Search for Satisfaction
a poem54 total reviews
Comment from catch22
Hi Jesse, I like this write, from the rhetorical question at the end to the journey of confused thoughts you take the reader on before you gain clarity and perspective. I am a thinker at my core and this is a thinking person's poem. You engage the reader to question and gauge his or her own belief systems. Sacrifice and suffering don't always lead to meaning and fulfillment, while hedonism doesn't get one there either. It's all about balance between self serving need, serving others, and receiving service from the outside world. In the Jewish faith, it is thought that a person must connect at three basic levels to achieve fulfillment in life. They must connect first to self and their interior universe, then to their community and fellow human beings, and finally to God and the universe. I've read similar thoughts in many religions besides this. There's something profound there...great write.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2019
  |
Hi Jesse, I like this write, from the rhetorical question at the end to the journey of confused thoughts you take the reader on before you gain clarity and perspective. I am a thinker at my core and this is a thinking person's poem. You engage the reader to question and gauge his or her own belief systems. Sacrifice and suffering don't always lead to meaning and fulfillment, while hedonism doesn't get one there either. It's all about balance between self serving need, serving others, and receiving service from the outside world. In the Jewish faith, it is thought that a person must connect at three basic levels to achieve fulfillment in life. They must connect first to self and their interior universe, then to their community and fellow human beings, and finally to God and the universe. I've read similar thoughts in many religions besides this. There's something profound there...great write.
Comment Written 10-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2019
-
Wow, you've gotten so much more from this, than any other reader. You are a profound thinker, and I'm glad that this one took your fancy. You saw the questions I asked of one's belief systems. No one else saw that deeply into it. I appreciate your in-depth analysis and perspective on this. You offer some great universal advice, and comments, on not only the Jewish faith but, in all belief systems.
Thank you for giving me something deep to ponder. I appreciate your kind words very much and thank you for the excellent rating.
Take care, Jesse
Comment from karenina
This is excellent Jesse. The world has finally come around to recognize mood disorders, seasonal affective disorders, and so many more diagnoses that at least, at last, there is a platform from which to let our voice be heard and there are counselors and psychiatrists out there who will take our symptoms seriously and NOT just throw a "pill" at us and say "See you next month." Your lines were piercing with metaphoric clarity: "mood surfing waves to decide how I feel..." is one of the best, in my opinion. If only our physical doctors would embrace this phenomenon and encourage all patients to share ALL about what they are experiencing--including emotionally and psychologically! There is so much hope and still so much more to be done...
Six Stars for sure...
Karenina
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2019
 |
This is excellent Jesse. The world has finally come around to recognize mood disorders, seasonal affective disorders, and so many more diagnoses that at least, at last, there is a platform from which to let our voice be heard and there are counselors and psychiatrists out there who will take our symptoms seriously and NOT just throw a "pill" at us and say "See you next month." Your lines were piercing with metaphoric clarity: "mood surfing waves to decide how I feel..." is one of the best, in my opinion. If only our physical doctors would embrace this phenomenon and encourage all patients to share ALL about what they are experiencing--including emotionally and psychologically! There is so much hope and still so much more to be done...
Six Stars for sure...
Karenina
Comment Written 09-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2019
-
Thank you, Karenina, for your unique perspective on this piece. Only one other reader viewed this poem psychologically. Everyone else could relate to it as a writer. They saw the metaphors and analogies in a way that resonated with them. I appreciate your interest in my mental health but, this was meant philosophically to question, what constitutes the final goal of satisfaction. Thank you for your concern, and for sharing the progress with mood disorders. I am grateful for the sixth star, no matter what reason you gave it to me. Thank you for your support and encouragement.
Take care, Jesse
-
Thank you Jesse, for your considerate and thoughtful response. I was not focusing on your mental health, but rather my own--as seen through your sophisticated write. Nonetheless I am certainly happy you are doing well and you have always had my support and encouragement. I've always felt each reader gets from a poem what he or she NEEDS to get from it. Satisfaction is a fleeting star we chase daily I think, in many areas of life! All my best--Karenina
-
I like the way to put that, about satisfaction being a fleeting star we chase daily. I agree with you. I didn't realize you were focusing on your mental health. Excuse me for misunderstanding you. Thank you for calling my poem sophisticated. I am honored and humbled by your kind response.
Take care, Jesse
-
You take care as well Jesse--Karenina
Comment from Dancemom
This is a wonderfully written poem about finding satisfaction in life. You chose a beautiful picture to go with your beautiful words. I enjoyed this a lot. Very good job!
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
|
This is a wonderfully written poem about finding satisfaction in life. You chose a beautiful picture to go with your beautiful words. I enjoyed this a lot. Very good job!
Comment Written 08-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
-
Thank you, Heather, for your kind comments. I am glad you liked the picture I chose, and that you enjoyed reading this poem. I appreciate your kindness and thank you for the excellent rating.
Have a great weekend.
Take care, Jesse
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"Search for Satisfaction", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. To me, this is a six, but I've run out of them. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
|
"Search for Satisfaction", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. To me, this is a six, but I've run out of them. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
-
Thank you so much for the virtual sixth star, and your very kind comments. I am glad you enjoyed reading and reviewing my poem. Thank you for the excellent rating. Have a great weekend.
Take care, Jesse
Jesse,
You're very welcome. A true sixth star would be preferable. You have a wonderful weekend too.
God bless and take care,
the Duchess :)))
-
Thanks, you, too.
Jesse
Jesse,
As always it was a pleasure.
