This is Where Spring Begins – Haru Ga Hajimaru
sorenbarrett said:

Once again Neville you invoke your mastery of symbolism and metaphor to enchant a poem. This one even feels oriental before one reaches the line. You have taken past and present, warm and cold, the foggy aspect of what is normally clear glass, ice and spring and tied them into a relationship with implied sensuality. A lovely magic trick conjuring up many a fanciful vision. Lovely

March 3rd, 2025 09:56

Listen Loud Just One More Time
Goldfinch60 said:

Sometimes they just do not hear Neville but in true love they know.

Andy

March 3rd, 2025 02:45

Listen Loud Just One More Time
Cassie58 said:

So very beautifully rendered Neville, all the way down until those final two lines summoned the war drums. Purchased book number twelve recently, pleased to support your chosen charities. I have the full set now.

March 2nd, 2025 12:59

Listen Loud Just One More Time
Cheeky Missy said:

Lemme guess, those shells were as calcified as the reference to conch suggested, right?! But he HAD to tell her because nothing was too good for whom he adored. Ah, but I\'m well-nigh overcome until I can hardly breathe. Oh you and your skill! Beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and a captivating poignancy. Thank you for sharing.

March 2nd, 2025 12:04

Listen Loud Just One More Time
Poetic Licence said:

Sometimes whispers are louded than shouts and vica versa, but that depend of who the war drums for, yourself or someone else, very interesting, relatable and enjoyable read

March 2nd, 2025 06:57

Listen Loud Just One More Time
sorenbarrett said:

The subtlety in this piece nearly slipped past me. If he needs to shout and argue then he is not being heard and is that a cue war drums? Is the war with a competitor, her or himself? Often a whisper is heard more easily than a shout and peace talks might be in order. Another lovely subtle piece with so much packed within it. Like all good art it changes with ones mood.

March 2nd, 2025 05:04

Once I Felt Like a Sky Hungry Kite
NafisaSB said:

the phoenix will rise, and you will survive - after every fall, one is able to spring back, and fly high if the determination is there
a touching masterpiece - liked it


March 1st, 2025 00:06

Insatiated (A Neologism for Our Times)
Cheeky Missy said:

Hmm, intrigue is verily a siren herein, complete with shades, a deep, dark trenchcoat, and I fear nothing else after excepting those long, slender legs elongated further by spike heels. La dee! She\'s smoking too. Whew. Ahem. Exquisitely rendered with haunting imagery and a rather erotic poignancy. Thank you for sharing.

February 28th, 2025 14:18

Aide-Mémoire’s
MendedFences27 said:

Big or small, some things are never forgotten, but it is the little things that bring it all back again. There is much wisdom in what you have written, and it comes from life\'s experiences. This is a heart-felt poem about memories and remembering. Each will read it and interpret it as they see fit. - Phil A.

February 26th, 2025 20:25

Aide-Mémoire’s
Cheeky Missy said:

Only for a little while, though, you know? What gets under our skin can be put aside for the higher priorities, yet must be addressed at length. Rendered to effect with a tantalizing poignancy and a touch of imagery, thank you for sharing.

February 26th, 2025 13:53

Aide-Mémoire’s
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Well, there you go, Neville. Taking simplicity and wrapping it up into a mind-blowing statement that unravels the very fabric of all holding my chaotic inner world together. 🤣 This is so true, I had to attempt at being more witty than saying how true this is. Hope you don\' t mind the feeble attempt! Wonderful write my friend. An easy fave! ❤️🌹👏

February 26th, 2025 11:19

Aide-Mémoire’s
Poetic Licence said:

Amazing how the simplest and smallest of things can mean the most, enjoyed today\'s read

February 26th, 2025 08:58

Some Kind of Curious Something
Goldfinch60 said:

That always happens when you mean so much to each other Neville.

Andy

February 26th, 2025 02:52

Playing With Words
Cheeky Missy said:

She blushed when he finished, wishing he\'d seal it with a kiss, but as I\'m the proverbial fly in the wall, and lost interest, guess I\'ll never know. Beautifully rendered with an erotic poignancy and tasteful imagery. Thank you for sharing, Sir.

February 25th, 2025 15:01

Some Kind of Curious Something
Cheeky Missy said:

Really?! You\'re certain of that? Pardon my inherent cheekiness, but I\'ll beg to differ, unless that is, you concur with the vanity plate my father bought reading: \"2 R 1\" or something like that. Nothing like a hot coal to burn one\'s fingertips for eagerness, but this pretty number sassily winks and flirts so much I fear I\'m hard pressed to feel like I\'ve not been rather naughty. Excellently rendered with perfect imagery and a deliciously haunting imagery. Thank you for sharing.

February 25th, 2025 14:33