The Shepherdess
Gloomy life of female shepherds.63 total reviews
Comment from Alchera
A tough life indeed made of bliss of solitude, loneness and dangerous situations with other grazing landowers sometimes. This pastorale poem is well described throughout its story lined content and I do like the whole tranquility that it gives reader. Her dreams are made up of past parental ephemeral epiphanies.
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A tough life indeed made of bliss of solitude, loneness and dangerous situations with other grazing landowers sometimes. This pastorale poem is well described throughout its story lined content and I do like the whole tranquility that it gives reader. Her dreams are made up of past parental ephemeral epiphanies.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you. Linda
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You are always welcomed and blessings. Tony
Comment from angel123
I enjoyed reading your well-written spiritual poem. It flows well with an inspiring spiritual message and I like that your poem also has a message when you read the last word of each line or sentence. Is that your writing style? Best wishes!
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I enjoyed reading your well-written spiritual poem. It flows well with an inspiring spiritual message and I like that your poem also has a message when you read the last word of each line or sentence. Is that your writing style? Best wishes!
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you for reading and the six stars. I did not purposefully leave a message with the last word of every line. I will check that out! Linda
Comment from Patty Palmer
Your words do make me think that her world is gloomy and the picture itself seems gloomy enough and very well done! (both the picture and the poem) Good job!
God bless!
Patty
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Your words do make me think that her world is gloomy and the picture itself seems gloomy enough and very well done! (both the picture and the poem) Good job!
God bless!
Patty
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you. Linda
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You're welcome!
Patty
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Sheep herding is a skill that takes time and patience and also much understanding of the animals and their behaviour, such dedication is required, you describe the pitfalls of the job here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
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Sheep herding is a skill that takes time and patience and also much understanding of the animals and their behaviour, such dedication is required, you describe the pitfalls of the job here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
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Thank you. Linda
Comment from sunnilicious
This artwork definitely placed you into creativity. Sad story, however, well thought out. Expressive even if depressive. Clearly written. Nice work. God bless you :)
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This artwork definitely placed you into creativity. Sad story, however, well thought out. Expressive even if depressive. Clearly written. Nice work. God bless you :)
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you. Linda
Comment from giovannimariatommaso
I like the artwork, I think that is fantastic. What does she dream of in this free verse poem? Well, I believe that who ever is in that state of being is dreaming of being at the mercies of everything you have mentioned.
It would seem, appear, that she cannot handle the being alone.
It makes one wonder why she is a shepherdess. Is it because she may not be able know how get out of that role. A very interesting piece which gives one much to cogitate on. giovanni
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I like the artwork, I think that is fantastic. What does she dream of in this free verse poem? Well, I believe that who ever is in that state of being is dreaming of being at the mercies of everything you have mentioned.
It would seem, appear, that she cannot handle the being alone.
It makes one wonder why she is a shepherdess. Is it because she may not be able know how get out of that role. A very interesting piece which gives one much to cogitate on. giovanni
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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I wrote this after seeing a painting depicting a female with sheep out in the middle of nowhere. It was from 200 years ago. It was dark and gloomy and she undoubtedly did not have a bright future with choices. Linda
Comment from Saria/Shreyamsi
Wow...Love the topic...being taken up by the greater sounds of the city most of us have lost track of the countryside....During these times...such people need extra care and support...Well thought out and well written...Thanks for sharing.
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Wow...Love the topic...being taken up by the greater sounds of the city most of us have lost track of the countryside....During these times...such people need extra care and support...Well thought out and well written...Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you for reading. Linda
Comment from kiwisteveh
Your words certainly paint a gloomy picture! Your poem tells of the plight of not just the shepherdess, but also any workers trapped in a job they don't enjoy.
I loved the question at the end which is the only glimmer of hope here - that possibly there is an alternative to this dreary life.
Technical point - sheep are usually in a flock, rather than a herd. No rhymes to worry about so that would be easy enough to fix!
Interesting and thought-provoking piece.
Steve
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Your words certainly paint a gloomy picture! Your poem tells of the plight of not just the shepherdess, but also any workers trapped in a job they don't enjoy.
I loved the question at the end which is the only glimmer of hope here - that possibly there is an alternative to this dreary life.
Technical point - sheep are usually in a flock, rather than a herd. No rhymes to worry about so that would be easy enough to fix!
Interesting and thought-provoking piece.
Steve
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Yes, I will change herd to flock. Thank you for reading, commenting and catching my error. Linda
Comment from Raul1
I think that I understand what you mean in this poem. It is very well written. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. I have enjoyed reading this poem. Nice job. Thanks for sharing!
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I think that I understand what you mean in this poem. It is very well written. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. I have enjoyed reading this poem. Nice job. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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And, thank you for reading, Raul1. Linda
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You're welcome. :)
Comment from richie b
Linda,
Your poem brings light to females laboring in this
bleak occupation. She certainly is not enamored with her
place. Even the dog is not her friend!
A litany of woes describes her loneliness. She is the
mother of desolation. Your descriptions paint ideally what you
intended to accomplish. Well done!
Peace,
Richie b
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Linda,
Your poem brings light to females laboring in this
bleak occupation. She certainly is not enamored with her
place. Even the dog is not her friend!
A litany of woes describes her loneliness. She is the
mother of desolation. Your descriptions paint ideally what you
intended to accomplish. Well done!
Peace,
Richie b
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you, richie b. Linda