My Small Boat
A Journey73 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
All of a sudden it's Tuesday, and I hadn't reviewed your beautiful poem, Tony. I'm not sure I'd like to be wondering if it was Heaven of Hell I was heading towards, I'd like certainty, Heaven, please!! Lol. That picture is so amazing, and goes with this poem delightfully. I would love to be able to be on that boat and have its sails billow to take me among the stars. Well done, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2020
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All of a sudden it's Tuesday, and I hadn't reviewed your beautiful poem, Tony. I'm not sure I'd like to be wondering if it was Heaven of Hell I was heading towards, I'd like certainty, Heaven, please!! Lol. That picture is so amazing, and goes with this poem delightfully. I would love to be able to be on that boat and have its sails billow to take me among the stars. Well done, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 14-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2020
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I often get that feeling these days! What on earth happened to Sunday and Monday? I must have been daydreaming among the stars! LOL
Comment from RGstar
This small boat takes me on a journey, but not only with the insight of how we are minnows to the universe, but also the humbleness within the recognition of its power , magnitude and beauty....with that 'little noise' that, in fact, has much significance.
Beautiful little write.
My best Tony.
RG
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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This small boat takes me on a journey, but not only with the insight of how we are minnows to the universe, but also the humbleness within the recognition of its power , magnitude and beauty....with that 'little noise' that, in fact, has much significance.
Beautiful little write.
My best Tony.
RG
Comment Written 14-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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I always appreciate your reviews, RG. These are kind words indeed. I am delighted that you considered this little poem worthy of a sixth star. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Tony, I am not sure if I should give this poem five stars or six! It gave me a ride to someplace 'way out there' to be sure. And made me aware of how limited my vocabulary is. I had to look up the word 'fractal.'
The illustration is suitably eerie. Is it Heaven or is it Hell. What a parting shot.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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Dear Tony, I am not sure if I should give this poem five stars or six! It gave me a ride to someplace 'way out there' to be sure. And made me aware of how limited my vocabulary is. I had to look up the word 'fractal.'
The illustration is suitably eerie. Is it Heaven or is it Hell. What a parting shot.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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Thanks for the review, Suzanna. I'll accept five and a half stars! LOL
Best wishes, Tony
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Great idea and attitude
Comment from Patty Palmer
A very different kind of journey! But an enjoyable one through space. I could see your sails billow without wind. The calm is comforting and I like the crystal shower too, Great job!
Patty
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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A very different kind of journey! But an enjoyable one through space. I could see your sails billow without wind. The calm is comforting and I like the crystal shower too, Great job!
Patty
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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Thanks very much for your review, Patty. Kind of you to drop by. Best wishes, Tony
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You're welcome!
Patty
And thank you for sharing that poem. It was refreshing!
Comment from Gloria ....
Yikes, well talk about leaving the journey open for interpretation. But I guess that's what happens when on is an astral traveler.
A great good read with superb metre and fresh and surprising rhymes.
I like this a lot, Tony. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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Yikes, well talk about leaving the journey open for interpretation. But I guess that's what happens when on is an astral traveler.
A great good read with superb metre and fresh and surprising rhymes.
I like this a lot, Tony. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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Thanks very much for your review, Gloria. Glad you liked the poem. I appreciate the positive comments. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Spitfire
The imagery suggests it can be hell( boat with no oars, no wind, darkness driven, fractal space,, wordless)
Or it could be heaven (journey to the stars, silk caress, crystal shower, musical voice, sweet noise)
Perhaps the answer lies in the reader's mind depending upon his/her outlook on life.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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The imagery suggests it can be hell( boat with no oars, no wind, darkness driven, fractal space,, wordless)
Or it could be heaven (journey to the stars, silk caress, crystal shower, musical voice, sweet noise)
Perhaps the answer lies in the reader's mind depending upon his/her outlook on life.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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Thanks very much for your review, Shari. Kind of you to drop by. Yes, all in the mind of the reader. Most people have gone for heaven, but I'm not so sure! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from LisaMay
Hmm.... what did you have for dinner? You're in a gravy boat, out of your mind; thank goodness there is no wind involved... or maybe there was: the reverberations after the small, sweet noise.
Seriously... You have portrayed a dreamscape of astral travelling, even perhaps beyond life itself, to realms "beyond life's care". Even within the void there is science, art, and music... and is that good or bad, heaven or hell? The question will always be rhetorical.
I like the imagery and rhythm of your dreamy poem, carrying me along thinking all is lovely, then having to think about whether it could actually be hell.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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Hmm.... what did you have for dinner? You're in a gravy boat, out of your mind; thank goodness there is no wind involved... or maybe there was: the reverberations after the small, sweet noise.
Seriously... You have portrayed a dreamscape of astral travelling, even perhaps beyond life itself, to realms "beyond life's care". Even within the void there is science, art, and music... and is that good or bad, heaven or hell? The question will always be rhetorical.
I like the imagery and rhythm of your dreamy poem, carrying me along thinking all is lovely, then having to think about whether it could actually be hell.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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Thanks very much for your review, LisaMay, which gave me a good laugh! Kind of you to drop by. Being becalmed in outer space with strange voices in the background sounds like hell to me! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from rspoet
Hello Tony,
A wonderful Odyssey through dark space or the midnight mind.
It seems there are space sirens to rival Circe,
or perhaps my mind simply goes to strange places.
Love the poetics, and the splendid slant rhymes.
As atmospheric as a poem is likely to get.
My sails are set, my compass points to he...
Six stars.
Robert
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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Hello Tony,
A wonderful Odyssey through dark space or the midnight mind.
It seems there are space sirens to rival Circe,
or perhaps my mind simply goes to strange places.
Love the poetics, and the splendid slant rhymes.
As atmospheric as a poem is likely to get.
My sails are set, my compass points to he...
Six stars.
Robert
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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A potted Odyssey, perhaps. Dear old Homer did go on a bit. I appreciate your affirming comments and stars almost as much as your he—sitation!
Comment from w.j.debi
Wow. I was lulled by the serenity of the poem and the lyrical nature of the language and meter. It felt so safe and alluring--until that last line. Now that is something to read again, and to ponder how easily one can be led away.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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Wow. I was lulled by the serenity of the poem and the lyrical nature of the language and meter. It felt so safe and alluring--until that last line. Now that is something to read again, and to ponder how easily one can be led away.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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Thanks very much for your review, Debi. Kind of you to drop six stars on this strange journey to who knows where. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Raul1
This is a different kind of poem I have read. It is clear and concise. I like how you structured this poem. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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This is a different kind of poem I have read. It is clear and concise. I like how you structured this poem. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 13-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
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Thanks very much for your review, Raul. Kind of you to drop by. Best wishes, Tony
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You're welcome.
