The Reformed Man
The life cycle of a man34 total reviews
Comment from Michele Harber
Wow! This is a very powerful message to not bottle up your emotions. What a shame that someone so interested in knowledge and learning can't balance that with emotion as well.
I come from a very loving, affectionate family. My husband's family was also loving, but they showed it via material things, and not affection. Meeting my family was culture shock for my husband but, after a little while, he came to not only accept but reciprocate the affection, and even tried to loosen up his own family. Of course, what finally did the trick was having a grandchild. My in-laws learned affection very quickly after that.
Your poem tells this poor, misguided man's story beautifully, with perfect narration told in excellent meter and rhyme. Your lesson is, of course, very important. Letting out emotions is necessary, not just in sharing affection but because, when kept inside, emotions can cause a person to pop, like the valve on a pressure cooker. Depending on the person, that could be dangerous. So, thank you for an excellent poem and an important message.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2024
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Wow! This is a very powerful message to not bottle up your emotions. What a shame that someone so interested in knowledge and learning can't balance that with emotion as well.
I come from a very loving, affectionate family. My husband's family was also loving, but they showed it via material things, and not affection. Meeting my family was culture shock for my husband but, after a little while, he came to not only accept but reciprocate the affection, and even tried to loosen up his own family. Of course, what finally did the trick was having a grandchild. My in-laws learned affection very quickly after that.
Your poem tells this poor, misguided man's story beautifully, with perfect narration told in excellent meter and rhyme. Your lesson is, of course, very important. Letting out emotions is necessary, not just in sharing affection but because, when kept inside, emotions can cause a person to pop, like the valve on a pressure cooker. Depending on the person, that could be dangerous. So, thank you for an excellent poem and an important message.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2024
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You were always so sweet and always give Stella reviews and I thank you so much for the extra store. It is much appreciated.
Comment from LJbutterfly
You took us from the cradle (birth) to the cross (death), in a smoothly paced poem. Many men are reluctant to share their feelings, or demonstrate emotions, especially men of yesteryear. They never hugged their children, or said the words, "I love you." Your story in a poem delivers a very powerful message.
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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You took us from the cradle (birth) to the cross (death), in a smoothly paced poem. Many men are reluctant to share their feelings, or demonstrate emotions, especially men of yesteryear. They never hugged their children, or said the words, "I love you." Your story in a poem delivers a very powerful message.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much for understanding the poem and saying so and for the wonderful review
Comment from Nicki.B
I really enjoy your poem that takes s through the journey of man from birth to the grave. Each stanza going through different phases of his life captured in wonderful rhyme and rhythm.
It also has a sadness about it, he wore a cloak of frost, so many people out there like that. Some don't even realise and trek through life knowing no different and some do and have a hard time.
Well done on this, thanks for sharing with us
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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I really enjoy your poem that takes s through the journey of man from birth to the grave. Each stanza going through different phases of his life captured in wonderful rhyme and rhythm.
It also has a sadness about it, he wore a cloak of frost, so many people out there like that. Some don't even realise and trek through life knowing no different and some do and have a hard time.
Well done on this, thanks for sharing with us
Comment Written 15-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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Thank you for always giving me encouraging words and reviews. I appreciate it very much.
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Thank you for always giving me encouraging words and reviews. I appreciate it very much.
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You're welcome!
Comment from ESOSTINE
This poem captured in graphic terms the journey of a man's life. As usual, the flow of the poem is well paced and lyrical. The old man's best advice is very instructive. Well done, dear Pam. I enjoyed every bit of the work. Warm regards, Eso.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2024
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This poem captured in graphic terms the journey of a man's life. As usual, the flow of the poem is well paced and lyrical. The old man's best advice is very instructive. Well done, dear Pam. I enjoyed every bit of the work. Warm regards, Eso.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2024
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Thank you, Eso very much for your wonderful comments and encouragement and for the extra star. It is much appreciated.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
The cycle of life from birth to death here in your rhyming poem Pam and I enjoyed the journey that reminds us that life is short and we are soon in that grave, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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The cycle of life from birth to death here in your rhyming poem Pam and I enjoyed the journey that reminds us that life is short and we are soon in that grave, love Dolly x
Comment Written 15-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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Thank you, Dolly for your wonderful comments and a great review
Comment from Caperton Tissot
The poem flows nicely, the message is clear and a good one but I would like to see a little more subtlety in your message, maybe incorporating metaphor to make your point or hinting at the conclusion without coming right out and stating it.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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The poem flows nicely, the message is clear and a good one but I would like to see a little more subtlety in your message, maybe incorporating metaphor to make your point or hinting at the conclusion without coming right out and stating it.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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Hey thank you for your honesty and for your suggestions and criticism. I had a much longer version of this poem, but people were complaining that my palms were too long so I cut about 200% out. Maybe I should not have done that
Thanks for the informative review
Comment from Ulla
Hi Pam, yes, I can see what you're saying here. He never let out who he really was and before he knew his life was over and totally forgotten. How sad is that? A beautifully written poem. Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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Hi Pam, yes, I can see what you're saying here. He never let out who he really was and before he knew his life was over and totally forgotten. How sad is that? A beautifully written poem. Ulla xcx
Comment Written 14-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and your excellent rating
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Pam,
Your wonderful poem is so sad, and through your words, you set a somber and regretful tone of this man's empty life..
Very poignant and
An awesome wake up call for those of us who may have a cloak of frost ourselves.
Awesome, Pam!
Cindy
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2024
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Pam,
Your wonderful poem is so sad, and through your words, you set a somber and regretful tone of this man's empty life..
Very poignant and
An awesome wake up call for those of us who may have a cloak of frost ourselves.
Awesome, Pam!
Cindy
Comment Written 14-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2024
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Thank you for your usual encouraging review and wonderful comments and for an extra star. I appreciate all very much
Comment from jake cosmos aller
powerful and moving poem about a common problem men who hide their feelings and never act on them - women too but mostly men so many men and women miss the opportunities to find romance by hiding their feelings
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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powerful and moving poem about a common problem men who hide their feelings and never act on them - women too but mostly men so many men and women miss the opportunities to find romance by hiding their feelings
Comment Written 14-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and a fine review
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed this poem. So many men hide their feelings. I liked how you wrote each phase of his life. This is well written. Great job.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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I enjoyed this poem. So many men hide their feelings. I liked how you wrote each phase of his life. This is well written. Great job.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and excellent rating