The Seven-Tined Stag
An Acrostic poem for the contest34 total reviews
Comment from kiwisteveh
Tony, congratulations on the win - spend it wisely!
What I particularly like about your poem (apart from the old story) is your decision to be relatively free of the demands of both meter and rhyme. Both are there as a foundation, but you haven't forced anything into that form, and the demands o the acrostic don't stand out either. Lovely piece.
Steve
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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Tony, congratulations on the win - spend it wisely!
What I particularly like about your poem (apart from the old story) is your decision to be relatively free of the demands of both meter and rhyme. Both are there as a foundation, but you haven't forced anything into that form, and the demands o the acrostic don't stand out either. Lovely piece.
Steve
Comment Written 06-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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Thanks for your review of The Seven-Tined Stag? - quite some time ago. I appreciated the six stars. It was good to get some real cash from this one instead of funny money!
Comment from IndianaIrish
Congratulations on winning the acrostic contest with this awesome entry, Tony. It's a superb acrostic that reads so smooth, the reader has no idea it's following the acrostic format. Your use of excellent enjambment is the key to writing this form (in my humble opinion, anyway!) Congrats on the big win!
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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Congratulations on winning the acrostic contest with this awesome entry, Tony. It's a superb acrostic that reads so smooth, the reader has no idea it's following the acrostic format. Your use of excellent enjambment is the key to writing this form (in my humble opinion, anyway!) Congrats on the big win!
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 05-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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Once again I?m woefully late in responding to your lovely response to my poem, The Seven-Tined Stag. I appreciated your affirming comments and congratulations. Many thanks!
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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 A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry. |
Comment Written 04-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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Many thanks!
Comment from strandregs
Hi Tony
I enjoyed reading this mystery mystic tale
of mysterious monsters and ancient fears.
and the susceptible human mind to the unknown.
no wonder so many gods and priests took advantage of that.:-))Z.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
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Hi Tony
I enjoyed reading this mystery mystic tale
of mysterious monsters and ancient fears.
and the susceptible human mind to the unknown.
no wonder so many gods and priests took advantage of that.:-))Z.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
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I've at last reached the last page in my inbox, to find this fine review of yours written more than a month ago in response to my poem "The Seven-Tined Stag". My susceptible human mind has been on other things! I hope you are well and in good spirits. All the best, Tony
Comment from Harry Smith
Beautifully written is this poem with lots of imagery and the picture selection is perfect for the poem. I really enjoyed reading this poem and will be back to read more.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Beautifully written is this poem with lots of imagery and the picture selection is perfect for the poem. I really enjoyed reading this poem and will be back to read more.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hi, Harry. 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 kind comments about my poem, "The Seven-Tined Stag". Many thanks!
Best wishes, Tony
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Tony. A fabulous poem, well written and rhymed, as always. Thanks for including the translation of Robert Graves' poem in author's note. I particularly liked these lines within your own poem:
"Shadows confuse the margins of this place,
Enticing those whose will is weak, to stray,
Violating realms where laws of time and space
Extend and then implode like dying stars.
No man returns who heeds the call of fate."
An excellent entry into the contest. Marilyn
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
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Hi Tony. A fabulous poem, well written and rhymed, as always. Thanks for including the translation of Robert Graves' poem in author's note. I particularly liked these lines within your own poem:
"Shadows confuse the margins of this place,
Enticing those whose will is weak, to stray,
Violating realms where laws of time and space
Extend and then implode like dying stars.
No man returns who heeds the call of fate."
An excellent entry into the contest. Marilyn
Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
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I've at last reached the last page in my inbox, to find this very kind review of yours written more than a month ago in response to my poem "The Seven-Tined Stag". Thank you very much for it! All the best, Tony
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I understand completely. Best, Marilyn
Comment from Angela Post
I enjoyed your acrostic poem. It sounds like it is dangerous to go hunting in this forest! I like the idea that it is a changeling and the unfolding warnings in the poem.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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I enjoyed your acrostic poem. It sounds like it is dangerous to go hunting in this forest! I like the idea that it is a changeling and the unfolding warnings in the poem.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hi, Angela. 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 kind comments about my poem, "The Seven-Tined Stag". Many thanks!
Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hi Tony, If I had a 6 you'd have it, but I'm out. This will take some beating. A well written acrostic. Clever use of the word 'tined'. I love the final stanza. Good Luck in the contest. Regards Dorothy
Stand firm in faith, lest fooled by artifice
That's filled with empty promise of delight.
Avoid this apparition, for it's fey!
Good huntsman, seal your eyes and ears tonight.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
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Hi Tony, If I had a 6 you'd have it, but I'm out. This will take some beating. A well written acrostic. Clever use of the word 'tined'. I love the final stanza. Good Luck in the contest. Regards Dorothy
Stand firm in faith, lest fooled by artifice
That's filled with empty promise of delight.
Avoid this apparition, for it's fey!
Good huntsman, seal your eyes and ears tonight.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
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I've at last reached the last page in my inbox, to find this very kind review of yours written more than a month ago in response to my poem "The Seven-Tined Stag". Many thanks for your virtual six and good luck wishes, which came in very handy! All the best, Tony
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written acrostic poem about the seven-tined stag. We should stand firm and strong in our faith like a tree with roots deeply rooted unmovable in the strongest wind.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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A very well-written acrostic poem about the seven-tined stag. We should stand firm and strong in our faith like a tree with roots deeply rooted unmovable in the strongest wind.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hi, Sandra. 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 appreciated your comments about my poem, "The Seven-Tined Stag" and your observations. Many thanks!
Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Writeling
Oh wow, this is so clever. I've admired your work before and here it shines again.
'There, in the twilight, stands the seven-tined stag,
Its outline sharp against the close of day,'
... Lovely....
With best wishes, Writeling
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Oh wow, this is so clever. I've admired your work before and here it shines again.
'There, in the twilight, stands the seven-tined stag,
Its outline sharp against the close of day,'
... Lovely....
With best wishes, Writeling
Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018
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Hi, Writeling. 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