Random Reflections.
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "Must I write?"Poems of Random wandering; an inward look.
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Comment from hannahorion
This poem is about wanting to write a poem but not knowing what to write. The author goes on to explain that to not write is to lose the memory of good things and bad things as well "When the fond memories are lost, The bitterness and anger of bad ones also gone." It is composed in five quatrains with no particular rhyme sequence. Nevertheless is easy to read and recite. I found this an intriguing poem which stirred and provoked thought.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2015
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This poem is about wanting to write a poem but not knowing what to write. The author goes on to explain that to not write is to lose the memory of good things and bad things as well "When the fond memories are lost, The bitterness and anger of bad ones also gone." It is composed in five quatrains with no particular rhyme sequence. Nevertheless is easy to read and recite. I found this an intriguing poem which stirred and provoked thought.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2015
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Thank you for your comments. I feel you guess my mindset when I was writing the poem. What memories should I carry on with me when I see the other shore? best regards.
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I liked the concept of this poem.
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will do
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Thanks. Poems are nothing more than harnessing the random thoughts that pop in and out and often leave gaps when putting them down on the paper. I struggle with the mechanics of writing and easy flowing style becomes a habit. Thanks.
Comment from kiwisteveh
You made a strong point here about the apparent futility of writing one's thoughts when whole civilisations may be recorded as merely a footnote in history. But then I thought your piece trailed off a little in the last stanza which didn't connect (for me at least) with that earlier thought. Instead of dwelling on the pointlessness of writing (or counter-arguing against that idea) you turn this into an argument for the benefits of ageing.
into me --> unto me
There seems to be a word like 'can' missing from line 1 of the final stanza.
Steve
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2015
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You made a strong point here about the apparent futility of writing one's thoughts when whole civilisations may be recorded as merely a footnote in history. But then I thought your piece trailed off a little in the last stanza which didn't connect (for me at least) with that earlier thought. Instead of dwelling on the pointlessness of writing (or counter-arguing against that idea) you turn this into an argument for the benefits of ageing.
into me --> unto me
There seems to be a word like 'can' missing from line 1 of the final stanza.
Steve
Comment Written 17-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2015
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You hit the nail on the head. Indeed I was vacillating between the two points and that is because I am aging and I don't see the point in writing. I will correct the errors you pointed out. Thanks a lot.
