Like a Hangman
sorenbarrett said:

A monologue, this writing is dark and seems metaphorical. It seems as though the author is speaking to the reader through the body of another. There are some very good lines in this the principle of which is contained in the title and refers to fear being like a hangman around one’s throat. Very nicely done.

September 4th, 2024 04:59

Death Of a Monster
sorenbarrett said:

This poem seems quite Gothic. The metaphor is a good one and I enjoyed the read. Nicely done.

September 3rd, 2024 05:27

Arrows Pointing In
kwrites said:

loved every bit of this. An amazing write it was !!

September 2nd, 2024 04:30

Chance Of A Kiss
Cheeky Missy said:

Yes, the words eloquently paid tribute to exquisite moments whose inherent seduction subtly stole away the heart, yet to relive them seems it would be a very knife in the same, twisting cruelly at the priceless memories reviving what could have been, was once and is not. Or?

September 1st, 2024 17:05

Chance Of A Kiss
sorenbarrett said:

Bitter sweet memories. Sweet in their happiness at the time and bitter in their having passed. Lovely

September 1st, 2024 08:26

Compared to What?
sorenbarrett said:

Love all the questions that refer to costs and values
\"Just as honesty is unreliable, and integrity tries to cheat,\"
We usually think of this as a black and white value but it is not and this emphasizes this in such a nicely worded manner. I could list many example here but the poem stands for itself and I loved it

August 31st, 2024 06:28

Compared to What?
Neilton said:

I loved your poem ! Excellent work

August 31st, 2024 02:22

The Former U.S.A.
Bella Shepard said:

Somehow we discarded our vigilance, became complacent, apathetic. Life became so easy to place in the hands of others who made promises they could not keep. I harken back to the 60\'s when young people questioned everything, now we question nothing, we simply accept the word of those whose word cannot be trusted. Seldom do we have the courage to make waves and demand accountability, and if we could who would stand with us. Thank you for this poem, for your perspective, I agree completely.

August 30th, 2024 10:50

The Former U.S.A.
Goldfinch60 said:

Not only in the USA, in the UK as well.

\"How do you know when a politician is lying?\"

\"Their lips move!\"

Andy

August 30th, 2024 01:14

Aging Captain\'s Lament
sorenbarrett said:

The metaphor is a good one and the details fill in. Beautiful images and this does become a short story in itself. I love that you left it with a question.

August 29th, 2024 05:17

Ends of My Arms
MendedFences27 said:

Strange dreams, where do they come from? Probably an unanswerable question, but that don\'t mean they can\'t drive us to good poetry. It seems the stranger the better. Maybe you\'re just trying to get a \"handle\" on something? Enjoyed your poem. - Phil A.

August 27th, 2024 18:18

Ends of My Arms
Teddy.15 said:

Dreams usually tell us something, maybe you should look it up on Google, you may be surprised. A wonderful powerful poem rich in imagery end emotion. 🌹

August 27th, 2024 01:24

Until it Wasn\'t
Bella Shepard said:

WOW!! You\'ve told it like it is my friend, good for you!! And you\'ve done it in a well thought out, incredibally versed poem. A great big fav!

August 26th, 2024 14:55

Until it Wasn\'t
Teddy.15 said:

Marvelous poetry, you say you wish you could write more positively I say just be yourself, this is wonderful. 🌹

August 26th, 2024 06:55

The Lines, part two
Bella Shepard said:

Can we ever reach the heights of what we aspire to be, or can we be content with what we are simply able to reach. The line drawn, you speak to the desire that propels us forward, and beautifully so.

August 25th, 2024 10:24