In Retrospect
Reliving the past in order to see the way forward.27 total reviews
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
Absolutely beautifully written poem. I love this. It has a great flow and rhyme scheme. Nicely put together. I need to find a quiet place
to set my spirit free,
to travel back to yesteryear,
with wisdom guiding me.Lovely photo to compliment your words as well. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Absolutely beautifully written poem. I love this. It has a great flow and rhyme scheme. Nicely put together. I need to find a quiet place
to set my spirit free,
to travel back to yesteryear,
with wisdom guiding me.Lovely photo to compliment your words as well. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much Joanne. I'm so glad you like my poem. I enjoyed your comments.
Beth
Comment from Faith Williams
Such a lovely poem with so many hidden nuggets within it. From changes of perspective and perception when reviewing the past to not just looking at your mistakes through rose-colored glasses, there are many lessons here. Ones we would be wise to take heed.
There are so many good lines here:
You had me at your opening. 'I need to find a quiet place to set my spirit free' as it sets the mood and made me take a deep breath to quiet myself.
'If I can't learn from past mistakes, it's likely they'll repeat' is such a true statement. Often, we, or at least I, try to avoid looking to hard at those mistakes, afraid of what I'll find.
'I think that time has mellowed me,' made me chuckle. I sometimes think that about myself, but then something happens, and I don't feel so mellow.
Such a lovely entry for the contest, Beth. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes!
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Such a lovely poem with so many hidden nuggets within it. From changes of perspective and perception when reviewing the past to not just looking at your mistakes through rose-colored glasses, there are many lessons here. Ones we would be wise to take heed.
There are so many good lines here:
You had me at your opening. 'I need to find a quiet place to set my spirit free' as it sets the mood and made me take a deep breath to quiet myself.
'If I can't learn from past mistakes, it's likely they'll repeat' is such a true statement. Often, we, or at least I, try to avoid looking to hard at those mistakes, afraid of what I'll find.
'I think that time has mellowed me,' made me chuckle. I sometimes think that about myself, but then something happens, and I don't feel so mellow.
Such a lovely entry for the contest, Beth. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes!
Comment Written 24-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much, Faith, for such a lovely review. I like the fact you shared the lines you felt stood out for you. I truly appreciate this review because it is the 26th on which will give it an all time best status.
Beth
Comment from Annmuma
Beautifully written and very wise words. The flow fantastic and the theme really touched my emotions. Thank God, we do mellow and and begin to look to understand life and purpose. Congrats on a great post. ann
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Beautifully written and very wise words. The flow fantastic and the theme really touched my emotions. Thank God, we do mellow and and begin to look to understand life and purpose. Congrats on a great post. ann
Comment Written 24-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much Ann. I'm so pleased that ;you like my poem.
I"m especially happy you consider it worthy of six stars.
Beth
Comment from JT traveller
Introspective poem. A thoroughly enjoyable read which both tells a tale and delivers a message. While it is okay to look back we must not live in the past, just as you have said. I appreciated the format and your illustration made me think of mindfulness. Well done.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Introspective poem. A thoroughly enjoyable read which both tells a tale and delivers a message. While it is okay to look back we must not live in the past, just as you have said. I appreciated the format and your illustration made me think of mindfulness. Well done.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much for the review and for you insightful comments.
Beth
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My pleasure Beth. Have a great day/night. Jacqueline
Comment from walk.write.reflect
I just wanted to express my admiration for your poem. I was captivated by your words and the emotions they evoked. Thank you for sharing. Best Regards.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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I just wanted to express my admiration for your poem. I was captivated by your words and the emotions they evoked. Thank you for sharing. Best Regards.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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Thank you much for the beautiful review and comments and I truly appreciate the six stars.
Beth
Comment from Spitfire
Some good thoughts here about reexamining one's past life in order not to make the same mistakes twice. Hopefully, time does mellow all of us. Excellent reminder at the end about not walking alone.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Some good thoughts here about reexamining one's past life in order not to make the same mistakes twice. Hopefully, time does mellow all of us. Excellent reminder at the end about not walking alone.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you Sherry, I appreciate your review and comments.
Beth
Comment from nancy_e_davis
I do admire that last verse Beth. It is such a bold statement and so true. We don't get to choose who we are just what we become, and we are never alone unless it is our choice. This is a lovely poem. Good luck in the contest. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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I do admire that last verse Beth. It is such a bold statement and so true. We don't get to choose who we are just what we become, and we are never alone unless it is our choice. This is a lovely poem. Good luck in the contest. Nancy:)
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much Nancy. I'm glad you liked the poem and particular the last verse. It is good to know we never are really alone.
Beth
Comment from June Sargent
This is a lovely reminder to learn from the past, embrace the present- which might realistically involve some limitations - and press forward to the future. Your poem flowed with perfect rhythm and rhyme. I enjoyed the read.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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This is a lovely reminder to learn from the past, embrace the present- which might realistically involve some limitations - and press forward to the future. Your poem flowed with perfect rhythm and rhyme. I enjoyed the read.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you, June. I really appreciate the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Beth,
This poem flows well and reminds us that every once in a while we should reflect on the past to see what we have learned and not repeat the same mistakes. We also might find things we may have to apologize for or people we need to forgive to clear regrets. Living for the present and hoping for the future is a good way to live.
I like the mix of words and artwork.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Good luck in the contest.
Joan
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Hi Beth,
This poem flows well and reminds us that every once in a while we should reflect on the past to see what we have learned and not repeat the same mistakes. We also might find things we may have to apologize for or people we need to forgive to clear regrets. Living for the present and hoping for the future is a good way to live.
I like the mix of words and artwork.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Good luck in the contest.
Joan
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Joan, for a great review. I enjoyed reading your comments. There is quite a bit you can learn by concentrating on what you past was like.
Beth
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My pleasure, Beth. You are so right,
Joan
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent poem entry for the Rhyming Poetry Contest. I hope you continue writing your memoirs. You sound like a wise person.
The rhymes and meter are not forced and they flow well.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Excellent poem entry for the Rhyming Poetry Contest. I hope you continue writing your memoirs. You sound like a wise person.
The rhymes and meter are not forced and they flow well.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much Gypsy. I really appreciate the review and you lovely comments. Maybe I'm a little wiser that I once was. I need to get back to my memoirs. I've been taking a break for too long.
Beth
