Reflections For The New Day
Viewing comments for Chapter 69 "It Was In The Simple Things"25 total reviews
Comment from adewpearl
Excellent use of imagery in this poem about the creative process and those times when thoughts run dry.
nice touches of alliteration in phrases like treasured truth and dug deep.
I love your description of the sunflower field
Love the memory of mom snapping linen on the line - brings back great memories for me
What a fantastic ending - this is stunning, my friend - I would give it a six rating if I had one left :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2011
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Excellent use of imagery in this poem about the creative process and those times when thoughts run dry.
nice touches of alliteration in phrases like treasured truth and dug deep.
I love your description of the sunflower field
Love the memory of mom snapping linen on the line - brings back great memories for me
What a fantastic ending - this is stunning, my friend - I would give it a six rating if I had one left :-) Brooke
Comment Written 29-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2011
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I am honored. Lately memories are better than real life.
Comment from Kevin C
Nicely done and it reads so well. I could see the writers block releasing in your well chosen words. Many of us have been there and you expressed it so well and in the end you are back with your words. I loved the use of the quilled pen. Nice touch and wonderful read.
Kevin
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2011
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Nicely done and it reads so well. I could see the writers block releasing in your well chosen words. Many of us have been there and you expressed it so well and in the end you are back with your words. I loved the use of the quilled pen. Nice touch and wonderful read.
Kevin
Comment Written 28-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2011
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Thanks so much!
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Thanks for stopping by to comment.
Comment from Jean Lutz
I love the right margin justification. The words spoke of just where I am in life right now. I am behind in reviewing and can't find time for posting. Yet I am moving forward -- an inch at a time. There is so much disorganization in my house, I just had to tackle the environment to make it better for my reading and writing. It is in the simple things that I am finding the most blessings.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2011
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I love the right margin justification. The words spoke of just where I am in life right now. I am behind in reviewing and can't find time for posting. Yet I am moving forward -- an inch at a time. There is so much disorganization in my house, I just had to tackle the environment to make it better for my reading and writing. It is in the simple things that I am finding the most blessings.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2011
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Oh Jean, I do understand the feeling of being that far behind at home as well. Do happy you liked yet another of my writes.
Comment from Dawn of Tomorrow
Ahhh that beautiful. You have always had such a way with uplifting words from the heart and soul. Me....I've had writers block for years now, LOL every now and again I'll pen something but they are very few and far between. Lovely verse to read this morning.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2011
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Ahhh that beautiful. You have always had such a way with uplifting words from the heart and soul. Me....I've had writers block for years now, LOL every now and again I'll pen something but they are very few and far between. Lovely verse to read this morning.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2011
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Thanks! so good to hear from you!
Comment from Graceheart
Very moving, very touching, typically one of your heart's best. You have such a way of sharing your heart's love with all in poetry...loved it!
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2011
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Very moving, very touching, typically one of your heart's best. You have such a way of sharing your heart's love with all in poetry...loved it!
Comment Written 28-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2011
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Aw, thanks, Heart!
Comment from Judian James
Oh, this worked out beautifully Jewell. Starting to write and wonder about your writer's block and look where it took you. Marvelous in its musicality. I loved it!
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2011
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Oh, this worked out beautifully Jewell. Starting to write and wonder about your writer's block and look where it took you. Marvelous in its musicality. I loved it!
Comment Written 27-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2011
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You delight me when you stop by, Jude!
So glad you enjoyed.
Comment from words
I say, "amen" to this:
A blessing has emerged today-
As I gave up the search
for hidden gold
opened the eyes of my heart
and found it was here
all along~
I find if I am just smart enough to go outside and really look at things .... life fills me up with poetry. You are so right. Hugs,d
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2011
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I say, "amen" to this:
A blessing has emerged today-
As I gave up the search
for hidden gold
opened the eyes of my heart
and found it was here
all along~
I find if I am just smart enough to go outside and really look at things .... life fills me up with poetry. You are so right. Hugs,d
Comment Written 27-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2011
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Thank you, D!
Comment from MelissaBickel
Sometimes I think we push ourselves so hard to keep striving for the unwritten when we carry it in our thoughts and heart as your poem so eloquently points out. Lovely words.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2011
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Sometimes I think we push ourselves so hard to keep striving for the unwritten when we carry it in our thoughts and heart as your poem so eloquently points out. Lovely words.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2011
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Thank you!
Comment from leesm
It always feels good, doesn't it, when the thoughts and words start flowing after being in a writer's funk. This is a lovely poem about just that, which also has as a bonus your thoughts about your mother and how a simple field of sunflowers can be inspiring. I also like the right justification you've used to showcase the piece. I particularly like this stanza:
Traveling forward
along my creative journey,
I know treasured truth
must be derived from Life.
How true that is, especially for a poet.
Nicely done, very enjoyable read.
Warmly,
-Lee
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2011
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It always feels good, doesn't it, when the thoughts and words start flowing after being in a writer's funk. This is a lovely poem about just that, which also has as a bonus your thoughts about your mother and how a simple field of sunflowers can be inspiring. I also like the right justification you've used to showcase the piece. I particularly like this stanza:
Traveling forward
along my creative journey,
I know treasured truth
must be derived from Life.
How true that is, especially for a poet.
Nicely done, very enjoyable read.
Warmly,
-Lee
Comment Written 26-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2011
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Thanks, so much, Lee, for popping in to see this simple free verse. So good to hear from you!
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Helvi2
Hi Jewel,
You wouldn't know you had writer's block with this gem. Love the descriptive verbage of how you re-discovered the magic of the muse within. THe only problem I had with this was the black font was hard to read againt the dark blue background. If you change the font this poem will really shine just like the author who wrote it. I loved the words you wrote. I had to give it a six evwn with the dark font.
Smiles and Hugs, Nancy
PS! You sent me a message at FA but all I got was the PS that said forgive the spelling. What did you say?
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2011
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Hi Jewel,
You wouldn't know you had writer's block with this gem. Love the descriptive verbage of how you re-discovered the magic of the muse within. THe only problem I had with this was the black font was hard to read againt the dark blue background. If you change the font this poem will really shine just like the author who wrote it. I loved the words you wrote. I had to give it a six evwn with the dark font.
Smiles and Hugs, Nancy
PS! You sent me a message at FA but all I got was the PS that said forgive the spelling. What did you say?
Comment Written 26-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2011
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Hmmm.it was a yellow font before! I'll go fix that!