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by capricorn
23 Dec 2019, 05:29
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Coming Back
Replies: 16
Views: 28004

Re: Chicken Soup In Times of Disaster

I love your latest version, Bob, especially Just as trees stripped by a gale cannot hope to gather up their fallen leaves in their arms, to sleeve their limbs again in green, 'to sleeve their limbs in green' is wonderful! I cannot see anything I would change. Eira To be nit-picky, I pray for a mirac...
by capricorn
16 Dec 2019, 01:49
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: A Manoeuvre
Replies: 5
Views: 11667

Re: A Manoeuvre

Bob has given some great suggestions, Meena. This just needs some more tightening.
As for the knees hurting - I know just what you mean! Ouch!

Eira
by capricorn
16 Dec 2019, 01:44
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Postcard (new title for Escape from Routine plus revision)
Replies: 9
Views: 14922

Re: Escape from Routine

You're using alliteration more and more....but here you capture the sensation of giggling with alliteration and assonance. Is it too much or just delightful? I think it's great we giggle as tiddler’s fins tickle toes Thanks Bob, I sometimes wonder if I go too far with alliteration, but I do love us...
by capricorn
16 Dec 2019, 01:41
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Coming Back
Replies: 16
Views: 28004

Re: Chicken Soup In Times of Disaster

Your latest revision seems like a different poem on the same theme, Bob and although I like both versions I have to say I fear I have become a stripped dandelion, my best days behind me, all hopes blown. sounds more interesting/original for an opening stanza,than I am overwhelmed by loneliness, as h...
by capricorn
07 Dec 2019, 17:29
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Postcard (new title for Escape from Routine plus revision)
Replies: 9
Views: 14922

Postcard (new title for Escape from Routine plus revision)

Postcard (revision of title and some tightening up) Postcard Dolphin towels merge with swimwear tumbling to the washer’s rhythm, a plastic bucketful of kelp for grandma’s aches, vibrates. At the grill, the aroma of fish I drift … We explore, zig-zag dunes, sand scratching between toes until treasure...
by capricorn
07 Dec 2019, 17:24
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: The Moon Walk
Replies: 11
Views: 21586

Re: The Moon Walk

Great revision, Bob.
It does help to read your poem out aloud - I do try and remember that!

Eira
by capricorn
07 Dec 2019, 17:21
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Marakuli
Replies: 6
Views: 14079

Re: Marakuli

Yes, Bob's suggestions are spot on. A fascinating poem - I really enjoyed!

Eira
by capricorn
04 Dec 2019, 03:58
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Christmas Remembrance (revision 3)
Replies: 13
Views: 26034

Re: Christmas Remembrance (revision 2)

Thank you Bob and Judy for your help with this one and thanks Michael for the nomination.

Eira
by capricorn
04 Dec 2019, 03:54
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming December IBPC 2019:
Replies: 11
Views: 26994

Re: Upcoming December IBPC 2019:

Eira Needham presentideaseira@hotmail.com My original work, not published elsewhere or representing another forum Christmas Remembrance Warmed by a familiar whiff of Rose Eau-De-Cologne, from the perfume counter, I remember wondering, what shall I buy her? Fingering a shilling in my pocket, I spot t...
by capricorn
04 Dec 2019, 03:42
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming December IBPC 2019:
Replies: 11
Views: 26994

Re: Upcoming December IBPC 2019:

Thank you Michael, and I accept.
I had come to nom Bob's Beethoven Dying, so glad this has been chosen - also to second Judy's poem.
by capricorn
02 Dec 2019, 04:48
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Christmas Remembrance (revision 3)
Replies: 13
Views: 26034

Re: Christmas Remembrance (revision 2)

Thank you for your advice, Judy. I am with you on revision and often do many revisions until I'm satisfied (if ever!) Some of my best poems, I've worked on for months/years. I don't think a cut right back then put some back approach really suits me, I prefer to keep chipping away. I've finished a se...
by capricorn
02 Dec 2019, 04:37
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Christmas Remembrance (revision 3)
Replies: 13
Views: 26034

Re: Christmas Remembrance revision 1

This is much better! I like how you have folded the mother piece into the bigger cloth here. "unwrap" should probably be "unwrapping"....Judy makes some good points to consider. The last stanza is too telling, and the poem loses its chance for a big impact. Look to redo that stanza, bringing an emo...
by capricorn
30 Nov 2019, 19:38
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Christmas Remembrance (revision 3)
Replies: 13
Views: 26034

