A Need for Love
A Villanelle91 total reviews
Comment from alvina224224
I love the sentiment in this villanelle, Tony and obviously the photo is the baby you hold in your profile picture. Don't you wish that, at that age, babies were supplied with a 'temporary hold' switch? They are all so adorable when their eyes are trained on you. Can't tell if Anna is your wife, or daughter, but she sure knows how to handle that camera. Six stars for her, too! Love your poem - well done, friend. Mary
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2017
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I love the sentiment in this villanelle, Tony and obviously the photo is the baby you hold in your profile picture. Don't you wish that, at that age, babies were supplied with a 'temporary hold' switch? They are all so adorable when their eyes are trained on you. Can't tell if Anna is your wife, or daughter, but she sure knows how to handle that camera. Six stars for her, too! Love your poem - well done, friend. Mary
Comment Written 28-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2017
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Many thanks, Mary. I value your observations and support. Thank you, too, for your generous award of a sixth star and kind words about my daughter's photography. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Boogienights
This is a beautiful poem, and the child in the picture is so cute.. everyone should
have someone in their life that will calm their fears, I loved this repeating phrase in the poem. Very well written and touching,Thanks for sharing.
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This is a beautiful poem, and the child in the picture is so cute.. everyone should
have someone in their life that will calm their fears, I loved this repeating phrase in the poem. Very well written and touching,Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2017
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Many thanks, Boogienights. I always value your kind words and support. I think you're right - we all need a little love at times! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from June Sargent
Beautiful example of a villanelle, Tony! It's so true - despite the razzmatazz that I love, it all can be overwhelming at times. Nothing like a good hug to calm our fears. Thank you for sharing such lovely sentiments.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2017
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Beautiful example of a villanelle, Tony! It's so true - despite the razzmatazz that I love, it all can be overwhelming at times. Nothing like a good hug to calm our fears. Thank you for sharing such lovely sentiments.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2017
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Many thanks, June. I always value your kind words and support. I think you're right - we all need a good hug at times! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Mark Valentine
Erikson, Winnicott, Bowlby, take a seat. Volumes of child development theory couldn't articulate what children need better than this wonderful poem (and accompanying photo) does. (Speaking of photo, is this the same precious child pictured in "Deep in Thought"?)
You clearly get across the point that mom or dad, (or sometimes someone else) are the indispensable secure base that allows children to go out into the scary world, and, as your last stanza points out, that need, while it grows less pronounced over time, never fully leaves us.
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Erikson, Winnicott, Bowlby, take a seat. Volumes of child development theory couldn't articulate what children need better than this wonderful poem (and accompanying photo) does. (Speaking of photo, is this the same precious child pictured in "Deep in Thought"?)
You clearly get across the point that mom or dad, (or sometimes someone else) are the indispensable secure base that allows children to go out into the scary world, and, as your last stanza points out, that need, while it grows less pronounced over time, never fully leaves us.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2017
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Many thanks, Mark. I always value your kind words and support. Thank you, too, for your generous award of a sixth star. I think you're right - unconditional love lies a the heart of good parenting - and that it is a need that never really leaves us. Yes, this is yet another photo of my granddaughter! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from estory
Simply and cleanly rendered, this is a great poem that describes that relationship we all have with the people around us on whom we depend for love and support. In many ways, we are alone in the world, in the big city, caught up in the middle of the crowds of faces that rush by without saying a word of sympathy. We feel unloved. and it is at these times that we turn to our partners, our family, for that hug, that gentle word, that token of affection that lets us know we are worth something to someone in the world estory
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Simply and cleanly rendered, this is a great poem that describes that relationship we all have with the people around us on whom we depend for love and support. In many ways, we are alone in the world, in the big city, caught up in the middle of the crowds of faces that rush by without saying a word of sympathy. We feel unloved. and it is at these times that we turn to our partners, our family, for that hug, that gentle word, that token of affection that lets us know we are worth something to someone in the world estory
Comment Written 28-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2017
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Many thanks, estory. I always value your kind words and support. Thank you, too, for your observations about the universality of the theme. Our need for unconditional love does not end with childhood! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from c_lucas
Love has its own healing energy and can work miracles. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very inspiring read. There is very god imagery.
