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Le Voyage Magnifique

by Dave

Rated: 18+ · Book · Writing · #1236257

A log of the magnificent journey across the vast sea of my imagination.

A sig awarded for winning "The Anything Goes Poetry Contest"

A log of our magnificent journey.

Quill 2025 Nominee

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Soldier_Mike

Feb 13, 2026 at 8:27pm
In response to "Miscarriage"

I've stared at a blank page / screen far more often than I care to remember.

1 Like

🌻 pwheeler ~ love joy peace

Nov 10, 2025 at 11:02am
In response to "Stubborn Heart"

So glad for your stubborn heart!

1 Like

Dave

Sep 6, 2025 at 1:01pm
In response to "Weekend Escape"

Thank you, Steph!

StephBee

Sep 4, 2025 at 6:29pm
In response to "Weekend Escape"

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.

THE POEM

The poem was about how a beach can take us to a mountain.

WHAT I LIKED

I liked the adventure of the poem and how it explored both the beach and the mountain.

STRUCTURE

This is a diamante poem. The rules involve having 7 seven lines, first and last line, just one word which is a noun, 2nd and 6th lines, 2 words which are adjectives, 3rd and 5th lines have 3 words which are verbs, 4th line has 4 words - nouns. Diamantes don't have to play hard by the rules, but they should take the shape of a diamond.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. Good use of WDC ML to increase the font. I also liked how the ML changed color when the explorer/reader moved from the beach to the mountain. Subtle, yet effective.

DESCRIPTIONS

There are great descriptions for both environments that really give the reader for both such as "sandy," and "tides" for the beach, and "hiking," and "rocky" for the mountain. Well done. Nice transition.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The title, "Escape" sets the stage for what to expect from the poem. Solid word choices are used to paint the environments for the beach and mountain. I honestly felt like I was on a adventure. Well done! The poem followed the prompt and used one of the following words: mountain, beach, or forest. Good luck in the Bard's Hall Contest.

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Soldier_Mike

Aug 21, 2025 at 11:18pm
In response to "Everybody Needs a Hero"

Sounds like we're both fortunate. I owe much of what / how I am to those two fine folks.

2 Like

Dave

Jul 14, 2025 at 2:41pm
In response to "Buffalo Soldiers"

StephBee

Thank you! It has been fixed.

StephBee

Jul 13, 2025 at 4:29pm
In response to "Buffalo Soldiers"

I really like your poem here - it's a nice tribute to Buffalo Soldiers which is the featured video at the Veterans Group this month. Well done! If anything - I think "soldies" should be "soldiers," if you'd like to fix it.

Smiles
Steph

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Soldier_Mike

Jul 9, 2025 at 11:48pm
In response to "Buffalo Soldiers"

I met a Buffalo soldier once, and I've seen the 10th Cavalry depicted - or at least mentioned - at least once in a novel. Pretty cool history.

2 Like

Dave

Jul 2, 2025 at 4:51pm
In response to "Flanders Field"

Thank you! I appreciate that detailed feedback.

StephBee

Jun 30, 2025 at 11:26pm
In response to "Flanders Field"

Thank you for the June 2025 entry for the

FORUM

Honoring Our Veterans - Challenge

(ASR)

Celebrating Veterans Day every day

#423698 by StephBee

It's much appreciated!

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.

THE POEM

The poem was a respectful tribute for those who have passed away in war. The use of Flanders Field and poppy seeds stirs up images of World War I.

WHAT I LIKED

I liked the compare/contrast of the battlefield to be followed by flowers.

STRUCTURE

This is a free form poem.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. Good use of WDC to increase the font and make it red. It made the poem easier to read on the website.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: Along with crimson poppies, military cemeteries appeared," This is a striking visual - where poppies mark a battlefield and a cemeteries and it stirs a sense of gratitude for those who sacrificed.

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February 22, 2026 at 5:51pm

#1109029

Our WDC Family

Our WDC family members devote their time
to helping other writers learn and grow.
We all join in the craft of making
words paint sensory images with sound effects
to capture the essence of life's wonders.
Blood, sweat, and tears pour onto pages
so readers can soak it all up.

Notes on the Kwansaba form of poetry ▶︎

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February 13, 2026 at 5:44pm

#1108282

Miscarriage

Poets
think they're so smart.
The horror of it all
when words do not come so easy.
Blank page.

Notes on the Cinquain form of poetry ▶︎

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February 1, 2026 at 4:46pm

#1107302

Wishful Thinking

While we go walking on the sandy beach,
we dance with waves from incoming tide
and listen to a flock of seagulls screech.
The monotonous grind made us decide
to embark on this spiritual ride.
The ocean breezes wash the stress away.
I can't wait to come back another day.

Notes on the Rhyme Royal form of poetry ▶︎

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October 18, 2025 at 5:05pm

#1099584

In the Spotlight

Harvest moon's luster
illuminates pumpkin patch
with scarecrow on guard,

but goblins are not deterred
from partying where they please.

They occupy field,
as horny owl adds his voice
to the grisly scene.

8 lines

Comment

October 18, 2025 at 4:50pm

#1099583

Deployed

Hubby takes over
cooking dinner, mopping floors,
getting kids to school,
because wife is called to duty
and answers without a flinch.

That is how it goes
within the family routine
while she is deployed.

Comment

September 3, 2025 at 4:26pm

#1096535

Gold Star Families

They raise and support
a proud group of heroes,
volunteering to thwart
the evil in this world,

until the terminal
sacrifice is unfurled,
stretching emotional
impact to its limits.

Gold star families: https://americasgoldstarfamilies.org/

Comment

August 29, 2025 at 1:38pm

#1096128

Stubborn Heart

My stubborn heart
refuses to give up.

Once upon a time,
wallowing through Hell--
no home, no love, no hope,
sleeping in the bushes.

It has been a long road back,
but here I am,
sleeping in a warm bed
with healthy meals
and loving family.

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August 23, 2025 at 12:36pm

#1095800

Tin Can Navy

The Tin Can Navy roams the high seas
in search of submarine enemies.
Bouncing around on rolling waves,
we tried to send our foes to ocean graves,
while defending our liberties.

We went without the luxuries,
endured despite a few miseries,
because of challenges the crew braves
in the Tin Can Navy.

Our many nautical odysseys
to distant places provided the keys
to great adventures a young man craves.
These days, I ride nostalgic waves
across a sea of memories
from the Tin Can Navy.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Author's notes: ▶︎

Let the creativity flow from your soul!

Dave
"The Poet's Place "

Comment

August 21, 2025 at 2:11pm

#1095698

Everybody Needs a Hero

Everybody needs a hero.
I struck it rich,
was granted two.

My mom and dad were there for me
through good and bad,
no matter what.

They guided me along the path
past obstacles
to my future.

Up and down steep hills we went.
We did struggle,
but here I am.

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August 9, 2025 at 3:07pm

#1094980

Weekend Escape

beach
sandy, crowded
swimming, surfing, burning
tides, dunes, streams, trails
hiking, camping, puffing
rocky, steep
mountain

Notes on the Diamante form of poetry ▶︎

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