Comment from TastelessGum

Excellent

You remained true to the format, which I could tell is no easy task, especially when you are simultaneously trying to portray a distinguished message. Excellent work here, personally I liked the fact that you posed so many questions because there is no answer to the initial and repeated question. Smart move Patty ;)

 Comment Written 06-May-2017

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reply by the author on 07-May-2017

Hi there; I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. It was fun to write - the idea came to me as I was waking up yesterday. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement,
~patty~

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

A Sam Adam's dark lager and some Pink Floyd on the stereo usually does it for me, Patty.
Okay, so more than one Sam Adam's, okay...you got me.
And a steak, medium well.
Oh, and a BIG baked potato with lots of butter, chives and sour cream.
Well...you DID ask, didn't you?
Nicely composed Quatern you've managed to write here.
Well done...
~Dean

 Comment Written 06-May-2017

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reply by the author on 07-May-2017

Good morning, Dean; sounds like you are a man after my own heart. Of course, I shouldn't drink the beer anymore, nor eat the fully loaded baked potato. The steak is totally on my menu, and I will ask Alexa to play the Pink Floyd in my music collection. It may not be the feast you get to have, but I think that would make me happy - as well as my hubby - he LOVES steak!
Have a good day - I see you have posted something new - I look forward to it,
~patty~

reply by Dean Kuch on 07-May-2017

You're very welcome, Miss Patty.
Enjoy the week ahead.
~Dean

Comment from Vijay Kumar V

Excellent

These are beautiful phrases"Is it the sweet caress of love? In its pursuit, can we get sick?" I liked the subject very much and the way you have portrayed it in this new form of poetry. Thankyou. Have a great time. Namaste

 Comment Written 06-May-2017

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reply by the author on 07-May-2017

I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. It was fun to write - the idea came to me as I was waking up yesterday. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement,
~patty~

Comment from pbomar1115

Excellent

I love this poem. What will bring it? "True Happiness" I would say, yes, yes, yes. I love the sweet caress of a woman, heck what man doesn't? Yes, the simple not complication, I don't need it nor want it. Yes, I want time and lots of it. My world will be a happy one. However, sometimes less is good and sometimes more. But a big "No" on knowing everything. I am better with mysteries in my life unsolved. Call me naive. Yes. I will take it. Failure will come whether I want it or not, but it will come. Always.

 Comment Written 06-May-2017

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reply by the author on 07-May-2017

Good morning; I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. It was fun to write - the idea came to me as I was waking up yesterday. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement,
~patty~

reply by pbomar1115 on 07-May-2017

You're welcome.

Comment from Oatmeal

Excellent

MPatty,

The arrangement is understandable. Chosen explanations are made very clear and descriptive. Emotional reflections are insightful and impressive. Good chosen words. Rhyming is successfully done.

It's a very clean piece. I saw no typos or SPAG.

I look forward to seeing you again.

Love you,

Oatmeal

 Comment Written 06-May-2017

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reply by the author on 07-May-2017

Hi Camille;
I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. It was fun to write - the idea came to me as I was waking up yesterday. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement,
~patty~

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

Verrry good question, and if we knew the answer, the world would be a much better place for all of us. People who are not satisfied tend to be greedy... and dangerous.

 Comment Written 06-May-2017

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reply by the author on 07-May-2017

Hi Phyllis; I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. It was fun to write - the idea came to me as I was waking up yesterday. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement,
~patty~

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Patty, this is wonderfully worded and presented beautifully. If only we knew what would bring true happiness. My guess that happiness comes from within, not from those things money can buy or gifts we receive. Patricia

 Comment Written 06-May-2017

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reply by the author on 07-May-2017

Hi Patricia; I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. It was fun to write - the idea came to me as I was waking up yesterday. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement,
~patty~

Comment from DR DIP

Excellent

Written nicely in ABCB rhyme scheme , this Quatern asks the question..What is true happiness? What are our desires? They are good questions Patty and if we could harness the secret to share with everyone the world would be a better place.

dip

 Comment Written 06-May-2017

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reply by the author on 07-May-2017

Hi dip; I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. It was fun to write - the idea came to me as I was waking up yesterday. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement,
~patty~

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Patty,

A question that countless others have asked -- and not too many have answered it perfectly, imho. *smile* Happiness is often elusive, like a butterfly...evading capture. When you stop looking for it, you often find that it has sneaked up on you. Heehee!

 Comment Written 06-May-2017

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reply by the author on 07-May-2017

Hi robyn; I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. It was fun to write - the idea came to me as I was waking up yesterday. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement,
~patty~

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

I enjoyed your quatern poem Patty. I especially liked the questions you pose that draw the reader into your poem. The repeating line fit perfectly into each stanza.

Well done.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 06-May-2017

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reply by the author on 07-May-2017

Hi Janet; I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. It was fun to write - the idea came to me as I was waking up yesterday. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement,
~patty~