A Most Uncommon Man
A rare and unusual friend of mine94 total reviews
Comment from Elaine Chiodi
A brilliant description of a valued lesson to be learned. Its rhymes are not forced and the lines flow easily. And a great final comment. I'd change just one thing: in the fifth stanza, move "he" from the end of the first line to the beginning of the second. A well written piece... ...ec
A brilliant description of a valued lesson to be learned. Its rhymes are not forced and the lines flow easily. And a great final comment. I'd change just one thing: in the fifth stanza, move "he" from the end of the first line to the beginning of the second. A well written piece... ...ec
Comment Written 10-Oct-2019
Comment from Hitcher
The world needs dreamers, men who strive for peace and men who refuse to conform... tick tick tick as far as your rare and unusual friend goes Jay. I would say there was never a dull moment or conversation. Great little poem Jay!
The world needs dreamers, men who strive for peace and men who refuse to conform... tick tick tick as far as your rare and unusual friend goes Jay. I would say there was never a dull moment or conversation. Great little poem Jay!
Comment Written 10-Oct-2019
Comment from djeckert
a great write that honors a great and godly sounding man. This was a pressure to read, and that friend sounds like a treasure to have had. So I don't blame you one bit for honoring him. Indeed, I pray every day to meet a bag of nuts like him. God surely blesses. A sixxer for sure.
a great write that honors a great and godly sounding man. This was a pressure to read, and that friend sounds like a treasure to have had. So I don't blame you one bit for honoring him. Indeed, I pray every day to meet a bag of nuts like him. God surely blesses. A sixxer for sure.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2019
Comment from Patricia1
This is really good! It gives you a lot of wisdom to think about. I like those words "he strove for inner bliss" and I love the last verse as well. It sounds as though this man really knew what would bring him peace and bliss that was beyond the "cravings" of temporary happiness. It's too bad it has to be a lonely road. Thanks for sharing this.
This is really good! It gives you a lot of wisdom to think about. I like those words "he strove for inner bliss" and I love the last verse as well. It sounds as though this man really knew what would bring him peace and bliss that was beyond the "cravings" of temporary happiness. It's too bad it has to be a lonely road. Thanks for sharing this.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2019
Comment from Cass Carlton
Yes, I would share that bag รณ'nuts with you. There are a few people who just don't conform to the way society dictates we ought to behave, but they are rare. I knew someone who fills the description in your poem pretty well, but he was a shy person who shunned people because of his oddness. He loved animals and they loved him. A very fierce dog once menaced my sister,but he went to its side and spoke to it and next thing it was wagging its tail and licking his hand. He used to call sparrows to him and they would come and sit on his shoulders. He was a rare man, who never spoke loudly yet you always heard what he said. Yes, if he was a nut, the world could do with a few bags full. Your poem is well written describing a man who lives by his own credo and not the popular
rackety way of Mankind today. Well done cheers Cass
Yes, I would share that bag รณ'nuts with you. There are a few people who just don't conform to the way society dictates we ought to behave, but they are rare. I knew someone who fills the description in your poem pretty well, but he was a shy person who shunned people because of his oddness. He loved animals and they loved him. A very fierce dog once menaced my sister,but he went to its side and spoke to it and next thing it was wagging its tail and licking his hand. He used to call sparrows to him and they would come and sit on his shoulders. He was a rare man, who never spoke loudly yet you always heard what he said. Yes, if he was a nut, the world could do with a few bags full. Your poem is well written describing a man who lives by his own credo and not the popular
rackety way of Mankind today. Well done cheers Cass
Comment Written 09-Oct-2019
Comment from Pam (respa)
-A well written poem about
"an uncommon man," jaybird.
-I think this man could
have several interpretations,
from an actual friend to
the religious explanation.
-Regardless of that, he is
kind, a dreamer, and
strives for peace.
-The conclusion is great!
-Thanks for sharing.
-A well written poem about
"an uncommon man," jaybird.
-I think this man could
have several interpretations,
from an actual friend to
the religious explanation.
-Regardless of that, he is
kind, a dreamer, and
strives for peace.
-The conclusion is great!
-Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2019
Comment from Gail Denham
Very good - the rhyme worked well. And your ending lines were great. For sure, one would wish to be such a "nut". One that did not judge, gave others room and preference. Good job.
Very good - the rhyme worked well. And your ending lines were great. For sure, one would wish to be such a "nut". One that did not judge, gave others room and preference. Good job.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2019
Comment from Barbaraj1
Excellent poem. I love your ending that if that man really was a nut,
send me a bag or two. I have read your other poems and you have a
real talent.
Excellent poem. I love your ending that if that man really was a nut,
send me a bag or two. I have read your other poems and you have a
real talent.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2019
Comment from CrystieCookie999
I think this poem reminds me of a religious leader who was not out for fame, or more likely, Jesus Christ.
Ah, those who dismiss religious nuts or people who seem bananas, forget that adding bananas and nuts to a bread of life recipe transform it into something more delicious than before. Nice share!
I think this poem reminds me of a religious leader who was not out for fame, or more likely, Jesus Christ.
Ah, those who dismiss religious nuts or people who seem bananas, forget that adding bananas and nuts to a bread of life recipe transform it into something more delicious than before. Nice share!
Comment Written 09-Oct-2019
Comment from papa55mike
I'll take a couple of bags, too. People could see that he was right, inner peace is all that matters. Great Job! Best of luck with your writing!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
I'll take a couple of bags, too. People could see that he was right, inner peace is all that matters. Great Job! Best of luck with your writing!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 09-Oct-2019