Poems from a Pensive Poet
Viewing comments for Chapter 14 "Pathways"Verses from my heart
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Comment from forestport12
My wife put me and her children ahead of her needs our whole life. Often, I find myself asking her what she would really like to do, but when its all said and done she finds some way to be a blessing to our grown children who have a need. I always tell people that I fell in love with her because I knew she would love our future children with unconditional sacrifice. I sense this too, that through your poetry and memoir that you found the turn and direction that took you along to have a family to be worthy and without regrets. Blessed to read of your timely poems and prose.
reply by the author on 21-May-2020
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My wife put me and her children ahead of her needs our whole life. Often, I find myself asking her what she would really like to do, but when its all said and done she finds some way to be a blessing to our grown children who have a need. I always tell people that I fell in love with her because I knew she would love our future children with unconditional sacrifice. I sense this too, that through your poetry and memoir that you found the turn and direction that took you along to have a family to be worthy and without regrets. Blessed to read of your timely poems and prose.
Comment Written 20-May-2020
reply by the author on 21-May-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. It sounds as though your wife found in you what I found in my husband. I'm so glad you've had a marriage filled with love.
Beth
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Beth, this time I have bunches of six stars at hand and wanted to let you understand that these are for all the excellent writings that you do.
As for what I particularly liked about this sonnet. Let me mention in particular :
#1 The notion that our lives are pathways that we have chosen, and like in your beautiful illustration, we can not see over the next hill to see what lies in store. What event for good or ill. Will dictate the conditions that we must journey thru.
#2 The notion that when new people enter our lives, new pathways that were not there before, can suddenly appear, and the number of options open to us are increased many times over. Both of these are universal truths of the human experience.
reply by the author on 21-May-2020
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Dear Beth, this time I have bunches of six stars at hand and wanted to let you understand that these are for all the excellent writings that you do.
As for what I particularly liked about this sonnet. Let me mention in particular :
#1 The notion that our lives are pathways that we have chosen, and like in your beautiful illustration, we can not see over the next hill to see what lies in store. What event for good or ill. Will dictate the conditions that we must journey thru.
#2 The notion that when new people enter our lives, new pathways that were not there before, can suddenly appear, and the number of options open to us are increased many times over. Both of these are universal truths of the human experience.
Comment Written 20-May-2020
reply by the author on 21-May-2020
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Thank ;you so much Suzanna, I sincerely appreciate this six-star review and you wonderful comments. I enjoyed reading everything you had to say and I'm glad you let me know what you liked about this piece.
Beth
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Lovely tribute to your husband! Flows beautifully in rhythm and excellent rhyme. Fresh twist on imagery: drummer sounded out a different beat! Cheers. LIZ
Congrats on you well-deserved prize!
reply by the author on 21-May-2020
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Lovely tribute to your husband! Flows beautifully in rhythm and excellent rhyme. Fresh twist on imagery: drummer sounded out a different beat! Cheers. LIZ
Congrats on you well-deserved prize!
Comment Written 20-May-2020
reply by the author on 21-May-2020
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Thank you Liz, I really appreciate your review and comments.
Beth
Comment from qinluo
Oh , I love the way you said , the drummer in bottom of your heart , thunder fight in brain , fountian spring from the heat magma ï¼?windstorm and sand sweeping upon the ground ï¼?the leavies mutiny on the tree ï¼?the glass waggleing and betray from the fram of window , then waves landing on shore and tranquillnes .
reply by the author on 21-May-2020
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Oh , I love the way you said , the drummer in bottom of your heart , thunder fight in brain , fountian spring from the heat magma ï¼?windstorm and sand sweeping upon the ground ï¼?the leavies mutiny on the tree ï¼?the glass waggleing and betray from the fram of window , then waves landing on shore and tranquillnes .
Comment Written 20-May-2020
reply by the author on 21-May-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and nice comments.
Beth
Comment from June Sargent
This is so true. Often we think we have our lives mapped out - with all the chosen paths and routes highighted in our minds. Then we get detoured and realize that that was the route we were meant to take. Life is full of surprises. And aren't we better off for it? Your poem has provided some food for thought...
reply by the author on 21-May-2020
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This is so true. Often we think we have our lives mapped out - with all the chosen paths and routes highighted in our minds. Then we get detoured and realize that that was the route we were meant to take. Life is full of surprises. And aren't we better off for it? Your poem has provided some food for thought...
Comment Written 20-May-2020
reply by the author on 21-May-2020
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Thank you so much, June. I appreciate the review and your lovely comments.
Beth
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is well written, full of meaning, soul searching, and decision making. This poem should do well in the Sonnet Poetry Contest. Good luck!
reply by the author on 21-May-2020
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This is well written, full of meaning, soul searching, and decision making. This poem should do well in the Sonnet Poetry Contest. Good luck!
Comment Written 20-May-2020
reply by the author on 21-May-2020
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Thank you so much Rebecca, I really appreciate your review and comments.
Beth
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You're always welcome.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
A good friend of mine, and Country Music Hall of Fame member, once wrote a song about doing a lot of things different. That is what the first portion of this poem reminds me of.
The poem goes on to illustrate coming of age and leaving home to strike out on your own in search of life.
Finally, the poem shows how finding the right one becomes the main focal point all strive for.
Well crafted and should appeal to many readers.
reply by the author on 20-May-2020
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A good friend of mine, and Country Music Hall of Fame member, once wrote a song about doing a lot of things different. That is what the first portion of this poem reminds me of.
The poem goes on to illustrate coming of age and leaving home to strike out on your own in search of life.
Finally, the poem shows how finding the right one becomes the main focal point all strive for.
Well crafted and should appeal to many readers.
Comment Written 20-May-2020
reply by the author on 20-May-2020
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Thank you Brett, I really appreciate the review and nice comments. I enjoyed reading what you wrote.
Beth
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your sonnet is skillfully-composed, descriptive, and moving. It is natural to wonder "What if . . . ?" Your description of meeting THE one and the difference he made is uplifting.
reply by the author on 20-May-2020
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Your sonnet is skillfully-composed, descriptive, and moving. It is natural to wonder "What if . . . ?" Your description of meeting THE one and the difference he made is uplifting.
Comment Written 20-May-2020
reply by the author on 20-May-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and your lovely comments.
Beth
Comment from harmony13
The author's words were interesting, clear and creative. I ponder on the author's words and thought about how we can't change our paths. To me it sounds like you chose the right path! The artwork is breathtaking and compliments this poem.
reply by the author on 20-May-2020
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The author's words were interesting, clear and creative. I ponder on the author's words and thought about how we can't change our paths. To me it sounds like you chose the right path! The artwork is breathtaking and compliments this poem.
Comment Written 20-May-2020
reply by the author on 20-May-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. I feel I did choose the right path. The things we think we want while growing up aren't necessarily what we need at all.
Beth
Comment from Vanny
Beautifully written and so powerful words. When I was a child I was in an arranged marriage I was married for 21 years. What I gained from that marriage was my 4 beautiful children. Your poem makes me think what if I wasn't in that marriage.. how would my life have changed.. now I am getting a divorce. Now I found my true love. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 20-May-2020
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Beautifully written and so powerful words. When I was a child I was in an arranged marriage I was married for 21 years. What I gained from that marriage was my 4 beautiful children. Your poem makes me think what if I wasn't in that marriage.. how would my life have changed.. now I am getting a divorce. Now I found my true love. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 20-May-2020
reply by the author on 20-May-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and the lovely comments. I heard arranged marriages can work but I have my doubts. If you've found live, that matters. I wish you the best.
Beth
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