Comments received on poems by Neville



False Promises and Little White Lies
MendedFences27 said:

I suppose one could follow the trail of white tissues and get to know someone, but only their sad side. I like the subtlety of this poem. many meanings hidden i the tissue box. - Phil A.

July 23rd, 2024 12:04

False Promises and Little White Lies
Doggerel Dave said:

Bitter, or merely observation, Neville?

July 23rd, 2024 09:28

False Promises and Little White Lies
sorenbarrett said:

A great write Neville. I knew a man once who on his word alone with no written contract lost over a million dollars sending him into bankruptcy. A man of honor whose word was more valuable to him than his wealth. I see little of these days. it may be more of a black tissue of dark lies. Nicely done

July 23rd, 2024 05:55

False Promises and Little White Lies
orchidee said:

I never knew I made false promises and told little white lies! lol.

July 23rd, 2024 03:16

False Promises and Little White Lies
Tom Dylan said:

Nicely done, mate. Works on a lot of levels, relationships, politics... very good, Neville.

July 23rd, 2024 02:17

Living Like Ghosts
Goldfinch60 said:

Fine words Neville and very true.

Andy

July 23rd, 2024 01:51

Living Like Ghosts
2781 said:

Or like an open book that no one wants to read.

July 22nd, 2024 21:06

Living Like Ghosts
MendedFences27 said:

We all have secrets that we bury very deep inside. Your ghosts can extract those and use them. Are they therapists?
A very intriguing poem. I was left with questions without answers. _ Phil A.

July 22nd, 2024 17:22

Living Like Ghosts
Bella Shepard said:

For some reason your words make me think of those living with mental illness, hiding in plain sight, but not really part of the world, unsuspecting lonely souls. At least that is my take. I love your phrasing, and I love a poem of contemplation. Kudos!!

July 22nd, 2024 13:49

Living Like Ghosts
Doggerel Dave said:

..... without any question re the source of those secrets (opinions - \'truths\')...... Go for it Neville.

July 22nd, 2024 06:53

Living Like Ghosts
Jerry Reynolds said:

Beautiful, Neville.

July 22nd, 2024 06:50

Living Like Ghosts
sorenbarrett said:

Ah this metaphor could be applied to many different things. How many poets steal lines from others? And even if not consciously then from some vague distant memory verses appear out of thin air that we think are ours. Loved the short lines that gave timing to the poem. Very nicely done Neville

July 22nd, 2024 05:24

Living Like Ghosts
orchidee said:

A fine write N.
What secrets do KP and I keep from each other?! lol.
I don\'t hide any from her. I say, e.g. \'You\'re looking uglier each day, dear!\' lol.

July 22nd, 2024 04:52

Dear Miss. Jennifer Jones
Christina8 said:

Whoa, private \"lessons\" from a hot teacher..Can\'t imagine the exhilaration you must have felt. Nice poem you have here!

July 21st, 2024 08:49

Dear Miss. Jennifer Jones
Goldfinch60 said:

Wonderful words and memories Neville.

Andy

July 20th, 2024 01:06

Dear Miss. Jennifer Jones
Cassie58 said:

I’’m sure those private lessons put you on a pathway of life long learning and discovery:)

So what was it Miss Jones taught you? Of course, it must have been poetry 😂

I bet you had a smile on your face penning this memory:)



July 19th, 2024 16:40

Dear Miss. Jennifer Jones
Bella Shepard said:

I\'m sure those private lessons stood you in good stead for years to come, or for years that were to come, or more properly for the future. The naughty side of you just won\'t be supressed, fortunately. As always a tantalizing write!

July 19th, 2024 14:35

Dear Miss. Jennifer Jones
Jerry Reynolds said:

Good write, Neville
Every young man needs one.

July 19th, 2024 13:27

Dear Miss. Jennifer Jones
Thomas W Case said:

I love private lessons. Excellent work, my friend.

July 19th, 2024 10:47

Dear Miss. Jennifer Jones
Tony36 said:

Awesome write

July 19th, 2024 09:57

Dear Miss. Jennifer Jones
sorenbarrett said:

I loved the flow and format of this poem Neville. A great write that came to a satisfying end.

July 19th, 2024 05:22

Dear Miss. Jennifer Jones
orchidee said:

Details of the private lessons, please. Noooo, says Fido to me - You\'ll only swoon! lol.

July 19th, 2024 01:33

Three Poppies
Thomas W Case said:

Powerful and poignant. Great work, my friend.

July 19th, 2024 00:05

Three Poppies
Jerry Reynolds said:

Well said, Neville. We never seem to grow up. Monkeys with a hand grenade.

July 18th, 2024 13:13

Three Poppies
Bella Shepard said:

It seems that sadly our world has become a war zone, not just on a field of battle, but in the minds of many who equate power with violence. A symbol of remembrance, the poppy stands in defiance, though it\'s head may droop, it does not give in. This poem is a beautiful tribute to those who sacrificed, so well done my friend!

July 18th, 2024 10:51

Three Poppies
Cassie58 said:

I haven’t seen a field of poppies for many years. Last time in a field beside the Thames in Oxford, when the sky was gun metal grey. It was a most appropriate and solemn moment to remember our war dead. These days I am more likely to see little clumps of poppies beside the country roads near home. Whenever I see poppies, I only have thoughts of the sacrifice others have made for my freedom. I’m not sure these days everyone thinks the same, though you clearly do. A must poignant write Neville.

July 18th, 2024 10:19

Three Poppies
sorenbarrett said:

Great metaphor Neville. The poem by John McCrae and Flanders Fields comes to mind. A most horrific war now mostly forgotten. I would be surprised if there were even three heads left from that long ago war. My grandfather served in that war. Great write Neville

July 18th, 2024 05:43

Three Poppies
Doggerel Dave said:

Beautifully symbolic, Neville. The general stupidities which caused the event those poppies commemorate have not disappeared. November will come, but it will be a fair bugger. The rest of the poppies died of disappointment.

July 18th, 2024 02:37

Three Poppies
Goldfinch60 said:

Very thoughtful words Neville.

Andy

July 18th, 2024 01:44

Three Poppies
orchidee said:

Good write N.
Well, I chose an Easter tune for this month, July! I\'m sure it\'s Easter next week, yes?
Ahh, 3 - the same figure as the number of my brain cells! lol.

July 18th, 2024 01:41



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