The Diamond
A poem about successive lives37 total reviews
Comment from Carl DeVere
You certainly are prolific and I'm glad to know you. It took me a while to find this back in 2009, but the effort was worth it and it deserves the recognition. We are certainly on the same philosophical page:
"we've always been here in one form or another,
and to improve and evolve we are fated"
Yes indeed--no doubt about it.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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You certainly are prolific and I'm glad to know you. It took me a while to find this back in 2009, but the effort was worth it and it deserves the recognition. We are certainly on the same philosophical page:
"we've always been here in one form or another,
and to improve and evolve we are fated"
Yes indeed--no doubt about it.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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Wow, I am blessed, honored and lucky to receive such a prompt, wonderful reply~thank you sir this means the world to me and I look forward to Future collaboration, as I find you were riding just as compelling and count this is High Praise from a fellow gifted author>~
Blessings,
Brother Badger Cull
Darren
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Comment from Liz O'Neill
You have found me out ! I absolutely loved this. It even gave me goose bumps at certain points and played with my emotions of my memories past. I know I have reconnected with several from different lifetimes. It is nice to find someone else who even is inspired to write about such. This could invite the reader to quiet themselves for a moment to be transported. Thank you
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2018
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You have found me out ! I absolutely loved this. It even gave me goose bumps at certain points and played with my emotions of my memories past. I know I have reconnected with several from different lifetimes. It is nice to find someone else who even is inspired to write about such. This could invite the reader to quiet themselves for a moment to be transported. Thank you
Comment Written 03-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2018
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You are so kind. I am going through a kind of turmoil, working and trying to make things work out for recovery. This is a Valid connection, and I want you to know that you really made m day better, and that your comments have fortified me and calmed my inner confidence.
Thank-you!
Darren
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Thank you for entrusting me with such vulnerability. I will treasure that. I will send healing and the wisdom to take the next right step because as in the movie What about Bob, it is always baby steps, one step at a time.
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Stepping stones. More to come . . .
Comment from crybry67
This poem is very well done. It flows smoothly, no small task for a poem of length. Wonderful use of rhyme as well. I enjoyed the read. Blessings. .. Christy
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2017
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This poem is very well done. It flows smoothly, no small task for a poem of length. Wonderful use of rhyme as well. I enjoyed the read. Blessings. .. Christy
Comment Written 26-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2017
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review. It is a distinct pleasure to become acquainted here.
Blessings,
Brother Badger,
Darren
Comment from wondertwin
What a nicely written poem(s) succession! I really enjoyed the place/feeling you described in the first part of the poem. The second part, a beautiful love story. Wonderful job! Blessings, AmyJo
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2017
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What a nicely written poem(s) succession! I really enjoyed the place/feeling you described in the first part of the poem. The second part, a beautiful love story. Wonderful job! Blessings, AmyJo
Comment Written 26-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2017
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Thank-you so much for your input and continued support. I guess I kind of saved some of the best for last . . .
Blessings!,
Brother Badger, aka Darren
Comment from nancyrabbrose
Brother Badger: Wow! You have composed a great poem. I love the way you describe reincarnation. I have never read a poem on the subject and I think about the concept often. One suggestion:
I think "inter-twinned together" is redundant.
I really like your poem. Good for you.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2017
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Brother Badger: Wow! You have composed a great poem. I love the way you describe reincarnation. I have never read a poem on the subject and I think about the concept often. One suggestion:
I think "inter-twinned together" is redundant.
I really like your poem. Good for you.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2017
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Thank-you so much for the kind review, I really appreciate your comments.
Blessings,
Brother Badger~
Comment from robyn corum
Hey, friend,
This actually reads like two poems put together to me. "I found myself working in an African mine", seems to be the beginning of the second one (to me). From there it seems to be a different sound and feel to the poem. I would separate them or rework it a little bit. Just a thought. Thanks!
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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Hey, friend,
This actually reads like two poems put together to me. "I found myself working in an African mine", seems to be the beginning of the second one (to me). From there it seems to be a different sound and feel to the poem. I would separate them or rework it a little bit. Just a thought. Thanks!
Comment Written 25-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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This was still part of the dream that completely encompassed the first poem. I truly appreciate your comments, and having to separate the two parts was difficult, but necessary at that time.
Thanks for your continued support and input.
Darren
Comment from nomi338
This poem identifies you as someone who enjoys music, because this poem is very lyrical. Yes it is long but so what? The story you tell is compelling and the reader is taken along throughout your journey. The reader is never bored, but rather is expectantly reading the next chapter to see what happens next. This is good writing. Not every rhyme is exact, again so what. It is a poem with much to say and in my opinion, you say it very well.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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This poem identifies you as someone who enjoys music, because this poem is very lyrical. Yes it is long but so what? The story you tell is compelling and the reader is taken along throughout your journey. The reader is never bored, but rather is expectantly reading the next chapter to see what happens next. This is good writing. Not every rhyme is exact, again so what. It is a poem with much to say and in my opinion, you say it very well.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review. I really appreciate your comments, and you reinforce what other reviewers have mentioned, that they kept eagerly reading, wondering where it would go next.
Blessings,
Brother Badger. ###
Comment from c_lucas
A diamond is a good way to describe the one in your life. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a good read.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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A diamond is a good way to describe the one in your life. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a good read.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review. I really appreciate your comments.
Blessings,
Brother Badger
Comment from DR DIP
As each successive scene was revealed,
mysterious truths were uncovered:
facts came to light which had once been concealed,
as the purpose for life I discovered
Favourite verse
Great poem Badger I really enjoyed reading it. a few flaws in meter and rhyme but who gives a shit I really liked it. thanks for sharing
dip
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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As each successive scene was revealed,
mysterious truths were uncovered:
facts came to light which had once been concealed,
as the purpose for life I discovered
Favourite verse
Great poem Badger I really enjoyed reading it. a few flaws in meter and rhyme but who gives a shit I really liked it. thanks for sharing
dip
Comment Written 25-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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Thanks again for your continued support. Always a pleasure to hear from you.
Darren. ###
Comment from Leineco
A poem that draws you in with surprising ease! I found myself
both pausing to savor each stanza, and the same time, anxious
to see leap forward faster, to see where this journey was going!
I am intrigued to see how part two goes :-)
NOT because I think you should change it - more as a matter of
observation - after I read through this, my "poet's mind" became
convinced that it would read better/smooth if each stanza were
converted to two line couplets. . .so I copy/pasted it to a blank
word document and played with the layout. . .I really liked
it that way! If you haven't done that. . .try it and see what you think :-)
Nicely done Badger :-)
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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A poem that draws you in with surprising ease! I found myself
both pausing to savor each stanza, and the same time, anxious
to see leap forward faster, to see where this journey was going!
I am intrigued to see how part two goes :-)
NOT because I think you should change it - more as a matter of
observation - after I read through this, my "poet's mind" became
convinced that it would read better/smooth if each stanza were
converted to two line couplets. . .so I copy/pasted it to a blank
word document and played with the layout. . .I really liked
it that way! If you haven't done that. . .try it and see what you think :-)
Nicely done Badger :-)
Comment Written 24-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2017
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Thank you so much for your kind advice. It is always a pleasure to hear from you. I will investigate . Blessings, Darren
