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You explain well the hidden trials of these fish and the dangers they face. I also like the idea of the runic shapes etched upon their sides. A clever poem indeed.
Memories captured in Christmas decorations are some of the best. I do hope the spirit of the season is with you and your family Penny. I wish you much health and happiness for the New Year too.
Everything about this poem speaks to me, especially in that third stanza;- feeling like a visitor in the lives of others rings so true. You really hit the nail on the head when you wrote this poem, especially as I could relate to it.
I'm sure there are many people who understand the sentiments in your poem. It can be a time of expectations but also disappointments and discord. But the one thing we can rely on, is that we're not alone.
What a delicous last stanza you've created Di, all those rich colours coming together really stood out for me. In that first stanza, the idea of walking in the company of streams is a joyous thought.
I don't know why, but this reminded me of myself when I walked out of my home and ended up at the womens refuge, it's that dread of not knowing where you're going to end up, but wanting to put your trust in someone but feeling...
I like the association of the
Posted on Sat, 04 Jan 2020
I like the association of the fish and the poet, very clever.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in To the belly of an osprey
There's a kind of magic about
Posted on Thu, 02 Jan 2020
There's a kind of magic about your second version of this poem Di, especially in those lines:-
fragrant flames in Spring, then leaves unfurl, spell
air for all near, unaware,
The buds actually remind me of wands. You express...
Read full commentPosted in comfort and joy (another go at this)
You explain well the hidden
Posted on Mon, 30 Dec 2019
You explain well the hidden trials of these fish and the dangers they face. I also like the idea of the runic shapes etched upon their sides. A clever poem indeed.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Mackerel
Memories captured in
Posted on Thu, 26 Dec 2019
Memories captured in Christmas decorations are some of the best. I do hope the spirit of the season is with you and your family Penny. I wish you much health and happiness for the New Year too.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Threads of Christmas...past to present
Everything about this poem
Posted on Thu, 26 Dec 2019
Everything about this poem speaks to me, especially in that third stanza;- feeling like a visitor in the lives of others rings so true. You really hit the nail on the head when you wrote this poem, especially as I could relate to it.
Hope...
Read full commentPosted in Present
I'm sure there are many
Posted on Mon, 23 Dec 2019
I'm sure there are many people who understand the sentiments in your poem. It can be a time of expectations but also disappointments and discord. But the one thing we can rely on, is that we're not alone.
Thank you for sharing.
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Read full commentPosted in The Day Before Christmas
I am moved by your poem
Posted on Sun, 22 Dec 2019
I am moved by your poem onemorething, you describe so much emotion that touches me at this time.
I do hope you have a Happy Christmas and a Healthy, Peaceful New Year.
Best wishes,
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Hear! Hear! Your poem spoke
Posted on Sun, 22 Dec 2019
Hear! Hear! Your poem spoke to me. My sentiments exactly.
Have a great Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in this is me
What a delicous last stanza
Posted on Fri, 20 Dec 2019
What a delicous last stanza you've created Di, all those rich colours coming together really stood out for me. In that first stanza, the idea of walking in the company of streams is a joyous thought.
Some lovely descriptions in your poem...
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Hi Jack,
Posted on Sat, 07 Dec 2019
Hi Jack,
I don't know why, but this reminded me of myself when I walked out of my home and ended up at the womens refuge, it's that dread of not knowing where you're going to end up, but wanting to put your trust in someone but feeling...
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