Bow to the Past's Shadow!
History leads the wise and drags the fool84 total reviews
Comment from Jean Lutz
Well penned wisdom. This reminds me of a quote by Francis Bacon (although I see your writing more positive):
"The human understanding is like a false mirror, which, receiving rays irregularly, distorts and discolors the nature of things by mingling its own nature with it."
Are your aware that the Hebrew portion of the Bible (Old Testament) is about one-third poetry? Hebrew Parallelism and Chiasmus being the most common forms.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2014
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Well penned wisdom. This reminds me of a quote by Francis Bacon (although I see your writing more positive):
"The human understanding is like a false mirror, which, receiving rays irregularly, distorts and discolors the nature of things by mingling its own nature with it."
Are your aware that the Hebrew portion of the Bible (Old Testament) is about one-third poetry? Hebrew Parallelism and Chiasmus being the most common forms.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2014
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Hello Jean Lutz,
Thank you very much for your so encouraging comments and for enriching my knowledge by so precious thoughts.
With best wishes,
~RP.
Comment from Gert sherwood
Great us of many sayings and good clichés .
You did amazing with the strong ABAB rhyme.
Yes I totally agree with #2 in your authors Notes
The very Best to you in this contest.
Gert
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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Great us of many sayings and good clichés .
You did amazing with the strong ABAB rhyme.
Yes I totally agree with #2 in your authors Notes
The very Best to you in this contest.
Gert
Comment Written 24-May-2014
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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Hi Gert,
Thank you very much for the praiseworthy comments and Good Wishes.
Have a nice weekend!
~RP.
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Smiles and Take care.
Gert
Comment from Fillmore Paige
Some nice ruminations on karma here, but there's more telling, even pontificating than there is showing through metaphor and other literary devices. For instance, I'm looking to feel/experience such as the "crude fact" and "astute tact". Such terms distance the reader from the experiencing the sting of failure of those "doomed to repeat it".
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Some nice ruminations on karma here, but there's more telling, even pontificating than there is showing through metaphor and other literary devices. For instance, I'm looking to feel/experience such as the "crude fact" and "astute tact". Such terms distance the reader from the experiencing the sting of failure of those "doomed to repeat it".
Comment Written 17-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Thanks.
Comment from seren james
Your opening line sets the scene well for this poem. Yes, the past influences our present. Your abab rhyme is perfect. The poem has an excellent cadence to it. I do love the picture to enhance your poem. Your words are a good meditation for life.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Your opening line sets the scene well for this poem. Yes, the past influences our present. Your abab rhyme is perfect. The poem has an excellent cadence to it. I do love the picture to enhance your poem. Your words are a good meditation for life.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
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Hello Seren James,
I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you very much for your so lovely and encouraging comments.
Have a pleasant weekend!
~RP.
Comment from Sanku
one seriously doubt the wisdom of these sayings when one looks at our politicians.They dont seem to reap what they sow .Anyway they have amassed enough for 4 generations ,so nothing matters. but still, as a middle class Indian brought up under strict moral codes I agree with every point you have made .Sigh!
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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one seriously doubt the wisdom of these sayings when one looks at our politicians.They dont seem to reap what they sow .Anyway they have amassed enough for 4 generations ,so nothing matters. but still, as a middle class Indian brought up under strict moral codes I agree with every point you have made .Sigh!
Comment Written 17-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Hello Friend,
I am very glad you enjoyed it. Thank you very much for your so lovely and morale boosting comments.
Have a pleasant time!
~RP.
Comment from rjuselius
to live life with certain rules we have inherited from our generations above is never look back or you'll turn into stone like saara.
thank you for sharing!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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to live life with certain rules we have inherited from our generations above is never look back or you'll turn into stone like saara.
thank you for sharing!
rebekka x
Comment Written 17-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Hello Friend,
Thank you very much for your so nice comments.
Have a pleasant time!
~RP.
Comment from DALLAS01
The past always casts a shadow on the present
And we should never forget this crude fact;
I always appreciate poetry that delivers valuable insight.
We are continually creating a past.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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The past always casts a shadow on the present
And we should never forget this crude fact;
I always appreciate poetry that delivers valuable insight.
We are continually creating a past.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Hello Friend,
I am very glad you enjoyed it. Thank you very much for your so lovely and morale boosting comments.
Have a pleasant time!
~RP.
Comment from nelliesellie
I love the picture. I love the poem. I love the saying. History leads the wise and drags the fools. Fools never learn from their mistakes. They keep making them. The wise learns and make each part of their life better. Great work. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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I love the picture. I love the poem. I love the saying. History leads the wise and drags the fools. Fools never learn from their mistakes. They keep making them. The wise learns and make each part of their life better. Great work. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Hello Friend,
I am very glad you enjoyed it. Thank you very much for your so lovely and morale boosting comments backed by Good Wishes.
Have a pleasant time!
~RP.
Comment from MizKat
Hi RP,
You've written a very nice ABAB poem. I enjoyed every word of it. You are a wonderful writer and I can tell you really enjoy writing poetry.
MizKat
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Hi RP,
You've written a very nice ABAB poem. I enjoyed every word of it. You are a wonderful writer and I can tell you really enjoy writing poetry.
MizKat
Comment Written 16-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Hello MizKat,
I am very glad you enjoyed it. Thank you very much for your so lovely and morale boosting comments.
Have a pleasant time!
~RP.
Comment from Munkysam
I really like this one. I like the message, the rhyme, the flow. You make good use of repeating sounds (alliteration, I think?). This has such strong voice to it. Very nice work. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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I really like this one. I like the message, the rhyme, the flow. You make good use of repeating sounds (alliteration, I think?). This has such strong voice to it. Very nice work. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2014
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Hello Friend,
I am very glad you enjoyed it. Thank you very much for your so lovely and morale boosting comments.
Have a pleasant time!
~RP.
