To Cherish Thorns
Viewing comments for Chapter 68 "Souls Know"Free Verse Poetry
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Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I am not sure what you meant by looking betting on classic FS, I think it looks better on this site, the new one. I love this poem, Mikey, often wars begin through an innocent touch, remark, or simply a look. You have expressed it so well, and I really enjoyed it. Love the illustration, it is similar to a bone china ornament I have. Happy New Year, my friend. xsx Sandra
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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I am not sure what you meant by looking betting on classic FS, I think it looks better on this site, the new one. I love this poem, Mikey, often wars begin through an innocent touch, remark, or simply a look. You have expressed it so well, and I really enjoyed it. Love the illustration, it is similar to a bone china ornament I have. Happy New Year, my friend. xsx Sandra
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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I guess I just like it BIGGER. :))
Wow, I'm just thrilled you enjoyed this. Cool picture, yes.
I hope you have an amazing New Year.
More Sandra next year, yes?
Hugs, mikey
Comment from justafan
but, hearts are healing places
And wounds in the most delicate places. Exceptional!
I have been sneaking around and reading and listening to your songs but not leaving reviews. Just know I am here.
This begged for a review, so here ya are!! I LOVED IT!!
Missy
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but, hearts are healing places
And wounds in the most delicate places. Exceptional!
I have been sneaking around and reading and listening to your songs but not leaving reviews. Just know I am here.
This begged for a review, so here ya are!! I LOVED IT!!
Missy
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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Ha! I'm surprised we don't bump into each other as we skulk about. :))
So pleased you enjoyed. I'm delighted with your response.
2016 shall bring all your wishes to reality. There, I've decreed. How can the universe ignore it? Hahaha! mikey
Comment from krys123
Mikey;
-you speak of emblematic and annotated truths and some are just statements and or associations of knowledge with excellent metaphor which dances on the tongue of the reader: "but hearts are healing places and wounds in the most delicate places heal slowly and scars impede a smooth touch confused by resistance...". Is it confused or just rippled by the hand that touches it or maybe the feel of the aberration is no longer smooth to the touch and the pain of the feeling seems to never go away if the scar is always present.
-Much of what I have read seems to be very prophetic and somehow have a glistening truth of worth while others are deep in in the well of consciousness.
-Is it true that love is something to discuss about its expression paralyzed or stifled by the absurdity of acuteness? You say: "love becomes word to bandy about its expression paralyzed by the folly of awareness...".
-Is it actually, that is love, "real though encased in regret and twisted by the past"?
Or is love actually broaden by the experience of one's openness to receive another's love though it may be hindered by one's past it salvages what it can buy one's present and hopefully once future.
-You ask in the beginning if this is about you or me and hardly I can say that. For what you have written are in accommodation and a compliance for many variations of a theme nothing actually concrete enough to say yes this is about me or about one soul or many souls that are in love.
-The picture you have chosen is very relative, complimentary and appropriate for your writing.
-Thank you so much Mikey for sharing and posting and may the good Lord be with you always my friend.
Alex
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Mikey;
-you speak of emblematic and annotated truths and some are just statements and or associations of knowledge with excellent metaphor which dances on the tongue of the reader: "but hearts are healing places and wounds in the most delicate places heal slowly and scars impede a smooth touch confused by resistance...". Is it confused or just rippled by the hand that touches it or maybe the feel of the aberration is no longer smooth to the touch and the pain of the feeling seems to never go away if the scar is always present.
-Much of what I have read seems to be very prophetic and somehow have a glistening truth of worth while others are deep in in the well of consciousness.
-Is it true that love is something to discuss about its expression paralyzed or stifled by the absurdity of acuteness? You say: "love becomes word to bandy about its expression paralyzed by the folly of awareness...".
-Is it actually, that is love, "real though encased in regret and twisted by the past"?
Or is love actually broaden by the experience of one's openness to receive another's love though it may be hindered by one's past it salvages what it can buy one's present and hopefully once future.
-You ask in the beginning if this is about you or me and hardly I can say that. For what you have written are in accommodation and a compliance for many variations of a theme nothing actually concrete enough to say yes this is about me or about one soul or many souls that are in love.
-The picture you have chosen is very relative, complimentary and appropriate for your writing.
-Thank you so much Mikey for sharing and posting and may the good Lord be with you always my friend.
Alex
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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Wow. An amazing analysis and wonderful insight. I'm so delighted to receive such an in depth and thoughtful review. Of course, that's your style!!
May all your dreams come true in 2016. I'll open for you at Madison Square Garden. We'll slay them. :))
Many blessings for you and yours. mikey
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You are so welcome Mikey and may you and yours also have a very happy new year.
Alex
Comment from Neonewman
Well this was quite mesmerizing Mikey! Takes ones mind and alters it into a trance like state! I love that! "venom forms in the empty well" What a great title this would be for a Horror my friend. Just saying!
God bless!
Steve
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Well this was quite mesmerizing Mikey! Takes ones mind and alters it into a trance like state! I love that! "venom forms in the empty well" What a great title this would be for a Horror my friend. Just saying!
God bless!
Steve
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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Hey, you're right. I thought I was done with zombies, but they seem to keep shuffling after me!!
I'm so pleased you liked this. Thanks for all the encouragement for this and all year long. Happy New Year! mikey
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My pleasure Mikey!
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My pleasure Mikey!
Comment from ~Dovey
Michael,
This is like stepping into the middle of an intimate conversation. I most enjoyed the subtle sprinkling of alliteration in a few of the lines. My favorite line was:
words that aren't words waft on the wind
Good work.
