In The Sag Pond Woods
(Solstice, December 2012)Mud lathers our leather bootsas we shadow the trail. No snowjust a wild garden of sage grassand grouse on each side.Some birds take flightrattling the field, unerving uswith...
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The whole scene comes to life for the reader Wendy. Gorgeous poetry killer ending. Happy New Year. Regards, Maryse
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Wendy, This is an incredible write, one of your finest. Nature, time, prophecies, and ghost harvests are neatly sewn into the fabric of a shared walk and with Van Gogh's artistic presence adding...
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Hi Maryse Sio glad you enjoyed this one. I deeply appreciate your lovely comments Hi Rich First, what an incredible review of this poem. I loved the eden reference and the way you understand my...
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" a wild garden of sage grassand grouse on each side."This paints a picture so vivid for methat is accompanied by scents and soundsas well as the sight. The thumping soundof the grouses wings, the...
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we are more than clay joined under this withered arch, this gateway to Winter. Wendy, perfect ending lines for a beautiful poem. The mention of van Gogh in your poem added an certain atmosphere to...
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A beautifully crafted poem as always Wendy. I love it all from beginning to end but the end is superb:)
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Dear Sarah, Francina and Jean Thank you all so much for reading and commenting on this poem. I am delighted you enjoyed its contents and could relate the sense of peace, uniion and beauty this evoked....
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Wendy, I am in complete accord with the comments made by our fellow poets about this marvellous poem. There is a magic to each line that draws the reader in, transports them to the place you describe....
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Wendy, I remember tramping through the mud at the mine in winter months and this defines that scene so clearly. We don't get much water here and when we do it can be a mess! I let my mind wander a bit...
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"Mud lathers our leather boots as we shadow the trail. No snow just a wild garden of sage grass and grouse on each side" You set the scene and the mood with these visuals, Wendy, and with the...
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Hi Douglaus I am so glad you enjoyed this poem and am very touched by your gracious and kind comments. Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts They are deeply appreciated. Hi Jared...
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