Search for Satisfaction
a poem54 total reviews
Comment from June Sargent
When all is said and done, will we feel satisfied? That depends upon whether we've wasted our entire life chasing the elusive butterfly of happiness. Perhaps, we should have focused more on attaining contentment. Lot less stressful...and more satisfying. You'v provided some food for thought here.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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When all is said and done, will we feel satisfied? That depends upon whether we've wasted our entire life chasing the elusive butterfly of happiness. Perhaps, we should have focused more on attaining contentment. Lot less stressful...and more satisfying. You'v provided some food for thought here.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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Thank you, June, for your insightful review. I like that phrase, "chasing the elusive butterfly of happiness". A very creative way of looking at the prospect of wasting one's life on doing just that. If contentment is more satisfying, then one would feel satisfied. I am glad you found this thought-provoking.
Take care, Jesse
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
If one quits searching then that means they may have given up OR they're content to just exist. Life requires active participation. You did a great job, Jesse, expressing your thoughts/feelings in verse. You give readers much to ponder in their own lives. Each day is a gift. and we need to live it like it is our last. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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If one quits searching then that means they may have given up OR they're content to just exist. Life requires active participation. You did a great job, Jesse, expressing your thoughts/feelings in verse. You give readers much to ponder in their own lives. Each day is a gift. and we need to live it like it is our last. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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Excellent food for thought, Jan. Thank you very much for your perspective on life as you see it. I agree that each day is a gift.
Thank you for the excellent rating.
Take care, Jesse
Tak
Comment from Sally Law
This sounds Shakespearian. I like to think that my life is in God's hands and that I have been given the stage. What I do is ever before Him.
I enjoyed your deep musings about the meaning of life. I always enjoy reviewing your fine work.
Sending you my best today as always, Jesse.
Sally :))
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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This sounds Shakespearian. I like to think that my life is in God's hands and that I have been given the stage. What I do is ever before Him.
I enjoyed your deep musings about the meaning of life. I always enjoy reviewing your fine work.
Sending you my best today as always, Jesse.
Sally :))
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Sally, for that high compliment of comparing me, in any fashion, to Shakespeare. I am glad you enjoyed reading this, and other works of mine. Thank you for the excellent rating.
Take care, Jesse
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You are most welcome Jesse. ;)
Comment from Teri7
Jesse, This is a very well written poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive words and very lovely imagery from the art work you chose. This was my favorite lines:
Life's a theater production,
each of us members of the cast.
If everything goes as it should;
after the final curtain falls,
will we feel satisfied at last?
Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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Jesse, This is a very well written poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive words and very lovely imagery from the art work you chose. This was my favorite lines:
Life's a theater production,
each of us members of the cast.
If everything goes as it should;
after the final curtain falls,
will we feel satisfied at last?
Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Teri, for that thorough review, where you covered many facets of this, including the artwork I chose. I appreciate you choosing your favorite lines. It always helps to know what resonates the most with readers. Thank you for the excellent rating.
Take care, Jesse
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your poem is very well-written and thought-provoking. It vividly describes
how a flurry of thoughts can run circles in our minds: What will happen in the future? etc.... Then we pause and realize that what we really want is to live so that when our time comes to die, we will feel okay about ourselves.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Your poem is very well-written and thought-provoking. It vividly describes
how a flurry of thoughts can run circles in our minds: What will happen in the future? etc.... Then we pause and realize that what we really want is to live so that when our time comes to die, we will feel okay about ourselves.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Janice, for your great perspective on the message of this. I like how you see it. I appreciate your kind comments with descriptive words that are impressive. Thank you kindly.
Take care, Jesse
Comment from lyenochka
I enjoyed reading your deep reflection in your verses. It starts out with the power of surging water that the thoughts can feel like at times. Then the second stanza, steps back and evaluates those thoughts to see what's real. Finally, you give an overview of life as a theater and how to determine what is most important - what should we be remembered for? That gives the peaceful answer to questions posed before.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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I enjoyed reading your deep reflection in your verses. It starts out with the power of surging water that the thoughts can feel like at times. Then the second stanza, steps back and evaluates those thoughts to see what's real. Finally, you give an overview of life as a theater and how to determine what is most important - what should we be remembered for? That gives the peaceful answer to questions posed before.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Thank you so much for your insightful review. I like your 'take' on the meaning of this. I appreciate how you, play by play, go through each stanza to describe how you see it. I am glad you enjoyed reading this. A peaceful answer, I think, is what we're all looking for.
Take care, Jesse
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Oooooo.... I really like the way this one begins, Jesse! It draws the reader in with that visual of 'splashing thoughts' and 'surfing moods'.... who could resist those?! ;) Has just that slight flavor of a Shakespearean tragedy with your inside/outside and future/past references that lead to the thought-provoking question: are we all that we need to be here, in this time, in this place? Will the production have been our best performance when all's said and done...? Love it, sir -- wonderful offering for the start of the colder days! ;) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette :)
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Oooooo.... I really like the way this one begins, Jesse! It draws the reader in with that visual of 'splashing thoughts' and 'surfing moods'.... who could resist those?! ;) Has just that slight flavor of a Shakespearean tragedy with your inside/outside and future/past references that lead to the thought-provoking question: are we all that we need to be here, in this time, in this place? Will the production have been our best performance when all's said and done...? Love it, sir -- wonderful offering for the start of the colder days! ;) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette :)
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Wow! Thank you, Yvette, for noticing the water visuals in the way it begins. I am honored by your reference to the slight flavor of Shakespear's tragedy, as I lead the reader along, to think about what they want to accomplish in this lifetime. Your high praise and exceptional rating honor me! Thank you for sharing your awesome insights into what this is about.