God bless,
the Duchess
Comment from Patty Palmer
We're all the cast of this performance of life! Things happen and other things don't and we sometimes can't understand either way. But as this performance comes to the end it's up to each of us to decide if the show was worth watching.
Patty
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
|
We're all the cast of this performance of life! Things happen and other things don't and we sometimes can't understand either way. But as this performance comes to the end it's up to each of us to decide if the show was worth watching.
Patty
Comment Written 08-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
-
Thank you, Patty. I like your unique review. Your analogy of the performance of life and deciding whether our show was worth watching, are very thought-provoking questions to ponder. Thank you for your insights and for the excellent rating.
Take care, Jesse
Comment from rspoet
Hello Jesse,
You've written an excellent poem with wonderful imagery in the first stanza,
followed by the reflective thoughts.
Yes, all the world's a stage and we but actors upon that stage, but sometimes it's better when things don't go as planned. That's when the blood pulses in your veins, when creativity surges, and with it, satisfaction
that there is more to life than a script.
Great picture, too.
Well done
Robert
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2019
|
Hello Jesse,
You've written an excellent poem with wonderful imagery in the first stanza,
followed by the reflective thoughts.
Yes, all the world's a stage and we but actors upon that stage, but sometimes it's better when things don't go as planned. That's when the blood pulses in your veins, when creativity surges, and with it, satisfaction
that there is more to life than a script.
Great picture, too.
Well done
Robert
Comment Written 07-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2019
-
Hello Robert.
Wow. I was just thinking about you, and hoping you would read my poem and review it. I am happy that you have. To receive an exceptional rating, from you, makes me happier still. I value your opinion highly and am thrilled to read this affirming review from you. You make an excellent insight into when we do our best, is when we are put to the test when things don't go as planned. It is scary and exciting, both at the same time. Your view is that when this happens, we are the most creative and find satisfaction. I agree completely. I do not live a scripted life. Previous plans change on a constant basis. I am glad you like the picture. Thank you for your kind words. They mean a lot to me.
Take care, Jesse
Comment from Neonewman
What a journey this little poem took me on my friend, and the artwork is perfect. Loved this line in particular
mood surfing waves to decide how I feel.
Thank you for sharing.
God bless
Steve
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2019
|
What a journey this little poem took me on my friend, and the artwork is perfect. Loved this line in particular
mood surfing waves to decide how I feel.
Thank you for sharing.
God bless
Steve
Comment Written 07-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2019
-
Thank you, Steve, for sharing that you went through a journey with my poem. I am happy you like the artwork. I appreciate you choosing the line you like best. It helps to know what makes an impression on a reader. Thank you for sharing and for the excellent rating.
Take care, Jesse
-
My pleasure, Jesse. You'll find that many will like different aspects of your work. I enjoy that most about reviews.
God bless
Steve
-
Thanks, Steve. I find that everyone has their own perspective, and see through their own specific lens.
I also enjoy the different 'takes' folks have when they review me.
Take care, Jesse
Comment from royowen
"All the world's a theatre and we are its players" said Shakespeare, and how true it is.what part we play, or played, will really not be known until the books are opened to see what fruit we've borne. Beautifully written Jesse. I love the articulate thrust of your poem, it brings us all to a place of self evaluation, with rhyme and near rhyme playing in a robe of tetrametric clothing, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2019
|
"All the world's a theatre and we are its players" said Shakespeare, and how true it is.what part we play, or played, will really not be known until the books are opened to see what fruit we've borne. Beautifully written Jesse. I love the articulate thrust of your poem, it brings us all to a place of self evaluation, with rhyme and near rhyme playing in a robe of tetrametric clothing, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 07-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2019
-
Thank you, Roy, for your comprehensive and positive review. You cover a lot of bases, and I appreciate that. I especially like your phrase, "playing in a robe of tetrametric clothing". I like your metaphor of wearing the poem. Thank you for your high regard for this piece. I like your insightful comments, as well.
Take care, Jesse
-
Good job
-
Thanks.
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I really like this Jesse. I like your unique and interesting approach to finding satisfaction. Your descriptive wording and the beautiful rhyme and flow of this make it a pleasure to read your intense thoughts on the matter. I enjoyed reading this well written offering. Great job and well done!
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2019
|
I really like this Jesse. I like your unique and interesting approach to finding satisfaction. Your descriptive wording and the beautiful rhyme and flow of this make it a pleasure to read your intense thoughts on the matter. I enjoyed reading this well written offering. Great job and well done!
Comment Written 07-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2019
-
Wow. Thank you, Jeffrey, for your in-depth review. I am happy you enjoyed reading this. I am glad you liked the rhyme and flow and descriptive wording. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated.
Take care, Jesse
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, a classically questioning view of life, written in easy and smoothly rhyming rhythm - I found the verse and presentation in its entirety fluid in thought and movement - too bad it wasn't a contest entry. It had my vote...
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2019
|
In my opinion, a classically questioning view of life, written in easy and smoothly rhyming rhythm - I found the verse and presentation in its entirety fluid in thought and movement - too bad it wasn't a contest entry. It had my vote...
Comment Written 07-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2019
-
Thank you very much for this highly positive review. I like your descriptions of my poem. I am glad you liked the easy and smooth rhyming rhythm, with its fluidity of the thought process. I appreciate your high regard for the piece. Thank you for your wonderful review and exceptional rating. It means a lot to me.
Take care, Jesse
-
You are very welcome, Jesse, I could say or rate no less for this stunning write...Eve
-
Knowing that; I appreciate, your review, even more.
Jesse
-
You are so welcome, Jesse - how I absolutely LOVE great writing...Eve
