In Retrospect
Reliving the past in order to see the way forward.27 total reviews
Comment from Ulla
Aw, Beth, this is a lovely rhyming poem for the contest. And I have to say with a message of wisdom contained within.
I've been looking out for your writing, so I was glad to be alerted to this poem. I do hope you will continue with your memoirs. Good luck. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Aw, Beth, this is a lovely rhyming poem for the contest. And I have to say with a message of wisdom contained within.
I've been looking out for your writing, so I was glad to be alerted to this poem. I do hope you will continue with your memoirs. Good luck. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you Ulla. I've written some things in blind contest you wouldn't see unless you went in my portfolio. There are a couple in there now up for votes that are still active. I do appreciate the review and comments.
Beth
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I will certainly have look. :)))
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job with your contest entry, Beth.
The picture was perfect to accompany your well-
thought out words. The rhymes worked great, You
gave readers much to think about in their own lives
We all think back for different reasons. For the most
part, I believe, it's to understand why we do/did the
things we did then. Yes, we can learn from them in a
positive way if we allow ourselves.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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You did a great job with your contest entry, Beth.
The picture was perfect to accompany your well-
thought out words. The rhymes worked great, You
gave readers much to think about in their own lives
We all think back for different reasons. For the most
part, I believe, it's to understand why we do/did the
things we did then. Yes, we can learn from them in a
positive way if we allow ourselves.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much Jan for this excellent and insightful review. I really enjoyed your comments.
Beth
Comment from royowen
We can actually choose a companion to walk alongside us to help and guide us, and even when the children have moved on we can afford an even deeper relationship with God, because of. In a sense, isolation, beautifully written Beth, the ballad style is an excellently uncomplicated form, well done, blessings Roy
Suggestions : allowing all the lessons learned.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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We can actually choose a companion to walk alongside us to help and guide us, and even when the children have moved on we can afford an even deeper relationship with God, because of. In a sense, isolation, beautifully written Beth, the ballad style is an excellently uncomplicated form, well done, blessings Roy
Suggestions : allowing all the lessons learned.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you Roy, I do have a deeper relationship with God and I feel I'm never alone more now, when I am alone as far as physically being with someone. I like your suggestion. it does sound better that way.
Beth
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Most welcome
Comment from w.j.debi
This is full of wisdom, sentiment and hope. Reviewing and learning from the past while living in the present and looking forward to the future seems like the best course of all. Now, if only we could all follow the wisdom of your message.
This is a well-constructed poem. The meter flows effortlessly and the rhymes feel natural.
Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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This is full of wisdom, sentiment and hope. Reviewing and learning from the past while living in the present and looking forward to the future seems like the best course of all. Now, if only we could all follow the wisdom of your message.
This is a well-constructed poem. The meter flows effortlessly and the rhymes feel natural.
Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much for an excellent review. I really enjoyed reading your well thought out comments.
Beth
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Your words of wisdom speak volumes with this stanza:
It's not my goal to hold my past
more closely than today,
but to allow the lesson learned
to guide me on my way.
It's so true. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I enjoyed reading. The flow was musical. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Your words of wisdom speak volumes with this stanza:
It's not my goal to hold my past
more closely than today,
but to allow the lesson learned
to guide me on my way.
It's so true. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I enjoyed reading. The flow was musical. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much Barbara. I appreciate you telling me which verse you liked best. I enjoyed all your comments.
Beth
Comment from Ric Myworld
I don't know the first thing about poetry, and I can enjoy most all kinds that I've read, but for my own personal taste, I'll always make rhyming poetry my choice. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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I don't know the first thing about poetry, and I can enjoy most all kinds that I've read, but for my own personal taste, I'll always make rhyming poetry my choice. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you Ric. I don't know a thing about haikus or the short forms of unrhymed poetry, but for some reason, when I try to stumble though and post one anyway, those are the only ones that win prizes. I don't have a clue what I did right. LOL
Beth
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
Your poem about the past has excellent rhyme and rhythm. You have written some good thoughts with which we can all relate. Your last two lines make a very good conclusion. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Your poem about the past has excellent rhyme and rhythm. You have written some good thoughts with which we can all relate. Your last two lines make a very good conclusion. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you so very much Verna. I'm so glad you liked my poem.
Beth
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I think this is good philosophy Beth, I think it is important to remember and relive the past so that we understand our present situation and either change things for the future or stand by our behaviour. We learn our lessons and sometimes mellow and sometimes remain resolute, it is our choice after reflecting. A poignant and well written poem and I can identify with your words here, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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I think this is good philosophy Beth, I think it is important to remember and relive the past so that we understand our present situation and either change things for the future or stand by our behaviour. We learn our lessons and sometimes mellow and sometimes remain resolute, it is our choice after reflecting. A poignant and well written poem and I can identify with your words here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you Dolly. I always enjoy your well written reviews. I'm so glad you like this.
Beth
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
This is the second reflective piece I've read this morning - I guess many of us are in that mood.
I like your 5th stanza; we should never hold the past closer than the present but, as you say, look back and learn from it. I wish more people - and governments - did this.
Last stanza - won't regret instead of wont.
I think this is a very good rhyming poem, Beth. Hope that you do well in the contest.
Pam
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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This is the second reflective piece I've read this morning - I guess many of us are in that mood.
I like your 5th stanza; we should never hold the past closer than the present but, as you say, look back and learn from it. I wish more people - and governments - did this.
Last stanza - won't regret instead of wont.
I think this is a very good rhyming poem, Beth. Hope that you do well in the contest.
Pam
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you Pam. I appreciate you reviewing this. I see there is a contest with the name In Retrospect. I didn't see that until after I posted my poem. I liked reading your comments.
Beth
Comment from Ben Colder
Out of sixes. This is good and being a Christian the poem tells me of our general duties of obedience. Our mistakes, Sins errors, are all for learning what He said in the beginning. "Let us make man in our likeness and image." It is the Holy Spirit that brings us into remembering and we are measured by what we have learned. Do we sin? All do but thank God He made an escape through Jesus. Good post, Beth. Enjoyed it.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Out of sixes. This is good and being a Christian the poem tells me of our general duties of obedience. Our mistakes, Sins errors, are all for learning what He said in the beginning. "Let us make man in our likeness and image." It is the Holy Spirit that brings us into remembering and we are measured by what we have learned. Do we sin? All do but thank God He made an escape through Jesus. Good post, Beth. Enjoyed it.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much, Chuch. I really appreciate the great reviw.
Beth
