To Mary, With Need to Understand
A rhymed offering for these troubling times...73 total reviews
Comment from Hannah Baller
Oh I absolutely feel the sadness here that Covid-19 has caused, and feel this may be biographical for you also? You're spot on, this pandemic has hurt and affected everyone so much, potentially damaged them very much. Thank you for sharing this.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Oh I absolutely feel the sadness here that Covid-19 has caused, and feel this may be biographical for you also? You're spot on, this pandemic has hurt and affected everyone so much, potentially damaged them very much. Thank you for sharing this.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Hello Hannah!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
Yes, this offering is biographical. And my solution? Tulips in a few weeks, but I'll phone first ... :)
So pleased my words resonated with you!
Such a chaotic and unsettling time ...
Thank you, Hannah!
diane
Comment from Miss Cookie Atkinson
*I love the photo you choose to go with your poem, they are a perfect match.
You captured my attention from the first line to the last and when I read you author note I could understand how you feel I wrote a poem abut the same situation If I can find it with all these paper I will post
Stay on praying ground.
Cooke
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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*I love the photo you choose to go with your poem, they are a perfect match.
You captured my attention from the first line to the last and when I read you author note I could understand how you feel I wrote a poem abut the same situation If I can find it with all these paper I will post
Stay on praying ground.
Cooke
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Hello Cookie!
I am so pleased my presentation resonated so highly with you!
Thank you for your exceptional rating and thoughtful review!
I promise I'm on "praying ground!" :)
Thank you!
diane
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Your very welcome,peace God be with you always
Cookie
Comment from ESOSTINE
This is truly a well penned poem addressing the issue of the moment and highlighting the danger of fear and man's descend into isolation because of fear of contracting COVID. Beautifully arranged with perfect rhymes. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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This is truly a well penned poem addressing the issue of the moment and highlighting the danger of fear and man's descend into isolation because of fear of contracting COVID. Beautifully arranged with perfect rhymes. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Hello ESOSTINE,
So pleased my presentation resonated with you!
Thank you!
diane
Comment from Susan X Smith
This is a touching and bittersweet story. I like the fact that the beginning is again repeated at the end. Although sad, it is hopeful, in that your friend will probably eventually come around. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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This is a touching and bittersweet story. I like the fact that the beginning is again repeated at the end. Although sad, it is hopeful, in that your friend will probably eventually come around. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Hello Susan!
So pleased my words resonated with you!
Next time, I'll bring tulips, but I'll phone first! :)
Thank you!
diane
Comment from Julie Sandy
Very interesting poem, a poem of our current times, it isn't nice that the media etc has caused people to feel this fear, it has been totally exaggerated and misleading in my opinion. hopefully, you will see your friend soon.
Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Very interesting poem, a poem of our current times, it isn't nice that the media etc has caused people to feel this fear, it has been totally exaggerated and misleading in my opinion. hopefully, you will see your friend soon.
Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Hello Julie,
So pleased my offering resonates with you.
I refuse to be fear's puppet ...
Thank you!
diane
Comment from A. Louise Robertson
This poem really touched my heart. I could feel the sting of your friend's rebuke as surely as if I stood next to you. I am so moved by your determination to one day get together, in spite of the hurtful exchange. You are truly as good a friend as you are a poet. Well done.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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This poem really touched my heart. I could feel the sting of your friend's rebuke as surely as if I stood next to you. I am so moved by your determination to one day get together, in spite of the hurtful exchange. You are truly as good a friend as you are a poet. Well done.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Hello A. Louise!
So very pleased my presentation resonated with you.
Fear is the great leveler... But tulips next time; I'll call first! :)
Thank you!
diane
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You are a very kind person!!!!
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Thank you!
diane
Comment from Susan Newell
You have expressed with poetry the worst effect of this new virus -- fear of loved ones. I don't think that the generation of that fear is accidental, and we may just have to rise up together against it. Confusion, fear, mistrust -- all tools of Satan.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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You have expressed with poetry the worst effect of this new virus -- fear of loved ones. I don't think that the generation of that fear is accidental, and we may just have to rise up together against it. Confusion, fear, mistrust -- all tools of Satan.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Hello Susan!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
I share your perspective!
So pleased my words resonated with you!
Thank you!
diane
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You are welcome.
Comment from Sally Law
Butter cups always cheer me. You were right to bring them I think but it is so hard when turned away even at the door. My son has COVID right now and he is in another state. He says he's better, but he was coughing his head off last night when I talked to him. I would love nothing more than to visit and bring buttercups. Maybe a pizza will do. I enjoyed this sweet thing so much and I apologize for no six.
Sending my best today as always,
Sally XOs...
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Butter cups always cheer me. You were right to bring them I think but it is so hard when turned away even at the door. My son has COVID right now and he is in another state. He says he's better, but he was coughing his head off last night when I talked to him. I would love nothing more than to visit and bring buttercups. Maybe a pizza will do. I enjoyed this sweet thing so much and I apologize for no six.
Sending my best today as always,
Sally XOs...
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Good Morning, Sal,
Oh! I love buttercups as well!
Hoping your son is well soon.
And I'll return with tulips soon ... but I'll phone first! :)
Thank you!
diane
Comment from oliver818
I think you have made a very good point here. Life is tough at the moment and it does feel like we are abandoning our humanity but then again i live in China where this is normal and they know how to lock themselves away when necessary. Maybe that's a skill we need to relearn in the west. It doesn't mean we don't care as we have more technology to communicate than ever before, but then again who doesn't like an old fashioned hug rather than hiding at home. But then again would we prefer death in a cold hospital bed?
Good luck with the lockdown!
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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I think you have made a very good point here. Life is tough at the moment and it does feel like we are abandoning our humanity but then again i live in China where this is normal and they know how to lock themselves away when necessary. Maybe that's a skill we need to relearn in the west. It doesn't mean we don't care as we have more technology to communicate than ever before, but then again who doesn't like an old fashioned hug rather than hiding at home. But then again would we prefer death in a cold hospital bed?
Good luck with the lockdown!
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Hello Oliver!
So pleased you stopped by.
Thank you!
I'm fine; lots of daffodils my kitchen table! :)
diane
Comment from Alba31
Oh, this felt so tender, affectionate, and heart-warming. Not being able to see friends, especially out of fear, has taken a toll on all of us. And that you've portrayed it here beautifully. I like the choice of words and the rich imagery.
Stay healthy :)
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Oh, this felt so tender, affectionate, and heart-warming. Not being able to see friends, especially out of fear, has taken a toll on all of us. And that you've portrayed it here beautifully. I like the choice of words and the rich imagery.
Stay healthy :)
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Hello Alba!
So pleased you enjoyed.
Thank you!
diane