My memory
Free verse.45 total reviews
Comment from R.B.Bunn
Memory is a fickle beast, that it is. It can dredge up our worst moments when we don't want them and can elude us as we get older. Thank you for sharing this piece. It was wonderfully written.
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Memory is a fickle beast, that it is. It can dredge up our worst moments when we don't want them and can elude us as we get older. Thank you for sharing this piece. It was wonderfully written.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much for this kind review.
Comment from Beck Fenton
Fickle memory! It's so true that the greatest moments of our lives can vanish as we remember some awful moments that need not arise ever again... but then they pop up again and we have to deal with that memory once more. Great job writing this.
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Fickle memory! It's so true that the greatest moments of our lives can vanish as we remember some awful moments that need not arise ever again... but then they pop up again and we have to deal with that memory once more. Great job writing this.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much .Memory plays havoc with all of us especially if we are on the wrong side of 60
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I think we cultivate selective memory when we age and remember those things that please us the most. The things that matter in our life are at the forefront of our minds, much enjoyed. You touched a nerve here with your clever words, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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I think we cultivate selective memory when we age and remember those things that please us the most. The things that matter in our life are at the forefront of our minds, much enjoyed. You touched a nerve here with your clever words, love Dolly x
Comment Written 16-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Yeah true. Thank you very much or stopping by.
Comment from Frank Malley
"My Memory," a free verse poem by Sanku, deals with the reality that not only is memory unreliable, it sometimes works best to remind us of the worst. Sometimes irony is the core of existence!
The poem has some good lines: "She [memory] parades to a painful beat.."; "How fickle and false is memory...". I think these lines could've been illuminated by humor or drama; yes, it would make the poem longer, but other lines could be shortened to make room. Instead of "I fooled myself they were mine to dig up" could be 'I thought they were mine to mine - ha!
I often have the impression that writers don't mess around with their work enough; if I'm wrong, I apologize.
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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"My Memory," a free verse poem by Sanku, deals with the reality that not only is memory unreliable, it sometimes works best to remind us of the worst. Sometimes irony is the core of existence!
The poem has some good lines: "She [memory] parades to a painful beat.."; "How fickle and false is memory...". I think these lines could've been illuminated by humor or drama; yes, it would make the poem longer, but other lines could be shortened to make room. Instead of "I fooled myself they were mine to dig up" could be 'I thought they were mine to mine - ha!
I often have the impression that writers don't mess around with their work enough; if I'm wrong, I apologize.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Nothing like that ,I always think about suggestions and often rework if I feel it right .I will read my poem again and see if I can instil humour. Unfortunately my memories made me sad...
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Sadness is the natural state of a reflective human. We have many tricks to preoccupy us, and the things that best distract us are our truest religion. All the best, Frank
Comment from Bridge
A lovely poem. Very well written. I completely agree with your thoughts on memory. Your poem flows well . Thanks for sharing..........
With regards
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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A lovely poem. Very well written. I completely agree with your thoughts on memory. Your poem flows well . Thanks for sharing..........
With regards
Comment Written 16-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much for stopping by.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I know exactly what you mean. I don't know why we seem to have the memories we'd rather forget come through stronger than the ones we want to remember. This is a lovely poem describing just that. Well done, Sanku. Warm hugs, Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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I know exactly what you mean. I don't know why we seem to have the memories we'd rather forget come through stronger than the ones we want to remember. This is a lovely poem describing just that. Well done, Sanku. Warm hugs, Sandra xxx
Comment Written 16-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Thank you Sandra .It can really be unpleasant and frustrating sometimes.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent post about memories. We all have them some of us would rather forget. Nice presentation but the black font over dark orange is hard to read. I would change font to white, or background color to a light shade.
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Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason." --Novalis
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Excellent post about memories. We all have them some of us would rather forget. Nice presentation but the black font over dark orange is hard to read. I would change font to white, or background color to a light shade.
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Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason." --Novalis
Comment Written 16-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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I will do that. Thank you very much for dropping by.
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
I enjoyed reading this free verse as It feels honest, raw and fearless.
Your phraseology is wonderful at conveying your sentiment. The image, color story and overall presentation mirrors your carefully chosen words.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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I enjoyed reading this free verse as It feels honest, raw and fearless.
Your phraseology is wonderful at conveying your sentiment. The image, color story and overall presentation mirrors your carefully chosen words.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much
Comment from lyenochka
This is so true!! Memory is like that. The facts that we need to access quickly like numbers and names can elude us. But the emotionally charged memories that hurt can erupt at just the most unwelcomed times. Beautifully written, Santha!
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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This is so true!! Memory is like that. The facts that we need to access quickly like numbers and names can elude us. But the emotionally charged memories that hurt can erupt at just the most unwelcomed times. Beautifully written, Santha!
Comment Written 15-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much.Once I forgot to hand over some money my friend had given me to pass on to her aunt. The entire thing was totally blanked out in my brain! it was terribly embarrassing when later she called me to check ...Thanks again Helen
Comment from John Ciarmello
This is an excellent piece. I'm with you. Some things pop into our heads, and we have no idea how they get there and wish we hadn't remembered, but it's too late by then. Great piece. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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This is an excellent piece. I'm with you. Some things pop into our heads, and we have no idea how they get there and wish we hadn't remembered, but it's too late by then. Great piece. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 15-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much.