Take care, Jesse
Comment from GWHARGIS
Lovely poem. I felt as if you were narrating how I see life. We are cast members. Sometimes we are stand ins. The stage and play will change with different phases of our lives. Great job. I have just returned to fanstory after a lengthy absence. I am glad to have stumbled on your poem.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Lovely poem. I felt as if you were narrating how I see life. We are cast members. Sometimes we are stand ins. The stage and play will change with different phases of our lives. Great job. I have just returned to fanstory after a lengthy absence. I am glad to have stumbled on your poem.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Thank you very much for the exceptional rating, and the unique perspectives on my piece. I agree, sometimes we are stand-ins, and yet, sometimes we play the lead role. Thank you for your kind words. Welcome back to Fan Story. We have a lot of new members with fresh blood.
Take care, Jesse
Comment from Irish Rain
Nope...I don't believe we will.
We may be content, but I believe it's in people's
natures to keep seeking.
The happiest I've ever been is in these last 4 years since
my heart attacks.
But...I don't believe any of us ever truly lets go
of that one last dream, hope, wish.
Loved this....soul-searching questions!!
Blessings...
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Nope...I don't believe we will.
We may be content, but I believe it's in people's
natures to keep seeking.
The happiest I've ever been is in these last 4 years since
my heart attacks.
But...I don't believe any of us ever truly lets go
of that one last dream, hope, wish.
Loved this....soul-searching questions!!
Blessings...
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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You are the first one to offer an answer to the last question. I love that! You make a good case for keeping the hopes and dreams alive. I'm happy that you loved this one. Thank you so much for coming up with a wonderful answer, and also for giving me an exceptional rating!
Take care, Jesse
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Just wonderful, and so thought provoking!!
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I love that you're opinionated. I mean that sincerely. You take risks where others dare not go. I'm glad I wrote a head-scratcher.
Jesse
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me too!! Great poem!!
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello Jesse!
Some very deep thoughts are to be found in your poetic offering that definitely resonates with me, and I am certain it will with other readers as well.
I am especially drawn to these two lines:
Trying my best to decipher what's real;
mood surfing waves to decide how I feel.
The older I get, the more often I have those feelings...
If I were to offer any suggestions, it would be to dispense with end semi-colons and commas; your lines flow well without them. I would keep the question marks, but omit the rest. Just a thought...
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Hello Jesse!
Some very deep thoughts are to be found in your poetic offering that definitely resonates with me, and I am certain it will with other readers as well.
I am especially drawn to these two lines:
Trying my best to decipher what's real;
mood surfing waves to decide how I feel.
The older I get, the more often I have those feelings...
If I were to offer any suggestions, it would be to dispense with end semi-colons and commas; your lines flow well without them. I would keep the question marks, but omit the rest. Just a thought...
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019
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Hello Diane! I thank you for choosing your favorite lines, and telling me, the older you get the more you feel that way. Thank you for your suggestions to drop the semi-colons and commas. I think you're right about this not needing those. Just the question marks. Great advice, my friend. I am glad this resonates with you.
Take care, Jesse
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My pleasure, Jesse!
diane
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Thank you, again, Diane. I did what you suggested. Now, I'll see if somebody misses the over-punctuation. Probably no one will notice. But still, I think you have a valid point. I don't care too much for punctuation, anyway. Thank you for noticing, and saying something about it.
Take care, Jesse
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Good Morning, Jesse!
I love to play with punctuation and presentation in my writing.
Sometimes, punctuation detracts from a poet's purpose.
I always read my work aloud, and then I decided to "use it or lose it!" :)
Again, a wonderful offering!
Off to the gym; I've been swimming for nearly 4 months - 3 days a week = clears the cobwebs! :)
diane
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Hello Diane.
I usually don't use punctuation. I was trying it out for this one. I worked and finetuned this piece before I posted it. But, I am lacking when it comes to when to use punctuation or not.
Off to the Gym--Good for you! Swimming is great exercise. It stimulates many parts of the mind and body. Thanks, again for all of the advice.
Jesse
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Back from the gym, Jesse!
Whew!
Re: punctuation: I would be happy to preview or just discuss punctuation should you ever need any suggestions. The biggest errors that I see folks around here making is with the misuse of commas and semi-colons.
Give me a jingle; I'd be happy to help!
Take Care!
diane
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Thanks, Diane, I will do that. How do I go about having you preview my work in the future? Do I send it PM to you before I post it? I would love your help and suggestions when it comes to punctuation. I've learned it previously but, I either don't understand or remember the rules to follow. There are a lot of exceptions in the English language. I get caught up in those sometimes.
Take care, Jesse
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Hi Jesse!
To send me a message and a copy would be the way to go! Good idea!
Hope I can be of some assistance; I can't imagine your writing displaying too many "goofs!"
I have had a love affair with the English language since I was a little girl. Of course, the nuns that taught me grammar and punctuation had a huge impact on my life. They "raised the bar" very high!
Take Care!
diane
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Hello Diane.
My mother had a degree in English, and like you, she loved grammar, etc. She lived a state away, the last ten years or so. She loved it when I would call her to check on word usage, or other questions, involved with my writing poetry. Your offer brings back fond memories of my mother. It's a good feeling. Thank you. I look forward to your help with punctuation. Have a great day!
Jesse
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My pleasure, Jesse!
Our two adult children minored in English at the university level. Yet, they often ask me punctuation and grammar questions. I love to help where I can!
Take Care!
diane
