Joy and Pain
a poem about the importance of love16 total reviews
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Do you think it is necessary to be unhappy to recognise happiness when it comes our way? You are probably right Joan and finding contentment is all about not yearning for something we cannot have and being satisfied with life. When life turns bad we certainly do appreciate the good times, a poignant write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2022
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Do you think it is necessary to be unhappy to recognise happiness when it comes our way? You are probably right Joan and finding contentment is all about not yearning for something we cannot have and being satisfied with life. When life turns bad we certainly do appreciate the good times, a poignant write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 02-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2022
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Thanks for the insightful review, Dolly.
Joan
Comment from Michael Cassar
Maybe I don't comprehend fully where the balance between love and pain emerges. Loss and pain are heavily accented. I find the ending stanza very reflective of the poet's thoughts. By nature an optimist, I find the poem dark in nature. Maybe that's what the author wanted to convey. Michael
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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Maybe I don't comprehend fully where the balance between love and pain emerges. Loss and pain are heavily accented. I find the ending stanza very reflective of the poet's thoughts. By nature an optimist, I find the poem dark in nature. Maybe that's what the author wanted to convey. Michael
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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Thanks, for the review. I was trying to make it sound like the Simon and Garfunkel song "I am a Rock." I am an optimist, too. I was just trying to say that you need the negative emotion to know how much better the positive emotion is.
Joan
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Joan, Your explanation helps me understand better your verses. I can reflect on it with your interpretation. Thanks for expounding on your poetic verses. Michael
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Life is incomplete without opposites and herein you clarify an example of why opposites are needed. Love can come with many scars, battle earned and meritorious if victory is acheived.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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Life is incomplete without opposites and herein you clarify an example of why opposites are needed. Love can come with many scars, battle earned and meritorious if victory is acheived.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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Thank you for taking the time to read and review my poem, Tom.
Joan
Comment from R.B.Bunn
This was a great poem. Sadly all too relatable. Really puts a lot of thoughts and emotions I've felt into words. Letting the bridge down and the rocks crumble is never easy but to live a life closed off is a cold one indeed. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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This was a great poem. Sadly all too relatable. Really puts a lot of thoughts and emotions I've felt into words. Letting the bridge down and the rocks crumble is never easy but to live a life closed off is a cold one indeed. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 30-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Hi T. B.,Thanks for the great review. I am honored by the six star rating. I am glad you found it so relatable.
Joan
Comment from Mitchell Brontė
I absolutely loved this, I think you've encumbered the importance of love really well within these beautiful lines.
You even got me trying to sing it....
Mitchell
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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I absolutely loved this, I think you've encumbered the importance of love really well within these beautiful lines.
You even got me trying to sing it....
Mitchell
Comment Written 30-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Hi Mitchell,
Thanks for the review. If you would like to write music for it, go ahead. Just give me credit for the lyrics if it gets recorded (haha)
Joan
Comment from GWHARGIS
This poem was very lyrical. I liked the way the stanzas kept talking about how the basis for the fortress was crumbling. It wasn't until the end that it's revealed the crumbling and eroding is a good thing. Great poem. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Gretchen
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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This poem was very lyrical. I liked the way the stanzas kept talking about how the basis for the fortress was crumbling. It wasn't until the end that it's revealed the crumbling and eroding is a good thing. Great poem. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Gretchen
Comment Written 29-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Thanks, Gretchen. I am glad you liked it.
Joan
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed reading your well thought out poem, DP. This is one
readers need to read two or more times to get the full impact
of your well-chosen words. I remember the original song and its
haunting feeling of being walled off from love and other people.
Your poem highlighted how love can and does change everything.
It is vital for humans to have and to know others love them for
many reasons. Love is a complex emotion that has many up and
downs, sadness and happiness. But it is one that's vital to the living.
Relationships are complex, too. One must believe there's someone
for him/her even if a relationship fails--don't wall yourself off from
another one.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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I enjoyed reading your well thought out poem, DP. This is one
readers need to read two or more times to get the full impact
of your well-chosen words. I remember the original song and its
haunting feeling of being walled off from love and other people.
Your poem highlighted how love can and does change everything.
It is vital for humans to have and to know others love them for
many reasons. Love is a complex emotion that has many up and
downs, sadness and happiness. But it is one that's vital to the living.
Relationships are complex, too. One must believe there's someone
for him/her even if a relationship fails--don't wall yourself off from
another one.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 29-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Jan, for the thorough review and great comments and including one of my favorite Simon and Garfunkel songs as an extra
Joan
Comment from lyenochka
I know that song by Paul Simon. I like your poetic version. It's true that without knowing sorrow, maybe we can't fully appreciate and contrast it to joy. It's good that we are not rocks and can be cleansed through tears.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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I know that song by Paul Simon. I like your poetic version. It's true that without knowing sorrow, maybe we can't fully appreciate and contrast it to joy. It's good that we are not rocks and can be cleansed through tears.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Thanks for reading and reviewing, Helen. As always, I appreciate it very much.
Joan
Comment from nomi338
Deep. To know joy, one must acknowledge the existence of sorrow. the power of pain is replaced by the power of relief one feels when the pain has eased. If you never experience dark, the joy of light is diminished. Very good write, I like it.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Deep. To know joy, one must acknowledge the existence of sorrow. the power of pain is replaced by the power of relief one feels when the pain has eased. If you never experience dark, the joy of light is diminished. Very good write, I like it.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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I appreciate your time. Thanks for the review, Nomi
Joan
Comment from harmony13
I enjoyed how the author made comparisons throughout this poem. I
found the message the author conveyed to be so clear and meaningful to
me. Thank you for the author's notes - I always like hearing more about
the poem. The poem flows and connects well. Great Poem!
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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I enjoyed how the author made comparisons throughout this poem. I
found the message the author conveyed to be so clear and meaningful to
me. Thank you for the author's notes - I always like hearing more about
the poem. The poem flows and connects well. Great Poem!
Comment Written 29-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2022
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Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. I appreciate it very much.
Joan
