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Pugilist
Pugilist
Oct 27, 2015 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)
This poem is part of the contest:

DAY or NIGHT

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Relaxing with a Dram of Scotch

The sun splatters memories
in dapples, on my outstretched legs
as I sip thoughts, contentedly,
from history held in a glass.

And within these moments appears,
in the final notes of twilight,
contentment and an end to fears
in the wake of Dusk's last measure.

So with the day, so pass my cares,
as Night embraces Day's last breath
and saunters among, unawares
of naught, save exhilaration.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Is the internal logic consistent?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: Jacksonville area, FL, USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Keats, Kipling, Carroll, Yeats, Tolkien, Shakespeare

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Comments

Geezer

Geezer

9 years 8 months ago

The title is good...

language is too. I found it easy to read and the story good. As I was saying to another poet here, I find that I am liking this new style of on and off again rhyming. Nice to see you here, haven't seen you in a while. ~ Gee

Pugilist

Pugilist

9 years 8 months ago

Thanks

I've been preoccupied with finishing up three books and looking for a day job, but I have missed Neopoet and am going to make an effort to be more engaged.

I find contests an excellent inducement, I think mostly because half the decisions are made for me and there is the convenience of a deadline.

There's a lot to offer and if all that happens is a minority of folks who are interested in true craft and progress keep pushing each other forward, it will be worth it.

R

raj

9 years 8 months ago

I found the style as free

I found the style as free flowing as the thoughts or reminisces captured so perfectly, as too the mood is very perceptible. All in all a great experience to read good poetry from the likes of you.

Regards,

wesley snow

wesley snow

9 years 8 months ago

Truly,

It is not kind. I hate bad poetry and though I try to be polite I will usually tell someone when the poetry is less than stellar.

In your case... I can't help you.
You perhaps though could help me.

judyanne

judyanne

9 years 8 months ago

hi Jonathon

I'm in agreeance with Wes - i like all your works, and find little to offer in way of critique
i especially like the consonance of 's' throughout this write... it gives a feeling of relaxation that matches the theme.
Love judy
xxx

Pugilist

Pugilist

9 years 7 months ago

Alidzain and Judy

Thank you booth for the review and comments.

I get easily distracted but want you both to know that I value your input.