The Seven-Tined Stag
An Acrostic poem for the contest34 total reviews
Comment from pome lover
Your beautiful use of language makes the words role off the tongue like music
when read aloud. A lovely poem and fascinating.
Thanks for the wonderful story and song.
I personally liked yours better.
wonderful picture, too, of the stag.
Katharine - pome lover
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Your beautiful use of language makes the words role off the tongue like music
when read aloud. A lovely poem and fascinating.
Thanks for the wonderful story and song.
I personally liked yours better.
wonderful picture, too, of the stag.
Katharine - pome lover
Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hi, Katharine. I wish that there was an easy way of viewing reviews in reverse order! This, along with several others, has been buried beneath an incoming tide caused by my having posted three or four poems in quick succession! Apologies for the delay in responding.
I really appreciated your very kind comments about my poem, "The Seven-Tined Stag". Many thanks!
Best wishes, Tony
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most welcome
Comment from w.j.debi
An outstanding presentation with the perfect pairing of artwork and verse. You create they mystery and magic of the myth very well. Perhaps because I have been reading Irish fairly tales lately, this gave me chills. Or perhaps it is just your great storytelling. Watch out for the changelings and the fey, especially on nights under the charms of magic.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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An outstanding presentation with the perfect pairing of artwork and verse. You create they mystery and magic of the myth very well. Perhaps because I have been reading Irish fairly tales lately, this gave me chills. Or perhaps it is just your great storytelling. Watch out for the changelings and the fey, especially on nights under the charms of magic.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hi, WJ. I wish that there was an easy way of viewing reviews in reverse order! This, along with several others, has been buried beneath an incoming tide caused by my having posted three or four poems in quick succession! Apologies for the delay in responding.
I really appreciated your very kind comments about my poem, "The Seven-Tined Stag" and the accompanying sixth star. Many thanks!
Best wishes, Tony
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I'm a huge fan of acrostic poems and your contest entry is wonderful. Thank you for sharing it with us. I also want to thank you for the taking time to add the author's notes. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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I'm a huge fan of acrostic poems and your contest entry is wonderful. Thank you for sharing it with us. I also want to thank you for the taking time to add the author's notes. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hi, Barbara. I wish that there was an easy way of viewing reviews in reverse order! This, along with several others, has been buried beneath an incoming tide caused by my having posted three or four poems in quick succession! Apologies for the delay in responding.
I really appreciated your very kind comments about my "The Seven-Tined Stag" acrostic.
Best wishes, Tony
Comment from estory
Its an interesting piece that speaks of apperitions, temptations, a mirage that leads you off the ordained path. I liked the voice, the musical elements, good rhythms and alliterations, great images. Very celtic. estory
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Its an interesting piece that speaks of apperitions, temptations, a mirage that leads you off the ordained path. I liked the voice, the musical elements, good rhythms and alliterations, great images. Very celtic. estory
Comment Written 30-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hi, estory. I wish that there was an easy way of viewing reviews in reverse order! This, along with several others, has been buried beneath an incoming tide caused by my having posted three or four poems in quick succession! Apologies for the delay in responding.
I really appreciated your very kind and apposite comments about my "The Seven-Tined Stag" acrostic.
Best wishes, Tony
Comment from krys123
Cheers, Tony;
-another well-written poem that I respectfully can see is written in iambic pentameter and following what is to be an acrostic formatted poem.
-The rhyming words were very supportive to each conceptual theme and understanding of each line in coordination with the line previous and after.
-The storyline is one of a proud stag that presumes a changeling shape to ward off human folk.
-I was enthralled with the poem and the beautiful imagery that was so vividly and demonstratively descriptive.
-Good luck in the contest, Tony, take care and have a good one.
Alex
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Cheers, Tony;
-another well-written poem that I respectfully can see is written in iambic pentameter and following what is to be an acrostic formatted poem.
-The rhyming words were very supportive to each conceptual theme and understanding of each line in coordination with the line previous and after.
-The storyline is one of a proud stag that presumes a changeling shape to ward off human folk.
-I was enthralled with the poem and the beautiful imagery that was so vividly and demonstratively descriptive.
-Good luck in the contest, Tony, take care and have a good one.
Alex
Comment Written 30-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hi, Alex. I wish that there was an easy way of viewing reviews in reverse order! This, along with several others, has been buried beneath an incoming tide caused by my having posted three or four poems in quick succession! Apologies for the delay in responding.
I really appreciated your very kind comments about my "The Seven-Tined Stag" acrostic, and thank you, too, for the sixth star.
All the best, Tony
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That was one of your most beautiful poems, besides to others that I have bookmarked, that I've read recently. And what powerful punching picture of that stag. Take care and have a good one and you are very welcome, Tony.
Alex
Comment from johnwilson
Deserving of that sixth star I no longer possess, this piece (acrostic or whatever) sings with poetic rhyme and rhythm. You are a great poet, sir, and I know I'm a gifted writer myself; however, I use free verse with a bit of rhyme and alliteration, but, as far as reviewing, all I know is that when the goosebumps stand up on my arms. the piece is brilliant. Also, I'm particularly fond of any mythology, no matter what the source. Are you as good at telling stories, using prose? I expect so--poetry is just your medium. BRAVO! I would say this poem wins the contest!
