Stolen Blooms
Influenced by Wordsworth and Yeats.34 total reviews
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, a free verse that clearly expresses the writer's view, but misses defining the subject of the verse - who is "dancing among them in the breeze," which would then add substance, and closure, to the write...
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2019
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In my opinion, a free verse that clearly expresses the writer's view, but misses defining the subject of the verse - who is "dancing among them in the breeze," which would then add substance, and closure, to the write...
Comment Written 01-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2019
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Human Kindness is the dancer's name. :)
Thank you Eve for your review.
Best
John
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Thank you for your clarification, John, and you are very welcome. but I didn't understand that in my read as I stated, and I consider myself both fairly intelligent and intuitive, so perhaps others may miss that reference as well...Eve
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Eve, thank you. :)
It is my nod to Yeats replacing "human child" with "human kindness".
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Although your nod reference seems in keeping with his Easter poem, as opposed to his other works, John, I very much appreciate your consideration in clarifying your write, which I somehow missed. Sorry for my oversight, or perhaps "undersight" would be a better description, and I thank you for your courteous responses...Eve
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Anytime Eve. I respect your comments and your work. :)
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Thank you for your high compliment, John, especially from a writer whose works I admire as both articulate and beautifully expressive...Eve
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
At this time of year, your words are all the more poignant. A host of human kindness would be wonderful, and more so if it continued throughout the year. I enjoyed your poem, bringing in words from the ghosts of poets gone. Well done! :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2019
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At this time of year, your words are all the more poignant. A host of human kindness would be wonderful, and more so if it continued throughout the year. I enjoyed your poem, bringing in words from the ghosts of poets gone. Well done! :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 01-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2019
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Thank you Sandra. :)
I found myself questioning myself how to bring in the essence of Yeats and Wordsworth without plagiarizing their work. I tried to walk a fine line.
Your comments are always appreciated.
Best
John
Comment from rjuselius
this is an intriguing piece of poetry dear friend! i think you have successfully managed to convey the meaning of people as a whole.
thank you for sharing!
blessings and a super squeeze!
rebekka xxx
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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this is an intriguing piece of poetry dear friend! i think you have successfully managed to convey the meaning of people as a whole.
thank you for sharing!
blessings and a super squeeze!
rebekka xxx
Comment Written 01-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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Thank you
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
If only there was more human kindness to our fellow men. Although I see this mutual respect and careful thought to others in my local supermarket here when people are courteous to each other, this give me hope. A poignant write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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If only there was more human kindness to our fellow men. Although I see this mutual respect and careful thought to others in my local supermarket here when people are courteous to each other, this give me hope. A poignant write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 01-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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Thank you
Comment from angel123
I enjoyed reading your poem and I like your message of having human kindness for the poor and destitute among us. Your poem flows well with emotion and I like your artwork choice. Best wishes!
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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I enjoyed reading your poem and I like your message of having human kindness for the poor and destitute among us. Your poem flows well with emotion and I like your artwork choice. Best wishes!
Comment Written 01-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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Thank you
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written free verse poem about the souls lost in the city streets. Many never had a chance to bloom or bear any fruit, those are the ones who are dear to the Lord.
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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A very well-written free verse poem about the souls lost in the city streets. Many never had a chance to bloom or bear any fruit, those are the ones who are dear to the Lord.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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Thank you
Comment from lauralumummu
An Insightful and well written little poem. A great entry for the contest, I would like the font a little larger It's kind of difficult to read this small. All the best, Laura.
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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An Insightful and well written little poem. A great entry for the contest, I would like the font a little larger It's kind of difficult to read this small. All the best, Laura.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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Thank you
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
sometimes we need some explanations as to where the poem originates from. In your poem you are walking alone and then all of a sudden you spy a host; a host of stolen people. Are you referring to kidnapping? Is this an image of a child and a mother?
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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sometimes we need some explanations as to where the poem originates from. In your poem you are walking alone and then all of a sudden you spy a host; a host of stolen people. Are you referring to kidnapping? Is this an image of a child and a mother?
Comment Written 30-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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Thank you
Comment from MamaBebop
A beautiful free verse poem. It definitely made me stop and think about our treatment of the homeless. The image is well selected. Good job with the smoothness of the poem. Good luck in the contest. Blessings, MB
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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A beautiful free verse poem. It definitely made me stop and think about our treatment of the homeless. The image is well selected. Good job with the smoothness of the poem. Good luck in the contest. Blessings, MB
Comment Written 30-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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Thank you
Comment from Therese Caron
This is a beautiful poem yet a sad commentary on today's society. How can even very lucrative cities and towns have people sleeping under bridges or on the heating grates. I don't know what the solution is. Your poem is beautifully written. I particularly like the line "come with me O human kindness." Thank you for sharing this lovely poem with the rest of us.
Terry C.
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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This is a beautiful poem yet a sad commentary on today's society. How can even very lucrative cities and towns have people sleeping under bridges or on the heating grates. I don't know what the solution is. Your poem is beautifully written. I particularly like the line "come with me O human kindness." Thank you for sharing this lovely poem with the rest of us.
Terry C.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2019
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Thank you
