Grecian Grace
15-syllable poem26 total reviews
Comment from Boogienights
Congratulations on the win. You have an artistic eye, I never would have noticed or thought about the calculations that would have been involved in building these structures. Well done.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Congratulations on the win. You have an artistic eye, I never would have noticed or thought about the calculations that would have been involved in building these structures. Well done.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Thank you! I've been fascinated for a long time with how the ancients managed to build such exquisite architecture.
Comment from dragonpoet
Lisa,
I like the alliteration in this poeteic and true description of the Parthenon.
I have always wanted to go and see this.
Congrats on the contest win.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Lisa,
I like the alliteration in this poeteic and true description of the Parthenon.
I have always wanted to go and see this.
Congrats on the contest win.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Thank you for your comments. I have been to Athens and seen and touched this building. I've been fascinated for a long time with classical architecture.
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No problem, Lisa. I have always wanted to tour Europe and see all the religious and pagan sites.
Joan
Comment from Mark Valentine
Very classic - lean and high-minded. I like that you pull the mathematical element of the Parthenon into the mix - how the column proportions (allegedly) use the Golden Ratio. Nice alliteration - the poem even looks like a pillar. I can see why this won - congrats!
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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Very classic - lean and high-minded. I like that you pull the mathematical element of the Parthenon into the mix - how the column proportions (allegedly) use the Golden Ratio. Nice alliteration - the poem even looks like a pillar. I can see why this won - congrats!
Comment Written 11-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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Thanks very much for your complimentary review, Mark.
Comment from zanya
A celebration of antiquity here and a reminder to us now perhaps as wesoldier on in our modern world with all our achievements and troubles that we quite simply stand on the shoulders of giants- the poem exudes erudition
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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A celebration of antiquity here and a reminder to us now perhaps as wesoldier on in our modern world with all our achievements and troubles that we quite simply stand on the shoulders of giants- the poem exudes erudition
Comment Written 11-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Thanks for your comments about my poem. As you say, we owe a lot to the ancients for their civilization.
Comment from Contests
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 A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry. |
Comment Written 11-Aug-2020
Comment from Michele Harber
Nicely done, Lisa May. You made a very intelligent comment in only 15 syllables, and did so with an excellent use of alliteration. It brings back nice memories, as my husband and I went to Greece for our 20th anniversary, and our hotel in Athens was within site of the Parthenon.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Nicely done, Lisa May. You made a very intelligent comment in only 15 syllables, and did so with an excellent use of alliteration. It brings back nice memories, as my husband and I went to Greece for our 20th anniversary, and our hotel in Athens was within site of the Parthenon.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Thanks for your encouraging comments. I have a soft spot for Greece... been there a couple of times in the seventies, and i also had a Greek boyfriend in Australia for 3 years when i was in my twenties... nearly married him, too, but he hit me, so I ended it immediately.
Comment from poetwatch
Good, Lisamay, I'm glad you when with Parthenon pillars. Built long ago and still standing. It reminds me of a court-of-law where you go to and get sentenced to life. We don't have many structures that are hand made cause they keep falling down. :) Good entry for the 15 Syallable Poem contest.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Good, Lisamay, I'm glad you when with Parthenon pillars. Built long ago and still standing. It reminds me of a court-of-law where you go to and get sentenced to life. We don't have many structures that are hand made cause they keep falling down. :) Good entry for the 15 Syallable Poem contest.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Hello! Thanks for reviewing - I love old buildings; hopefully they won't fall on my head while I'm appreciating them!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written fifteen syllable poem about the once perfect architecture now only the pillars standing strong to mark the place of its former glory.
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A very well-written fifteen syllable poem about the once perfect architecture now only the pillars standing strong to mark the place of its former glory.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2020
Comment from Janice Canerdy
You have made excellent use of your fifteen syllables in this descriptive, appealing piece. So much of ancient architecture is truly amazing. Good use of alliteration
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You have made excellent use of your fifteen syllables in this descriptive, appealing piece. So much of ancient architecture is truly amazing. Good use of alliteration
Comment Written 25-Jul-2020
Comment from ameen786
Brilliant! Lisa my friend, a well calculated, picture perfect and beautifully architectured poem; loaded with alliterations; a delightful treat, thank you and you got a winner in this one. Good luck!
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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Brilliant! Lisa my friend, a well calculated, picture perfect and beautifully architectured poem; loaded with alliterations; a delightful treat, thank you and you got a winner in this one. Good luck!
Comment Written 25-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review.
I admire your short verse poetry, so it is high praise coming from you.