Comments received on poems by Jeremy Leach
Who will carry my torch?
Soman Ragavan said:
My comments on the poem \"Who will carry my torch ?” by Jeremy Leach
This is a matter that many poets think about. What will happen to their legacies after their death ? In the past, poets left back a pile of papers. Now we have the Internet, that archives stuff permanently. Even in our lifetime, our works get to be known. Still, poets wonder what will happen to their writings. Everything will turn to dust. “A book is the only immortality.” Quoted in : Sam Phillips : \"3000 proverbs.\" New Delhi : Goodwill Publishing House, c 2017. Full acknowledgements are made to the authors, publishers and rights-holders. The Internet is even better. It has endless archiving capacities. Soman Ragavan. 2 July, 2023 //
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July 2nd, 2023 08:54
Soman Ragavan said:
My comments on the poem \"Who will carry my torch ?” by Jeremy Leach
This is a matter that many poets think about. What will happen to their legacies after their death ? In the past, poets left back a pile of papers. Now we have the Internet, that archives stuff permanently. Even in our lifetime, our works get to be known. Still, poets wonder what will happen to their writings. Everything will turn to dust. “A book is the only immortality.” Quoted in : Sam Phillips : \"3000 proverbs.\" New Delhi : Goodwill Publishing House, c 2017. Full acknowledgements are made to the authors, publishers and rights-holders. The Internet is even better. It has endless archiving capacities. Soman Ragavan. 2 July, 2023 //
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July 2nd, 2023 08:54
The new flavour
L. B. Mek said:
Brilliant!
I love the slice of life truism, feel
of this poem
\'quirky\' need not require face paint
or \'Flamingo\' shirts n shorts, lol
thank you!
this was a massage of a read after a long week
June 2nd, 2023 01:42
L. B. Mek said:
Brilliant!
I love the slice of life truism, feel
of this poem
\'quirky\' need not require face paint
or \'Flamingo\' shirts n shorts, lol
thank you!
this was a massage of a read after a long week
June 2nd, 2023 01:42
The new flavour
Jeremy Leach said:
Thanks for the kind comments. Yes, that was the type of \'adventurous\' I was trying to portray :). I think it was inspired by overhearing someone saying \'Live a little\' the other day !
May 30th, 2023 05:44
Jeremy Leach said:
Thanks for the kind comments. Yes, that was the type of \'adventurous\' I was trying to portray :). I think it was inspired by overhearing someone saying \'Live a little\' the other day !
May 30th, 2023 05:44
The new flavour
orchidee said:
Good write J.
Sounds quaint, as in \'Oohh, yes, I\'m gonna be adventurous; I\'m gonna try cheese and onion crisps today, instead of plain ones! heehee.
May 30th, 2023 01:40
orchidee said:
Good write J.
Sounds quaint, as in \'Oohh, yes, I\'m gonna be adventurous; I\'m gonna try cheese and onion crisps today, instead of plain ones! heehee.
May 30th, 2023 01:40
The new flavour
Goldfinch60 said:
Trying something new may be surprisingly good.
Andy
May 30th, 2023 01:25
Goldfinch60 said:
Trying something new may be surprisingly good.
Andy
May 30th, 2023 01:25
The dark horse
L. B. Mek said:
a lovely thriller of a read
so well written, thank you!
May 29th, 2023 03:28
L. B. Mek said:
a lovely thriller of a read
so well written, thank you!
May 29th, 2023 03:28
Spending time
L. B. Mek said:
(just such an insightful and well written
fountain of inked wisdom, you\'ve shared
with us, thank you dear poet
and also for inspiring, my little scribbled reply)
\'Spending Time\'
without collecting our receipts
or balancing, our karma\'s
cheques and balances
while wishing away, all our
opportunities
for fear of their blemishes
like those apples
we bypassed, dismissively
for their dents
but were actually, the sweeter
gifts of fate
had we but daring enough, within us
to aspire, grasp and taste!\'
(I do not blame anyone
for their perceived, failures
in life
only for failing
to try and strive - for any, success)
April 18th, 2022 05:04
L. B. Mek said:
(just such an insightful and well written
fountain of inked wisdom, you\'ve shared
with us, thank you dear poet
and also for inspiring, my little scribbled reply)
\'Spending Time\'
without collecting our receipts
or balancing, our karma\'s
cheques and balances
while wishing away, all our
opportunities
for fear of their blemishes
like those apples
we bypassed, dismissively
for their dents
but were actually, the sweeter
gifts of fate
had we but daring enough, within us
to aspire, grasp and taste!\'
(I do not blame anyone
for their perceived, failures
in life
only for failing
to try and strive - for any, success)
April 18th, 2022 05:04
In the Welsh mountains
sophin said:
Beautiful words, fellow poet.
\"Grey stone-built walls trace shaky thin lines to the distant tops, laid by purposeful hands in boundaries which once had meaning.\"
\"I stand a stranger in awe of this land of immense, deep beauty and mystery.\"
Stunningly done! Such a sprawling landscape, age old and inscribed with the dreams of those left behind. Thank you for sharing!
April 5th, 2022 19:08
sophin said:
Beautiful words, fellow poet.