Kim
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Michael,
This is like stepping into the middle of an intimate conversation. I most enjoyed the subtle sprinkling of alliteration in a few of the lines. My favorite line was:
words that aren't words waft on the wind
Good work.
Kim
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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I'm so pleased you enjoyed. Delighted you noticed some of the alliteration too!! I always try to keep "poet" in mind. Thank you so much. May you have the best of New Years, mikey
Comment from nomi338
When the most well-intentioned words or actions are misinterpreted, there can be dire consequences. You are stunned, "I only meant to offer love. Why am I being attacked?" Anger sets in, a war begins. Destruction of the innocent is the bad result.
This is a most beautiful poem, well thought out, well written.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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When the most well-intentioned words or actions are misinterpreted, there can be dire consequences. You are stunned, "I only meant to offer love. Why am I being attacked?" Anger sets in, a war begins. Destruction of the innocent is the bad result.
This is a most beautiful poem, well thought out, well written.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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Hi. Thank you so much. How very encouraging to hear these lovely words. I think your interpretation and insights are spot on. All so very true. Big smiles.
Happy New year. I hope it brings everything you hope for and, of course, more of your stellar writing. mikey
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
Very striking artwork that immediately grabbed my attention, michaelcahill. Both your free verse poem and artwork befit one another perfectly. Much thought was put into the writing of this poem, and the gist of it, for the most part, I was able to grasp; although admittedly some of it was just a tad too deep for me (a criticism on me, not on your writing, I must say). This was a thought provoking work that conveys to this reader that the soul wants what the soul wants, and knows what is needed, and that the heart, mind and voice should pay heed. Well done!
Happy New Year!
bichonfrisegirl aka Connie
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Very striking artwork that immediately grabbed my attention, michaelcahill. Both your free verse poem and artwork befit one another perfectly. Much thought was put into the writing of this poem, and the gist of it, for the most part, I was able to grasp; although admittedly some of it was just a tad too deep for me (a criticism on me, not on your writing, I must say). This was a thought provoking work that conveys to this reader that the soul wants what the soul wants, and knows what is needed, and that the heart, mind and voice should pay heed. Well done!
Happy New Year!
bichonfrisegirl aka Connie
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
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You didn't miss a thing! Your analysis is totally on the money. Wow, it clarifies it for me actually. So pleased you enjoyed. I hope you have the best New Year ever. See ya there, mikey
Comment from Dean Kuch
I'm reading this poem on FanStory's new page and it looks just fine to me, Michael.
Just thought I'd let you know.
This entire poetic proclamation portraying the purest form of attentiveness and awareness as it applies to conversation and listening to another rather than running your yap when you shouldn't be, is rife with metaphorical phraseologies and alliteration. I'm not sure if I've interpreted it correctly, but it seems to me it's simply saying, in a very eloquent sort of way, that to open up your heart and mind, you must sometimes shut your mouth.
Great work...whatever your intent.
Happy New Year to you & yours.
~Dean
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I'm reading this poem on FanStory's new page and it looks just fine to me, Michael.
Just thought I'd let you know.
This entire poetic proclamation portraying the purest form of attentiveness and awareness as it applies to conversation and listening to another rather than running your yap when you shouldn't be, is rife with metaphorical phraseologies and alliteration. I'm not sure if I've interpreted it correctly, but it seems to me it's simply saying, in a very eloquent sort of way, that to open up your heart and mind, you must sometimes shut your mouth.
Great work...whatever your intent.
Happy New Year to you & yours.
~Dean
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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It looks better on classic. :)) I like it big!! That doesn't sound like exactly what I mean. Hahaha.
Yep, you've got it on the money. Wow, the review to make my year and next year too. Hope you have an awesome New Year, Dean. Hopefully I'll have more time to do more than sneak around in the wee hours reading your work and then disappearing in silence!
I see lots of publishing opportunities in your future. Time for get paid, yes? mikey
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You're very welcome, Mike, and I'm workin' on it.
Life and obligations have a way of getting in the way of us doing the things we like to do sometimes. I completely understand that.
I hope you have a happy and prosperous new year in 2016 yourself. Oh, and again, happy sixty-first birthday. I just hope I can make it that long, LOL.
Take care, Mikey. Best of success with the poem.
~Dean
Comment from Liberty Justice
Amazing astonishing photo depicting souls touching. Words can spit out venom and hate. The heart can take long time to heal when wounded. The heart is such a delicate machine. liberty justice
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Amazing astonishing photo depicting souls touching. Words can spit out venom and hate. The heart can take long time to heal when wounded. The heart is such a delicate machine. liberty justice
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2015
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Thanks for the great analysis, right on the money!!
Hope all your dreams come true in 2016. Nice to meet you this year. mikey
Comment from Zue65
This is sooo hauntingly beautiful. The echoes of the heart are best expressed through a free verse because the emotions have to flow without restrictions from meters and rhyme. The imagery is perfect and the word choice is superb. I don't have six stars to give but this poem deserves a six. Thanks for sharing, happy new year.
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This is sooo hauntingly beautiful. The echoes of the heart are best expressed through a free verse because the emotions have to flow without restrictions from meters and rhyme. The imagery is perfect and the word choice is superb. I don't have six stars to give but this poem deserves a six. Thanks for sharing, happy new year.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
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Wow. I'm so pleased with your response!! This will keep me smiling well into next year. Sorry, I haven't been around much this year. They seem to think I should work for my pay. :))
I've managed to read a lot of your work as I sneaked around in the wee hours. You remain one of my favorites.
Hoping for all your dreams to come true in 2016!! mikey