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Heart Crafted Poems - 2022

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Musings of an old man - 2022

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Comment from Madison Edenfield
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Amazing poem JLR. I love the way you describe the rhythm ("drip by drip")
I also enjoyed how you related the pitch to the scale ( do re mi ) and the way you mentioned octaves to relate it to a symphony. This way beautify written. keep writing!

 Comment Written 23-May-2022


reply by the author on 24-May-2022
    Madison, thank you
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
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This is an outstanding nonet, using onomatopoeia and making music from the rain. I think this is a favorite of all the nonets I have read. The picture sets the image, and the end is perfect.

 Comment Written 23-May-2022


reply by the author on 23-May-2022
    Verna, this is simply a wonderful gift of six-stars for this nonet! I am honored and humbled; thank you!
Comment from royowen
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Oh yes indeed, some folk have said that there is a perfect rhythm that emanates from Heave, that is designed to keep life in place, (my guess) this is perfect, correct syllable count, a great shape, great angle, well done,Jim, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 23-May-2022


reply by the author on 23-May-2022
    Roy, my favorite music comes from the heavens, especially on warm summer afternoons - to just take the edge off the heat the day.
reply by royowen on 23-May-2022
    Well done Jim
Comment from lyenochka
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Love how you incorporated all the musical terms into your nonet poem in almost every line: rhythm, tones, timbre, octaves, vibrate, pitch, and do-re-mi! Love the title, too. But would a nonet have too many "rules" for a "No Rules" contest? At any rate, wish you the best in the contest!

 Comment Written 23-May-2022


reply by the author on 23-May-2022
    Humm good question ...
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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Your nonet is in great form, JLR. Your syllable count
per line is correct. Your art choice pairs nicely with
your descriptive words of rain. Great use of p, d, t,
alliteration. I like the smooth flow from the onset of
rain. You did a great job bringing in the sense of
hearing. Your color scheme is refreshing like the rain.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 23-May-2022


reply by the author on 23-May-2022
    Jan, thank you for seeing this alliteration, be well!
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
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This is a well-written poem and the visual fits perfectly with the text. The formation of the poem is great, It's similar to a raindrop. The text fits fine too. I didn't know what this line meant~ the POOLS collect tones drip by drip. Are you talking about swimming pools? Perhaps the word POND which is the same number of syllables fit the poem better. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 23-May-2022


reply by the author on 23-May-2022
    Sandra thanks, I think you have a valid point.
reply by Sandra Nelms-Ludwig on 23-May-2022
    Thanks!
Comment from Carlos' girl
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The nonet that you have created it is really beautiful. Very well written and Very pretty graphics and illustration as well. You should do well in the contest

 Comment Written 23-May-2022


reply by the author on 23-May-2022
    Thank you.
Comment from karenina
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I love these counting forms... They present beautifully center aligned!

Love your musical metaphor throughout. Clever you to change "do re mi" to "do re ME."

I'm counting syllable lines as:
108765432

Pitt/er patt/er/ing rain cre/ates/ rhy/thm

You may be one syllable "over" in line one...

Take a look...

Love the theme!

Karenina






 Comment Written 23-May-2022


reply by the author on 23-May-2022
    Karenina, I checked with how many syllables and I think I am spot on.

    Pitter - 2
    Pattering -3
    Rain - 1
    Creates - 2
    Rhythm - 1

    thanks for the Mi correction ... that was biggy brain cramp moment :)
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
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I love this poem!!!
As a violinist it speaks to my heart. You fantastic imagery is lyrical creating its own musical score. This is a strong contest entry that should do well.

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 Comment Written 23-May-2022


reply by the author on 23-May-2022
    K.L. thank you very much!
Comment from Teri7
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This is a very beautiful and very well written Nonet poem you have penned for the contest. You used very good descriptive words and very lovely imagery. Best wishes in the contest. Blessings, teri

 Comment Written 23-May-2022


reply by the author on 23-May-2022
    Teri you are so sweet in giving this poem the validation of six-stars, thank you!