The Shepherdess
Gloomy life of female shepherds.63 total reviews
Comment from Elon Vaughn
I think of a shepherdess as standing on a hill in a Sunday school story book, not the lonely, gloomy shepherdess in this poem. It took several readings to grasp this mood because of my prior mindset. It portrays a very lonely person, which is probably more accurate than my Sunday school memory. It is a very good description of loneliness.
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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I think of a shepherdess as standing on a hill in a Sunday school story book, not the lonely, gloomy shepherdess in this poem. It took several readings to grasp this mood because of my prior mindset. It portrays a very lonely person, which is probably more accurate than my Sunday school memory. It is a very good description of loneliness.
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Elon: a friend showed me a very old picture, very gloomy, dark, some sheep, a dog and the shepherdess turned away from her animal companions, her head down. From that, I wrote this poem. It was another time long ago when women had few choices. They did not live in Sunday school story books! Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. Linda
Comment from tfawcus
You have a striking picture here to accompany your poem. So much has been written about the bucolic shepherdess, and she is generally represented in pastel shades, in flowing robes and with a misty, faraway expression in her eye. Your poem is very much closer to the reality. It would be a hard life indeed. Sometimes we need bringing back down to earth!
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You have a striking picture here to accompany your poem. So much has been written about the bucolic shepherdess, and she is generally represented in pastel shades, in flowing robes and with a misty, faraway expression in her eye. Your poem is very much closer to the reality. It would be a hard life indeed. Sometimes we need bringing back down to earth!
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Tony: a friend showed me a picture from long ago, dark, gloomy, some sheep, a dog and a women with head bowed. It did not appear that she had or ever would have a bright, fairy tale life. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. Keep safe! Linda
Comment from patsolstad
I just wrote a great review for this terrific poem and it disappeared! I'll try to remember what I said, other than that it was terrific. I think I used the word perfect, too. And said that I loved the last line (the question). It surely made me stop and think. I enjoyed your short bio; especially was taken aback by the statement, "just came out of the pen..." I thought you meant that you had been in prison! Gave me quite a laugh...At any rate, you wrote a beautiful poem. OUTSTANDING, in fact!!
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I just wrote a great review for this terrific poem and it disappeared! I'll try to remember what I said, other than that it was terrific. I think I used the word perfect, too. And said that I loved the last line (the question). It surely made me stop and think. I enjoyed your short bio; especially was taken aback by the statement, "just came out of the pen..." I thought you meant that you had been in prison! Gave me quite a laugh...At any rate, you wrote a beautiful poem. OUTSTANDING, in fact!!
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Pat: NO, I have never been 'to the pen' but I write with them all the time! LOLOL Thanks for reading, your words of praise and all those stars. Keep safe! LInda
Comment from l.raven
Hi Dos, I wonder how many people in the world work jobs they are so unhappy with...if you get a job that you truly love...you have been bless...and even better sweet girl...you keep it your whole life...what a sad life for
those poor girls/women...I love your poem my sweet friend...and your story is very well told...very well
written...love you...Linda xxoo
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Hi Dos, I wonder how many people in the world work jobs they are so unhappy with...if you get a job that you truly love...you have been bless...and even better sweet girl...you keep it your whole life...what a sad life for
those poor girls/women...I love your poem my sweet friend...and your story is very well told...very well
written...love you...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Linda: thank you, kind lady! Keep safe! Linda
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you do as well my sweet friend...and you are soooooo welcome...much love...xxoo
Comment from Shirley McLain
A lovely piece of writing about the unhappiness of the Shepherdess tending the flock. I did not see any errors during my read. Great job. Have a wonderful day. Shirley
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A lovely piece of writing about the unhappiness of the Shepherdess tending the flock. I did not see any errors during my read. Great job. Have a wonderful day. Shirley
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Shirley: thank you for reading and commenting. Linda
Comment from Susan Larson
You set the scene well with your words of compassion and insight. Think of how many people in this world are stuck in jobs they were born into so to speak. Kids who were just expected to work in the same factory where their parents worked to kids who are expected to become doctors like their father and grandfather and hate doing what they are "stuck" doing. I'm touched by this because I could have been that shepherd girl.
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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You set the scene well with your words of compassion and insight. Think of how many people in this world are stuck in jobs they were born into so to speak. Kids who were just expected to work in the same factory where their parents worked to kids who are expected to become doctors like their father and grandfather and hate doing what they are "stuck" doing. I'm touched by this because I could have been that shepherd girl.
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Susan: thank you so much for reading and commenting and for all those bright stars! Keep safe! Linda
Comment from dmt1967
Your words paint a picture of a girl standing on a hill with her sheep all around. She is lonely and this shows by her demina and the way she moves. Thank you for sharing and stay safe.
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Your words paint a picture of a girl standing on a hill with her sheep all around. She is lonely and this shows by her demina and the way she moves. Thank you for sharing and stay safe.
Comment Written 01-May-2020
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Thanks for reading and commenting, dmt1967. Linda
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Linda,
You have BEAUTIFULLY painted the Shepherdess' picture with your lucid words. It's an art, and worth appreciating indeed!
Her life, feelings, and the surroundings are TRANSPARENTLY visible.
Smooth and enchanting flow throughout from the beginning to the end
1st two lines of the 1st Stanza and last three lines of the 3rd Stanza are particularly noteworthy.
LAUDABLE.
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Hello Linda,
You have BEAUTIFULLY painted the Shepherdess' picture with your lucid words. It's an art, and worth appreciating indeed!
Her life, feelings, and the surroundings are TRANSPARENTLY visible.
Smooth and enchanting flow throughout from the beginning to the end
1st two lines of the 1st Stanza and last three lines of the 3rd Stanza are particularly noteworthy.
LAUDABLE.
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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RP: thank you for such a wonderful review and all those bright stars! You keep safe out there. Linda
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Linda, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from DeboraDyess
It is a sad poem, but some lives are sad. You brought focus to the causation at the end, which may be the most important thing to think about. Poor gal. Not even the dog to keep her company. My house is CROWDED with COVID, kid and grandkids, their pets, me and my hubby. But I'm grateful for it. I know there are a lot of grannies out there who aren't getting to have a crowd now.
Poor gal! I keep thinking of her...
Good poem. :)
Blessings and thank you, Linda,
Deb
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It is a sad poem, but some lives are sad. You brought focus to the causation at the end, which may be the most important thing to think about. Poor gal. Not even the dog to keep her company. My house is CROWDED with COVID, kid and grandkids, their pets, me and my hubby. But I'm grateful for it. I know there are a lot of grannies out there who aren't getting to have a crowd now.
Poor gal! I keep thinking of her...
Good poem. :)
Blessings and thank you, Linda,
Deb
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Thank you, Debora, for reading and commenting. Keep safe. Linda
Comment from Susan X Smith
This is quite a charming and well written poem. The image and color scheme are effective complements to the words. It is a thoughtful and interesting portrait of a shepherdess.
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This is quite a charming and well written poem. The image and color scheme are effective complements to the words. It is a thoughtful and interesting portrait of a shepherdess.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Susan: thank you for reading and commenting. Linda
