The Shepherdess
Gloomy life of female shepherds.63 total reviews
Comment from zanya
Interesting commentary here in this poem about 'The Shepherdess' - wonder if there are many in our modern world - might be a good location during the pandemic !
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Interesting commentary here in this poem about 'The Shepherdess' - wonder if there are many in our modern world - might be a good location during the pandemic !
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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zanya, I wrote this after seeing a very old picture of the scene. I have no idea about modern times but felt strongly about horrible life the girl in the picture must have lived. Thanks for reading and commenting. Be safe. Linda
Comment from Kermit R. Mullins
I felt the artwork was very appropriate for the words. A Lone Shepherdess is not something that I have ever thought about. I would assume it is rare and probably quite gloomy with just sheep and no "Human Voices." Now I'm curious as to what dreams she might have. Very nice thought. Best wishes.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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I felt the artwork was very appropriate for the words. A Lone Shepherdess is not something that I have ever thought about. I would assume it is rare and probably quite gloomy with just sheep and no "Human Voices." Now I'm curious as to what dreams she might have. Very nice thought. Best wishes.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Her life being so extremely limited, how could she dream of better things of which she knew not? Thanks, Kermit, for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. Keep safe. Linda
Comment from royowen
Studying the life of David as a boy. Indeed he was anointed as Israel's king as a boy, but he went through many trials, retaining integrity, but he killed a bear and a lion while on watch. But this girl was anointed a king or queen. Beautifully written dear Linda, the pathos is quite tangible, the suffering and vulnerable frailty is succinct, well done, blessings, Roy
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Studying the life of David as a boy. Indeed he was anointed as Israel's king as a boy, but he went through many trials, retaining integrity, but he killed a bear and a lion while on watch. But this girl was anointed a king or queen. Beautifully written dear Linda, the pathos is quite tangible, the suffering and vulnerable frailty is succinct, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Thanks so much, Roy. You and your family keep safe, please! Linda
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You too Linda
Comment from A. Willow Bends
Very interesting and so relevant to what is going on today! Of what does she dream in her isolation. I think the artwork does match well enough to make your point and the poem is wonderful. Absolutely. (mind-numbing repetition) really hit home with me at this point in time! Great word choice for this little shepherd girl.
Great Job!
Wendy
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Very interesting and so relevant to what is going on today! Of what does she dream in her isolation. I think the artwork does match well enough to make your point and the poem is wonderful. Absolutely. (mind-numbing repetition) really hit home with me at this point in time! Great word choice for this little shepherd girl.
Great Job!
Wendy
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much for reading and for the detailed review. Linda
Comment from dragonpoet
This wll written free verse shows the loneliness of a shepard girl in the mountains. I like that you show thee dog even feels sorry for her. She probably dreams of love and marriage to possibly get her out of this job. And also of seeing other
land that has no sheep on it.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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This wll written free verse shows the loneliness of a shepard girl in the mountains. I like that you show thee dog even feels sorry for her. She probably dreams of love and marriage to possibly get her out of this job. And also of seeing other
land that has no sheep on it.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Thank you, Joan! This was my 6th attempt at writing this. A friend posted a very old picture of a female tending her sheep with a dog in very gloomy, cold fields. I finally found my words for it. Keep safe! Linda
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You're welcome, Linda. I guess the sixth time is the charm. Same to you.
Joan
Comment from Bill Pinder
I like this unique poem which takes on a topic that is new. I have never heard of a shepherdess,, but I'm sure there are some. You did a great job of bringing out the loneliness through your vivid words and images. Bill
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I like this unique poem which takes on a topic that is new. I have never heard of a shepherdess,, but I'm sure there are some. You did a great job of bringing out the loneliness through your vivid words and images. Bill
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Thank you, Bill. I was writing about an old picture I saw and was moved by it. Keep safe! Linda
Comment from joycetreasures
Hello Linda,
I pray all is well with you and your family. I like the photo even though you couldn't find the one you really wanted. It's kinda gloomy and has sheep in it, though. It has to be a very lonely life to work with no human voices around in a desolate land. Even the dog that guard the sheep has no time to entertain the female shepherdess. Loneliness is a terrible thing no matter where you are. This is a charming poem about a shepherdess working her job alone within a terrible environment. I like it. Thanks. Happy writing:-)
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Hello Linda,
I pray all is well with you and your family. I like the photo even though you couldn't find the one you really wanted. It's kinda gloomy and has sheep in it, though. It has to be a very lonely life to work with no human voices around in a desolate land. Even the dog that guard the sheep has no time to entertain the female shepherdess. Loneliness is a terrible thing no matter where you are. This is a charming poem about a shepherdess working her job alone within a terrible environment. I like it. Thanks. Happy writing:-)
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Thank you, Joyce! Keep safe. Linda
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you are welcome.
Comment from Ogden
I'm sure that your persuasive poem would make any woman forget about considering shepherding among her career possibilities (which may have been your intent).
Ogden (Don)
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I'm sure that your persuasive poem would make any woman forget about considering shepherding among her career possibilities (which may have been your intent).
Ogden (Don)
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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No, Don. My intent was to recognize what a stark life she lived. Thanks for reading and commenting. Keep safe. Linda
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I think she knew what a raw deal someone finagled her into, and was pondering what some better alternatives might be. Of course, she was your conception, Linda, so my evaluation actually is immaterial. :o/
Don
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
The shepherdess is happy, poet thinks, being in her tiny world, always at the mercy of harsh weather, loneliness, poet wishes to know her dreaming; well said, well done.
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The shepherdess is happy, poet thinks, being in her tiny world, always at the mercy of harsh weather, loneliness, poet wishes to know her dreaming; well said, well done.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Awwww, NO. I do not think the shepherdess is happy and I thought I made that perfectly clear within the poem. Since she has such a limited life and knows no other, what could she possibly be dreaming about? Thanks for reading. Keep safe. Linda
Comment from humpwhistle
I expect her dreams, too, revolve around the sheep. Sad, but probably true. My guess is she never chose this life, but it was handed down to her.
This is a minor detail, and it might be a regional thing, but you mention the 'herd' twice. Would 'flock' be more appropriate? Just a thought.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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I expect her dreams, too, revolve around the sheep. Sad, but probably true. My guess is she never chose this life, but it was handed down to her.
This is a minor detail, and it might be a regional thing, but you mention the 'herd' twice. Would 'flock' be more appropriate? Just a thought.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Lee, thank you for reading and using herd instead of flock. I appreciate you catching this and I will fix it. Keep safe. Linda
