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Can you see what I see?26 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
OH, and I see a poem that tells a life story with a moral -- love makes everything beautiful (and I couldn't agree more)! The imagery you evoke within your clever free verse is sublime -- warmth for every reader's heart! Just lovely!
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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OH, and I see a poem that tells a life story with a moral -- love makes everything beautiful (and I couldn't agree more)! The imagery you evoke within your clever free verse is sublime -- warmth for every reader's heart! Just lovely!
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Thank you for your warm and sweet review. I appreciate your kind words. John
Comment from Whitewave
Yes, I see Love: I see beauty, mystery - a story of life. Your words paint the picture perfectly and allow the old house to tell its story of a precious childhood in a wonderful yesteryear.
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Yes, I see Love: I see beauty, mystery - a story of life. Your words paint the picture perfectly and allow the old house to tell its story of a precious childhood in a wonderful yesteryear.
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Your words, "...and allow the old house to tell its story of a precious childhood in a wonderful yesteryear" give that beautiful, old house life and breath. Those are the words I was seeking for my poem but couldn't find. I now have the peace and completion through those beautiful words, and I thank you for them. Your more than generous sixth star is also appreciated. God bless. John
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
It sounds like you had a wonderful childhood and I expect this little house looked very different when you were young, a happy home is where there is much love, a fine endearing and touching write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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It sounds like you had a wonderful childhood and I expect this little house looked very different when you were young, a happy home is where there is much love, a fine endearing and touching write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Thank you, Dolly for those sweet and generous comments. As always, I appreciate your reviews. John
Comment from Beri Bee
Incredible! I only wish I could still see the type of things with my minds eye the way this poet does. Every relic has stories, of course, and here we are introduced to so much history and life in a single vision. The use of the "I see" repetition reminds me of "I spy with my little eye." It adds to the comfort the poem gives in revealing its secret memories. Thanks!
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Incredible! I only wish I could still see the type of things with my minds eye the way this poet does. Every relic has stories, of course, and here we are introduced to so much history and life in a single vision. The use of the "I see" repetition reminds me of "I spy with my little eye." It adds to the comfort the poem gives in revealing its secret memories. Thanks!
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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What a wonderful review. I may have written the poem, but it's as if your words breathed life into it. That's quite amazing and I really appreciate it. Thank you so much. John
Comment from Goosey Gander
Your poem is brilliant! I hope you win the contest. Your poem is incredibly amazing with its description of the house. The image you chose is also very touching (and sad).
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Your poem is brilliant! I hope you win the contest. Your poem is incredibly amazing with its description of the house. The image you chose is also very touching (and sad).
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Thank you. I'm glad you found worth in my poem. That means a lot to me. I appreciate your review and best wishes. John
Comment from Bridge
A poem that touches the heart. I loved it. Very well written. Very beautifully expressed. Memories are so precious. Thanks for sharing. All the best to you in the contest.
With regards
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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A poem that touches the heart. I loved it. Very well written. Very beautifully expressed. Memories are so precious. Thanks for sharing. All the best to you in the contest.
With regards
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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You're right about memories. I once saw a saying on the wall of a gift shop that read: "I thought I was all alone, and then I found my memories." As you so eloquently put it, memories are "precious" and they're also priceless. Thank you for your kind words and best wishes. John
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
That last line sums up everything that came before. And as you describe your visions, we see them too. A well told remembering of your simple and happy childhood.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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That last line sums up everything that came before. And as you describe your visions, we see them too. A well told remembering of your simple and happy childhood.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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You describe beautifully my poem in simple but eloquent words...truly a poem in themselves. Thank you. John
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
This is a delightful look at the childhood of a carefree boy who knew he was loved. I like the different aspects and vivid descriptions of the place where you remember imagination, wonder, amazement and indescribable joy. Wonderful!
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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This is a delightful look at the childhood of a carefree boy who knew he was loved. I like the different aspects and vivid descriptions of the place where you remember imagination, wonder, amazement and indescribable joy. Wonderful!
Comment Written 29-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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You grasped the very essence of this poem. Your review was a joy to read. Thank you. John
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Where was this homestead? In the South? I can't believe Chinaberry trees would survive real cold. Appalachia perhaps? Amazing that people would judge that life as cruel but as children we were warm, clothed and fed daily. Life was good.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
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Where was this homestead? In the South? I can't believe Chinaberry trees would survive real cold. Appalachia perhaps? Amazing that people would judge that life as cruel but as children we were warm, clothed and fed daily. Life was good.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
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Macon, Ga. I may be mistaken about the tree. We grew up thinking is was a Chinaberry; but it was huge, unlike the ones I've googled lately. You're right, it may seem cruel but I wouldn't trade my childhood for anything. Life WAS good. Thanks for your review. John
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I could see all that you described John in your child hood home. You brought the old house back, through your words, into the home you remember. Loved the goat that chased and terrorized, that made me smile. Good luck in the contest. Cheers
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
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I could see all that you described John in your child hood home. You brought the old house back, through your words, into the home you remember. Loved the goat that chased and terrorized, that made me smile. Good luck in the contest. Cheers
Comment Written 29-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
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I didn't really care much for that goat since I provided him hours of entertainment, and I became the goat of my brothers' and sisters' jokes. I appreciate your review. John
