Hello, I am PandaPaws and I am reviewing this piece as part of the Simply Positive Group!

How I found your piece...This is the second of three pieces you suggested I review...

First impressions...What a beautifully written sonnet. The imagery of the bleak winter coupled with the hope of spring is wonderful. You paint an excellent picture here.

Was the title interesting...yes

Was the content rating appropriate...yes nothing above an 'e'

Did you use a specific form of poetry...yes, English Sonnet, again thank you for including the parameters of the form, it makes my job of reviewing much easier

Did you follow the form...yes, the line count and rhymes scheme were correct. I have trouble with iambic pentameter, but as far as I can tell you nailed it

Was there a rhyme scheme- what was it...abab cdcd efef gg

Did the rhymes seem forced...not at all, the lines fit together perfectly and so did the stanzas

Were words forced to fit syllable count...no, again, you have chosen your words and sentences wisely. You have a great talent!

Was there rhythm and flow...Yes, the use of alliteration along with iambic pentameter create a wonderful piece which lends itself to be read aloud

Any errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation...minor error

'shakes it head' should read 'shakes its head'

Things I would change...nothing

Favorite parts/lines...

A burst of color seeks the waning sun.
A pansy, small and purple, shakes it head
in rhythm with the small breeze that’s begun,
preparing for the nights that lie ahead.

I especially loved your personification of the pansy when it shakes its head.

Excellent Work!


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