The Fire Inside
A 5-7-5 Poem16 total reviews
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
Kahpot,
This is a great poem. I am a big advocate for the elderly. Most of them are lonesome and neglected. I was a caregiver for four years and I absolutely loved it. I knew at the end of my shift I made a difference.
Well done my friend
Cecilia
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2025
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Kahpot,
This is a great poem. I am a big advocate for the elderly. Most of them are lonesome and neglected. I was a caregiver for four years and I absolutely loved it. I knew at the end of my shift I made a difference.
Well done my friend
Cecilia
Comment Written 01-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2025
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Thank you, Cecilia, for your understanding comments, as always very much appreciated****kahpot
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You're welcome
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Oh, the emotional implications of this one are far and reaching my friend... I do hope 'tis not a personal tune here... but, as one who was in a very similar situation in very recent years, believe me when I say: this, too, will find warmth again... not the same, but it will be there once more. :) Yvette
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2025
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Oh, the emotional implications of this one are far and reaching my friend... I do hope 'tis not a personal tune here... but, as one who was in a very similar situation in very recent years, believe me when I say: this, too, will find warmth again... not the same, but it will be there once more. :) Yvette
Comment Written 26-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2025
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Thank you, Yvette, yes, time does get to us every now and then, as always very much appreciated****kahpot
Comment from nancyjam
It is so sad for the elderly who are alone in this world. Your beautiful poem uses wonderful imagery to tell their story. Without family or friends theirs is a cold world.
Nancy
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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It is so sad for the elderly who are alone in this world. Your beautiful poem uses wonderful imagery to tell their story. Without family or friends theirs is a cold world.
Nancy
Comment Written 23-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Thank you, Nancy, yes, there are too many left alone, as always very much appreciated****kahpot
Comment from mermaids
There are emotions and feelings in your words that touch the reader. "Silent cry for warmth" is a fitting last line that shows how all of us need warmth and especially the elderly should not be forgotten. Excellent theme for a poem.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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There are emotions and feelings in your words that touch the reader. "Silent cry for warmth" is a fitting last line that shows how all of us need warmth and especially the elderly should not be forgotten. Excellent theme for a poem.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Thank you for your wonderful comments, as always very much appreciated****kahpot
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Good choice of artwork and nice presentation, kahpot.
-Your note is appreciated and I feel for our elderly, too.
-You wrote a good poem about how it must feel
as the "flames burn low," and there's little you can do.
-Very good use of personification as the "embers whimper."
-A very good concluding line that shows compassion.
-Thanks for sharing this and caring.
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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-Good choice of artwork and nice presentation, kahpot.
-Your note is appreciated and I feel for our elderly, too.
-You wrote a good poem about how it must feel
as the "flames burn low," and there's little you can do.
-Very good use of personification as the "embers whimper."
-A very good concluding line that shows compassion.
-Thanks for sharing this and caring.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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Thank you for your wonderful comments, as always very much appreciated****kahpot
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You are very welcome.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
There are many elderly people without family support these days and they often feel neglected and your endearing poem is warm and caring, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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There are many elderly people without family support these days and they often feel neglected and your endearing poem is warm and caring, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 23-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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Thank you, Dolly, yes far too many, as always very much appreciated****kahpot
Comment from royowen
I must admit that's a thought that I never thought of, what happens to the untended embers, the promise of warmth sublime, defeated at their very source, but the burning logs are consumed. Beautifully written, Roy
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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I must admit that's a thought that I never thought of, what happens to the untended embers, the promise of warmth sublime, defeated at their very source, but the burning logs are consumed. Beautifully written, Roy
Comment Written 23-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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Thank you, Roy, for your most wonderful comments, as always very much appreciated****kahpot
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Welcome
Comment from Wendy G
Very well done Kahpot! There is a very thoughtful and original parallel her between the dying of an untended fire, and the neglect of the elderly. Should be in a contest - it would have been a winner!
Wendy
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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Very well done Kahpot! There is a very thoughtful and original parallel her between the dying of an untended fire, and the neglect of the elderly. Should be in a contest - it would have been a winner!
Wendy
Comment Written 23-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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Thank you, Wendy, I guess like all we do enjoy a win, though stars and comments like these mean the most, as always very much appreciated****kahpot
Comment from Gloria ....
It is definitely very sad when the fire that once burned brightly is now neglected and left to dwindling embers.
A fine poem and good social commentary on the loneliness of many seniors.
Thank you for sharing.
Gloria
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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It is definitely very sad when the fire that once burned brightly is now neglected and left to dwindling embers.
A fine poem and good social commentary on the loneliness of many seniors.
Thank you for sharing.
Gloria
Comment Written 23-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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Thank you, Gloria, for your very understanding comments and six stars, Yes, I and I guess many see them all the time, as always very much appreciated****kahpot
Comment from evilynne
Your little poem is interesting, and your author's note helps us to understand its meaning. Often times the elderly are neglected and need care, as does the fire in your poem. Evi
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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Your little poem is interesting, and your author's note helps us to understand its meaning. Often times the elderly are neglected and need care, as does the fire in your poem. Evi
Comment Written 22-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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Thank you, Evi, I enjoy these short forms, and one day I will get the hang of them, as always very much appreciated****kahpot
