Comment from Karyn2

Exceptional

I loved this when I rad it during the week but was out of six stars so book marked it to come back to. You have written with such clarity and magnificent descriptions. I feel I'm there standing on the brink watching the "stewing and brewing tempest" gazing out at the rocky crags and stumbling upon this obelisk - a pinnacle of time. Your words choices are magic and you convey both the turmoil and storm of the image as well as the storms of life. SO glad I could pop back to this.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2023

Karyn, I am so honored that you took the time and made the effort to read this poem. I so value your words o that validate my style. Bless you! 🙏🙏🎶🎶

Comment from Liz O'Neill

Exceptional

UNlike most, who used the sea as a setting to describe, you used the sea as a setting for a strong poignant metaphorical epitaph. This has a rare richness to it. It is quite compelling. Exceptional. A+

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023

Liz O'Neill ... thank you so very much! I truly am honored. Jim

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

An excellent poem which has captured the mood in the artwork very well. There is a solitary, brooding, and reflective tone in your words, matching the landscape. It reflects on his life and feelings, his resignation ... But then there is a change, towards acceptance and hope. Lovely work.
Wendy

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023

Thank you Wendy, I truly value your comments.

Comment from Chrissy710

Exceptional

Hi Jim a perfectly written poem for this image one of reflection but also hope
I enjoyed you mastery wordsmith and thought you captured the essence of this solitary man
Well done
Cheers Chris

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Chris, I thank you! So very much.. 🙏🙏🎶🌹🌹

reply by Chrissy710 on 25-Jan-2023

Nice writing

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Life, wow!! Thank you for sharing this well written club entry with us. I am guessing the artwork was given to you, because I've seen a few with the same artwork. You did an excellent job interrupting it.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Thanks so much!

Comment from Ginda Simpson

Excellent

Your description of this gray and foreboding landscape does a great job of evoking the mood of this free verse, until your final lines where hope brings light. Very nicely done.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Thanks, Ginda, 🙏

Comment from Kaiku

Excellent

The time machine doesn`t always run as smooth as we`d like and when time`s up, it`s up. So make the best of it. I am thinking this is what you might have in mind.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Kaiku, spot on! 👍👍

Comment from dmt1967

Excellent

This is a wonderfully written poem and I enjoyed reading it. I thought it flowed very well and the style suited the poem very well. Thank you for sharing and have a nice day.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

I appreciate your comments, thank you!

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

Well done and you have written about the picture you were given. It looks very much like Scotland with mist and craggy outcrops. I liked you poem because you did write about the scene in front of you. K xx

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Thanks K, I appreciate your insight.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Your club poem read well, JLR. I enjoyed reading it.
Your words were descriptive and described someone
deep in thought. So many events etc. have taken place,
but s/he is still unsure of their future. However, something
tells the individual not to give up, there is still time.
Thanks for participating, Jan

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Jan, thanks so much!