In a Crowd
The many faces of the crowd.16 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
I love the stream of consciousness approach, similar to Jack London's short story To Build a Fire. Also, the long sentences remind me of Steinbeck's Cannery Row. Your alliteration gives the reader cause to pause. There's much more I could say, but this is enough for now.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2022
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I love the stream of consciousness approach, similar to Jack London's short story To Build a Fire. Also, the long sentences remind me of Steinbeck's Cannery Row. Your alliteration gives the reader cause to pause. There's much more I could say, but this is enough for now.
Comment Written 26-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2022
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Wow! You hunted for that one. Thank you for your kind words, Liz!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
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***warm smile***
Comment from estory
I thought this was very creative and imaginative. It's a really great fragmented construction that illustrates all the myriad viewpoints we have of life, even from one perspective. In a crowd you get many perspectives. you had some wonderful colorful imagery in which we could see ourselves as part of the crowd, both as an individual and as part of a whole. And I liked the rhythm of the language. It was a super post. estory
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2022
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I thought this was very creative and imaginative. It's a really great fragmented construction that illustrates all the myriad viewpoints we have of life, even from one perspective. In a crowd you get many perspectives. you had some wonderful colorful imagery in which we could see ourselves as part of the crowd, both as an individual and as part of a whole. And I liked the rhythm of the language. It was a super post. estory
Comment Written 04-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2022
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Hello, my friend. Thank you for your kind words and shiny six stars. They are deeply appreciated! I'm sorry for not seeing this earlier.
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from lyenochka
Beautifully said! As an introvert, I don't like crowds but you made your refrain "In a crowd" so very appealing. You show us we can fellowship with others and keep our unique identity. My favorite stanza was:
"In a crowd, the portrait of your mind can be painted with delicate brush strokes, sharing the colors that live within each emotional thought, creating the rainbow of eternity."
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2022
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Beautifully said! As an introvert, I don't like crowds but you made your refrain "In a crowd" so very appealing. You show us we can fellowship with others and keep our unique identity. My favorite stanza was:
"In a crowd, the portrait of your mind can be painted with delicate brush strokes, sharing the colors that live within each emotional thought, creating the rainbow of eternity."
Comment Written 03-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2022
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Hello, my friend. Thank you for your kind words! Somebody got it.
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from Judy Lawless
You've touched on a number of truths, in this poem, Mike. I've never thought about crowds like that before, but now it's all clear. We are so much influenced by people we may not really know, especially here. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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You've touched on a number of truths, in this poem, Mike. I've never thought about crowds like that before, but now it's all clear. We are so much influenced by people we may not really know, especially here. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Comment Written 02-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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Hi, Judy. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
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You?re most welcome, Mike
Comment from Anne Johnston
I like your poem commenting on all the ways we can react in a crowd. I think that most of us are missing the chance to be with other people, communication that we all need.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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I like your poem commenting on all the ways we can react in a crowd. I think that most of us are missing the chance to be with other people, communication that we all need.
Comment Written 02-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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Hi, Anne. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
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You are welcome
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Papa55mike a happy hump day to you. I hope this finds you well. I enjoyed your poem and the different benefits of being in a crowd, a very interesting perspective. Good job and have a great day!
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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Hello Papa55mike a happy hump day to you. I hope this finds you well. I enjoyed your poem and the different benefits of being in a crowd, a very interesting perspective. Good job and have a great day!
Comment Written 02-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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Hello, my friend. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from Heather Burroughs
This was a beautiful read. Sometimes we feel like a mask is necessary in front of friends, family and strangers. It's up to us to remove the mask when we feel comfortable. Many blessings to you.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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This was a beautiful read. Sometimes we feel like a mask is necessary in front of friends, family and strangers. It's up to us to remove the mask when we feel comfortable. Many blessings to you.
Comment Written 02-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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Hi, Heather. Thank you for your kind words! I'll be by to read.
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from jenintorre
I really enjoyed reading this poem and can so relate to it. Your words are very poignant and I like your chosen artwork and presentation. Well done. Best wishes. Jen
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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I really enjoyed reading this poem and can so relate to it. Your words are very poignant and I like your chosen artwork and presentation. Well done. Best wishes. Jen
Comment Written 02-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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Hi, Jen. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from damommy
Lovely thoughts so well expressed. I think it can go either way, according to circumstances. I've never been one for crowds, but when I'm in one, I usually bond with one person, not the group as a whole. I suppose one feels safer with others like themselves, but I'm pretty much a loner.
I particularly like this: "In a crowd, there's a person who can share my existence through the barrier of self to form a single living organism dedicated to the other until time no longer matters."
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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Lovely thoughts so well expressed. I think it can go either way, according to circumstances. I've never been one for crowds, but when I'm in one, I usually bond with one person, not the group as a whole. I suppose one feels safer with others like themselves, but I'm pretty much a loner.
I particularly like this: "In a crowd, there's a person who can share my existence through the barrier of self to form a single living organism dedicated to the other until time no longer matters."
Comment Written 01-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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Hello, my friend. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from Ric Myworld
I seldom ever have a six left by Tuesday of the week, but I've saved this one for a change in case something special would come along. And I'm glad I did. Outstanding, the poem and picture combined! Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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I seldom ever have a six left by Tuesday of the week, but I've saved this one for a change in case something special would come along. And I'm glad I did. Outstanding, the poem and picture combined! Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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Hi, Ric. Thank you for your kind words and those shiny six stars. They are deeply appreciated! We've been getting ready for today's ice storm. Thankfully, we don't have to go anywhere.
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
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Morning, Mike! You are most welcome and deserving. I enjoy and could give you sixes on everything you write. Unfortunately, they just don't give us enough to go around. I'm glad you don't have to get out in this mess today. Ice has already started breaking up the trees, downing powerlines, and I busted my butt salting the porch this morning. So, like you, I'm staying where it's warm, if we still have heat. LOL. God bless! Ric
