Comment from Sasha

Excellent

I enjoyed this (both) immensely. You can really pack a wallop when you want, can't you. Loved both poem and have copy the 'A selection of Epigrams for your enjoyment' and pasted it in my to do list. I found this both well written and such fun to read. As I have said, I will leave critiquing of the form to those that know what they are doing and stay with my area of comfort, telling you how much I liked this one. I am off to read one more and will try to finish catching up within the next few days.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2017

I got hooked on one of the epigrams that Blake wrote and decided I needed to try one (or two) too! What struck me the most about this style is that so many of the famous poets wrote them. Some were only two lines long, some rhymed, some didn't. Most ranged from 4 to 8 lines long. Thanks for taking the time to read all of these today. I'm happy that your are enjoying the selections in my book.

Kim

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Thank you for sharing these two epigrams. The first was very cute, and the second was cute, but dealt with the political scene. It can't be helped, we are watching these scenes daily, but I wish there was a way to shut it out. However, your poem captured the mood quite well,
~patty~

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2017

Hi Patty,

Politics was a topic of the epigrams of old, therefore I made it mine for the day. I try to shut it out, too. Thanks for the great review. I appreciate your time and comments.

Kim

Comment from Rlegel99

Excellent

Epigram Poem. Now I need to write one. You have inspired me. Thank you for posting this poem. Like the subject matter of both. They both flow well and word choice is good.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017

Hi Rlegel,

I was surprised to find that so many of the famous poets of old wrote them. Of course, I then had to write one, too. Thanks for the great review.

Kim

Comment from honeytree

Exceptional

The art work is great.
Yes unfortunately money is very
important as we can not live without it
some have too much though
they don't care about others
within life and take and not care to give.

Honey tree

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017

Hi Annie,

Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate your comments and the generous six shiny stars.

Kim

Comment from alf collier

Excellent

LOL, but aren't they fun!!! Your first is great, and though I too have doubts the second fully complies, I do thing it exceedingly humorous!! Bravo!!

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017

Hi Alf,

The second doesn't comply... hence the 'almost' in the title lol However, it is intentional, per the line alluding, 'as illustration of them taking too long (to get us affordable health care) this poem has grown too long to be an epigram. I'm glad you enjoyed the humor. I was surprised to discover how many of the famous poets of old wrote epigrams, so I thought I'd have some fun with it. Thanks for the fun review.

KimHi

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

Well, how true is this??? Especially that, if they're not willing to go by the insurance bill they pass, don't pass it on to us!! I love this, amusing, yet so very apt! Quite wonderful, blessings...

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017

Hi Irish:

I agree wholeheartedly! Thank you for the great comments!

Kim

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

The first poem seems more like it fits the form. I like how you use clothes as the way to tell your favorite season. The last couplet fits the form too, being satirical.

The second one is too long to be an epigram. Is that why you call it an almost epigram?

Keep writing

dragonpoet

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017

Hi dragonpoet:

Yes, that's why I called the second one 'almost' an epigram and included the line alluding to the fact that the politicians have taken too long to fix healthcare, that in illustration, my poem is now too long to be an epigram.

Thanks for taking the time to read and review.

Kim

reply by dragonpoet on 05-Apr-2017

My pleasure.

dragonpoet

Comment from Lindagail Hall

Excellent

You had me in your pocket with the first part had me giggling,
Love your word choices and to me it's a tongue in cheek very clever.
Part two.. Wow this can sure be sent to us in the UK it fits very well with your lines also Russia,France and Brussels to wake them up, I can't honestly pick a favourite line this is pure nectar and reads out loud very well your rhymes are sublime well composed and very fitting for a lot of countries in today's world.


Thank you for sharing this gem. Your AN are very helpful to understand the style thanks for that information.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017

Hi Lindagail,

I'm happy that you enjoyed this selection. I've actually never tried an epigram before. I was amazed at how many of the famous poets of old wrote them. They are steeped in the roots of poetry, so how could I not? Thanks for taking the time to read and review. Your comments are fantastic and well appreciated.

Kim

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

These are both great, but I love the last one. Thank you for the author notes. This is a form I'll have to try sometime, my friend~Debbie

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017

Hi Debbie,

I'm thinking that I'll use it for Potlatch one of the weeks in May. I was most delighted to discover that so many of the famous poets of old used this style. There is a vast collection of their work out there to read. I hope you'll follow the link in the author's notes and check it out. There is some really great stuff there! Thanks for the lovely review.

Kim

Comment from sunnilicious

Exceptional

This is a terrific poem. I thought epigrams were run-on sentences. You definitely did some great research. The author notes are fantastic. You are loving and patriotic. Good flow of rhythm and rhymes. Nice work.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2017

Hi Sunni,

Thanks for the fantastic comments and exceptional rating. I love to research when I'm doing NaPo, so many styles to learn. I'll pop over and check out your book, too. I was surprised to find so many of the famous poets of old wrote epigrams. The form is literally ancient. I just couldn't pass it up. I appreciate you stopping by.

Kim