Victorian Hat Shoppe (poem) by Mary Ann Biddinger on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 18, 2013

Loved this and the picture of the lady in the hat. Hats were a big item in the victorian era.

Reviewed on November 18, 2012

Very colourful writing. But what gets me on this poem of yore, is the detail about a hat-shop. Only a woman can think this way. Even the tea till quarter to three.
Amazed :)

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on November 17, 2012

Ahhhhhhhh. So nostalgic. . .makes me breathe easier. What a picture
you paint. Illustration's fab; your poem, fabber! {Fabber? Plead Poetic License, your honor.)

Thanks for the mini-vaca.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

xOx Phyllis xOx

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on November 11, 2012

You must have been there, Mary Ann, and thank you for sharing the experience. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on November 1, 2012

really impressed with imagery and rhythm ...

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on October 31, 2012

This really is your genre of writing Mary Ann, and you seem to delight in it readily. You have such a gift of bringing these scenes to life with vibrant detail and characterisation, it's almost as if you have worked longtime in the costume-drama department of the BBC! :)) Careful and precise work as always. xx

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on October 31, 2012

I LOVE THE 'UNIQUE' JOURNEY THAT YOU ARE ON AND I DO APPRECIATE HOW YOU TAKE US ALONG WITH YOU, DETAILING EACH THEME SO VIVIDLY...IN A STYLE ALL YOUR OWN. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on October 26, 2012

What a delightful visit...and the tea was lovely! giggle....Loved this, Mary Ann! Wonderful imagery...

Hugs,
Anna

Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse

Reviewed on October 24, 2012

A Lovely Autumnal Day! I Love Your Poetic Headdress Lady Mary Ann
Oh The Visuals Delighting!! The glances & the flirty eye contact
sipping sweet etiquette and the pinky raised so slighty

Peacock Steampunks & Passementerie Belts
Pearl Buttons & Peek A Wink Veils
Vickie

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on October 24, 2012

You paint your scenes with the panache of Norman Rockwell. Your phraseology, your use of colors and characters, is always so enjoyable to take in. "leaves blustery blown whirls" is just a perfectly conceived image. A joy of changing colors and seasons to you, Lady Mary Ann. Peace and continued inspiration.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on October 24, 2012

I was transported back to the 1890s when industry was booming and everything was possible, including exotic hats with exotic trimmings from all over the world. Strange how we have lost the necessity for hats. And cute little doggies taken to shops for the day.

Ron

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on October 24, 2012

A marvelous nostalgic piece to a now bygone era.

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson

Reviewed on October 23, 2012

Victorian time and space
reflections wearing hats
so respectful..to meditate
savoring the beauty of the
moments you have created
*Lady Mary Ann*

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Joy Hale

Reviewed on October 23, 2012

Oh, how wonderful it would be to tour this lovely hat shop with lady Anna! And, to be sure to be there in time to sip English tea with all the Victorian ladies adorned with hats of fine feathers and enticing colors. You made this poem so real, I was there with you wasn't I ? If not, I am in spirit. Your poem made me smile and wish for those days of old when ladies paraded about in their finest dresses and hats of glorious colors. Sigh!

Joy L. Hale

Reviewed by Laura Fall

Reviewed on October 23, 2012

Such a Lovely photo to go along with this Excellent write my friend Laura

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

Reviewed on October 23, 2012

a ladies pleasure hats
budd

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on October 23, 2012

Lady Anna's Victorian Hat Shoppe has interesting and colorful visitors to play and romp among the many and varied hats. George is right the hats will return, I just hope I' not behind a lady in a cinema . . .

Reviewed by ANNA CLOUTIER (Reader)

Reviewed on October 23, 2012

MISS MARYANN,,,,HOW BEAUTIFUL THIS PIECE OF WORK IS. I ENJOYED IT SO MUCH AND ABSOLUTELY FELT LIKE I WAS RIGHT THERE IN THAT HAT SHOP. KEEP UP ..YOUR BEAUTIFUL WORK. ANNA

Reviewed by Lily of Lough Neagh C. Dennis-Woosley

Reviewed on October 23, 2012

Oh how beautiful and lovely lady Mary Ann
How I would love to enjoy such a shoppe on
such a beautiful day! What sheer delight
you give us in this wonderful view! :)

I have my English tea in front of me now with
my eyes closed envisioning this wonderful
picture you gave me :)

Love and Light
Lily