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Love has its own healing energy and can work miracles. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very inspiring read. There is very god imagery.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2017
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Many thanks, Charlie. I always value your kind words and support. Best wishes, Tony
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You're welcome, Tony. Charlie
Comment from Bill Schott
This villanelle, A Need For Love, has the classic villanelle format, including the repeated lines and rhyme scheme. This poem helps one bolster courage for the slings and arrows of daily battle with society.
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This villanelle, A Need For Love, has the classic villanelle format, including the repeated lines and rhyme scheme. This poem helps one bolster courage for the slings and arrows of daily battle with society.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2017
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Many thanks, Bill. I always value your kind words and support. As you suggest, love is a good shield against outrageous fortune! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from smileycloud
"Some days, the world is all too much to bear,";-
repeated in stanza 2
" " " 4
and a variation of same in stanza 6
all very effective but I was looking for it again in 3 and 5
I was then very delighted to find;-
"and I have need of love to calm my fear,";-
repeated in stanza 3
" " " 5
and a variation of same in stanza 6
this has been very interesting form and style
your exact and near rhymes blend in extremely well together
Line 14 looks to me like the only line that breaks the strict meter 0f 10
with a line of 9, however it is barely noticeable;-
and I think I read somewhere that, "I'm", is expressed as 2 syllables if required
so I was wondering if your line of;-
"But sometimes I'm not, although I try,";-
It would make meter 10 with an "I am"
the flow and cadence of your poem is fine
the content has a sweet and calming feel to it with strong emotion for support and encouragement in the face of troubles and strife
the desire and deliverance for security and safety rings true throughout your work
I particularly like the poetic language in line 2
have a smiley day
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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"Some days, the world is all too much to bear,";-
repeated in stanza 2
" " " 4
and a variation of same in stanza 6
all very effective but I was looking for it again in 3 and 5
I was then very delighted to find;-
"and I have need of love to calm my fear,";-
repeated in stanza 3
" " " 5
and a variation of same in stanza 6
this has been very interesting form and style
your exact and near rhymes blend in extremely well together
Line 14 looks to me like the only line that breaks the strict meter 0f 10
with a line of 9, however it is barely noticeable;-
and I think I read somewhere that, "I'm", is expressed as 2 syllables if required
so I was wondering if your line of;-
"But sometimes I'm not, although I try,";-
It would make meter 10 with an "I am"
the flow and cadence of your poem is fine
the content has a sweet and calming feel to it with strong emotion for support and encouragement in the face of troubles and strife
the desire and deliverance for security and safety rings true throughout your work
I particularly like the poetic language in line 2
have a smiley day
Comment Written 28-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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Very many thanks for your review and detailed comments about "A Need for Love", Smiley. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Halfree
Not up to date on all the poetic forms...well in fact I am not up to date with a lot of things. I can only respond to what is written. I enjoyed the read no matter the form. The last verse...well done and it closes out the poem very well.
Very moving poem, thanks for sharing,
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Not up to date on all the poetic forms...well in fact I am not up to date with a lot of things. I can only respond to what is written. I enjoyed the read no matter the form. The last verse...well done and it closes out the poem very well.
Very moving poem, thanks for sharing,
Comment Written 28-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2017
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Many thanks, Halfree. I always value your kind words and support. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Pantygynt
I didn't realise Teagan was already a poetic prodigy. Never in the field of poetry as a villanelle been written by one so young. I would give this a six even if granddad had written it.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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I didn't realise Teagan was already a poetic prodigy. Never in the field of poetry as a villanelle been written by one so young. I would give this a six even if granddad had written it.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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Very many thanks for your review and kind remarks about "A Need for Love", Jim. I know that Teagan will be delighted with the six stars. Best wishes, Tony
