The Talk
A conversation with Mom17 total reviews
Comment from Ulla
Hi Phillip, I came in very late with this, but I did want to comment on this wonderful poem. I really liked it a lot, and you tell a wonderful tale within about your relationship with your Mum. All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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Hi Phillip, I came in very late with this, but I did want to comment on this wonderful poem. I really liked it a lot, and you tell a wonderful tale within about your relationship with your Mum. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 25-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2017
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Thanks for reading, Ulla.
Phillip
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, The Talk, is a fast-paced story of a man and his mom trying to have a conversation without arguing. It seems that the narrator knows what are good conversation topics and which are the fodder for disagreement and negative feelings. Fun poem.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2017
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This poem, The Talk, is a fast-paced story of a man and his mom trying to have a conversation without arguing. It seems that the narrator knows what are good conversation topics and which are the fodder for disagreement and negative feelings. Fun poem.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2017
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I think it's practical not to start trouble on someone else's turf. They know their landscape better than I ever would.
Phillip
Comment from Curly Girly
Hi, Phillip. I enjoyed reading your poem. It tells the story of visiting your mother for a friendly chat. The topics of conversation to be avoided were politics and religion. Instead, you spent a precious time talking about music and singers.
In the last stanza, the reader gets a good view into the writer's heart--he's a co-operator and not an agitator.
Wearing the shoes of peace--is always a good command to adhere to.
Nicole
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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Hi, Phillip. I enjoyed reading your poem. It tells the story of visiting your mother for a friendly chat. The topics of conversation to be avoided were politics and religion. Instead, you spent a precious time talking about music and singers.
In the last stanza, the reader gets a good view into the writer's heart--he's a co-operator and not an agitator.
Wearing the shoes of peace--is always a good command to adhere to.
Nicole
Comment Written 21-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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When family and the world did not support, I learned to earn it. So, whatever leverage I have over those that have not supported me, I use it as an opportunity to learn more about them and me. I have learned not to waste my time with people who are difficult. The visit was not long or substantive because there wasn't anything to learn other than what I already knew. I have no bitterness. I try to stay connected with people who do not exude that nature. That's how I live, Nicole.
Phillip
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This is a wise move:
I have learned not to waste my time with people who are difficult.
As a rule of thumb; people do not change.
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Growing is a dirty scheme. My surrounding outlawed change. I see it as an advantage with you.
Phillip
Comment from apky
A wonderful poem with a great ending.
I like how marvelously you put in the rhymes.
And as I said, the ending was great in my opinion.
Today, I pride myself on being a cooperator
I did not come close to being an agitator
Then when the talk ended
Everyone was happy, just as intended.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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A wonderful poem with a great ending.
I like how marvelously you put in the rhymes.
And as I said, the ending was great in my opinion.
Today, I pride myself on being a cooperator
I did not come close to being an agitator
Then when the talk ended
Everyone was happy, just as intended.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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I highly appreciate your opinions, and suggestion, apky. I'm not very good at writing poem, so I decided to try one.
Phillip
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I'm hopeless with poetry (I think), so I've been too cowardly to even try, afraid I'll make an idiot of myself.
So, you see, you're more courageous than I'll ever be...
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Thanks, apky.
Phillip
Comment from emptypage
Lovely poem, and also, if true, a lovely tribute to your mother. I wish my mother had cared the same, had longed for that same effect, but she was combative, ready to fight over everything and nothing.
Know how blessed you are.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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Lovely poem, and also, if true, a lovely tribute to your mother. I wish my mother had cared the same, had longed for that same effect, but she was combative, ready to fight over everything and nothing.
Know how blessed you are.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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Thanks for reading, emptypage.
Phillip
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello pbomar1115
the first thing I noticed was your clever rhyming endings. I like your calm visit with your mom by not opening old wounds.
Curious why the graphic with the nuns?
Gert
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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Hello pbomar1115
the first thing I noticed was your clever rhyming endings. I like your calm visit with your mom by not opening old wounds.
Curious why the graphic with the nuns?
Gert
Comment Written 21-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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It was more of a symbol connected with the while pigeon, the scared and not mixing politics and religion. Thanks for reading, Gert.
Phillip
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You are welcome Philip
Gert
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Phillip;
It does seem that when we go 'home,' and talk to our parents, the last thing we want to do is cause strife. We are careful to not open up old wounds, or behave as we did when we were headstrong teens.
Well written poem with a nice rhythm and rhyme,
~patty~
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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Hi, Phillip;
It does seem that when we go 'home,' and talk to our parents, the last thing we want to do is cause strife. We are careful to not open up old wounds, or behave as we did when we were headstrong teens.
Well written poem with a nice rhythm and rhyme,
~patty~
Comment Written 21-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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Thanks, for reading, Patty.
Phillip
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about a talk with your parents when you are not under their roof anymore. Keep the conversation about every day things that don't involve too much personal detail of your life away from home.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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A very well-written poem about a talk with your parents when you are not under their roof anymore. Keep the conversation about every day things that don't involve too much personal detail of your life away from home.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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Thanks for reading, Sandra.
Phillip
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
You sound like two strong characters and it's best not to rock the boat, I had a similar relationship with my Mother, we kept our conversation superficial so that we didn't differ in our opinions too much, I could identify with your words, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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You sound like two strong characters and it's best not to rock the boat, I had a similar relationship with my Mother, we kept our conversation superficial so that we didn't differ in our opinions too much, I could identify with your words, love Dolly x
Comment Written 21-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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Thanks for reading, Dolly.
Phillip
Comment from Nottoway
A wonderfully done poem regarding a talk with mom.
Moms have way of listening and imparting knowledge in a few chosen words.
It also wonderful that they don't judge, but give us the tools to face the realities to come.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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A wonderfully done poem regarding a talk with mom.
Moms have way of listening and imparting knowledge in a few chosen words.
It also wonderful that they don't judge, but give us the tools to face the realities to come.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
Thanks, for reading, Nottoway.
Phillip
