A Picture's Worth a Thousand Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "~Ode to the Sea~"A compilation of pictapoems from my portfolio
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Comment from Artisan
Good well worded poem. Nice flow and imagery. For me the very nice artwork detracts from the piece in that it makes it difficult to concentrate on the words used
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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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Good well worded poem. Nice flow and imagery. For me the very nice artwork detracts from the piece in that it makes it difficult to concentrate on the words used
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Comment Written 17-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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Thank you very much for your kind comment and review, Artisan. I appreciate it...
Comment from Ben Colder
Ho. Ho. And a bottle of rum. Pass me the bottle, you lazy bum. Hoist the sail, crawl high in the nest, come now mates give it your best. Great work done my artist friend. No doubt you put some time in this one. Makes me smell the freshness of the sea.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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Ho. Ho. And a bottle of rum. Pass me the bottle, you lazy bum. Hoist the sail, crawl high in the nest, come now mates give it your best. Great work done my artist friend. No doubt you put some time in this one. Makes me smell the freshness of the sea.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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Thanks so much, Ben. I loved your poetic response to this, that was gr-r-r-r-e-a-t!
Comment from ravenblack
From the picture, I thought this was going to be akin to Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. Pirates, Valhalla ( Led Zepellin's Immigrant Song), cavorting with dolphin' s- at first I was confused as to the tone, but since I always read the author notes, gradually drifted and bobbed on the waves enough to understand that this is an ode to imagination, a voyage on the sea how each different reader perceives imagination. Sterling use of rhythm and rhyme and excellent presentation.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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From the picture, I thought this was going to be akin to Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. Pirates, Valhalla ( Led Zepellin's Immigrant Song), cavorting with dolphin' s- at first I was confused as to the tone, but since I always read the author notes, gradually drifted and bobbed on the waves enough to understand that this is an ode to imagination, a voyage on the sea how each different reader perceives imagination. Sterling use of rhythm and rhyme and excellent presentation.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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Thanks so much, RB. I appreciate that, my friend!
Comment from weemick1960
I Loved this. I have never been out to see in my life and yet the worlds waters have such a pull on my heart. I can read this piece, close my eyes and I am there, out in the middle of an ocean, taking in slowly the scent of the salty sea air, then the boson giving me a clip behind he ear for day dreaming, boys will be boys. Seriously though, your piece had a good flow, like the waters themselves. The pictures you painted on your empty canvas were easily transferred into my mind. This one I could read over and over. Lead on my friend, to the heart of the sea....MIKE.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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I Loved this. I have never been out to see in my life and yet the worlds waters have such a pull on my heart. I can read this piece, close my eyes and I am there, out in the middle of an ocean, taking in slowly the scent of the salty sea air, then the boson giving me a clip behind he ear for day dreaming, boys will be boys. Seriously though, your piece had a good flow, like the waters themselves. The pictures you painted on your empty canvas were easily transferred into my mind. This one I could read over and over. Lead on my friend, to the heart of the sea....MIKE.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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Thanks for this outstanding review, Mike, and don't be a stranger my friend. I have many 'pictapoems' in my portfolio, and my door is always open. I do appreciate your high rating and fabulous review...
Comment from Twilightspire
Nicely written and welcome back! The sea has always been connected with imagination and promise, and this poem is no different. From every word speaking of adventure to be had and the glorious picture, even to the color scheme, this piece speaks of the lure of the depths of both water and creativity. Wonderful job, my friend.
-T.J.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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Nicely written and welcome back! The sea has always been connected with imagination and promise, and this poem is no different. From every word speaking of adventure to be had and the glorious picture, even to the color scheme, this piece speaks of the lure of the depths of both water and creativity. Wonderful job, my friend.
-T.J.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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Thanks very much, TJ, and while I'm not back at 100% just yet, I'm getting there, which is more than I could claim a week ago, heh heh...
Thanks so much again...
Comment from Lulube
Great voyage out to sea there Billy. Not much imagination needed here though cause I've been at sea, on the high seas, adrift on the mighty waves to sleep.
Your poem definitely sparked alot of memories of being out at sea. Great story told in easy reading lines that flow with the rhymes.
good job
lulube
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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Great voyage out to sea there Billy. Not much imagination needed here though cause I've been at sea, on the high seas, adrift on the mighty waves to sleep.
Your poem definitely sparked alot of memories of being out at sea. Great story told in easy reading lines that flow with the rhymes.
good job
lulube
Comment Written 17-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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Thanks so much for your wonderful review of this one, Lulube. I truly appreciate it, as always!
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welcome
lulube
Comment from GWHARGIS
I live a mile from the Atlantic Ocean and I can tell you I hear stories of wrecks, rescues, discoveries and pirates all the time. It doesn't take much to get me thinking about how life on the sea would be. I loved the poem and the sense of imagination you brought to your words. Nice imagery and emotion. -
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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I live a mile from the Atlantic Ocean and I can tell you I hear stories of wrecks, rescues, discoveries and pirates all the time. It doesn't take much to get me thinking about how life on the sea would be. I loved the poem and the sense of imagination you brought to your words. Nice imagery and emotion. -
Comment Written 17-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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Thanks so much, GW. We, too, lived less than a few minutes from the ocean while I was working at the Naval Shipyards in Norfolk, VA. I loved going there after work, just grabbing a lawn chair and taking in the sights. It's one of my fondest memories, and I miss it!
Comment from JM daSilva
A journey doesn't have to be physical reality and as writers we prove it every day. We traveled and help people embark in wonderful adventures. Great poem.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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A journey doesn't have to be physical reality and as writers we prove it every day. We traveled and help people embark in wonderful adventures. Great poem.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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You're certainly right about that, my friend, it doesn't. Reading (and writing, in most cases) can take us places we've never dreamed of...
Comment from Cookie333
And what a journey you have taken this reader on my friend. Making connections between what is seen and its importance to the brain involves many synaptic connections...you got all of mine firing for sure.
thank you
karen
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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And what a journey you have taken this reader on my friend. Making connections between what is seen and its importance to the brain involves many synaptic connections...you got all of mine firing for sure.
thank you
karen
Comment Written 17-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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Thanks so much, Cookie333. I am very happy that you enjoyed this, and I appreciate your most gracious review!
Comment from CR Delport
You really put so much work into your poems, that it always look more like a work of art than a poem. But it is well written and beautifully presented. Thank you very sharing.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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You really put so much work into your poems, that it always look more like a work of art than a poem. But it is well written and beautifully presented. Thank you very sharing.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2013
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and review, CR Delport!