\"Grey stone-built walls trace shaky thin lines to the distant tops, laid by purposeful hands in boundaries which once had meaning.\"
\"I stand a stranger in awe of this land of immense, deep beauty and mystery.\"
Stunningly done! Such a sprawling landscape, age old and inscribed with the dreams of those left behind. Thank you for sharing!
April 5th, 2022 19:08
In the Welsh mountains
dean langmuir said:
Wow I just visited Wales,thank you,poet on
April 5th, 2022 18:16
dean langmuir said:
Wow I just visited Wales,thank you,poet on
April 5th, 2022 18:16
Just one big experiment
L. B. Mek said:
well written, nice flow
thanks for sharing
January 6th, 2022 06:12
L. B. Mek said:
well written, nice flow
thanks for sharing
January 6th, 2022 06:12
I shall not tether my heart to sorrow
Garth Rakumakoe said:
Wow! - Good sir, the way these words weave with the scenery though... It reads so classical. This is very beautiful. Poignant, and very sober in its truth telling. A fave, definitely! Thank you sir.
November 12th, 2021 15:03
Garth Rakumakoe said:
Wow! - Good sir, the way these words weave with the scenery though... It reads so classical. This is very beautiful. Poignant, and very sober in its truth telling. A fave, definitely! Thank you sir.
November 12th, 2021 15:03
I shall not tether my heart to sorrow
L. B. Mek said:
love your wording and flow,
indeed, there\'s so much utility in moving-on
but, sadly
letting go: is such an achingly torturous process..
thanks for sharing, a great read!
November 12th, 2021 04:56
L. B. Mek said:
love your wording and flow,
indeed, there\'s so much utility in moving-on
but, sadly
letting go: is such an achingly torturous process..
thanks for sharing, a great read!
November 12th, 2021 04:56
I shall not tether my heart to sorrow
Goldfinch60 said:
Each tomorrow is there to be treasured as every day in life is so very special. Good words Jeremy.
Andy
November 12th, 2021 01:51
Goldfinch60 said:
Each tomorrow is there to be treasured as every day in life is so very special. Good words Jeremy.
Andy
November 12th, 2021 01:51
I shall not tether my heart to sorrow
dusk arising said:
Classic poetry. your writing here is second to none.
Into my favourites.
November 11th, 2021 17:06
dusk arising said:
Classic poetry. your writing here is second to none.
Into my favourites.
November 11th, 2021 17:06
I shall not tether my heart to sorrow
Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose) said:
Beautiful writing ))
November 11th, 2021 17:01
Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose) said:
Beautiful writing ))
November 11th, 2021 17:01
Live to tell the tale
L. B. Mek said:
Brilliant!
(thank you for choosing to share)
November 5th, 2021 03:44
L. B. Mek said:
Brilliant!
(thank you for choosing to share)
November 5th, 2021 03:44
Live to tell the tale
dusk arising said:
Nice one. I think a lot of us older poets here try to pass on a bit of life\'s learning every now and then..... where it goes.... no one knows.
November 4th, 2021 15:28
dusk arising said:
Nice one. I think a lot of us older poets here try to pass on a bit of life\'s learning every now and then..... where it goes.... no one knows.
November 4th, 2021 15:28
Shared memories
Goldfinch60 said:
That book of life and love is so meaningful as age progresses. Fine words Jeremy.
Andy
November 2nd, 2021 01:52
Goldfinch60 said:
That book of life and love is so meaningful as age progresses. Fine words Jeremy.
Andy
November 2nd, 2021 01:52
Shared memories
dusk arising said:
Love in it\'s maturity remembers, rekindles that vibrant young flame. Love remembers love\'s honour after one has passed.
Lovely poetry especially the last verse/stanza.
November 1st, 2021 16:37
dusk arising said:
Love in it\'s maturity remembers, rekindles that vibrant young flame. Love remembers love\'s honour after one has passed.
Lovely poetry especially the last verse/stanza.
November 1st, 2021 16:37
Shared memories
robin jayne said:
great word choice, i admire your ability to create deep and intricate images while reading. thank you for sharing, it’s a beautiful poem!
November 1st, 2021 14:43
robin jayne said:
great word choice, i admire your ability to create deep and intricate images while reading. thank you for sharing, it’s a beautiful poem!
November 1st, 2021 14:43
No straight lines
L. B. Mek said:
loved the way you centred the \'sigh\'
aesthetically inventive, but
more meaningfully it lets us get a feel
for how you yourself would read
these words..
thanks for sharing
October 25th, 2021 05:02
L. B. Mek said:
loved the way you centred the \'sigh\'
aesthetically inventive, but
more meaningfully it lets us get a feel
for how you yourself would read
these words..
thanks for sharing
October 25th, 2021 05:02
A thoughtful walk in the wood
Goldfinch60 said:
Walking with Nature is so wonderful in our lives Jeremy.
Andy
October 24th, 2021 00:57
Goldfinch60 said:
Walking with Nature is so wonderful in our lives Jeremy.
Andy
October 24th, 2021 00:57
A thoughtful walk in the wood
Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose) said:
Very lovely ! Liked the read 🙂
October 23rd, 2021 17:16
Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose) said:
Very lovely ! Liked the read 🙂
October 23rd, 2021 17:16
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