Meandering Memories of an Old Woman
Remembering my life, have and have nots.75 total reviews
Comment from Mame
A very positive portrayal of a 'life well lived'. True, many of the things you list as 'having not done' seem to be sought after by many but you gave shown the things that really matter in this materialistic world. Is 'The Wall' the one that separated East and West Berlin? Well done!
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A very positive portrayal of a 'life well lived'. True, many of the things you list as 'having not done' seem to be sought after by many but you gave shown the things that really matter in this materialistic world. Is 'The Wall' the one that separated East and West Berlin? Well done!
Comment Written 30-Oct-2019
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"The Wall' in this poem refers to the wall of names of all those soldiers and nurses, etc. who were killed in the Vietnam War. This memorial resides in Washington, D.C. Thanks for reading. Linda
Comment from Reese Turner
That's NOT a tear in my eye, must be from the old dog nearby. You touched my heart, with a wonderful listing of many of those things I ponder in this, the afternoon of my life. I am also 71 and I have less hair and less money than I had planned for this point, but I have three daughters who love me, six grandchildren who hug me and a wife who tolerates me. Because I am a Christian, I am not too worried about the future, but I am sure not ready to leave the party. Thanks for letting me hear my feelings in a different, refreshing way. BTW, as a Navy Vet, Viet-nam era, touching that wall meant a great deal to me, as well. God Bless.
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That's NOT a tear in my eye, must be from the old dog nearby. You touched my heart, with a wonderful listing of many of those things I ponder in this, the afternoon of my life. I am also 71 and I have less hair and less money than I had planned for this point, but I have three daughters who love me, six grandchildren who hug me and a wife who tolerates me. Because I am a Christian, I am not too worried about the future, but I am sure not ready to leave the party. Thanks for letting me hear my feelings in a different, refreshing way. BTW, as a Navy Vet, Viet-nam era, touching that wall meant a great deal to me, as well. God Bless.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2019
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Thank you, Reese. When I touched The Wall, I swear I could feel all the sorrow of all the people whose names are upon it. I cried like a baby and I don't know anyone whose name is on it. I had the similar experience when I went to Arlington Cemetery. Linda
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, this was a tearful read for me - wow - what an inspired and inspiring write - its beauty palpable and warmly embracing. I strongly suggest submitting this jewel to Ruminate Magazine, at the following, ruminatemagazine.org.
What a superb write - thank you for writing it and sharing...Eve @ evesayshi... I don't usually identify myself with reviews, but with this poem, I wanted you to know who loves it - and, it deserves more than Six Stars - I rate it a perfect Ten......
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In my opinion, this was a tearful read for me - wow - what an inspired and inspiring write - its beauty palpable and warmly embracing. I strongly suggest submitting this jewel to Ruminate Magazine, at the following, ruminatemagazine.org.
What a superb write - thank you for writing it and sharing...Eve @ evesayshi... I don't usually identify myself with reviews, but with this poem, I wanted you to know who loves it - and, it deserves more than Six Stars - I rate it a perfect Ten......
Comment Written 30-Oct-2019
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Thank you, eve, for such a fantastic compliment. This is one of my favorites, maybe because it is so real and a good part of me on the page! Linda
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Well, it is superb, Linda, and I hope published everywhere...Eve
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello livelylinda
i read your seventy one years of your life of what you never done. But smiled to the happy things that you pleasantly seem to enjoy. There is one time in your life that drew my attention is when you stopped to smell the roses and the lilacs and walked into a church to pray, inspired others to do .
Gert
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Hello livelylinda
i read your seventy one years of your life of what you never done. But smiled to the happy things that you pleasantly seem to enjoy. There is one time in your life that drew my attention is when you stopped to smell the roses and the lilacs and walked into a church to pray, inspired others to do .
Gert
Comment Written 30-Oct-2019
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Thank yous so much, Gert. Linda
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You are welcome Linda
Gert
Comment from Susan Morritt
I really enjoyed reading this poem. I was impressed by many lines, but my personal favourites are: "I have gloriously and passionately loved, but then miserably lost... over and over and over again" and "seen angels on this earthy side, a sight allowed only a few". I can relate to both of those statements. Thank you for posting this.
