A World Grown Old
A poem.27 total reviews
Comment from Rachelle Allen
This reads, to me, like vintage, epic poetry-stories that I always found so exciting when I was so young that I used to have them read to me. Back then, of course, I didn't understand the meaning of lots of the words, but the syntax and feelings they evoked made the gist of it obvious. I went back a second and third time (I always read poetry aloud) and just loved the way it SOUNDED! The imagery it evokes is great, too, but the musician in me just loves your amalgam of words SOO very much! Wonderful read, easyeverett!! Very impressive work!
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This reads, to me, like vintage, epic poetry-stories that I always found so exciting when I was so young that I used to have them read to me. Back then, of course, I didn't understand the meaning of lots of the words, but the syntax and feelings they evoked made the gist of it obvious. I went back a second and third time (I always read poetry aloud) and just loved the way it SOUNDED! The imagery it evokes is great, too, but the musician in me just loves your amalgam of words SOO very much! Wonderful read, easyeverett!! Very impressive work!
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
Comment from Lilly Flowers
You must have been in a really dark mood when you wrote this. Sometimes I despair our species, but I find rays of hope in young people and in organizations that are trying to make a difference. This is very creative and written well. Hugs, Lilly
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You must have been in a really dark mood when you wrote this. Sometimes I despair our species, but I find rays of hope in young people and in organizations that are trying to make a difference. This is very creative and written well. Hugs, Lilly
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
Comment from amahra
I loved the poem and it would have been great for a contest.
And there will be no candled moon, [I like this as a first line. Also, starting with a connecting word 'And' is interesting.]
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I loved the poem and it would have been great for a contest.
And there will be no candled moon, [I like this as a first line. Also, starting with a connecting word 'And' is interesting.]
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
Comment from Bill Schott
This free verse, A World Grown Old, sends forth the scenes of a future stunted by lack of dreams, energy, desire, and time. Hard times and low feelings are bound to be here for a while, but this too will pass.
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This free verse, A World Grown Old, sends forth the scenes of a future stunted by lack of dreams, energy, desire, and time. Hard times and low feelings are bound to be here for a while, but this too will pass.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
Comment from Mitchell Bront�
I read this free verse poem several times to adjust to the amazingly creative visions delivered in this work! The language is rich and varied with extraordinary reach and capture the reader's imagination, thanks for a really adventurous mind ride.
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I read this free verse poem several times to adjust to the amazingly creative visions delivered in this work! The language is rich and varied with extraordinary reach and capture the reader's imagination, thanks for a really adventurous mind ride.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
Comment from jake cosmos aller
i like the format. Is this a special form? if so, can you send details? I like the message and the refrain. I like the following the best
And there will be no candled moon,
No bones picked clean by virtue raging
At all sins left un-forgiven.
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i like the format. Is this a special form? if so, can you send details? I like the message and the refrain. I like the following the best
And there will be no candled moon,
No bones picked clean by virtue raging
At all sins left un-forgiven.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
Comment from Heather Knight
Wow! This is gorgeous and heart-breaking at the same time. I love the many intelligent images and the easy flow.
You're a pro.
Thanks so much for sharing.
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Wow! This is gorgeous and heart-breaking at the same time. I love the many intelligent images and the easy flow.
You're a pro.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
You really see life as it is, EE, scary, horrific. Your final stanza is probably the harshest of all. We have stripped and ripped out world, we've taken everything good and turned it into barren waste, we've killed out beautiful planet, The worst part, the young don't care, those who did it don't care, and this last two lines....No bones picked clean by virtue raging
At all sins left un-forgiven. ... Yes that is, unfortunately, true. Well done for an amazing poem. Sandra xx
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You really see life as it is, EE, scary, horrific. Your final stanza is probably the harshest of all. We have stripped and ripped out world, we've taken everything good and turned it into barren waste, we've killed out beautiful planet, The worst part, the young don't care, those who did it don't care, and this last two lines....No bones picked clean by virtue raging
At all sins left un-forgiven. ... Yes that is, unfortunately, true. Well done for an amazing poem. Sandra xx
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
Comment from Theodore McDowell
I love the images and alliteration in this one. Beautiful use of poetic devices. There will be no candles moon is a wonderful phrase that is accented in the poem. So well done.
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I love the images and alliteration in this one. Beautiful use of poetic devices. There will be no candles moon is a wonderful phrase that is accented in the poem. So well done.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
A powerful and haunting poem. The imagery is memorable as in the sea references. The elegiac tone is maintained throughout. Control of form and rhythm ensures the poem remains long in the mind.
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A powerful and haunting poem. The imagery is memorable as in the sea references. The elegiac tone is maintained throughout. Control of form and rhythm ensures the poem remains long in the mind.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
