Skewed point of view
Reflecting (Author Notes)47 total reviews
Comment from Hitcher
Definitely a thought provoking poem and one which will have heads spinning, mine included : ))
Soon you are me and I am you... points of view circumnavigating a course through reality's surging oceans while fantasy's angelic meteor shower splashes down. I'm one who enjoys living in the now and one who doesn't spent too much time thinking about later.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
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Definitely a thought provoking poem and one which will have heads spinning, mine included : ))
Soon you are me and I am you... points of view circumnavigating a course through reality's surging oceans while fantasy's angelic meteor shower splashes down. I'm one who enjoys living in the now and one who doesn't spent too much time thinking about later.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
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You are a winner. Thanks...John
Comment from zanya
It's a great title and one to attract the reader's attention -the second last stanza is especially interesting 'All we behold are points of view'-and finally 'Filling in blanks with our discourse' Was this what we missed most during lockdown?
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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It's a great title and one to attract the reader's attention -the second last stanza is especially interesting 'All we behold are points of view'-and finally 'Filling in blanks with our discourse' Was this what we missed most during lockdown?
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Thanks for the review. We live in what we can imagine. We all should start singing the song...John
Comment from T B Botts
Hello John-
I've read your poem several times but I can't quite grasp what you're saying. Obviously other people can relate. I may be dense or perhaps I just have a different opinion, I'm not sure. In any event, I wish you well.
Blessings
Tom
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Hello John-
I've read your poem several times but I can't quite grasp what you're saying. Obviously other people can relate. I may be dense or perhaps I just have a different opinion, I'm not sure. In any event, I wish you well.
Blessings
Tom
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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The point is a point because we can focus on any point we choose to point out. Any better?
Seriously - everything we have in our mind is our imagination. All must be connected. Quantum Mechanics tells us that a point is both the pixel and the source of the pixel. After that BS, we need to care for each other...John
Comment from Michele Harber
To be honest, I understood your poem (or, at least, think I did) more than I did your notes, but I did enjoy the poem. I like the idea of living in the moment, unencumbered by the past or future, and that everyone is connected in some way or another. I also enjoy the idea of "finding family in each other." As the mother of an adopted daughter, with a best friend I unhesitatingly call my sister, I firmly believe family is where you find it and where you make it.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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To be honest, I understood your poem (or, at least, think I did) more than I did your notes, but I did enjoy the poem. I like the idea of living in the moment, unencumbered by the past or future, and that everyone is connected in some way or another. I also enjoy the idea of "finding family in each other." As the mother of an adopted daughter, with a best friend I unhesitatingly call my sister, I firmly believe family is where you find it and where you make it.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Thank you much for your review. We live in what we can imagine. We all should start singing the song...John
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Boogienights
Even when we share different points of view, there is still a commonality that we share by Justin being human beings. Your poem is food for thought, thanks for sharing. :)
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Even when we share different points of view, there is still a commonality that we share by Justin being human beings. Your poem is food for thought, thanks for sharing. :)
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Thank you much...John
Comment from kiwigirl2821
Hi Cogitator. I think poetry is suppose to uplift, depress or be an important message to the writer. I actually love this one and what you are putting out there! Stay safe. xoxo Kiwi
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Hi Cogitator. I think poetry is suppose to uplift, depress or be an important message to the writer. I actually love this one and what you are putting out there! Stay safe. xoxo Kiwi
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Thank you much...John
Comment from rspoet
Hello John,
An excellent poem with very good alternating rhymes.
Yes, we are all points, moving points, with points of view,
often different and changing, iteration upon iteration.
There is only the Now, but it is an elusive now,
gone before we know it, perhaps asymptotic.
Maybe we've simply missed the point.
Best wishes.
Robert
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Hello John,
An excellent poem with very good alternating rhymes.
Yes, we are all points, moving points, with points of view,
often different and changing, iteration upon iteration.
There is only the Now, but it is an elusive now,
gone before we know it, perhaps asymptotic.
Maybe we've simply missed the point.
Best wishes.
Robert
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Thank you much...John
Comment from Ulla
Yeah, we are here for one reason or another. Most of us, are just here to live our lives as best as we can and occasionally one life stands out and puts hers or his mark for all eternity. I have had a great life, been to places, seeing and doing things most people will never achieve. But does it sets me apart? I don't think so. We all have our value. Nothing much special about that. Thanks for sharing your great poem. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Yeah, we are here for one reason or another. Most of us, are just here to live our lives as best as we can and occasionally one life stands out and puts hers or his mark for all eternity. I have had a great life, been to places, seeing and doing things most people will never achieve. But does it sets me apart? I don't think so. We all have our value. Nothing much special about that. Thanks for sharing your great poem. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Thank you much...John
Comment from tmoler
Catchy title and nice. Good illustration although the font style for the poem was hard to read.
I found the poem to be good. I thought the third stanza could use something different.
I like the idea of the poem. After careful reading I found the first, second, and last stanzas to be a good ring to my senses.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Catchy title and nice. Good illustration although the font style for the poem was hard to read.
I found the poem to be good. I thought the third stanza could use something different.
I like the idea of the poem. After careful reading I found the first, second, and last stanzas to be a good ring to my senses.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Thanks
Comment from pookietoo
This is a nice rhyming poem. I enjoyed reading it. I hope you enjoy writing your poems. Enjoy the day and the little things. I wish you good luck always.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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This is a nice rhyming poem. I enjoyed reading it. I hope you enjoy writing your poems. Enjoy the day and the little things. I wish you good luck always.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Thank you much..John
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You are welcome.
