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EskimoMafia
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0 posted 2001-01-28 12:31 PM


Tis this love or envious lust? Before
My eyes stand a creature who blesses
Me with thy appearance.  With my eyes I
Gaze at the marvelous wonder of thy
Beauty as though each moment were thy last.
But upon my shoulder sits a weight; the
Weight of idiocy.  For I know not
Thy feelings.  Have thou hatred towards me, or
Dust thou show passion towards me?  I may know
Not thy feelings, but as I gaze into
Thy eyes, I know the sky is envious.
For such a deep blue comes only from thy
Iris.  For all these things mark thee and do
Thee justice.  For all these things mark my love.

Upon seeing her thou will know her, so
Be warned! For one day she shall be mine.

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I love Elizabethan poetry.  I like how it flows, and paints a picture with the correct wording.  I’m trying to learn to write poetry with it.  Please comment on this poem.  If i used a couple words wrong or have some spelling errors please tell me.



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Dopey Dope
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1 posted 2001-01-28 12:37 PM


Welcome to Passions!

I thought this was really good. I think your use of Elizabethan is pretty good. Within the whole thing you used the word "thy" 7 times......that is, if my mathematical skills are with me here at this time of night, which usually is not the case......anyway for ME.......MY OWN PERSONAL OPINION....I found that a bit repetitive. Other than that.....the general idea and the whole poem was written quite nicely. Well done on this one! Hope to read more in the near future!



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I admire it daily

anomaly187
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2 posted 2001-01-28 01:01 AM


although i don't especially like elizabethan poetry(mostly cause i don't like being restricted to a certain type of form and because i can't do it) i thought this was an outstanding first-post for you..and dopey you're right, there are 7...only other thing i notice is that you should keep saying thy instead of the to keep it Elizabethan like..overall a great piece of work..i look foward to your future posts..so hurro up and post some more..
p.s. don't forget to reply to others poems..not only will you get more feedback but you'll be more part of the ocmmunity

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Krawdad
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3 posted 2001-01-28 01:19 AM


Welcome to the joint.  Pretty good first post I'd say.  I don't write this style so I'm no expert but I think "Thy eyes" should be "Thine eyes".  We'll look for more of your work.
Krawdad

litle_krazy_poet
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4 posted 2001-01-28 03:09 AM


well liked the poem it is something different. you can use thine meaning your or your's well thanks for the post

~Matt~


somethings need poems and then there are thoes that are just for fun

anonymousfemale
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5 posted 2001-01-28 07:27 AM


Welcome, welcome to a little slice of insanity called Passions.   Kidding people! lol

This was a really good attempt at an Elizabethan poem. The point you were getting arcoss was clear. However, you may want to work on how many times you use a word. I know I am not an expert but to make it just that tad more exciting, change some of the repeating words. Don't get me wrong, I am not picking ok. Just passing what I hope to be constructive criticism.

Apart from that, there were some nice descriptions. Nice.  

~AF~


"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."
Buddha

Jenn Cirrincione
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6 posted 2001-01-28 09:31 AM


This isn't bad at all.
I, personally, don't favor Elizabethan either, because I hate such restrictions.
But if you can do it, go for it. And if you're just starting this form of poetry, it's okay that you repeat words, no biggie.
Most of the stuff like this that I read say "thou" "thy" and "thine" over and over, so don't worry.
Keep posting!!  
xoxo
Jenn


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Kit McCallum
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7 posted 2001-01-28 09:42 AM


Welcome to Passions EskimoMafia!

We are very happy you have decided to join our community of poetry friendship.

This was a wonderful first post ... a lovely style, and very well expressed.  

I hope to read more of your poetry and your responses to our wonderful family of poets! (check your e-mail for a special message)

Best wishes,
/Kit

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8 posted 2001-01-28 10:03 AM


  Oohhh pretty. I liked this much upon much. I'm debating on wether I like the style, but I do know for sure that I love the poem. Welcome to this wonderful world, yer gonna love it.
   ~Carly

inspiration of my art search for light out of the dark all the pictures in my heart lie awake there in my fog...

EskimoMafia
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9 posted 2001-01-28 02:07 PM


ok, i understand i used thy too much.   Thanks for the awesome replys!
sweetstuff101
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10 posted 2001-01-28 04:42 PM


Beautiful...hehe! I luved it! That was really awesome...thanx for the read, keep up the great work!!
      
          Much Luv,  
  ~*~S*W*E*E*T*S*T*U*F*F~*~


How come it is so easy for a person to say "I hate you," but it is so difficult for someone to say "I love you" and really mean it????


Acies
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11 posted 2001-01-28 11:23 PM


I love it.  I've always loved old english.  I do too have written poems in old english but have not really  shared them.  But this is beautiful.  You're learning real good

I see no changes, wake up in the morning I ask myself, "Is life worth living or should I blast myself" TUPAC SHAKUR



Hallie_Angel
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12 posted 2001-01-29 04:00 PM


Welcome to Passions!!!

With practice comes perfection in time!

Good Job on your first here!


~Catherine

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