thank you for taking time and i feel grateful for your encouraging review ... yes! we have such a st.. read morethank you for taking time and i feel grateful for your encouraging review ... yes! we have such a struggle to forgive ourselelves at times .. it is almost sinful as it disregards the immense love of our Creator .. who truly loves and forgives and wants all the best for us to be. ;)
E.
I'm reminded a bit of Queen's " I want to break free ". At least I think that's the name of the song. :)
The desire to free one's self from burden and find redemption.
Posted 6 Months Ago
6 Months Ago
what a loss ... and tragic death of Freddie ... Queen so incredible .. "breaking free" is exactly th.. read morewhat a loss ... and tragic death of Freddie ... Queen so incredible .. "breaking free" is exactly the point of repentance, forgiveness and really letting all the past go ... simply to dissipate into the ether ;) love your comment Anita ... thank you for visiting and letting me know your thoughts
E.
'Penitent'
Einstein Noodle,
From 'chains long forged' to reference of a 'dragon's swirling cauldron' and its 'red scallion plates.' From this intro of power within the legendary timeless to a story of redemption's reality. I was inspired by this poem's feeling of concise and traditional beauty.
'stallion's pulsing fire' to 'celestial sign' connected with youth's passion. I think people understand the humanity within this piece. The ending was so fitting.
A rose forgiven each it's hoary thorns;
and thus made perfect, halos now adorn.
Blessedly beautiful!
Kathy
Posted 6 Months Ago
6 Months Ago
oh my dear friend .. your comments bless me so!! as i have shared before .. sonnets are not easy for.. read moreoh my dear friend .. your comments bless me so!! as i have shared before .. sonnets are not easy for me .. they take me a long time just to get a first draft .. but once done .. so satisfying .. that the point comes through for you is more than i could ask .. blessings of joy and health
E.
6 Months Ago
Thank you very much. Keep up your honest and relatable work. I do like it so.
Blessings to yo.. read moreThank you very much. Keep up your honest and relatable work. I do like it so.
Blessings to you in your life experiences Mr. Einstien Noodle!
i don't quite think so .... but thank you very much for the encouraging review .. i'm happy you enjo.. read morei don't quite think so .... but thank you very much for the encouraging review .. i'm happy you enjoyed it
E.
You are most humbly welcome for my help … I am always happy to oblige an olde bard. : )
I am ever amazed at how malleable your skills are that you can so easy shift from abstract Prose or Free Verse mode into classically structured poetry … mustless, the most challenging, deeply expressive of all classical forms, the English Sonnet.
Among the many, one aspect of your poetry I admire is the unique ability to create imagery through the use of unique metaphor and clear simplicity in spot-on iambic pentameter verbiage.
Re: the title....
Perhaps, rethink the title when applying it to your poem … Penitant is a misspelling.
Alternatives:
Pendant: remorseful, ashamed, sorry, penitent, apologetic, contrite, regretful, rueful, etc. Penitent: contrite, regretful, rueful, remorseful, apologetic, chastened, ashamed, shamefaced, guilt-ridden. ANTONYMS impenitent.
Inasmuch that I know of your penchant for perfection, here are a few issues that jumped into the teacher's eye:
Easily addressed rhyme issues in V1 L4, "shields" to fit "fields" in L2.
V3 L2, "Heaven's ringings awed" to fit L4, "Star of David's laud."
Heroic couplet L2, "and thus made perfect halo, now adorns." to fit "A rose forgiven each, it's hoary thorns;" in L1.
One thing there's no doubt about, Dear Gene; with a bit of practice, you'd give the most accomplished sonneteer a good go for the money! And another thing; I must give you resounding "KUDOS!" for how beautifully you've explained the pure essence of what true penitence/repentance means.
Love the perfect photo, music choice, and truly valuable lesson for us all.
A most stellar Sonnet effort, my very skilled, very flexible friend! ⁓ Richard🖌
thank you always for in depth constructive critique Sir Richard. the title spelling is correct ;) th.. read morethank you always for in depth constructive critique Sir Richard. the title spelling is correct ;) the rest .. all reflect a laudible command of the language and form .. that's why those like me approach you my dear friend ... i revert to classic forms when inspiration fails me .. it lends gravity and firmness to my life .. the English sonnet most of all .. thank you again for your help and your additional pointers .. i will keep on trying sir .. always
E.
7 Months Ago
ohhhhhhhhhhhh! i just saw that the top title is misspelled ... am changing it this next moment :)
7 Months Ago
Well,
You're certainly welcome, Gene.
Of course, full reviews with experienced critiqu.. read moreWell,
You're certainly welcome, Gene.
Of course, full reviews with experienced critique is meant to be utilized in correcting a poem's issues, errors, and weak points in some functional manner … elsewise, they're simply moot banter.
Yes, I know you'll always strive to do your best … you always have. This is why I persist in pitching-in when asked and invited, rather than giving-up. : )
"A rose forgiven each it's hoary thorns;
and thus made perfect, halos now adorn."
What a magnificent poetic set of lines pregnant with metaphor and imagery.
The first stanza caught me by surprise and I had to reread it several times to catch its potential meaning. It drips with imagery and various potential meanings. I chose to see it as a literal description but also a symbolic description leading into the next stanza looking back on youth and its throbbing wildness. The next stanza could be Zionistic but I take it as a call faith and redemption from what preceeded in in the previous passages. This reads as a masterful work.
Posted 7 Months Ago
7 Months Ago
oh my goodness .. i am red in the cheeks and forever humbled by such a noteworthy review. thank you .. read moreoh my goodness .. i am red in the cheeks and forever humbled by such a noteworthy review. thank you so very much .. yes .. wild youth, revelations and repentance brings us to a very special place in life eh!?
Peace and joy
E.
terrific, poignant imagery. so well said. confession is not only good for the soul but lightens the burden and saves our back as you know who has it and paid the price... :)
Posted 8 Months Ago
8 Months Ago
yes yes and yes again Pete! thanks always for your support here at the Cafe' ... one can pick up the.. read moreyes yes and yes again Pete! thanks always for your support here at the Cafe' ... one can pick up the Bible or any book on Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatry etc .. and find the admonitions to "get it off our chests" .. i think you feel me brother .. thanks so much
E.
Your writing has evolved over the last decade. Your usage of words has become more natural, and your final stanza is really good.
Posted 8 Months Ago
8 Months Ago
my dear old friend :))))))))))))))))))))))))) so happy to see you active here at the Cafe' .. thank .. read moremy dear old friend :))))))))))))))))))))))))) so happy to see you active here at the Cafe' .. thank you for your compliment and encouragement to keep working on creative writing .. i have been very dry for about a year and when that happens i turn to classic forms .. i have to work hard at them as my natural preference is abstract ... i ran this past Richard before posting it and he gave me a few pointers which i took .. best of the coming new year sir ... hope to continue seeing you here!
E.
I am going to have a tee made saying I'm with Gene. Your writing is second to none my friend. This flows and speaks so well to the subjct. Its like a piece of cello music played by a master.
Posted 8 Months Ago
8 Months Ago
wow! i have a deep appreciation for the Cello .. mellow Cello :))) thank you sir .. coming from you .. read morewow! i have a deep appreciation for the Cello .. mellow Cello :))) thank you sir .. coming from you .. i am humbled and grateful for your encouraging words ... top o' the mahrnin' to ya!
E.
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