The Frost is on the Pumpkin (a villanelle)
The frost is on the pumpkins face.The time is nigh for Halloween,and autumn colors leave their trace.Cobwebs are hanging down like lace,and blooming crocus can be seen.The frost is on the pumpkin's...
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That's exactly the scene around here this time of the year. You've captured it perfectly in your villanelle, shelby :)enjoyed!~Alaura
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Shelby, I was wondering if you had visited our area for you have aptly described the frost on the pumpkin. This morning the frost had coated our neighbor's dark roof completely white... Brrrr! I am...
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Thank you Wanda and Jody. I have been in the area of where each of you lives, butI never lived there.ShelbyMetric feet with rhythmic beatwill keep in step with time,to make an imprint where they...
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Ah Shelby ~ I saw you comment where you really liked the Villnnelle form and said you were goingto try some and I am so glad you did. This is trulydelightful with the images and flavor of your...
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SuSanne, I thank you for your kind words. They are much appreciated.ShelbyMetric feet with rhythmic beatwill keep in step with time,to make an imprint where they stepin lasting strands of rhymeCheck...
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Dear Shelby,Your captured the light side of the holiday perfectly. Sorta like the annual coming out party for all the paranormal personages. The villanelle seems just right for the form.Here in...
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Thanks Ron,You are right about croci. Many do bloom in the spring, but there is a variety that blooms n the autumn. I found thlat out by accident. I don'tknow too much about the crocus.Thanks again...
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Well formed Shelby with good repeating lines. Very descriptive writing, much enjoyed!
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Shelby you sure mastered this form. I loved the whole scene it presents
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Beautiful poem Shelby..no frost here but you've painted the picture so well, the images are clear. You've completely mastered the Villanelle...makes me want to try one .Regards,Maryse
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Karen, Ivor, Maryse--thanks to you all for clhecking this out and for your comments. They are much appreciated. These are still a challenge,but I like to try to do them.Thanks again,ShelbyMetric feet...
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