Thursday, January 1, 2004

When Cold December Comments

Rating: 3.6

WHEN cold December
Froze to grisamber
The jangling bells on the sweet rose-trees--
Then fading slow
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Dame Edith Louisa Sitwell
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Sylvia Frances Chan 04 May 2024

THREE: Words like "grisamber, " "amygdaline, " and "orpines" add a touch of medievalism to the poem. Compared to Sitwell's other works, is this poem shorter and less complex.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 04 May 2024

TWO: The focus of the poem is on beauty and the ephemeral nature of life, which is characteristic of modernist poetry. The personification of snow and the description of dancing princesses create a magical and whimsical atmosphere.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 04 May 2024

ONE: This poem reflects the modernist movement's interest in experimentation with form and language. The poetess employs unusual imagery and unconventional rhyme schemes, challenging traditional poetic conventions.

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Elliott Avant 11 December 2018

Though there were w few words within it that I wasn't familiar with, I enjoyed this read.

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Edward Kofi Louis 11 December 2018

The snow confesses! ! Thanks for sharing.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 11 December 2018

Beautiful poem with touching expression and nice collocation.

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Anil Kumar Panda 11 December 2018

Very nice poetry. Thanks for sharing.

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Brian Jani 16 May 2014

Dame Amazing showcase of poetry, keep it up

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Gajanan Mishra 08 December 2012

Rose roots. good. I invite you to read my poems and comment.

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Dame Edith Louisa Sitwell

Dame Edith Louisa Sitwell

Scarborough, Yorkshire
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