All Those Puzzling Pieces
Viewing comments for Chapter 44 "Bites of Delight"What makes a life? How do the pieces fit?
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Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Hello my friend I enjoyed this poem it is very well written and I am sure readers will be able to relate to some of this good luck regards Jill
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Hello my friend I enjoyed this poem it is very well written and I am sure readers will be able to relate to some of this good luck regards Jill
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
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thx so much Jill!
Comment from PhilipCatshill
Well, I must be learning because this is the first free verse free style poem that I have read to the end, understood, enjoyed, thought excellent and given a review - perhaps it is the age thing that I relate to!
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Well, I must be learning because this is the first free verse free style poem that I have read to the end, understood, enjoyed, thought excellent and given a review - perhaps it is the age thing that I relate to!
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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thanks Philip - actually I always believe in writing free verse that makes sense! "free" shouldn't mean "obtuse" - so I try to make my thought patterns crystal clear and it sounds like that succeeded - great!
Blessings for the New Year - I don't think I've seen your name before - are you new to Fanstory?
Best wishes
Sharyn
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Not really new - I have a few poems and short stories - my latest poem seems to be attracting a lot of interest "Just a Joke" tells the story of a stroke I had as a young man.
Comment from donaldww
I like your contemplation on life as you get older. One thing that we do is become self-absorbed (inward focus, not selfishness) and this leads to the state that you have penned so well in your poem--observations that pop up and strike home like your son that is 6"1 and your visage that looks like your mom.
All that is left is savouring each flavour before it is too late. And that can lead to over-eating.
Cheers,
DW
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I like your contemplation on life as you get older. One thing that we do is become self-absorbed (inward focus, not selfishness) and this leads to the state that you have penned so well in your poem--observations that pop up and strike home like your son that is 6"1 and your visage that looks like your mom.
All that is left is savouring each flavour before it is too late. And that can lead to over-eating.
Cheers,
DW
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
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Trust you to come up with the over-eating thing DW! :)Happy New Year my dear!
S
Comment from Earl of Oxford
You certainly do express some benefits of aging, Sharyn. Funny and true, though I'm very lucky in that I wear well for my age of 99. Ouch, me poor old back.
Oh, I threw the 'mirror' out 50 years ago. :-)
Best wishes, Ray
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You certainly do express some benefits of aging, Sharyn. Funny and true, though I'm very lucky in that I wear well for my age of 99. Ouch, me poor old back.
Oh, I threw the 'mirror' out 50 years ago. :-)
Best wishes, Ray
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
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You know I'm lying thru my teeth here Ray - getting old SUCKS!
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Haha! Why spoil a good poem with the truth, Sharyn? :-) xx
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I figured the cynics could take it!
Comment from poetbear
Well written and makes sense.
Flows well.
Great use poetic technique.
I look like my Father who died at 45 when I was 15 so I have little point of reference.
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Well written and makes sense.
Flows well.
Great use poetic technique.
I look like my Father who died at 45 when I was 15 so I have little point of reference.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
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THANK YOU SO MUCH my dear!
Comment from OLA THOMAS
Yes, great compensations but 'man' prefered to eat his cake and still have it in his hand. Age is the only thing that goes up and never comes down but vector effect is lasting. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO MY TEACHER. Just resume here on the site today.
ola thomas
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Yes, great compensations but 'man' prefered to eat his cake and still have it in his hand. Age is the only thing that goes up and never comes down but vector effect is lasting. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO MY TEACHER. Just resume here on the site today.
ola thomas
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
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thank you so much, Ola - and Happy New Year my dear friend. May it bring you $$$$!
Best wishes
Sharyn
Comment from smudge
Experience is the great advantage of age. Learning what is truly important is another one. A well written extremely enjoyable poem.
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Experience is the great advantage of age. Learning what is truly important is another one. A well written extremely enjoyable poem.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
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Thx so much smudge! :) Sharyn
Comment from Matthew M.
Like a fine wine, age brings out a wonderful flavor. Life goes so quickly and sometimes we have to just sit back and enjoy all the accomplishments and blessings we have enjoyed.
Funny how kids are the ones that reminds us how quickly time progresses. I liked how you mentioned about your son growing up so fast.
I liked the overall of message of being able to appreciate and savor the delights of life.
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Like a fine wine, age brings out a wonderful flavor. Life goes so quickly and sometimes we have to just sit back and enjoy all the accomplishments and blessings we have enjoyed.
Funny how kids are the ones that reminds us how quickly time progresses. I liked how you mentioned about your son growing up so fast.
I liked the overall of message of being able to appreciate and savor the delights of life.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
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thx so much matthew!
Comment from WORDSOFTHEHEART
Great poem with a familiar message for me. : ( My mind tells me I am still young and then I look in the mirror and wonder how all those wrinkles appeared overnight. I have learned to look in the mirror at the front door. It is kinder to me because it is antique and slightly cloudy and I see only the crackle in the silver and not the crows feet. You are a beauty and a delightful author of witty as a bonus. Have a blessed 2013.
Cheryl
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Great poem with a familiar message for me. : ( My mind tells me I am still young and then I look in the mirror and wonder how all those wrinkles appeared overnight. I have learned to look in the mirror at the front door. It is kinder to me because it is antique and slightly cloudy and I see only the crackle in the silver and not the crows feet. You are a beauty and a delightful author of witty as a bonus. Have a blessed 2013.
Cheryl
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
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bless you Cheryl - so glad you read & enjoyed my dear - and happy New Year to you too! :) Sharyn
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, visionary, you did an excellent job writing this poem about coming of age and not realizing it til you look in the mirror. i enjoyed reading it
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this is very well written, visionary, you did an excellent job writing this poem about coming of age and not realizing it til you look in the mirror. i enjoyed reading it
Comment Written 02-Jan-2013
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thx so much sweets! :) Sharyn