Ruminations
ah, life27 total reviews
Comment from Lilly Flowers
Judgements - we all make them. Sometimes it's unfairly, but sometimes it's necessary. What a nicely written, thought provoking poem. Best regards, Lilly
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2022
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Judgements - we all make them. Sometimes it's unfairly, but sometimes it's necessary. What a nicely written, thought provoking poem. Best regards, Lilly
Comment Written 25-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2022
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Thank you, Lilly.
Comment from Beck Fenton
Your poetry gives the reader much to ponder, which is what good poetry is supposed to do, I think.
I could relate to the memories of my own ideals as a young adult and how, looking back, I see the same issues I railed against many years ago.
But I hope life is more than "signifying nothing" as the bard indicated.
Really nice job!
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2022
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Your poetry gives the reader much to ponder, which is what good poetry is supposed to do, I think.
I could relate to the memories of my own ideals as a young adult and how, looking back, I see the same issues I railed against many years ago.
But I hope life is more than "signifying nothing" as the bard indicated.
Really nice job!
Comment Written 25-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2022
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Thank you.
And?I hope so, too.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
We all get judged at sometime, and not always fairly. But it's up to us to decide whether what we do God would approve of. For man to judge man, it would be impossible, even though they do. You have to be perfect before you can judge someone else. And who can claim perfection? This was a really excellent poem, and I loved the picture. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2022
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We all get judged at sometime, and not always fairly. But it's up to us to decide whether what we do God would approve of. For man to judge man, it would be impossible, even though they do. You have to be perfect before you can judge someone else. And who can claim perfection? This was a really excellent poem, and I loved the picture. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 25-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2022
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Thank you, Sandra.
I write less often now, but I always appreciate your comments.
Comment from Goosey Gander
Brilliant. I love your poem, but my favorite stanzas are the first three:
"They drag you
by your sorrow.
Your head
breaks the surface,
you gasp
as the black pool clings.
Will you meet
the hammer
or the scythe?"
I greatly enjoyed your poem. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe.
-GG
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Brilliant. I love your poem, but my favorite stanzas are the first three:
"They drag you
by your sorrow.
Your head
breaks the surface,
you gasp
as the black pool clings.
Will you meet
the hammer
or the scythe?"
I greatly enjoyed your poem. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe.
-GG
Comment Written 24-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thank you most sincerely.
Doug
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Of course! I loved your poem. You should be very proud.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice artwork and presentation, Doug.
-A well written poem with effective imagery
and good questions that make us think.
-Things don't look good in the beginning
because we are floundering in this thing called life.
-However, we are "oppressed yet dream" so there is hope.
-I like the verse with "dogma" and staccato sounds and rhyme.
-Sometimes there is sadness, but we can still "strut on the stage."
-Well done; thanks for sharing it.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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-Nice artwork and presentation, Doug.
-A well written poem with effective imagery
and good questions that make us think.
-Things don't look good in the beginning
because we are floundering in this thing called life.
-However, we are "oppressed yet dream" so there is hope.
-I like the verse with "dogma" and staccato sounds and rhyme.
-Sometimes there is sadness, but we can still "strut on the stage."
-Well done; thanks for sharing it.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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And thank you for reading me, Pam.
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You are welcome, Doug.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Life is for living, nothing is for free, living is full of problems, difficulties, ruminations, judgment, oppression to make a living complete and successful; straightway is never appreciable; well said, well done; post god speed more; positively encouraging editing, negatively not wording, forgiving errors of theist-good authors-writers. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Life is for living, nothing is for free, living is full of problems, difficulties, ruminations, judgment, oppression to make a living complete and successful; straightway is never appreciable; well said, well done; post god speed more; positively encouraging editing, negatively not wording, forgiving errors of theist-good authors-writers. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)
Comment Written 24-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thank you, sir.
Comment from closetpoetjester
I concur. You can't get through life without being judged or infact misjudged by at least one person along the way.
No one really knows da fit of dem boots 'cept you, huh?
Yep...
Been with someone like that for thirty years.
Well,...no more.
I like the single life.
Slightly less judgy hahahahahaha
Hang Ten
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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I concur. You can't get through life without being judged or infact misjudged by at least one person along the way.
No one really knows da fit of dem boots 'cept you, huh?
Yep...
Been with someone like that for thirty years.
Well,...no more.
I like the single life.
Slightly less judgy hahahahahaha
Hang Ten
Comment Written 24-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Oh my Hanger,
how's the new closet?
It's wonderful to see you back in good spirits.
Doug
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Lol yes now the closet is minus things that just plain old don?t fit?welll?
You guess the rest
Comment from rspoet
Hello Doug,
Ah, life indeed. Maybe we can be, without being judged.
Those winds blow warm and cold, and sometime cause havoc,
but the sun also shines bringing energy to that green
which also needs rain.
And perhaps it does matter after all.
Better to strut upon the stage than to fall off or not even step upon.
Best wishes.
Robert
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Hello Doug,
Ah, life indeed. Maybe we can be, without being judged.
Those winds blow warm and cold, and sometime cause havoc,
but the sun also shines bringing energy to that green
which also needs rain.
And perhaps it does matter after all.
Better to strut upon the stage than to fall off or not even step upon.
Best wishes.
Robert
Comment Written 23-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Ha ha. Boy, you got that right.
Thank you,
Doug
Comment from Val Crisson
This a great free verse (or at least that how I see it). So much sadness, the second stanza is amazing. The last stanza is simply the best. I feel the lack of hope or fairness, that often happens when children or people experience "the rubber band finally being broken". Also, the minimal use of words adds to the effectiveness of this piece.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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This a great free verse (or at least that how I see it). So much sadness, the second stanza is amazing. The last stanza is simply the best. I feel the lack of hope or fairness, that often happens when children or people experience "the rubber band finally being broken". Also, the minimal use of words adds to the effectiveness of this piece.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thank you.
Wonderful to hear from you again.
I've always liked your reviews, because they always seem honest.
Hope things are going well for you.
Doug
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
The ups and downs of life is all in a days work according to your write here and I enjoyed the ride and sometimes we just want some peace without all that dogma, stigma and propaganda without being judges, a poignant write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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The ups and downs of life is all in a days work according to your write here and I enjoyed the ride and sometimes we just want some peace without all that dogma, stigma and propaganda without being judges, a poignant write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 23-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thank you, Dolly.
I appreciate it.
Doug