Peer Review 2

Anna Castagnella’s blog: https://literaturewithanna.art.blog/2020/08/10/golden/comment-page-1/#comment-73

Hey Anna,

Wow! You have really captured the true essence of the bliss that nature provides. As well as this I believe you have perfectly stylised the poem to align with Hopkins poetry while also keeping your own flare. I think what really affirms your own flare in this poem is the techniques you use such as alliteration; “beezs buzz” or “trees…twirl”. This makes your poetry sing and draws me into the moment with you as I am able to focus on these finer elements. I also love how you have made a connection between the nature and yourself by mentioning parts of the body and then adding the photo of yourself embracing nature. This to me was a nice touch as it gives the poem even more meaning to not only yourself but me as the reader.

I think another great touch was the small explanation you gave at the start stating how your poem is aligned with Hopkins work. I liked this because it allowed me to go into the poem and already know its connection to Hopkins so I could then focus on the poems relation to you.

All in all, I really like this poem and think you have done a great job!