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Quilled

Enveloped behind purple prose,
Calligraphied  perfection,
pen poised,

hanging,

to gain impulse.

Spilt ink,

pebble-dashes vellum
with butterfly kisses,

floating.
On the wings of adoration,

bold strokes, denotes strength.
Commitment, whilst gentle,
subtle accents speaks of charm.

Choice of hues, laced with finesse,
balances the unspoken words,
hidden from sight but visual.

Art at it's finest, unpracticed,
all but forgotten.

Rising from the ashes,

practice perfects precision,
captured moments portrayed
in timeless  script.

 

 

 

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Subject ; Forgotten Art of Calligraphy

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  • trista gold member
    September 14, 2008

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    Hi there, and welcome to another POW

    It's great to see you back with us, and with what is, IMO, an unusual theme. I think the computer age has been tough not just on calligraphy, but on handwriting in general. I know my own has suffered greatly since coming to rely on a keyboard.

    There really isn't much here to critique...lovely descriptions, good job with punctuation, nice flow. Depth, emotion and impact would be the few areas it's a little light on, but even those aren't bad. I wish I had more to offer by way of critique, but perhaps that's a good thing.

    Thanks so much for joining us, and good luck!

    Best wishes,
    ~J.
    Remember: no editing once a judge comments, until after trophies are awarded.


  • Lost Vampyre Angel
    September 14, 2008

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    Welcome to the POW!
    Now this has to be my favorite so far: original and well wrote, I love your theme also the way you have simply worded and set out this poem is very well crafted and cleverly designed.your words flow so easily. I am impressed with this write very very much. thank you for entering.
    Final scores will appear with my final remark.
    ~Remember no editing once a judge has touched your work~
    -vampy xxx


  • NeonRose
    September 14, 2008

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    Welcome to the POW for 9/12/08

    This is a nice descriptive verse about the art of Calligraphy.
    I do calligraphy, so can relate well to this, and you've captured the feeling.

    It's not a subject that will captivate, no 'sit and ponder' moments, but a nice, clean write.

    Not a lot to comment on here. Language and spelling, grammar and punctuation all seem to be correct, IMO.

    My scores will appear with final remarks. Best to you in the contest!

    Remember, no editing once a judge has commented.


  • aboomer silver member
    September 14, 2008

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    Hi - nice to see your talents back here.

    I think this is lovely. Your title is one I might click on - I like it, but I feel it could be stronger, more impactful.

    The theme is not one I see often. I love the forgotten art of calligraphy - wish I could write like that! Your wording is excellent - full of images. I do wish, however, you would have broken this up into verses instead of one long verse. All in all, this will score very nicely. A lovely entry.


    Best wishes in the contest. My scores will appear in my final notes.

    **Remember, no editing once a judge has commented on your work.

  • Starz of Heaven gold member
    September 14, 2008

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    Hi there and welcome
    I for one have not seen this before
    and I think that you did a very nice job and
    I did enjoy the read from the first
    line until the last.
    my score will appear at the end of
    the contest with my
    closing notes be well


  • islekine silver member
    September 14, 2008

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    Aloha and Welcome!

    I love calligraphy!! My
    first boss…many years ago,
    gave me a set of pens, after
    she saw how I printed everything..
    I used to do Wedding invitations,
    and such….haven’t done it in years..
    Thanks for a great write…even though
    not that uncommon a theme…a new
    take, for sure!!
    Reads well….Best wishes in the contest!
    Write on!


    REMEMBER: No editing once a judge has
    commented on your work. My scores will
    appear in the final notes.


  • KayJay
    September 12, 2008

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    This was art too I could almost see your words in script across a parchment page... flowing like the ink, becoming more than just words... A beautiful entry and best of luck...
    Ken

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