The Confidant.
It is amazing how strangers confess to strangers.27 total reviews
Comment from gansach
This poem speaks truth-many a time I've found myself on both sides of the situation, listening to others confess feelings quite personal and, conversely, admitting my own feelings to a stranger. I think people who do so have no one they can express feelings to without hurting someone they love, but they need to express them somehow-a stranger has no stake in the matter, won't be hurt by what's revealed. The speaker, relieved of their burden, walks away knowing they'll not meet again. Your poem is very well done!
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
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This poem speaks truth-many a time I've found myself on both sides of the situation, listening to others confess feelings quite personal and, conversely, admitting my own feelings to a stranger. I think people who do so have no one they can express feelings to without hurting someone they love, but they need to express them somehow-a stranger has no stake in the matter, won't be hurt by what's revealed. The speaker, relieved of their burden, walks away knowing they'll not meet again. Your poem is very well done!
Comment Written 10-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
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Thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed the read. I think you are onto something as to why strangers are convenient targets for confessions.
Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Nicole Schmidt
"As sure as I am sitting here,
I tell you that it's true,
Men are all the same my dear
The trouble! ~I've been through."
This is the story she is told
By the woman at her side
Who hungers for some sympathy
And is anxious to confide.
Unique and fun overall I love this.
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
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"As sure as I am sitting here,
I tell you that it's true,
Men are all the same my dear
The trouble! ~I've been through."
This is the story she is told
By the woman at her side
Who hungers for some sympathy
And is anxious to confide.
Unique and fun overall I love this.
Comment Written 09-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
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Nicole,
Thanks for your lovely review. Yes, a little bit different and fun to boot. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from royowen
Hah hah Barry, what a great poem, you had me sucked right in, but one could feel sorry to the poor girl getting an ear bashing, great poem Barry, skilfully written my friend, great rhyming and flow, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
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Hah hah Barry, what a great poem, you had me sucked right in, but one could feel sorry to the poor girl getting an ear bashing, great poem Barry, skilfully written my friend, great rhyming and flow, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 09-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
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Roy, so glad you got a laugh from this one. A bit of fun writing it as well. Thanks for your review and I hope you have a most wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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Most welcome Barry
Comment from ESOSTINE
It is very true and strange, how strangers open up to strangers and share their supposed privacy. Perhaps they get temporary relief when they share their burdens. I love the smooth flow and calmness that accompany the lines as I read. Well done, dear Barry.
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
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It is very true and strange, how strangers open up to strangers and share their supposed privacy. Perhaps they get temporary relief when they share their burdens. I love the smooth flow and calmness that accompany the lines as I read. Well done, dear Barry.
Comment Written 09-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
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Thanks so much for your review. Glad you enjoyed the read. I think you are correct about them getting temporary relief.
Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards,
Barry Penfold.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
great poem I liked the image and the story. the twist at the end is nice as well the image chosen is nice as well. I like her litany of complaints nicely done
reply by the author on 28-May-2024
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great poem I liked the image and the story. the twist at the end is nice as well the image chosen is nice as well. I like her litany of complaints nicely done
Comment Written 27-May-2024
reply by the author on 28-May-2024
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Jake,
Thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed the poem. Yes, the twist worked well. Have a great day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Sally Law
I confess, I've had an earful over my lifetime. The soul is a strange thing and easily tipped. I find the fairer sex to me more forthcoming if given in confidence. A wonderfully written poem, Barry. Sending you my best today as always.
Sal :))
reply by the author on 28-May-2024
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I confess, I've had an earful over my lifetime. The soul is a strange thing and easily tipped. I find the fairer sex to me more forthcoming if given in confidence. A wonderfully written poem, Barry. Sending you my best today as always.
Sal :))
Comment Written 27-May-2024
reply by the author on 28-May-2024
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Sally,
Thanks for the kind review. Glad you enjoyed the poem. My partner is a person who attracts all sorts of confessions. Not quite sure why. Anyway, you and your family have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry
Comment from Boogienights
A twist ending...l like that. I've never had that happen to me, perhaps l don't have a trusting face..lol. An interesting story, it held my attention from the start. I had to know what happened.
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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A twist ending...l like that. I've never had that happen to me, perhaps l don't have a trusting face..lol. An interesting story, it held my attention from the start. I had to know what happened.
Comment Written 26-May-2024
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Thanks so much for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed the read and the twist at the end. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from zanya
Yes it's true -perhaps it's easier to confess to total strangers than to family and friends - a nice twist in the tale here and told with aplomb throughout -raises a chuckle
reply by the author on 26-May-2024
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Yes it's true -perhaps it's easier to confess to total strangers than to family and friends - a nice twist in the tale here and told with aplomb throughout -raises a chuckle
Comment Written 25-May-2024
reply by the author on 26-May-2024
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Wow. Thanks for the six star rating. So glad you enjoyed the read. I think the twist makes this one. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Sanku
The last line was a great surprise and I had to laugh . I never expected an ending like that ..LOL . All the complaints sounded typical of a housewife. Very clever!
reply by the author on 26-May-2024
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The last line was a great surprise and I had to laugh . I never expected an ending like that ..LOL . All the complaints sounded typical of a housewife. Very clever!
Comment Written 25-May-2024
reply by the author on 26-May-2024
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Thanks so much for your six star review. Glad you had a laugh as well. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from godlucifer
confidently your story was told. i've never been the one to confide to strangers. maybe its better to admit to yourself before you admit to strangers. your poem was well structure and well written. thanks for the read.
truly
godlucifer
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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confidently your story was told. i've never been the one to confide to strangers. maybe its better to admit to yourself before you admit to strangers. your poem was well structure and well written. thanks for the read.
truly
godlucifer
Comment Written 04-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed the poem.Yes, I am also not one to blurt everything out to strangers, but a lot of people do. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold