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Red Apple Wreath

In Applefolkfest fashion we
shall fashion an old-fashioned wreath
a wreath of apples' rosy reds -
wear rosy apples on our heads!

Our heads will glow with candlelight
the light that's held by apples tight
by apples' tight embrace we set
the setting - stage tradition's fete.



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  • Nickelspring gold member
    June 11

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    I love the short and rich feel to this. I can picture the wreath of candlelit apples.
    K


  • Mairi bheag gold member
    February 4

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    I love reading a well-crafted wreath - and I have loved writing one or two myself, including a "wreathed sonnet" form. In this particular poem, the form itself is relevant to the physical nature of the folk tradition it draws upon. And I love the final piece of subtlety - the way that "fete" wreaths round to "fest", tying the last line to the first. The whole thing marries economy with creativity, and I love it dearly!

  • Vera Rich gold member
    February 2
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    A neat little piece, with repetitions used subtly to sew it together. My one cavil would be that the connection with candles is rather slight... Yes, there ARE candles is line 5 - but are they absolutely essential to the festival you are celebrating? For, even if they are, the poem does not make this clear.

    • ea silver member
      February 2
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      Red Apple is a Yankee Candle scent (the name of a candle.) Yes, the poem seems clearly to me to be talking about a wreath of apples, holding candles, which is being worn on the head. A wreath is a form that I have promoted here at AP with various contests and a column. It evolved through the idea in George Herbert's poem "A Wreath" here at AP. I am glad you enjoyed the subtle repetitions, which is necessary in a good wreath. In light of this, I hope you can see how the word "wreath" in the title has two meanings.


  • Lj-
    October 7, 2008

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    I really like the repetition. It adds good emphasis.

    Thank you for your entry,
    Best of luck.


  • Meroza
    September 29, 2008

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    This poem is so adorable, the story is just aaaw. And yet again your special way of writing suprises me yet again, keeps me curriouse and wanting more.


    I wish you the best of luck in the contest ^_^


  • Tirrell
    September 25, 2008

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    A most beautiful wreath, love the warming imagery.
    This brings to mind many country state fairs for me,
    a beautiful and charming write.

    • ea silver member
      September 25, 2008
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      Thanks, I know what you mean about the country fairs of New England.


  • azure85 gold member
    September 25, 2008

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    What a great wreath, blending in the meaning of a wreath within the story of the Applefolkfest itself. Very cleaverly done, and a delight to read and learn about!


  • Cynewulf
    September 24, 2008

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    Wow, it's a mouthful to say out load! I think it is excellent! I don't know much about Applefolkfest is it a German thing? I've heard of bobbing for apples.

    • ea silver member
      September 25, 2008
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      It's actually a festival that takes place in a little town in the Adirondacks in October. But the candle in the apple thing is a Scandinavian tradition.


      • Cynewulf
        September 26, 2008
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        I googled it. It looks like fun. What is real fun is to turn apples into scrumpy. That's what I call a festival!

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