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Le Voyage Magnifique

by Gravedigger 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.

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Gravedigger Dave

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

Thank you, Steph!

SpookyBee

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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Scary_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.

1 Like

Gravedigger Dave

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

SpookyBee

Thank you! It has been fixed.

SpookyBee

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

1 Like

Scary_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

Gravedigger Dave

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

Thank you! I appreciate that detailed feedback.

SpookyBee

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 SpookyBee

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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Scary_Soldier_Mike

Apr 18, 2025 at 11:44pm
In response to "Military "Brat""

All four of my daughters were vets from the moment of birth. They were all born while I was on Active Duty, were born in Army hospitals, and bounced back and forth between the U.S. and West Germany with their mom and me (the eldest ones more than once).

1 Like

Gravedigger Dave

Sep 18, 2024 at 2:09pm
In response to "The Call"

Yes, a blending of recent newscasts inspired this one.

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