I'm Not a Rock. I'm But an Island.
Do rocks feel pain?49 total reviews
Comment from Bard's Bride
This is a great rendition of that song. I always enjoy when writers personify non- living things. It demonstrates their creativity.
Awesome job
BB.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2017
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This is a great rendition of that song. I always enjoy when writers personify non- living things. It demonstrates their creativity.
Awesome job
BB.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2017
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Oh, thank you, BB, for your encouraging review. I love personifying these objects and personifying this song.
Comment from Marvin Calloway
You did a good job blending Simon and Garfunkel's music with your lyrics. Although I write lyrics, I don't keep up with singers, but I do like S & G.
I'm more into instrumentals.
Good luck.
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2017
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You did a good job blending Simon and Garfunkel's music with your lyrics. Although I write lyrics, I don't keep up with singers, but I do like S & G.
I'm more into instrumentals.
Good luck.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2017
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Yes, Marvin, I loved S & G, since I was a kid playing their records and playing around with their lyrics. Thank you for your review and for wishing me good luck.
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, or song parody, I'm Not a Rock. I'm But an Island, seems to reverse the originals statement of being insular to the ravages of love and its complexities. You did a great job of following the lyrical measure and making the theme your own.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2017
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This poem, or song parody, I'm Not a Rock. I'm But an Island, seems to reverse the originals statement of being insular to the ravages of love and its complexities. You did a great job of following the lyrical measure and making the theme your own.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2017
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Yes, Bill, I made it my own--a poem/song about vulnerability and isolation. Thank you for your review.
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"I'm Not a Rock, I'm But an Island", is an exceptionally well-written and heart-wrenching piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2017
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"I'm Not a Rock, I'm But an Island", is an exceptionally well-written and heart-wrenching piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2017
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Thank you, Duchess, for giving my poem its last six star review before the promotion ended. I appreciate your review and compliments.
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Sis Cat, you certainly deserve the six, sparkling stars.
Take care and best wishes, the Duchess
Comment from jusylee72
wonderful redo of a great song. And you turn it into a reverse of what the original song was about. That takes so much skill and talent. As always, I am a fan of yours keep writing.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2017
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wonderful redo of a great song. And you turn it into a reverse of what the original song was about. That takes so much skill and talent. As always, I am a fan of yours keep writing.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2017
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What amazes me, jusylee72, is that I created this redo when I was eighteen thirty-five years ago. I am glad I brought it out of my diary. Thank you for your generous, six star review.
Comment from RobertaLee
Listened to the S&G music while reading your parody; poignant, a bit sarcastically humorous briefly and hearing your voice and inflection do yours enhanced the experience--necessary for me to catch the flow. I am glad I didn't read the "sexual content" warning before reading (I didn't find any btw) or I wouldn't have had the pleasure of reading.
Best of everything in the contest Andre.
Roberta
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2017
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Listened to the S&G music while reading your parody; poignant, a bit sarcastically humorous briefly and hearing your voice and inflection do yours enhanced the experience--necessary for me to catch the flow. I am glad I didn't read the "sexual content" warning before reading (I didn't find any btw) or I wouldn't have had the pleasure of reading.
Best of everything in the contest Andre.
Roberta
Comment Written 11-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2017
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Thank you, RobertaLee, for your generous, six star review and contest well wishes. I appreciate them. I am glad you had the pleasure of reading my poem and watching my video.
Comment from lyenochka
What a great parody. I always liked that song because it did speak for those of us who don't fit in crowd. But you called the deception that the narrator of the original song failed to see - that we do need love and we need to be vulnerable to live life.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2017
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What a great parody. I always liked that song because it did speak for those of us who don't fit in crowd. But you called the deception that the narrator of the original song failed to see - that we do need love and we need to be vulnerable to live life.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2017
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Yes, lyenochka, we must be vulnerable to love. I am moved that my lyrics rewrite resonated with so many people. I wrote it when I was a teen sheltered alone in my room, playing records, as I watched the kids outside play without me. Thank you for your review of my parody which spoke the truth.
Comment from livelylinda
Sis Cat: perhaps you read my mind or our thoughts drifting around in the universe accidentally merged . . . God bless Simon and Garfunkel for their songs and lyrics and sadness. Your rewrite of their song fells my recent story, too. Thank you. Linda
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
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Sis Cat: perhaps you read my mind or our thoughts drifting around in the universe accidentally merged . . . God bless Simon and Garfunkel for their songs and lyrics and sadness. Your rewrite of their song fells my recent story, too. Thank you. Linda
Comment Written 10-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
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Oh, thank you, Linda, for your generous, six star review. I am glad my rewrite resonates with you. Thanks again.
Comment from Joan E.
The pain comes through in your song, and I admired your take-off on the Simon and Garfunkel's lyrics as repeats. Your "tin armor" metaphor is effective--here's to your "records" protecting you, and best wishes in the contest- Joan
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
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The pain comes through in your song, and I admired your take-off on the Simon and Garfunkel's lyrics as repeats. Your "tin armor" metaphor is effective--here's to your "records" protecting you, and best wishes in the contest- Joan
Comment Written 10-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
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Thank you, Joan, for your encouraging review and best wishes for the contest. I appreciate it.
Comment from smbau
Great poem, contrast between rock and Island bringing out the elements that make many build walls around their hurt and hence lonely yet among many. The picture, background and font colors compliment you poem. The title is repeated after every stanza giving the poem a song lyric feature. Truly said you have met the contest needs to redo a song lyrics. Wish you the best in the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2017
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Great poem, contrast between rock and Island bringing out the elements that make many build walls around their hurt and hence lonely yet among many. The picture, background and font colors compliment you poem. The title is repeated after every stanza giving the poem a song lyric feature. Truly said you have met the contest needs to redo a song lyrics. Wish you the best in the contest.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2017
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Thank you, smbau, for your kind, thoughtful review of my lyrics redo. Thanks also for wishing me the best in the contest.
