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Comment from joneau2
An excellent reflection on life's wins and losses, and the intent to forget the losses. Very well expressed. I imagine you're capable of writing a poem on virtually any subject.
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An excellent reflection on life's wins and losses, and the intent to forget the losses. Very well expressed. I imagine you're capable of writing a poem on virtually any subject.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2013
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Thank you Joneau, in appreciate the compliment.
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
A lovely free style expression of reflection as another year draws closer to an end.
Time to release the old, faded and jaded thoughts and,
through inspiration,find fresh and positive thoughts instead.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2013
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A lovely free style expression of reflection as another year draws closer to an end.
Time to release the old, faded and jaded thoughts and,
through inspiration,find fresh and positive thoughts instead.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2013
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Thank you Shirley. Yup, it's about that time.
Comment from rod007
Great poem. the shadow in the water caught my attention. Was the shadow the old past or the new beginning? I was fascinated by this line:
"In the corners of my mind
I'll frequently find
in a nook
where I'd look
are the secret pleasures that I took
in full measure
little pleasures
as my memories unwind"
My interpretation of this is past pleasures which you cherished on reflection now were of little moment in the greater realm of things. Am I right?
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2013
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Great poem. the shadow in the water caught my attention. Was the shadow the old past or the new beginning? I was fascinated by this line:
"In the corners of my mind
I'll frequently find
in a nook
where I'd look
are the secret pleasures that I took
in full measure
little pleasures
as my memories unwind"
My interpretation of this is past pleasures which you cherished on reflection now were of little moment in the greater realm of things. Am I right?
Comment Written 16-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2013
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Thank you Rd. Yes, you got it.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Just some random thoughts? I wish my random thoughts were this brilliantly conceived, Tom! For to see are for it can not because... those are more like my random thoughts, ha ha!
This is a "free verse", but it also rhymes. I found that nice, and interesting. I labeled a rhyming poem a free verse once, and got my you-know-what ripped for it. The reviewer very cruelly told me that free verse, while occasional rhymes are incidental, is not supposed to rhyme. Really? Who says free verse can't rhyme?
Anyhow, I thought this was excellent, a testament to looking back at past mistakes, changing them and learning from them, then starting fresh and new.
Nicely done!
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2013
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Just some random thoughts? I wish my random thoughts were this brilliantly conceived, Tom! For to see are for it can not because... those are more like my random thoughts, ha ha!
This is a "free verse", but it also rhymes. I found that nice, and interesting. I labeled a rhyming poem a free verse once, and got my you-know-what ripped for it. The reviewer very cruelly told me that free verse, while occasional rhymes are incidental, is not supposed to rhyme. Really? Who says free verse can't rhyme?
Anyhow, I thought this was excellent, a testament to looking back at past mistakes, changing them and learning from them, then starting fresh and new.
Nicely done!
Comment Written 16-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2013
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Thank you Dean. A free verse poem that rhymes is called a free style poem. A true free style shouldn't rhyme. Appreciate your great input.
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My pleasure, Mr. 'T'...
Comment from Capricorn30
Difficult to believe we are at another year's end;
Thoughts left behind from the old year we utilize to begin a new year;
A well-penned poem echoing the sentiments of many.
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Difficult to believe we are at another year's end;
Thoughts left behind from the old year we utilize to begin a new year;
A well-penned poem echoing the sentiments of many.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2013
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Thank you Margaret.
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Hi Tom,
I liked this reflective write. It pulled me into that same mode. Really loved your imagery and smooth feel reading it.
I especially liked the reference to the dogs forgotten bone.
Really well crafted.
Thanks for sharing this one was an inner beauty, and deeper wisdom my friend.
Maureen
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2013
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Hi Tom,
I liked this reflective write. It pulled me into that same mode. Really loved your imagery and smooth feel reading it.
I especially liked the reference to the dogs forgotten bone.
Really well crafted.
Thanks for sharing this one was an inner beauty, and deeper wisdom my friend.
Maureen
Comment Written 16-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2013
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Thank you Maureen.
Comment from Angel Debbie
Great set of random thoughts, kind of like the picture of a bird as it picks through the water hopeing for a catch. Nice picture for a first time with a new camera I wish mine would have been so good. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.
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Great set of random thoughts, kind of like the picture of a bird as it picks through the water hopeing for a catch. Nice picture for a first time with a new camera I wish mine would have been so good. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.
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Comment Written 16-Nov-2013
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Thank you Angel Debbie.
Comment from trimple
What a healthy view of the inner you to start anew and bid farewell to all that dwells in fruitless pasts.
Great picture reflecting your well crafted poem
kind regards
tracey :)
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What a healthy view of the inner you to start anew and bid farewell to all that dwells in fruitless pasts.
Great picture reflecting your well crafted poem
kind regards
tracey :)
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Comment Written 16-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2013
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Thank you Tracey,
