The Truth About Onions
Sometimes things (and people) are not as they appear9 total reviews
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
You sure gave us a lot to think about in this poem. I like it; it is so much truth in it. Everything we do boils down to trusting people. And if you cannot trust what you have is a rotten onion.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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You sure gave us a lot to think about in this poem. I like it; it is so much truth in it. Everything we do boils down to trusting people. And if you cannot trust what you have is a rotten onion.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much for your generous six stars, Rosemary!
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Very profound! And I agree. Nothing is as it seems. And those layers of illusions can cause many tears to be shed! Getting to the core might be harder than we think but we can but try...with plenty of Kleenex along the way. Well done and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Very profound! And I agree. Nothing is as it seems. And those layers of illusions can cause many tears to be shed! Getting to the core might be harder than we think but we can but try...with plenty of Kleenex along the way. Well done and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 05-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much, Debbie! xx
Comment from Mia Twysted
This was a very powerful message. It was conveyed through the explaining of an onion. People are not all they appear to be an they need to have something deeper to themselves.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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This was a very powerful message. It was conveyed through the explaining of an onion. People are not all they appear to be an they need to have something deeper to themselves.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much, Mia, and thank you for the generous six stars! :)
Comment from kiwigirl2821
You know, I hate the word "interesting", but somehow this piece is. Isn't it strange how some people just plain stink, like an onion just starting to go mushy? The simplicity of the presentation of this piece, i.e. handwritten, is perfect for its formatting. I liked how you simply got around to your point too. Good luck.
Kiwi
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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You know, I hate the word "interesting", but somehow this piece is. Isn't it strange how some people just plain stink, like an onion just starting to go mushy? The simplicity of the presentation of this piece, i.e. handwritten, is perfect for its formatting. I liked how you simply got around to your point too. Good luck.
Kiwi
Comment Written 05-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Thanks so much!
Comment from patcelaw
I think God has been peeling away layers from me as I have gotten older. I am now 85 and I wonder how much of me is still left after he's done with the peeling away. I enjoyed your poem, and I wish you the very best in the contest, Patricia
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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I think God has been peeling away layers from me as I have gotten older. I am now 85 and I wonder how much of me is still left after he's done with the peeling away. I enjoyed your poem, and I wish you the very best in the contest, Patricia
Comment Written 05-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much, Pat! xx
Comment from JSD
Clever ideas most effectively written. Love the metaphor, although of course you will know Carol Ann Duffy's 'Valentine' on the same theme. Your language is powerful and the shape of this works so well.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Clever ideas most effectively written. Love the metaphor, although of course you will know Carol Ann Duffy's 'Valentine' on the same theme. Your language is powerful and the shape of this works so well.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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No, I didn't! I've just checked it out now. Thanks for the tip!
Appreciate your feedback as always. :)
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I'm here to serve. Lol!
Comment from Wendyanne
This is a very interesting and thought-provoking piece of poetry about a metaphorical onion with all its layers and its vapour causing tears. I found it amazing that from looking at an onion you have created such a wonderful poem. Good luck.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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This is a very interesting and thought-provoking piece of poetry about a metaphorical onion with all its layers and its vapour causing tears. I found it amazing that from looking at an onion you have created such a wonderful poem. Good luck.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Thanks so much, Wendyanne! xx
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I liked the wisdom here as we are fooled by the curvaceous onion until it makes us weep, this is a fun post and a fine entry for the contest, you made me smile, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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I liked the wisdom here as we are fooled by the curvaceous onion until it makes us weep, this is a fun post and a fine entry for the contest, you made me smile, love Dolly x
Comment Written 04-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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Thank you, Dolly! xx
Comment from Janis M.
I love how the conversation carried through out the poem. It is funny how many metaphors onions get used for, and they are so delicious in food but they make us cry to use them!
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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I love how the conversation carried through out the poem. It is funny how many metaphors onions get used for, and they are so delicious in food but they make us cry to use them!
Comment Written 04-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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Thank you, Janis! They provide us with some juicy metaphors - pardon the pun. :)