Silent Speculations
~ Silence fills any loud recollections ~14 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
Great job with your free verse! I like the contrast of the "noisy thoughts" and silence and the calming that comes with reflection of love.
One comment is that the red font is really hard to read on the orange background. So may change to something darker. Or perhaps even have multiple font color changes throughout the poem as I felt the poem moved from chaos to calm so perhaps start with a louder color and transition to a calmer color at the end. Just a suggestion.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
Great job with your free verse! I like the contrast of the "noisy thoughts" and silence and the calming that comes with reflection of love.
One comment is that the red font is really hard to read on the orange background. So may change to something darker. Or perhaps even have multiple font color changes throughout the poem as I felt the poem moved from chaos to calm so perhaps start with a louder color and transition to a calmer color at the end. Just a suggestion.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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I'm not sure how up use multiple font colors but I will change it.
Thank you for the five star rating and the EXCELLENT review;-)
Blessings;-)
Comment from rjuselius
A beautifully written poem with a positive message and outlook in life dear anonymous! I am honored to read such a piece of poetry.
Thank you for sharing!
Good luck!
Blessings and a super-dooper squeeze!
Rebekka x
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
A beautifully written poem with a positive message and outlook in life dear anonymous! I am honored to read such a piece of poetry.
Thank you for sharing!
Good luck!
Blessings and a super-dooper squeeze!
Rebekka x
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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You are sooo kind and I appreciate your compliments!
Thank you for the EXCELLENT review and my five stars;-)
Many blessings;-)
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My pleasure entirely <3
Comment from jaded831
When noisy thoughts cloud my mind, I try to silence them through meditation. Once meditating my mind wonders and memories of pleasant times invades my silence. Your words reflected those feelings. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
When noisy thoughts cloud my mind, I try to silence them through meditation. Once meditating my mind wonders and memories of pleasant times invades my silence. Your words reflected those feelings. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for your kind words and I really appreciate the EXCELLENT review and my five star rating;-)
God bless you;-)
Comment from RShipp
I think all of have these "levels of craziness" in our lives with the requirements being placed on daily life. Enjoyed.
I believe you have met the requirements of this contest: Choose any clean subject for your free verse poem to write in 15 minutes.
Best of luck with the "Fifteen minute free verse" writing contest.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
I think all of have these "levels of craziness" in our lives with the requirements being placed on daily life. Enjoyed.
I believe you have met the requirements of this contest: Choose any clean subject for your free verse poem to write in 15 minutes.
Best of luck with the "Fifteen minute free verse" writing contest.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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I appreciate your best wishes and your kind words!
Thank you for my EXCELLENT review and my five star rating;-)
Blessings;-)
Comment from lightink
Hi Mystery Author,
First of all, I'd like to let you know that the contrast between the letters and the background is a little too low, which makes it difficult to read.
Maybe making the font size bigger and bold (which might mess with your line breaks) it just shifting the colors a bit...
The poem...the first four lines are fully metric, which is a pretty awesome effect...then it breaks down into meterless... aligned with the content.
This is such a very engaging descriptions how under certain circumstances, mind sets, or with non-neurotypical thinking, both big and small thoughts can be suspicious - needing extra check if they are distorted... I love your 'test' metaphor.
Also, the conclusion is lovely, that remembering past events with the beloved is anchoring amidst the unreliable thoughts.
Thought provoking, emotional poem!
Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
Hi Mystery Author,
First of all, I'd like to let you know that the contrast between the letters and the background is a little too low, which makes it difficult to read.
Maybe making the font size bigger and bold (which might mess with your line breaks) it just shifting the colors a bit...
The poem...the first four lines are fully metric, which is a pretty awesome effect...then it breaks down into meterless... aligned with the content.
This is such a very engaging descriptions how under certain circumstances, mind sets, or with non-neurotypical thinking, both big and small thoughts can be suspicious - needing extra check if they are distorted... I love your 'test' metaphor.
