A song for the innocent loner,
the plough-hand and fish-boner:
his slow pipe
lowers as he listens
...
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You combine rich language and striking imagery to bring this wonderful piece to life. The gently lulling rhythm and unforced rhymes help set the mood and tone of this atmospheric write. Love it. Justine.
excellent work here Stug, well balanced with the elements and appropriate use of modifiers make this a great read. I particularly enjoyed the senory image in strophe 3. Enjoyed this immensely and thanks for luring me into your stash. Bernie
Your poems touch the core of me. You have a way with words... phrases - it's a gift. I can visualise each scenes... keep it up!
Your bring your subject evocatively to life in this wonderful piece filled with the tang of salt and the sound of seagulls. Such unusual images 'the hunchback hills climbing to the sea line' and such warmth in the telling. I also like the structure of the piece - it rolls with the swell of the sea. love, Allie xxxxxxxxxxx
A gorgeous, impressionistic and revealing piece S. Love the title, too. t x
This is brilliant, love the 3rd stanza especially, the imagery is sublime, can just see those shillings spilling down the street. You're making your way up Mr Jordan, everything you write exudes class.... HG: -) xx
You've really got inside the head of this man...shown us pictures with your words. You never disappoint, Stug. This is another of your excellent writes. Top marks. Again. Love, Fran xx
After reading the poem, the loner is still walking before me as described in the poem. The description about him and his surroundings is super and realistic.
and I always struggle with the word rythmn! lol!