasons as were described in the poem. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2024

Comment from RodG

Excellent

Your poem describes each of the four seasons very well in this poem. I have to admit I like your rhymed stanzas the best and it was nice to see you used iambic pentameter throughout. Rod

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2024

Comment from lancellot

Excellent

This a well written and moving enter. I think you have just what the voters will be looking for. Good job.

notes:

It wakes the earth from Winter's icy freeze.

-Earth (because I assume you meant the planet)

Summer's rays beam and brighten all the {earth,}

- Earth (proper noun)

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2024

Comment from Cindy Decker 3

Excellent

Eugene,
This is a very beautiful poem, describing the seasons' arrival in full circle.
"Gentle Breeze" "golden light"
"Whispers of decay" all softly make your poem flow.
Excellent contest entry, Eugene. Best wishes,
Cindy

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2024

Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

What a difficult way to write a poem, but you managed it perfectly. I'm not a poet by any stretch of the imagination but I do love how you described each season. Lovely to read.
Smiles, Carol

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2024