Friday, January 3, 2003

A Ballad Of Dreamland Comments

Rating: 3.2

I hid my heart in a nest of roses,
Out of the sun's way, hidden apart;
In a softer bed than the soft white snow's is,
Under the roses I hid my heart.
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Algernon Charles Swinburne
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Sylvia Frances Chan 21 August 2024

small error, must be rereading, thank you

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Sylvia Frances Chan 21 August 2024

Reareading this lovely poem, gives me greatest pleasure! Thank you for sharing

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Sylvia Frances Chan 21 August 2024

THREE: CONGRATS again for the choice of Poem Hunter and Team to choose this lovely poem as The Classic Poem Of The Day, most deserving! TOP Marks!

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Sylvia Frances Chan 21 August 2024

TWO: The bird's discreteness, which chants the song, reveals the obscurity of dreamland.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 21 August 2024

ONE: What concerns me, the four stanzas in "A Ballad of Dreamland", wrap up with the sentence: "Only the song of a secret bird." The song signifies dreams, the only permissible sound in a dream world.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 29 June 2024

Once again chosen as the Classic Poem Of The Day on 27 June 2024. by Poem Hunter and Team, most deserving!

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Sylvia Frances Chan 29 April 2024

CONGRATULATIONS being chosen by PoemHunter and Team as The Classic Poem Of The Day 5 Stars All and TFS

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Sylvia Frances Chan 29 April 2024

Conclusion, "A Ballad of Dreamland" invites readers to escape into a realm of imagination, where hearts find solace and secrets are whispered by elusive birds. The poem celebrates the allure of dreams and the longing for a place beyond the ordinary confines of reality

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Sylvia Frances Chan 29 April 2024

FOUR: The "green land" represents an idealized realm of dreams, untouched by mundane reality. It remains uncharted, unattainable, and beyond commercial value.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 29 April 2024

THREE: The speaker seeks refuge from the world's troubles by concealing their heart among roses.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 29 April 2024

TWO: The imagery of softness and concealment suggests a desire to escape from pain and vulnerability

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Sylvia Frances Chan 29 April 2024

ONE: The poem is about longing, escapism, and the allure of dreams. It portrays a sense of yearning and retreat from the harsh realities of life.

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 07 December 2021

A wonderful poem beautifully crafted and well executed. Great imagery.

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Sankhajit Bhattacharjee 07 December 2021

a beautiful approach

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Chinedu Dike 18 October 2019

Well expressed thoughts and feelings. An insightful piece of poetry. Thanks for sharing.

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Azubuike Lucy 29 May 2018

What bids the lips of thy sleep dispart? Only the song of a secret bird. Really beautiful

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Sylvaonyema Uba 23 May 2018

In the world 0f dreams I have chosen my part. Good ballad. SYLVA-ONYEMA UBA

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Bernard F. Asuncion 07 June 2017

In a nest of roses.... thanks for posting....

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Kelley Collins 14 July 2014

Great deliverance and understanding.Thank you! God Bless you always!

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