It's My Boulevard
A poem in two parts. Reference-The Boulevard of Broken Dream34 total reviews
Comment from Lisasview
Interesting write and at first I thought it was about Hollywood Blvd... where
I grew up.... but alas it was not... so the image????
Also, why is it Daddy and then Papa... did I miss something?
Lisa
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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Interesting write and at first I thought it was about Hollywood Blvd... where
I grew up.... but alas it was not... so the image????
Also, why is it Daddy and then Papa... did I miss something?
Lisa
Comment Written 01-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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No, she would vary what she called me. Eventually it turned into
?Daddio? lol
Thank you.
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Oh okay,
Lisa
Comment from Janet Foor
I think we all have that "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" if we allow ourselves to stay there....but....if we take that shower, put on dem dancing shoes, and dream that sassy dream, we can claim our boulevard.
I enjoyed your poem and so sorry I don't have a six left this week.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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I think we all have that "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" if we allow ourselves to stay there....but....if we take that shower, put on dem dancing shoes, and dream that sassy dream, we can claim our boulevard.
I enjoyed your poem and so sorry I don't have a six left this week.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 01-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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It?s ok, Janet.
I liked your review and the fact that you read me. That?s enough.
Doug
Comment from LJbutterfly
I love the message of this poem. We all dream until we kill our dreams with with fear, self doubt, and abandonment. My best dreams come, not in the shower, but when I walk...in my house or outside in my community. I keep a pad and pens everywhere and have a thousand pieces of paper with notes, ideas, and inspiration, that I rarely get to. Thanks for reminding us to "walk the boulevard."
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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I love the message of this poem. We all dream until we kill our dreams with with fear, self doubt, and abandonment. My best dreams come, not in the shower, but when I walk...in my house or outside in my community. I keep a pad and pens everywhere and have a thousand pieces of paper with notes, ideas, and inspiration, that I rarely get to. Thanks for reminding us to "walk the boulevard."
Comment Written 01-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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My pleasure, as was your response.
Thank you,
Doug
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for getting out of the shower, dripping wet, and sharing this poem with us. My muse wakes me in the middle of the night and won't leave me alone unless I write things down. I'd prefer the shower. Yes, dreaming is what makes life special.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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Thank you for getting out of the shower, dripping wet, and sharing this poem with us. My muse wakes me in the middle of the night and won't leave me alone unless I write things down. I'd prefer the shower. Yes, dreaming is what makes life special.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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Smiling, thank you dear.
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Haven't seen you or this type of prose poem before. What is this type's name? I used to write nothing but mystery short stories and the occasional limerick. Since I discovered this place I am writing a lot of poetry. There are many clubs to be accessed through the social browser. If I can help let me know. Good work here. Karen
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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Haven't seen you or this type of prose poem before. What is this type's name? I used to write nothing but mystery short stories and the occasional limerick. Since I discovered this place I am writing a lot of poetry. There are many clubs to be accessed through the social browser. If I can help let me know. Good work here. Karen
Comment Written 01-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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It?s simply ?Free Style.?
All rules,(supposedly), are removed. Though this IS true, people still will often critique your lack of obeying them. Lack of or incorrect punctuation.
Rhyming, whether occasional, internal, etc.
Still, just as many appreciate one?s taking command of their writing, and ignoring such impediments.
Remember-FLOW, us very important. It can, in and of itself, lend musicality to your work.
Good luck and thanks,
Doug
Comment from Jacob1395
I really enjoyed this piece, and I loved how you described the kite taking flight, and the way how you described it, really brought your poem to life. An excellent piece.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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I really enjoyed this piece, and I loved how you described the kite taking flight, and the way how you described it, really brought your poem to life. An excellent piece.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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I thank you most sincerely.
Comment from Sally Law
Virtual six, my friend. I personally loved this poem and the fact that it is longer than normal for you. I am just realizing that the dreams I thought I'd lost with my eyesight are still alive, just not as I expected them to be. Many of them are more wonderful than I could've imagined. Magnificent writing!
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xoxo
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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Virtual six, my friend. I personally loved this poem and the fact that it is longer than normal for you. I am just realizing that the dreams I thought I'd lost with my eyesight are still alive, just not as I expected them to be. Many of them are more wonderful than I could've imagined. Magnificent writing!
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xoxo
Comment Written 01-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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Sally, a review from you is quite enough even though you are?pretty sixy too. Lol
Comment from Jesse James Doty
I agree 100% with the boulevard of broken dreams don't you dare kill them off because when you do you will kill your self-esteem. I love the author's notes as much as the two-part poem. This speaks loudly about the will to never grow up entirely and never give in to responsibility so much that you lose yourself.
Agreed, we need to stay in the shower and let the water roll down our backs and sing out loud to the world how we won't let it get us down ever again.
Jesse
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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I agree 100% with the boulevard of broken dreams don't you dare kill them off because when you do you will kill your self-esteem. I love the author's notes as much as the two-part poem. This speaks loudly about the will to never grow up entirely and never give in to responsibility so much that you lose yourself.
Agreed, we need to stay in the shower and let the water roll down our backs and sing out loud to the world how we won't let it get us down ever again.
Jesse
Comment Written 01-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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That?s my boy!
You?re back. My friend, Jesse. Ha. I can feel the blood running rampant in your veins. Thank you so much. And, as I have mentioned to some other similar minded reviewers, my author notes have taken the cake again. Lol, it never ceases to amaze me that my incoherent ramblings are better than my writing. Lol
Love ya,
Doug
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Hello Doug.
I am so glad you are back!
Your ramblings are better than other writer's coherent posts.
Your friend,
Jesse
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Oh my gosh, Doug, what an amazing poem! I'm personally glad you got out of the shower dripping wet and wrote it down. Thea's so much here to unpack. The need to be cut free once you catch the wind, or the need to set other things, maybe dreams, free to be what they were made to be.
Second half. Oh, to realize the dream isn't gone, but you have to put on those shoes and intentionally walk the walk. Pursue it.
Wonderful job, and good to hear from you!
Hugs,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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Oh my gosh, Doug, what an amazing poem! I'm personally glad you got out of the shower dripping wet and wrote it down. Thea's so much here to unpack. The need to be cut free once you catch the wind, or the need to set other things, maybe dreams, free to be what they were made to be.
Second half. Oh, to realize the dream isn't gone, but you have to put on those shoes and intentionally walk the walk. Pursue it.
Wonderful job, and good to hear from you!
Hugs,
Rhonda
Comment Written 01-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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Thank you , Rhonda.
What a wonderful review as well.
Comment from Navada
I really enjoyed this commentary upon the pursuit of dreams and challenging yourself to step out of your comfort zone. It's an inspirational idea, and the aspirational visual image really helps to convey your theme. I particularly loved the image of the kite - Icarus! - floating free on the breeze to ... wherever. :)
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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I really enjoyed this commentary upon the pursuit of dreams and challenging yourself to step out of your comfort zone. It's an inspirational idea, and the aspirational visual image really helps to convey your theme. I particularly loved the image of the kite - Icarus! - floating free on the breeze to ... wherever. :)
Comment Written 01-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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Smiling. Thank you so much.
Doug