This one features really good nature imagery. More fascinating, though, is the way the poem weaves the speaker's emotions into the natural setting: White snow, black depression. The dichotomy continues in the second verse, with the melancholy sounds of the snow laden branches contrasted with the life affirming footprints. The contrasts continue through the first two lines of the last verse, and then that red hued speck appears. Not entirely sure of the meaning of this, but I'm thinking it's a life symbol.
Posted 3 Years Ago
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3 Years Ago
Thanks John for that thoughtful review....actually that red speck was a form of life.... a bird...it.. read moreThanks John for that thoughtful review....actually that red speck was a form of life.... a bird...it also was a real scene as I captured it in the photo....best, Betty
dearest Betty... Being a Bird lover... I could imagine a bright Red Cardinal
in the misty snow laden branches. We are expecting some Snow today...
we shall see. It has been about two weeks since you wrote your poem.
Here in Fredericksburg, Virginia, by the Rappahannock River, we have a lot of
older Pine trees for snow to fall softly like little Guilts of Patchwork memories.
Alway enjoy your poetry. gently, Pat
Posted 3 Years Ago
3 Years Ago
Thanks Pat for your lovely review, as always
Betty
Cold days in my Michigan too. I am waiting for Spring. Hello dear Betty. Photo and words made me colder. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote
This one features really good nature imagery. More fascinating, though, is the way the poem weaves the speaker's emotions into the natural setting: White snow, black depression. The dichotomy continues in the second verse, with the melancholy sounds of the snow laden branches contrasted with the life affirming footprints. The contrasts continue through the first two lines of the last verse, and then that red hued speck appears. Not entirely sure of the meaning of this, but I'm thinking it's a life symbol.
Posted 3 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
3 Years Ago
Thanks John for that thoughtful review....actually that red speck was a form of life.... a bird...it.. read moreThanks John for that thoughtful review....actually that red speck was a form of life.... a bird...it also was a real scene as I captured it in the photo....best, Betty
Great job painting the scene using imagery that pops visuals into the reader's mind. The heaviness of your observations make it feel like the weight of the winter is upon the narrator's soul. As much as I detest cold, this scene would bog me down too! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie
Posted 3 Years Ago
3 Years Ago
Thanks Marge; we just had a gorgeous snow, couldn't resist....just enough
Hugs, me
My love of poetry results from my love of art. As a painter I am able to express myself on a canvas. As a poet my words come from my heart, my moods, sometimes sad, mostly upbeat. I like to use vivid .. more..