From the Heart of a Lover
Love has infinite definitions.32 total reviews
Comment from Liz Westfall
This is a very unique format for a poem. I haven't seen many like this. I love the topic and your use of descriptions and imagery. I like that it doesn't have a linear order, too.
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This is a very unique format for a poem. I haven't seen many like this. I love the topic and your use of descriptions and imagery. I like that it doesn't have a linear order, too.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2022
Comment from Anne Johnston
That is beautiful. You certainly put a lot of thought and effort into this poem, describing the attributes of love. It can be read in many ways and can apply to all the different types of love that we experience.
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That is beautiful. You certainly put a lot of thought and effort into this poem, describing the attributes of love. It can be read in many ways and can apply to all the different types of love that we experience.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2022
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
-interesting poem about love
-Nice presentation and picture.
-Your presentation is confusing and a little hard to read. I suggest using left alignment and playing with the Word arrangement from there.
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
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-interesting poem about love
-Nice presentation and picture.
-Your presentation is confusing and a little hard to read. I suggest using left alignment and playing with the Word arrangement from there.
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
Comment Written 25-Aug-2022
Comment from Frank Malley
"From the Heart of a Lover" is a poem that lines itself to form a heart, which requires a bit of calculating word choices line spacing. It would take me all day to make a heart of something as regular as a nursery rhyme. In general, I don't admire poetry that is more invested in shape than in meaning or music. However, I'll try to put that aside.
This poem is actually several poems, spaced so that each can be followed or made to interact with other lines nearby. This again is clever and not easy. And, again, shape becomes more important than image or sense. The"mother finch" is a nice starting image, though perhaps a little threadbare from all the use that mother images have employed. Most of what is said herein is pretty ordinary, and none of it is passionate, a characterization based, arguably, on love. There are a few usage errors too, but they're minor and only became important after Johnson's dictionary was released in England. So I claim!
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"From the Heart of a Lover" is a poem that lines itself to form a heart, which requires a bit of calculating word choices line spacing. It would take me all day to make a heart of something as regular as a nursery rhyme. In general, I don't admire poetry that is more invested in shape than in meaning or music. However, I'll try to put that aside.
This poem is actually several poems, spaced so that each can be followed or made to interact with other lines nearby. This again is clever and not easy. And, again, shape becomes more important than image or sense. The"mother finch" is a nice starting image, though perhaps a little threadbare from all the use that mother images have employed. Most of what is said herein is pretty ordinary, and none of it is passionate, a characterization based, arguably, on love. There are a few usage errors too, but they're minor and only became important after Johnson's dictionary was released in England. So I claim!
Comment Written 25-Aug-2022
Comment from barbara.wilkey
This poem does not read left to right. LOL I really enjoyed reading this poetic puzzle. LOL It was fun and yes love is many things. Most importantly love is essential to humans. I think to a lot of animals too. My dogs and cats need love.
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This poem does not read left to right. LOL I really enjoyed reading this poetic puzzle. LOL It was fun and yes love is many things. Most importantly love is essential to humans. I think to a lot of animals too. My dogs and cats need love.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2022
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
WOW! This is one of the most unusual poems I have ever read- wherever I look there is another word- amazing, I am so intrigued with this. Deserves no less than a six for creativity and skill. Fantastic. Kindest regards and well done Meia xx
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WOW! This is one of the most unusual poems I have ever read- wherever I look there is another word- amazing, I am so intrigued with this. Deserves no less than a six for creativity and skill. Fantastic. Kindest regards and well done Meia xx
Comment Written 25-Aug-2022
Comment from Wendy G
VERY creatively written. I like your fresh approach, and how you choose to not be constrained by form nor format. Once I worked out how to read it, I found it very engaging, as I followed each path. I liked also your juxtaposition of opposites (taught, learned, and young/old). I also like your conclusion. Love is not an emotion. Love is a choice - and the choice does indeed lead to a life-style. Very thoughtfully composed and written. Congratulations.
Wendy
Minor detail: many on this site prefer a little bit bigger font, as our eyes aren't as good as they used to be, unfortunately.)
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VERY creatively written. I like your fresh approach, and how you choose to not be constrained by form nor format. Once I worked out how to read it, I found it very engaging, as I followed each path. I liked also your juxtaposition of opposites (taught, learned, and young/old). I also like your conclusion. Love is not an emotion. Love is a choice - and the choice does indeed lead to a life-style. Very thoughtfully composed and written. Congratulations.
Wendy
Minor detail: many on this site prefer a little bit bigger font, as our eyes aren't as good as they used to be, unfortunately.)
Comment Written 25-Aug-2022
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
Thomas, you are just bound and determined to mesmerize your peers with your individuality, aren't you? Well this is brave and different and fun to read, after I got the drift of it. I commend and admire your showmanship and encourage you to continue your unique style. There have been many times I second guessed my writing and tamed it down to avoid too much confrontation, but not sure if I should have caved. . Keep following your instincts and I think you will go far. Good luck with your writing my friend as this is a fun, new and enjoyable piece!
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Thomas, you are just bound and determined to mesmerize your peers with your individuality, aren't you? Well this is brave and different and fun to read, after I got the drift of it. I commend and admire your showmanship and encourage you to continue your unique style. There have been many times I second guessed my writing and tamed it down to avoid too much confrontation, but not sure if I should have caved. . Keep following your instincts and I think you will go far. Good luck with your writing my friend as this is a fun, new and enjoyable piece!
Comment Written 24-Aug-2022
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I immediately knew the words formed a heart, Thomas. I
liked everything about your poem. The color scheme and
image worked well. However, it's your word choices and
unique arrangement that 'makes' this poem. I read through
it several times--each with a slight variation and it worked
fine. Your many examples were/are true.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
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I immediately knew the words formed a heart, Thomas. I
liked everything about your poem. The color scheme and
image worked well. However, it's your word choices and
unique arrangement that 'makes' this poem. I read through
it several times--each with a slight variation and it worked
fine. Your many examples were/are true.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 24-Aug-2022
Comment from Goodadvicechan
I like love is looking into your eyes... when two persons look at each other, they reveal their emotions and feelings. Some feel uncomfortable, some embarrassed, and the best is the feeling of love.
Thank you for sharing this poem with us.
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I like love is looking into your eyes... when two persons look at each other, they reveal their emotions and feelings. Some feel uncomfortable, some embarrassed, and the best is the feeling of love.
Thank you for sharing this poem with us.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2022