Also, the conclusion is lovely, that remembering past events with the beloved is anchoring amidst the unreliable thoughts.
Thought provoking, emotional poem!
Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 09-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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You're EXCELLENT review and my five star rating is appreciated so much!
May God bless you and your family;-)
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I've asked several readers about the colors and not one reader complained that they couldn't read my poem! I know my colors and it is easy on my eyes and the countless readers I've asked personally, so I believe I will keep it this way! I thank you for your suggestion;-)
Comment from elchupakabra
Aesthetically I would change the piece because it is difficult to read even with my young 20/20 vision. Other than that small note I thought this was a good piece, great work, thanks for sharing. Later daze.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
Aesthetically I would change the piece because it is difficult to read even with my young 20/20 vision. Other than that small note I thought this was a good piece, great work, thanks for sharing. Later daze.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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Thank you for your EXCELLENT review as well as my five star rating!
Many blessings to you and your family;-)
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I've asked several readers about the colors and not one reader complained that they couldn't read my poem! I know my colors and it is easy on my eyes and the countless readers I've asked personally, so I believe I will keep it this way! I thank you for your suggestion;-)
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If I blow the image up to 150/200% on my screen it does appear better, I imagine that's what they're doing. I was using a standard screen.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
We are certainly living in a crazy world just now, it is noisy and a return to calm and peace with warm connections with each other would be welcome, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2020
We are certainly living in a crazy world just now, it is noisy and a return to calm and peace with warm connections with each other would be welcome, love Dolly x
Comment Written 09-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for the EXCELLENT review and my five star rating;-)
Many blessings to you and your family;-)
Comment from Ric Myworld
Wow, heavy duty. Now truly is one of those times when I wish I had a six. Finally, something I can relate to right off. Of course, that might mean you have a little touch of crazy too. LOL. Well, I don't think I am, and certainly don't think you are. Maybe it's just everybody else? Fantastic, and thanks for sharing. I can't wait to read more!
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2020
Wow, heavy duty. Now truly is one of those times when I wish I had a six. Finally, something I can relate to right off. Of course, that might mean you have a little touch of crazy too. LOL. Well, I don't think I am, and certainly don't think you are. Maybe it's just everybody else? Fantastic, and thanks for sharing. I can't wait to read more!
Comment Written 08-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2020
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I am CrAzY but it's a good CrAzY, not psycho CrAzY! I think it's a must for these present days;-) I love weird because it means
W - wonderful
E - ducated
I - ntelligent
R - ebel
D - delicious
So yes I adore weird folks! I hope you are weird LoL!
I'm definitely not like anyone else!
Thanxxx for the EXCELLENT review and my five stars;-)
God bless;-)
Comment from royowen
To write a poem in fifteen minutes is hard, particularly this length, sometimes thoughts can be random streams of consciousness. And that's the challenge, to eek our some sort of order, but I think you've done a good job, with this free verse, well done, good luck, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2020
To write a poem in fifteen minutes is hard, particularly this length, sometimes thoughts can be random streams of consciousness. And that's the challenge, to eek our some sort of order, but I think you've done a good job, with this free verse, well done, good luck, blessings Roy
Comment Written 08-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2020
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Thank you my friend;-) Your EXCELLENT review is AWESOME along with my five stars;-)
Blessings;-)
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A pleasure
Comment from victor 66
Noisy thoughts are taking the place of our every day so-called normal lives. But even with the difficulties that we're having, I do believe romance and love should not be left out. I think you did a very good job with your poem written in 15 minutes. Best wishes.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2020
Noisy thoughts are taking the place of our every day so-called normal lives. But even with the difficulties that we're having, I do believe romance and love should not be left out. I think you did a very good job with your poem written in 15 minutes. Best wishes.
Comment Written 08-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2020
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Thank you for your generous and kind words! Romance should be kept first in relationships bc it will cement your bond. DEFINITELY;-)
Thank you for the EXCELLENT review and my five stars;-)
Many blessings to you and your family;-)
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You're welcome, mystery rider. I wish you well.