Comments : August rush

  • 9 years ago

    by BlueJay

    It feels like it's been a while since I have read one of your poems. You never fail to impress me though, each one is wonderful in it's own way. This one is no exception. I really think the imagery within the personification of seasons and months is what caught my eye the most about this particular piece though. It feels so natural and yet it is so creatively, precisely done. Nice job.

    Yet another fantastic write.

  • 9 years ago

    by Alexandra

    "As the sun begins to bathe me
    in treasures of the earth,
    i see your eyes evaporating
    my soul,
    cleansing me of past imperfections."

    - I picture just waking up in the morning with another beside you and the feelings that rush as the eyes met again. I find a metaphor here, the idea of a new day bringing a sense of renewal and cleansing and that person being the reason for it.

    A grammatical thought is that the "I" should be capitalized, unless there was always meaning to that.

    "Soon,
    September will awaken,
    making way for the white queen
    to banish natures colours,
    sending darkness coursing through
    the earth."

    - I haven't heard of winter being described in such a way. I really like it. A literal thought though: would darkness be coursing through the earth as winter comes or is that metaphorical? I've always experienced very bright winters, the storms and snow have always brought something brighter than all of the other seasons. Unless you are describing fall, but fall has always seemed brighter. I'm probably over thinking this.

    "Your perfectly cut exterior laying
    elegantly upon the tiny grains, as
    silk bronze hair sleeps gently upon
    a summers breeze."

    - I like the imagery here, it's very artful.

    "Rush's of August captivates me, leading
    towards the final breath, lets
    embrace this moment before -
    She opens her eyes."

    - I think you should drop the 'S' on 'captivate', it would be easier on the tongue while reading out loud. And maybe add an apostrophe to 'let's'.Overall I liked this a lot.

  • 9 years ago

    by Beautiful Soul

    Nominated! Your imagery is captivating to go along with your metaphor. I feel using seasons is cliche but you did well. Your uniqueness is unquestionable. There are many emotions throughout here. Love seems to be the front runner. I cannot add much more but well done!

  • 9 years ago

    by Darren

    A nice mixture of love and nature dominate this piece, I love how you describe the on set of winter, I agree with the other comments regarding imagery. This is rich in imagery. Great write.

  • 9 years ago

    by DarkLight

    The way you started it, captures the readers attention making him wana read more about the sun that bathes you.

    I love it

  • 9 years ago

    by Hannah Lizette

    Tony, it has been too long since I have read your work. WRITE MORE! :D

    I envision this whole scene as you and your love laying outside, in the grass, just wrapped up in each other and admiring the beauty of Summer, dreading a time when August rushes the new seasons of fall and winter. Soon, you won't be able to admire the sun shining down on your love because it will be hidden by the gloominess of winter.

    Beautiful poetry, mister!

  • 9 years ago

    by Baby Rainbow

    Wow, sorry I just got round to this, I forgot you said to check it out, and I kept forgetting!

    Great wording, really well laid out also.

    The love and longing in this poem is so happy to read, quite contented and relaxing. It is very enjoyable and you have great descriptions of creating imagery.

    However.... I am seriously going to start hitting you on the head if you don't capitalise your fecking I !!! Lol.

    Nice work and do like the title.

  • 9 years ago

    by Chelsey

    The Personification here is beautiful Tony! I am like wow....I love the when people take a certain month and relate it to a person or a love or anything other than the ACTUAL nature that month brings.

    The ending line was brilliant. Sometimes I read poems and work my way up to that awesome ending line and either 1. Dont want it to end or 2. Wish they ended it differently. But this was a beautiful ending sentence.

    Again like everyone has said the imagery is perfect. I love the description of laying upon tiny grains and the silk hair, that definitely captivated me.

    Beautiful write. Seems so different from your usual and I LOVE it.

  • 9 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    Judging Comment:

    A captivating write! Its from the second stanza on
    ward that got me interested. I also like the mixture
    of season and month; each one having a character
    that can be identified with human nature. The
    description has elegance and beauty with vivid
    imagery. I enjoyed this gem!