A Fine Line
A Naani16 total reviews
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for pointing out in your Naani that truth is not absolute and must be balanced with "inflicting needless pain". Your artwork selection creates the right mood for this thought-provoking poem. Sighs- Joan
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2019
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Thank you for pointing out in your Naani that truth is not absolute and must be balanced with "inflicting needless pain". Your artwork selection creates the right mood for this thought-provoking poem. Sighs- Joan
Comment Written 11-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2019
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Truth can be expressed in many different ways - with kindness is a better option.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your well-thought-out naani delivers wisdom for the reader.
No-holds-barred, in-your-face blunt truth isn't always necessary--
especially with children and the bereaved.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
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Your well-thought-out naani delivers wisdom for the reader.
No-holds-barred, in-your-face blunt truth isn't always necessary--
especially with children and the bereaved.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
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Thank you for reading and sharing your insights.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written Naani poem. I like what you said within your words and lines. Made a lot of good sense. I think we should be careful how we speak at times. I am sure there are kinder ways to talk. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
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This is a very well written Naani poem. I like what you said within your words and lines. Made a lot of good sense. I think we should be careful how we speak at times. I am sure there are kinder ways to talk. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 10-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
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Thank you for reading and sharing your insights.
Comment from Aussie
In Australia, a Naani is a fish in aboriginal. So different from your poem. There is a saying, "be still and know that I am god and you are not." Jesus told the Pharisee how many times he should turn the other cheek; not seven times, seventy-seven times." I doubt folks today could even entertain the idea. Still, if we listen instead of judging others, peace will reign. XXK.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
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In Australia, a Naani is a fish in aboriginal. So different from your poem. There is a saying, "be still and know that I am god and you are not." Jesus told the Pharisee how many times he should turn the other cheek; not seven times, seventy-seven times." I doubt folks today could even entertain the idea. Still, if we listen instead of judging others, peace will reign. XXK.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
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It's so true. If we just think before we speak and consider the ripples of our words and actions, there would be much less conflict.
Comment from Raul1
For some people it is hard for them to tell the truth, but they need to say it. Your poem is well written. I can understand why people need balance in their lives. Well written! Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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For some people it is hard for them to tell the truth, but they need to say it. Your poem is well written. I can understand why people need balance in their lives. Well written! Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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I'm glad you got the gist of my poem on balancing honesty with kindness.
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You're welcome
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, an excellent and inspiring philosophical view - I embrace your words wholeheartedly and laud the virtue of diplomacy, in addition to the truth - thank you for sharing...
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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In my opinion, an excellent and inspiring philosophical view - I embrace your words wholeheartedly and laud the virtue of diplomacy, in addition to the truth - thank you for sharing...
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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Thank you for dropping by to read and share your insights.
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You are very welcome, June, my pleasure...Eve
Comment from Joy Graham
Good morning, June,
I enjoyed your naani today. I like the message, and love that you slipped a rhyme in there with maintained / pain. That's an interesting picture you chose. I think it is like a ying and yang thing? Or is that yin and yan? Always choose kindness, as they say.
Joy xx
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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Good morning, June,
I enjoyed your naani today. I like the message, and love that you slipped a rhyme in there with maintained / pain. That's an interesting picture you chose. I think it is like a ying and yang thing? Or is that yin and yan? Always choose kindness, as they say.
Joy xx
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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So glad you enjoyed my naani on balancing honesty with kindness. Yes, it's the yin/yang thing. Yin nourishes and soothes, while yang fights and defends. They balance each other out. We need both in our lives!
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I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing it. Now I know and knowing is half the battle, says G.I. Joe :)
Comment from patcelaw
This is a great poem about humans and their maintaining balance in the hectic life we all live. May your new year be blessed with writing and all good things. Patricia
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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This is a great poem about humans and their maintaining balance in the hectic life we all live. May your new year be blessed with writing and all good things. Patricia
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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Thank you for your kind words.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
This is a great naani, June. I love the message. Good job on it style. I like the cross rhyme with the ain sound and near rhyme of same. Good job and thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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This is a great naani, June. I love the message. Good job on it style. I like the cross rhyme with the ain sound and near rhyme of same. Good job and thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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Thanks, Jan, for sharing your insights. We could use a little of this on our site these days - a fine line between being honest and being nasty!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written Naani. Always tell the truth, when there may be bad news we can tell it in a way that it will conflicts the least pain to the receiver of the bad news.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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A very well-written Naani. Always tell the truth, when there may be bad news we can tell it in a way that it will conflicts the least pain to the receiver of the bad news.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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Thanks for reading and sharing your insightful comments.