Re: Christmas Remembrance

There’s lots of nice details here, but the present day section seems too long for maximum impact, and the 1958 section could benefit from a stronger emotional ending.... so why not combine the mother theme of the 2nd stanza into the ending of the first poem/section? Just something to think about......
by capricorn
30 Nov 2019, 03:50
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Christmas Remembrance (revision 3)
Replies: 13
Views: 26034

Christmas Remembrance (revision 3)

I couldn't resist another revision! Christmas Gifts (revision 3) Blown away, by a familiar whiff of Rose Eau-De-Cologne, spritzed at the perfume counter, I remember wondering what to buy her. Fingering the shilling in my pocket, I spy a tiny bottle, with pink bow neck. This gift wrapped like a pass ...
by capricorn
30 Nov 2019, 03:23
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Untitled
Replies: 9
Views: 21144

Re: Untitled

You have some lovely lines in this, Judy, I quite like Bob's idea of starting with And when he went away she learned to be content with nothing where something had been; It seems more direct to start this way. I love the imagery of these stanzas when the sun rose over everything and wind carried the...
by capricorn
30 Nov 2019, 03:12
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Beethoven Dying
Replies: 12
Views: 22791

Re: Beethoven Dying

A lovely poem, Bob. I think perhaps some more details could be trimmed back. Perhaps St1 would be more direct if the first line were deleted I held my old friend's trembling hand as he spoke of better times. Also delete 'legend has it' (don't think it's needed) thunder rumbled outside his window two...
by capricorn
28 Nov 2019, 03:47
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: odds and endings
Replies: 7
Views: 17998

Re: odds and endings

Hi Judy, It's good to meet you. I've not been around either - busy! I hope to be back very soon, hoping to get my brain working again. Like you I spend much time revising/rewriting, but do get a lot of satisfaction doing that. I sometimes feel my writing days are gone too, but then suddenly get insp...
by capricorn
31 Oct 2019, 20:51
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming November IBPC 2019:
Replies: 19
Views: 40772

Re: Upcoming November IBPC 2019:

I third Bob's 'Red Spider Lilies' (my favourite)
and third Judy's 'Across the River'
I second Siva's 'Big House'

Eira

Sorry I haven't been around, will be back middle to end of November
by capricorn
05 Oct 2019, 00:58
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Mistaken Identity
Replies: 7
Views: 15394

Re: Mistaken Identity

I really like that opening stanza...I also like the mix of full and slant rhyme...At times the poem tends too much towards the poetic, as in "autumn's breath"....I would look to change that description, and some of the lines in the 3rd stanza for the same reason. I like the closing, as everyone els...
by capricorn
05 Oct 2019, 00:49
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming October IBPC 2019:
Replies: 17
Views: 38143

Re: Upcoming October IBPC 2019:

Thanks Kenneth Mistaken Identity I pause to check familiar waves of salt and pepper tucked inside your collar, turned against the biting easterlies' assault. A flurry of magnolia leaves is churned around your wispy frame and I'm enticed to delve into nostalgic reveries: Close-knit; our weekly jaunts...
by capricorn
04 Oct 2019, 00:00
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Mistaken Identity
Replies: 7
Views: 15394

Re: Mistaken Identity

meenas17 wrote:
13 Sep 2019, 17:32
Love the imagery Eira.
the concluding line of autumn;s breath --- a phantom turns to mist leaves a picturesque image.
Thanks Meena - always good to hear from you.
Eira
by capricorn
03 Oct 2019, 23:59
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Mistaken Identity
Replies: 7
Views: 15394

Re: Mistaken Identity

Kenneth2816 wrote:
13 Sep 2019, 07:12
Eira, this is well rendered with rhyme. Sad poem against the backdrop of autumn.
Thanks Ken, I've been so busy I'd almost forgotten this one.

Eira
by capricorn
13 Sep 2019, 02:43
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Mistaken Identity
Replies: 7
Views: 15394

Mistaken Identity

Mistaken Identity I pause to check familiar waves of salt and pepper tucked inside your collar, turned against the biting easterlies' assault. A flurry of magnolia leaves is churned around your wispy frame and I'm enticed to delve into nostalgic reveries: Close-knit; our weekly jaunts were fun and s...
by capricorn
13 Sep 2019, 02:40
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Let Go
Replies: 8
Views: 14487

Re: Let Go

I like the way you have used the violin in this, Bob.

It's always tough losing a pet. I've lost many. They are like family.

Eira
by capricorn
13 Sep 2019, 02:37
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: So Many Memories
Replies: 5
Views: 11509

Re: So Many Memories

BobBradshaw wrote:
12 Sep 2019, 19:24
nice... I like S2 the best... love the verb flipped. Agree with Ken.... good restraint.
Thanks Bob. I listened to many stories and chose those that touched me most - the last one especially.

Eira