my 1st, off-the-cuff impression: male
27 2010-07-28 10:05:06
Re: Title? I'm still working on it. (3 replies, posted in Poems)
Hi TO Taylor, welcome to the Poems section! What I get from this piece is perhaps the realization that a relationship, which was based on a love that never really existed, is ending. Seems sometimes two people come together, and stay together, sometimes for a very long time, for reasons other than true, deepset love between the two. Eventually that reality catches up, expecially when "The sight of someone sweet" draws away the attention.
Good write; a lot said in a little bit. Keep writing! ~T-Rex
28 2010-07-19 12:22:54
Re: Distances Deceive. (3 replies, posted in Poems)
Aw, all the high tech in our world can't come close to replacing the need to physically touch the one you love! time apart excruciatingly painful, but time together ever sweeter.... Lovely write StranS - T
29 2010-07-15 01:57:34
Re: Childhood Game. Helena Donovan. (9 replies, posted in Poems)
Hi Doll, it's said that alcoholism is hereditary, and it very well may be, but I believe everyone has a choice. A choice to either follow what's been learned or to break the cycle. This is a sad piece that speaks to the suffering that this cycle begets. For some, these types of demons prove too powerful to battle alone; I take my hat off to those who find strength within themselves to do so and salute those who are strong enough to admit that they need help and seek it out, as your young friend did. I wonder where he is now and if he got his life in order.(?)
good write; thanks as always for sharing; all the best - T
30 2010-06-23 00:48:50
Re: Snow on the Dancefloor. (4 replies, posted in Poems)
StranS, it's a pleasure to read your writing once again, it's been a while. The cold and dark gives a sullen sense of lost love, and the regret that goes along with it:
Guess it was me that broke the lock
And let the winter in
A foolish thing, regretted since
But that's how ends begin.
This is really beautiful; lovely, sentimental.
I almost, however, expected (wanted!) the last line to read something like: "And we'll dance there one last time". Fine piece of writing! -T
31 2010-06-18 13:15:00
Re: Keep looking out, Dont look back in. Helena Donovan. (20 replies, posted in Poems)
FF, this snippet is truly amazing; please grace us with more! You folks out here in ChordieLand exude poetry at its best! -T
32 2010-06-18 00:43:02
Re: The Empty letterbox (16 replies, posted in Poems)
Hi Ray, I guess in re-reading I get your deeper meaning, however, I think what I found fun about your piece earlier was the somewhat lighhearted and easy flow in the way you've written this piece. Really fine writing. -T
33 2010-06-17 01:27:54
Re: The Empty letterbox (16 replies, posted in Poems)
I love this; really fun! write on-T
34 2010-06-11 00:59:35
Re: Keep looking out, Dont look back in. Helena Donovan. (20 replies, posted in Poems)
Hello Dolly, this took my breath away, as most of your writing does....I had to log-in just to tell you so! T
35 2010-04-28 01:38:45
Re: Mind the Children. Helena Donovan (6 replies, posted in Poems)
this made me cry, Dolly. beautiful, but sad. thank you for sharing
36 2010-04-28 01:37:33
Re: On the Up-Side (3 replies, posted in Poems)
Love it! fun and snappy! would like to hear this as chorus again in the song:
But on the up-side
On the south-side
There's a fireside
Where she sits
And i can be there
In a half hour
And we can
Dance and kiss
Keep up the great writes, Stran! best, -T
37 2010-04-26 17:06:49
Re: The Famine Battalion (5 replies, posted in Poems)
I really like this Stran, touching piece of writing. thank you-T
38 2010-03-27 23:55:16
Re: The Beautiful One (3 replies, posted in Poems)
I think we all have that little secret garden within that only some of us are able to express in such a fluent and picturesque way. Well done FF, good stuff! -T
39 2010-03-15 01:26:22
Re: Taking Every Chance. (5 replies, posted in Poems)
I really like this Stran, altho it made me sad; a moving piece; excellently written. thanks for sharing. -T
40 2010-03-15 01:15:17
Re: Is This What It Takes To Keep A Country Free (4 replies, posted in Poems)
deep stuff, I think may appeal to all; thoughts we've all had watching our countrymen and women fight and die for our freedom. Nicely written. -T
41 2010-03-15 01:07:41
Re: If I Was A Musician (7 replies, posted in Poems)
Hi JW, welcome to Chordie! simple, straightforward, to the point; I can hear the country "twang" in it; I like this.
42 2010-03-07 04:10:59
Re: In My House (9 replies, posted in Poems)
hey Marcalan, this is pretty spooky stuff! kinda cool topic...I like this. thanks for sharing! `T
43 2010-02-18 21:41:06
Re: She Fly's A Flag Out-Side Her Home. (2 replies, posted in Poems)
very nice Phil. paints a clear picture of the day-to-day painstaking wait. thanks for sharing. -T
44 2010-02-14 19:08:07
Re: The Locket. Helena Donovan (5 replies, posted in Poems)
Hi Doll, Ah, first love, you never really forget the sting. Love all the timeline references: "photos, black and white", "latest vinyl", "The glitter of the dance ball reflected you into my eyes". Really love this piece! A true story for the ages. thanks so much for sharing with us! ~T
45 2010-01-13 03:42:44
Re: Shot To Hell (5 replies, posted in Poems)
Hi StranS, good story, filled with conflict, desire, and all the things one's drawn to but perhaps shouldn't seek.....
46 2010-01-09 05:24:07
Re: Your Eyes (6 replies, posted in Poems)
lovey, beautiful, touching piece. loved it
47 2010-01-09 05:13:11
Re: New year- Old heartaches. Helena Donovan (12 replies, posted in Poems)
Doll, don't let ANYONE ever dampen your spirit for the written word! You have the gift! Please continue to grace us with it. ~T
48 2009-12-30 02:39:42
Re: I can Feel the Frost Come. (6 replies, posted in Poems)
Once again Stran, lovely stuff....deep, thoughtful, moving, lovely; very much enjoyed it! Please continue to share your wonderful talent with us! ~T
49 2009-12-30 02:28:43
Re: Rough and Ready (6 replies, posted in Poems)
I love this Stran! I could definitely strum to this. Nice flow, nice story; always entertaining! thanks for sharing! ~T
50 2009-11-25 01:43:04
Re: A Poem; Ode to becoming Aged by Jim Jenkins (3 replies, posted in Poems)
Mr. Viking, this piece of writing is fantastic! Yes, it made me laugh, but it also made me cry. If we're all lucky enough to watch our children have children, I'd say it's been a life well lived. True all the other stuff that goes along with aging sucks; clearly your sense of humor is not impaired!
The only thing that keeps me going as I age is the thought that I'm not as old as I'm going to be! (hopefully!) Be well! ~T-Rex