Susan
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I really enjoyed reading this poem. I was impressed by many lines, but my personal favourites are: "I have gloriously and passionately loved, but then miserably lost... over and over and over again" and "seen angels on this earthy side, a sight allowed only a few". I can relate to both of those statements. Thank you for posting this.
Susan
Comment Written 30-Oct-2019
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Thank you so much, Susan. Linda
Comment from Sharon Feldt
This is a beautiful story of a well-lived life. You have chronicled so many touching memories, some joyous, some heart-breaking. I, too, am 71, and consider my life well-lived as well. While our experiences are different, the sentiments are the same. Beautifully written!
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This is a beautiful story of a well-lived life. You have chronicled so many touching memories, some joyous, some heart-breaking. I, too, am 71, and consider my life well-lived as well. While our experiences are different, the sentiments are the same. Beautifully written!
Comment Written 30-Oct-2019
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Thank you, Sharon. Linda
Comment from Susan Larson
While through your life you may not have had thousands of things, you have done thousands of things and those experiences make for a much richer life than one might have had if the money were spent on things instead. Nice message. And it sounds like you've had a nice life.
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While through your life you may not have had thousands of things, you have done thousands of things and those experiences make for a much richer life than one might have had if the money were spent on things instead. Nice message. And it sounds like you've had a nice life.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2019
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Susan, actually, most of my life wasn't so good but I do have some good and that is what I prefer to remember. Thanks for reading. Linda
Comment from Ogden
Having experienced a wide range of having and not having,you also have (and haven't) done many other things referenced in your discursive poem. And, likely, a great deal more are ahead.
There are numerous grammatical and syntactical errors that, if corrected, could improve the quality of the work, considerably:
Your use of the word "nor" is problematical. Perhaps half of the time, it should be "or," instead.
There are quite a few syntactical errors, requiring the rearrangement of some words, and several commas are missing, mostly at the ends of lines.
I hope you will find my comments helpful.
:) (Don)
Ogden
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2019
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Having experienced a wide range of having and not having,you also have (and haven't) done many other things referenced in your discursive poem. And, likely, a great deal more are ahead.
There are numerous grammatical and syntactical errors that, if corrected, could improve the quality of the work, considerably:
Your use of the word "nor" is problematical. Perhaps half of the time, it should be "or," instead.
There are quite a few syntactical errors, requiring the rearrangement of some words, and several commas are missing, mostly at the ends of lines.
I hope you will find my comments helpful.
:) (Don)
Ogden
Comment Written 30-Oct-2019
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Thank you, Don. Linda
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You are very welcome, Linda.
Don
Comment from Ruthi
I liked the wide range of life that you covered. It makes me curious to hear the story behind some of the things you mentioned, so you could definitely use this as ideas for other writings.
I also liked how you organized your "nevers" and your "I haves".
Maybe what I would want changed is more detail about some of the experiences you've had. It wouldn't be a longer poem, but more abut fewer things.
But all in all, a very engaging and easily read poem.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2019
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I liked the wide range of life that you covered. It makes me curious to hear the story behind some of the things you mentioned, so you could definitely use this as ideas for other writings.
I also liked how you organized your "nevers" and your "I haves".
Maybe what I would want changed is more detail about some of the experiences you've had. It wouldn't be a longer poem, but more abut fewer things.
But all in all, a very engaging and easily read poem.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2019
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Ruthi: dig through my portfolio where all those other poems you are looking for, are at rest. Thanks for reading. Linda
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
The crux of the matter, in this poem, is that you have been part of the tapestry of a life where your soul has connected to the important things along the way. You were not a tourist, but the part that matters. I like what you did and I enjoyed your poem.
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The crux of the matter, in this poem, is that you have been part of the tapestry of a life where your soul has connected to the important things along the way. You were not a tourist, but the part that matters. I like what you did and I enjoyed your poem.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2019
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Thank you, Raffaelina. Linda
