Comment from Preston McWhorter

Excellent

Hi, Treischel,
"The Beauty in the Ferns" is a excellent poem with very unusual and difficult rhyme scheme. It is very effective and the rhyme is good. The meter is good and the figurative language and imagery also very good ( a momentary flash, a brilliant splash)
Preston

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2014

Thank you Preston

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

A. Ice write, Treischel. A good poetic ambience surrounding the piece, regardless of the structure, but well incorporated within it.
Beautiful imagery, and I love the subject matter.
Have a good day,
RG

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thank you RG

Comment from Joan E.

Exceptional

I felt transported by your photograph and your wonderful use of this form with its rhymes and pattern--a new one for me. I wish I too could be "Released to be as free as she"! Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thank you Joan for your continuing support and a wonderful award of stars.

Comment from joneau2

Exceptional

Ah, your mastery of the poetic fantasy is remarkable. I remain amazed how you're able to produce such a quality imaginative tales/scenes.

Oh, please review my chapter from my book, "How's it by you too?" It's titled, "Jim, the very accident prone man." Thanks

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014

Thank you Joneau for a wonderful review and rating. I will look at yours shortly.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

A lovely poem, Tom. You did your photo proud when you coupled them together. It is strange what inspiration we get just by looking at something a little differently. This was a pleasure to read. xsx Sandra

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014

Thank you Sandra. Yes, it's amazing when you stop and smell the roses.

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Dear Tom - Loved the picture and the poem. Beautiful pairing, excellent rhyme and read well aloud. I enjoyed it, and have seen something similar at Niagara Falls.
Well penned my friend.
Thanks for sharing.
Maureen

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014

Thank you Maureen. Glad you liked it. Ni agar would add some awesome mists.

Comment from rod007

Excellent

This was a magical poem which melded the beauty of the dancing nymph with the glorious ferns. I liked these lines the best:
'What beauty dances 'midst the ferns
In twilight bright she twists and turns
So unadorned, without concerns'
Well done, Tom. Keep up the great writing.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2014

Thanks you rod.

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

I don't think I ever saw this form before. But I like it. I would have to study that, before I dare trying. I love the photo and the contents.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2014

Thank you Ine.

Comment from Capricorn30

Excellent

A lovely photograph--the various shades of green complement one another;
A well-penned poem capturing the essence of this lush foliage;
"naked nymph"--it's difficult to notice this mythical little creature amidst so splendid an abode.
Excellent!
At some point I believe we all wish we could reside in so lovely a place, albeit a short time.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2014

Thank you . Yes, wouldn't it be lovely

Comment from sunnilicious

Excellent

Ferns are such awesome green foliage landscape. You can stirfry the budding curled leaves. It's very tasty. I tried it once, but it seemed wrong. They should blossom instead of being chopped young and sold in the Chinese grocery. Maybe it would be great as a side to veal.

Good visual imagery. Creative. Good rhythm and rhymes. Nice poem.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2014

Thank you Alicia. Hadn't thought of eating them.

reply by sunnilicious on 02-Jul-2014

Fiddleheads... That's their name