Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thanks for reminding me about the old adage my mother used to recite. I enjoyed your rhythmic tercets and interconnecting rhyme scheme, along with your reinforcing photograph at the lake. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2014

Thank you Joan. Always glad to have brought forth fond memories.

Comment from rod007

Excellent

This poem is well thought out and has a simple rhythm that tells with simplicity the sky's foreboding and the season's fickleness. Well done, Tom.

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2014

Thank you very much rod.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

We have always used that adage to judge the next days weather, and most times it works. Beautiful red sky there, Tem. Is that a rocket going up in the photo? It certainly looks like one, or a UFO! Really nice poem. xsx sandra

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2014

Thank you Sandra. No rocket, just a lonely little cloud.

Comment from innerworlds

Excellent

While growing up, I learned this adage, plus a few other weather tips from Mother Nature (ex. A ring around the moon means rain is on the way). Surprisingly, they seemed to be accurate quite a bit of the time.
I always enjoy reading your work because I learn about new poetic forms and structures that are ingenious. I appreciate the conversational style you use to soften the structure underneath the rhyming schemes, the gentle flow of the meter, and the photos you include to enhance the written words and thoughts.
"Red Sky" is nice example of this kind of creative insight. Well written! Thanks.

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2014

Thank you innerworlds, so nice to hear. I appreciate your enthusiasm.

Comment from Capricorn30

Excellent

I've known of this wise sailor's saying for many years now;
What ancient seafarers knew centuries ago holds true today--skies accurate predictors.
Interesting how the heavens communicate with man.
Excellent!

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2014

Thank you Margaret. Yes, it is quite interesting.

Comment from A TARNISHED KNIGHT

Excellent

Mr T

I must say this is certainly a very good twist on that old sailors saying about the color of the sky. Your photo has added that bit of reality to your prose that was so aptly written.. KUDOS TO YOU SIR

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2014

Thank you Sir T. Haven't heart from you in a long while. Hope all is well.

Comment from miajaffri

Excellent

A beautiful picture to accompany this well-done poem.
You explained a Tercet well and provided the rhyme
scheme. I especially like the first two stanzas. I can
feel the delight of seeing ...stars of shining bold.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2014

Thank you Mia.

Comment from JennaG

Excellent

I loved the quick pace and clever rhymes of this poem! It's extremely well done. Plus, I learned something, which is always a good thing. :) I didn't know that about a red sky. That is very interesting. This was a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing. :)

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2014

Thank you Jenna. I apoetciate the good review.

Comment from Jay Squires

Excellent

An interesting take on the "sailor's adage". Interesting thought: I took the last stanza (with a quick reading) to say "It's often true/For what YOU do/Take note, both young and old. It set my mind whirling off in another direction--which unfortunately didn't yield anything. Yours is best.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2014

Thank you Jay. That would make a great line for Coke commercial.