Pipe Dreams
The allure of bubbles remains with all of us.27 total reviews
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This lovely, moving poem resonated with me. As I watched my daughter then much later my grandchildren playing, I had vivid memories of when I played the same way. Thank God for memories. Very well done
reply by the author on 13-May-2022
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This lovely, moving poem resonated with me. As I watched my daughter then much later my grandchildren playing, I had vivid memories of when I played the same way. Thank God for memories. Very well done
Comment Written 11-May-2022
reply by the author on 13-May-2022
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Janice,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Yes, bubbles have certainly featured in my life many times and really they just spell happiness. Enjoy your day and take care
Barry Penfold.
Comment from zanya
Yes it's a favourite childhood activity which brings joy and pleasure - the stanzas here forming like bookends as the older man reflects when 'he was blowing bubbles'
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Yes it's a favourite childhood activity which brings joy and pleasure - the stanzas here forming like bookends as the older man reflects when 'he was blowing bubbles'
Comment Written 11-May-2022
reply by the author on 13-May-2022
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WOW. Six stars. Thank you very much. Yes, bubbles have a universal appeal and certainly have no problem in bringing out the fun and happiness.
Take care and thanks again.
Barry
Comment from dragonpoet
Barry,
This shows the freedom and ease of believing childhood derems. It shows introspection of the old man as he tries to see if he is anything like the boy he was or like the boys he is watching. I like the irony or both using a pipe.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
reply by the author on 13-May-2022
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Barry,
This shows the freedom and ease of believing childhood derems. It shows introspection of the old man as he tries to see if he is anything like the boy he was or like the boys he is watching. I like the irony or both using a pipe.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 11-May-2022
reply by the author on 13-May-2022
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Joan,
Thanks for taking time to read and review my poem. Yes, bubbles have a way of bringing out the happiness and fun within people.
Take care and have a great day.
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My pleasure, Barry. They do. Have a great weekend.
Joan
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
This past weekend I passed a fragrance shop that had set up a large bubble machine outside, filled with lavender bubble bath. As it pumped out these lovely -scented bubbles, children ran through them and adults breathed in the scent.
Your poem touches on a part of so very many children's lives. Enjoyed it.
reply by the author on 13-May-2022
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This past weekend I passed a fragrance shop that had set up a large bubble machine outside, filled with lavender bubble bath. As it pumped out these lovely -scented bubbles, children ran through them and adults breathed in the scent.
Your poem touches on a part of so very many children's lives. Enjoyed it.
Comment Written 11-May-2022
reply by the author on 13-May-2022
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Pam,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Yes bubbles do have that way of injecting fun and happiness into any situation. The fragrance shop sounds fun. Take care .
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very nice poem. Well written. Good work.
I like the way you made the full circle. You did it well, though in my experience, you may have stretched the comparison, since we blew bubbles through a hoop (loop?) on a stem, not a pipe.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 13-May-2022
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Very nice poem. Well written. Good work.
I like the way you made the full circle. You did it well, though in my experience, you may have stretched the comparison, since we blew bubbles through a hoop (loop?) on a stem, not a pipe.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 11-May-2022
reply by the author on 13-May-2022
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Wayne,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Yes there are a few different devices that are utilized to get the bubble effect. The one you describe is used over here as well. My main experience is with a small blow pipe style of bubble maker.
Take care and have a great day.
Cheers
Barry.
Comment from Wendy G
A nice link between the pleasures of a child blowing bubbles, carefree and innocent, and the old man life nearing its close relaxing over his pipe and reflecting. He is past the troubles of his working life. Well written, very thoughtful.
Wendy.
reply by the author on 13-May-2022
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A nice link between the pleasures of a child blowing bubbles, carefree and innocent, and the old man life nearing its close relaxing over his pipe and reflecting. He is past the troubles of his working life. Well written, very thoughtful.
Wendy.
Comment Written 11-May-2022
reply by the author on 13-May-2022
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Thanks Wendy for taking time to read and review my poem. Yes, the blowing of bubbles has always, to me, marked a time of fun and happiness.
Take care
Barry Penfold.
Comment from C2
Love the rhythm of "Of days long gone and happy times/and how things used to be." I was left wondering what happened to the old man's past play mate? Nice job!
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Love the rhythm of "Of days long gone and happy times/and how things used to be." I was left wondering what happened to the old man's past play mate? Nice job!
Comment Written 11-May-2022
reply by the author on 13-May-2022
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Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. Making bubbles in heaven is the answer. Take Care and have a good day.
Cheers
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Yes, pipe dreams of the youngster blowing bubbles
with a pipe, and an older man blowing smoke through
his pipe as he thinks back when life was easy. Now at
his age it is again easy. But what about the time between
those tow ages? I enjoyed reading your poem, Barry.
The art was a great choice to pair with your well
thought out poem. You gave readers much to think about.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Yes, pipe dreams of the youngster blowing bubbles
with a pipe, and an older man blowing smoke through
his pipe as he thinks back when life was easy. Now at
his age it is again easy. But what about the time between
those tow ages? I enjoyed reading your poem, Barry.
The art was a great choice to pair with your well
thought out poem. You gave readers much to think about.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 10-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Jan,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Yes, the art was spot on. Please take care and enjoy your day.
Cheers
Barry
Comment from June Sargent
Whether we're young or young at heart, there are moments in our lives that will be remembered forever. Rainbow moments reflected in actual bubbles - or those that live in our hearts. Lovely piece. I enjoyed the nostalgia.
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Whether we're young or young at heart, there are moments in our lives that will be remembered forever. Rainbow moments reflected in actual bubbles - or those that live in our hearts. Lovely piece. I enjoyed the nostalgia.
Comment Written 10-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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June,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it and I hope you have a great day. Take Care.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from JoannaN
This poem reminds me of Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience by Emily Dickinson. There is a poignant contrast between the carefree boy with his bubbles and the older, troubled man watching the scene. Well done.
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This poem reminds me of Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience by Emily Dickinson. There is a poignant contrast between the carefree boy with his bubbles and the older, troubled man watching the scene. Well done.
Comment Written 10-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem So glad you enjoyed it . Have a good day and take care.
Barry Penfold.
