August Heat
A sonnet20 total reviews
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This is well written and emotional. I applaud your openness and honesty that was expressed through these carefully chosen words.
The rhymes work well without feeling forced and create a pace that is just right. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 26-May-2022
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This is well written and emotional. I applaud your openness and honesty that was expressed through these carefully chosen words.
The rhymes work well without feeling forced and create a pace that is just right. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 25-May-2022
reply by the author on 26-May-2022
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I am so pleased your enjoyed both the content and the craft of my sonnet, K. L. Many thanks for sharing.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
An awesome entry
for the Subverted Sonnet writing prompt contest.
Great imagery. It flows well with beautifully descriptive words that paint a clear mental picture. I love the nature theme.
The heroic sonnet in iambic pentameter form is well executed and follows the contest rules.
Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 26-May-2022
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An awesome entry
for the Subverted Sonnet writing prompt contest.
Great imagery. It flows well with beautifully descriptive words that paint a clear mental picture. I love the nature theme.
The heroic sonnet in iambic pentameter form is well executed and follows the contest rules.
Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 25-May-2022
reply by the author on 26-May-2022
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Thank you so much, Gypsy, for your high praise of my sonnet.
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
My grandmother died on August 6, 1960 on her birthday. I feel the same way. It would be almost 62 years ago for me. August is not a good month. The weather is too hot. I enjoyed reading your poem. Thank you.
reply by the author on 26-May-2022
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My grandmother died on August 6, 1960 on her birthday. I feel the same way. It would be almost 62 years ago for me. August is not a good month. The weather is too hot. I enjoyed reading your poem. Thank you.
Comment Written 25-May-2022
reply by the author on 26-May-2022
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Thank you so much, Carolyn, for sharing my sonnet. I am saddened it brought back memories of your own loss.
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You are welcome.
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You are welcome.
Comment from LisaMay
Your sonnet carries emotional impact, equating August heat with the death of your beloved grandfather. I appreciate your striking imagery in the first 2 stanzas, describing how heat wilts and bleaches, sucks out life, and how hot winds corkscrew.... bringing an impersonal landscape to your own emotional landscape.
reply by the author on 26-May-2022
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Your sonnet carries emotional impact, equating August heat with the death of your beloved grandfather. I appreciate your striking imagery in the first 2 stanzas, describing how heat wilts and bleaches, sucks out life, and how hot winds corkscrew.... bringing an impersonal landscape to your own emotional landscape.
Comment Written 25-May-2022
reply by the author on 26-May-2022
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Thank you so much, Lisa, for this awesome review of my sonnet. You see so much in both the content and my craft that I am honored.
Comment from Sarah Tummey
A very personal piece. Touched that you shared it here, and I'm sorry the heat of summer might not be fully enjoyed because it reminds you of the loss of your grandpa.
reply by the author on 26-May-2022
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A very personal piece. Touched that you shared it here, and I'm sorry the heat of summer might not be fully enjoyed because it reminds you of the loss of your grandpa.
Comment Written 25-May-2022
reply by the author on 26-May-2022
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Thank you so much for your empathetic review of my sonnet, Sarah. Your comments are much appreciated.
Comment from royowen
This is a fine sonnet written with a sad refrain I'm afraid, the fact that your grandpa's death is highlighted as it's point of reference, adds to the sadness, a fine poem, with a good theme, aimed at the time of the year, and nicely rhymed, articulate and a great entry, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 26-May-2022
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This is a fine sonnet written with a sad refrain I'm afraid, the fact that your grandpa's death is highlighted as it's point of reference, adds to the sadness, a fine poem, with a good theme, aimed at the time of the year, and nicely rhymed, articulate and a great entry, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 25-May-2022
reply by the author on 26-May-2022
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Thank you so much for your kind praise of my sonnet and your empathy, Roy.
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Most welcome
Comment from Fleedleflump
Excellent sonnet for the contest, playing with words to paint a picture of how complexes form and we acquire negative associations. I particularly enjoyed the first half of your second stanza with its staccato cacophony of caustic chaos :-)
Mike
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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Excellent sonnet for the contest, playing with words to paint a picture of how complexes form and we acquire negative associations. I particularly enjoyed the first half of your second stanza with its staccato cacophony of caustic chaos :-)
Mike
Comment Written 25-May-2022
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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Thank you, Mike, for reviewing my sonnet. I am delighted you enjoyed the "staccato cacophony."
Comment from Fairul Jamal
Hi,
Great imagery expressed in the verses bringing the sight, smell and feeling of summer. I can feel the intensity of the August heat. The ending was unexpected but nicely executed to link the harshness of the summer heat to a painful experience of the author. Good form and rhymes. Well done!
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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Hi,
Great imagery expressed in the verses bringing the sight, smell and feeling of summer. I can feel the intensity of the August heat. The ending was unexpected but nicely executed to link the harshness of the summer heat to a painful experience of the author. Good form and rhymes. Well done!
Comment Written 25-May-2022
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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Thank you so much, Fairul, for this marvelous review of my sonnet. I am especially pleased you like my sensory imagery and feel the unexpected ending was "nicely executed."
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written subverted sonnet you have penned. I am so sorry that happened and how you remember it. It is a very hot time here where we live too. You used great descriptive words and very neat imagery from the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
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reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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This is a very well written subverted sonnet you have penned. I am so sorry that happened and how you remember it. It is a very hot time here where we live too. You used great descriptive words and very neat imagery from the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
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Comment Written 25-May-2022
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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Thank you very much, Teri, for your high praise of my sonnet. Your response to my diction and imagery is much appreciated.
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you are so welcome!!!
Comment from jessizero
This was a great "subverted sonnet." August heat and death were definitely not predictable subjects for your sonnet. Thanks for sharing this here. Best wishes.
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reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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This was a great "subverted sonnet." August heat and death were definitely not predictable subjects for your sonnet. Thanks for sharing this here. Best wishes.
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Comment Written 25-May-2022
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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Thank you very much, jessizero, for your praise of my sonnet. I was hesitant to post this after what happened in Ulvade, Texas yesterday.
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I don't think they're the same thing at all, but I understand your hesitation.