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Deserving of that sixth star I no longer possess, this piece (acrostic or whatever) sings with poetic rhyme and rhythm. You are a great poet, sir, and I know I'm a gifted writer myself; however, I use free verse with a bit of rhyme and alliteration, but, as far as reviewing, all I know is that when the goosebumps stand up on my arms. the piece is brilliant. Also, I'm particularly fond of any mythology, no matter what the source. Are you as good at telling stories, using prose? I expect so--poetry is just your medium. BRAVO! I would say this poem wins the contest!
Comment Written 30-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hi, Clem. I wish that there was an easy way of viewing reviews in reverse order! This, along with several others, has been buried beneath an incoming tide caused by my having posted three or four poems in quick succession! Apologies for the delay in responding.
I really appreciated your very kind comments about my "The Seven-Tined Stag" acrostic. Also your prediction of contest success, which - much to my surprise - turned out to be an accurate one! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Pantygynt
You have been dipping into The White Goddess I see. This is a fantastic poem. quite possibly the best acrostric poem I have ever come across. The acrostic element seems totally unimportant. With only three line ends not rhyming or having strong assonance or consonance this can hardly be considered free verse. It has a strong metre also. Cobbled on a pentametric last where iambs and trochees are freely interchangeable, line six interpolates an amphimacer (/ x /) as its second foot, where it sits quite comfortably as does the similarly constructed line twelve, although this line repeats the pattern of the first half precisely. Ireally wish I had a sixth star for this one.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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You have been dipping into The White Goddess I see. This is a fantastic poem. quite possibly the best acrostric poem I have ever come across. The acrostic element seems totally unimportant. With only three line ends not rhyming or having strong assonance or consonance this can hardly be considered free verse. It has a strong metre also. Cobbled on a pentametric last where iambs and trochees are freely interchangeable, line six interpolates an amphimacer (/ x /) as its second foot, where it sits quite comfortably as does the similarly constructed line twelve, although this line repeats the pattern of the first half precisely. Ireally wish I had a sixth star for this one.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hi, Jim. I wish that there was an easy way of viewing reviews in reverse order! This, along with several others, has been buried beneath an incoming tide caused by my having posted three or four poems in quick succession! Apologies for the delay in responding.
I really appreciated your in-depth review and analysis of "The Seven-Tined Stag" acrostic. It's a form that needs to be well-disguised! Thanks for the ghosted shadow of a sixth star acknowledging my efforts in that respect! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from jppoet
Another of your excellent poems, as always, crafted gloriously in richness of rhymes and musical cadences. The magnifique photo adds mood and imagery to this work of art. john
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Another of your excellent poems, as always, crafted gloriously in richness of rhymes and musical cadences. The magnifique photo adds mood and imagery to this work of art. john
Comment Written 30-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hi, John. I wish that there was an easy way of viewing reviews in reverse order! This, along with several others, has been buried beneath an incoming tide caused by my having posted three or four poems in quick succession! Apologies for the delay in responding.
Glad you enjoyed "The Seven-Tined Stag". Thanks for your generous comments. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Halfree
Like the poem but think the first verse a bit awkward...out of place. Second verse, to me, sets the scene very well. I read this poem, left it and came back later,ignored verse one and the poem spoke to me, carried me to another place...Also liked the Graves posting...All in all a good read, just the first verse ...thing.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Like the poem but think the first verse a bit awkward...out of place. Second verse, to me, sets the scene very well. I read this poem, left it and came back later,ignored verse one and the poem spoke to me, carried me to another place...Also liked the Graves posting...All in all a good read, just the first verse ...thing.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hi, Halfree. I wish that there was an easy way of viewing reviews in reverse order! This, along with several others, has been buried beneath an incoming tide caused by my having posted three or four poems in quick succession! Apologies for the delay in responding.
Glad you enjoyed "The Seven-Tined Stag" - all except the first verse. I've gone back several times to have another look, to see if I can improve upon it - but probably need to return to the poem a few months down the track with a fresh mind.
All the best, Tony
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Just keep at it you have the talent
Comment from Aussie
I love the stories of the Land of Ireland. You have written this well; wasn't sure what 'tined' meant, guess it is Irish folklore?
I did enjoy the illustration, the story and the warnings. The stag obviously was a shape-shifter. Thanks for sharing Tony.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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I love the stories of the Land of Ireland. You have written this well; wasn't sure what 'tined' meant, guess it is Irish folklore?
I did enjoy the illustration, the story and the warnings. The stag obviously was a shape-shifter. Thanks for sharing Tony.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hi, Kay. I wish that there was an easy way of viewing reviews in reverse order! This, along with several others, has been buried beneath an incoming tide caused by my having posted three or four poems in quick succession! Apologies for the delay in responding.
Glad you enjoyed "The Seven-Tined Stag". A tine is the zoological term for the prong of an antler. The older a stag is, the more prongs to the set of antlers. The seven-tined stag would be one in its prime.
All the best, Tony
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Thank you my friend Tony XXK.