Comment from nomi338

Excellent

To exclude God from the mix is to invite disaster in. Any attempt to live without God's involvement in our life guarantees one thing for sure, and that a life wasted. Jeremiah chapter 10, verse 23 says in part that it is not given to a man who is walking to even direct his own steps. How often do we walk in the wrong direction simply because we do not know any better. Forget about seers and such, only God knows beforehand what will occur. Your excellent poem raises some interesting questions.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018

Thanks a lot nomi338 for a very perceptive and intelligent review of the poem, "When, Why, What". Thanks too for the five stars. Sorry for the delay of my reply. Susan

Comment from misscookie

Exceptional

Bravo!
Not only did I love the artwork you choose to go with your poem
I enjoyed reading your poem
this is truly a food for thought write.
Thank you for sharing
Cookie

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018

Oh my dear Cookie, thanks a lot for showering my poem. "When,Why,What" with exceptional six stars. Words would not be enough to express my gratitude for appreciating my work. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sorry for my very delayed reply, I am quite busy to reply promptly. God bless. Susan

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

I think this is a good Free Verse although the style mystifies me. I just have to go by how the verse makes me feel.
I like the random musings. It makes me think.
Well done and thank you for sharing this with us.
Sharon

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018

Thanks a lot Sharon for considering this poem, "When,Why,What" a good free verse. Thanks for honoring this work with five stars. Sorry for my delayed reply. Susan

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

This poem reminded me of Kipling's Elephant's Child who kept asking questions. Kipling also wrote,

"I keep six honest serving-men
(They taught me all I knew);
Their names are What and Why and When
And How and Where and Who.

You take a somewhat pessimistic view of life and indeed of God declaring neither of them actually being present any more.

The free verse is well done, possessing a metrical feel while not being a slave to any one particular metre.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018

Thanks a lot for considering this a well done free verse .Coming from a master writer's views I am honored. Take care.Susan

Comment from jaded831

Excellent

Such an inspiring poem. I can feel the emotion throughout the piece. It makes the reader think, I like that. I could' think of a thing wrong. I enjoyed the entire poem, including the picture, it complimented your poem. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018

Thanks a lot for considering this an inspiring poem and thanks too, for the bright five stars. God bless.Susan

Comment from TPAC

Excellent

Very good questions asked in this write. Thought-provoking concepts that need to be addressed with a proper answer. The soul knowing there is a reasoning behind its existence to know.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018

Thanks a lot TPAC for the generous review and thanks too, for the five stars. Sorry for my delayed reply. Susan

Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)

Excellent

why do we seek meaning in life
in a world at war with itself,
why do we tend to find love
at the cost of losing someone...ah the eternal questions so well writ. I love this write and found it to be very wise as well as well written. Well done kindest regards Meia xx

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018

Thanks a lot Meia for the appreciating the merits of this poem, thanks too for the bright stars. Take care. Susan

Comment from Alexander Vasa

Excellent

Your random musings have constructed a lovely free verse, poem. They are indeed the eternal questions, and somehow, I don't think they'll be answered. Maybe God has a sense of humor or is vengeful, and more like the Greek Gods, hahahaaha

That's almost blasphemy for me saying that with my Jewish background, but I'm trusting in His forgiveness. I noticed no errors, and your author notes cleared up my wondering why no question marks. Thanks for sharing this free verse which I found beautiful, Ana.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018

Thanks a lot Ana for the very warm and witty review. Thanks too, for the bright five stars. Take care. Susan

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

I very much enjoy your free verse, Susan and I, like you, frequently ask these questions. Almost never get an answer back. But I guess that's part of the human condition.

Your format works well and the two question marks emphasize the connection among it all.

Very nicely done.

Gloria

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018

Thanks a lot Gloria for enjoying my free verse and for appreciating the merits of this work. Thank you too, for the warm bright stars. Take care.Susan

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

I wish I had a six for this insightful masterpiece. I lovvve your photo by the way. What is your dog's name? I love his parka in your profile picture. So cuuute. :)

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2018

Thanks a lot Phyllis for the lovely and warm review. Thanks a bunch too, for the warm stars. Take care. Susan