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Viewing comments for Chapter 42 "Days of Darkness"Romantic Tanka Poems
13 total reviews
Comment from C.A.Currie
You definitely know how to paint with black and darkness. Your imagery is so powerful it almost scares me!
Thanks for sharing!
Sunshine, Rainbows, and Unicorns from my heart to yours
~ Christine ~
(intentionally sending you light and brightness.) LOL
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2022
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You definitely know how to paint with black and darkness. Your imagery is so powerful it almost scares me!
Thanks for sharing!
Sunshine, Rainbows, and Unicorns from my heart to yours
~ Christine ~
(intentionally sending you light and brightness.) LOL
Comment Written 10-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2022
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Thank you, I always welcome light and brightness :)
Gypsy♡
Comment from Wendy G
Powerful in its darkness, perfectly supported by the dramatic presentation. It's an insight into the power of depression to control the mind and thoughts, blocking off all rational thinking and hopes for a return to any sort of happy life.
Wendy
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2022
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Powerful in its darkness, perfectly supported by the dramatic presentation. It's an insight into the power of depression to control the mind and thoughts, blocking off all rational thinking and hopes for a return to any sort of happy life.
Wendy
Comment Written 09-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much for your wonderful review and kind words, I really appreciate it. May you have a joyful day.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason." - Novalis
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Thank you very much for your time and, review, and helpfull feedback.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason". --- Novalis
Comment from lyenochka
Thanks for showing how frightening (did you mean "frighting" in your first line?) and physically affecting depression can be. That is a real life horror that affects people of all ages and social circumstances.
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2022
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Thanks for showing how frightening (did you mean "frighting" in your first line?) and physically affecting depression can be. That is a real life horror that affects people of all ages and social circumstances.
Comment Written 09-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2022
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Thank you, changed it to frightening. I appreciate your kind review and helpfull feedback. Hugs! ♡
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason". -- Novalis
Comment from karenina
I see my own depression manifestation in this work...
The weight of hopelessness pressing me back into bed...
Slogging through a morass of woe...
Sometimes pondering if the grim reaper would be a relief.
Fighting against that!
Good you posted the hotline number!
One more dawn...
That's my mantra!
Karenina
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2022
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I see my own depression manifestation in this work...
The weight of hopelessness pressing me back into bed...
Slogging through a morass of woe...
Sometimes pondering if the grim reaper would be a relief.
Fighting against that!
Good you posted the hotline number!
One more dawn...
That's my mantra!
Karenina
Comment Written 09-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2022
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Me too, Karenina, I am lucky have a wonderful doctor, the right medicine, and also lucky that now I live with family. Before I was alone for ten years after my horrible divorce. I had plenty of dark days. I like your review...it's a true reflection of who you are... wonderful poet, kind friend, and excellent reviewer. Even your reviews are poetic!
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and kind words, I really appreciate it. May you have a joyful day.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason." - Novalis
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Im with you. I had my share of dark days but thankfully I have an excellent doctor and the right medicine. Also, I live with my family now. Before I lived alone for 10 years. I had no friends or family around.
Thank you very much for your time and, review, and helpfull feedback.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason". --- Novalis
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello Gypsy, I usually do not read anything dark, but when I saw your name associated with the poem, I knew that it would be tasteful--and it was. Good descriptive writing. Of special note:
fighting thoughts of death
sprinkled over my morning joe--
(Good imagery. Well done.)
Gypsy, I see that the poem was written for Dean. He struggled. Thank you for writing this and remembering him. Coincidently, I just thought of him today too. Perhaps, he's watching over us????
Well chosen photo. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Hello Gypsy, I usually do not read anything dark, but when I saw your name associated with the poem, I knew that it would be tasteful--and it was. Good descriptive writing. Of special note:
fighting thoughts of death
sprinkled over my morning joe--
(Good imagery. Well done.)
Gypsy, I see that the poem was written for Dean. He struggled. Thank you for writing this and remembering him. Coincidently, I just thought of him today too. Perhaps, he's watching over us????
Well chosen photo. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
Comment Written 08-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Dean and I we're close friends. He did struggle with his own demons and a bad heart. I remember him whenever I write something dark or scary. We both loved horror. He was an incredible author, poet. and graphic artist (his posts illustrations were flawless)...it's what prompt me to be friends. If my post is anything like his, I dedicate it to him. He loved fanstory so it would be a place his spirit would visit :) heh heh
Thank you very much, LB
I appreciate that you took the time to read and review my poem.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason".- --Novalis
Comment from AP Apgar
I like your poem- good presentation- I recognize this fellow- frequently seen outside looking in through a broken window pane- "ain't a gonna need this house no longer- ain't a gonna need this house no more "...song from the '50's .. just more relevant as we become less relevant to the world around us as we move out of the spotlight? It's their time now - dreadful as it my seem? Lol The way of it. Embrace it- and them-
We are blessed hug
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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I like your poem- good presentation- I recognize this fellow- frequently seen outside looking in through a broken window pane- "ain't a gonna need this house no longer- ain't a gonna need this house no more "...song from the '50's .. just more relevant as we become less relevant to the world around us as we move out of the spotlight? It's their time now - dreadful as it my seem? Lol The way of it. Embrace it- and them-
We are blessed hug
Comment Written 08-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much for your time and kind review. Hugs.
Gypsy
Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason.- Novalis
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
Excellent depiction of what depression feels like. I've experienced it and can relate. It's a constant battle to stay above water. Great overall presentation. Photo compliments your words well.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Excellent depiction of what depression feels like. I've experienced it and can relate. It's a constant battle to stay above water. Great overall presentation. Photo compliments your words well.
Comment Written 08-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much, Joanne. I have had depression on and off all through my life so I know what it feels like. The poem is fiction but I think some people will identify with the feeling behind the poem.
I really appreciate the exceptional review and six stars!
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason." - Novalis
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Your welcome depression is very difficult I have struggled with it all my life as well.
Comment from leather
The first half of the poem seems a little easier to read and digest than the second half. But, in total the poem does a great job of conveying the darkness and sense of doom often associated with depression. Best wishes.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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The first half of the poem seems a little easier to read and digest than the second half. But, in total the poem does a great job of conveying the darkness and sense of doom often associated with depression. Best wishes.
Comment Written 08-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much for the exceptional review and kind words.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason."
-- Novalis
Comment from RainbewLatte
Sent straight shivers down my spine intentional or not, but the placement, the presentation. It all comes to create this vivid imagery. Best of luck to you and all the best. Have the best day ever. Much love. And thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Sent straight shivers down my spine intentional or not, but the placement, the presentation. It all comes to create this vivid imagery. Best of luck to you and all the best. Have the best day ever. Much love. And thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much for the exceptional review and kind words.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason."
-- Novalis
Comment from kahpot
Very clever, though sad it does reveal what we can go through in our dark times, your descriptive words in your tanka are wonderful, very well written and presented****kahpot
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Very clever, though sad it does reveal what we can go through in our dark times, your descriptive words in your tanka are wonderful, very well written and presented****kahpot
Comment Written 08-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much for the exceptional six stars review and kind words.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason."
-- Novalis