Comments received on poems by Alan .S. Jeeves
The Jolly Little Cafe Where A Chestnut Tree Once Grew (Monologue)
Doggerel Dave said:
Missed this one on first arrival, Alan (been away).
Great atmosphere story wise, and a poetic flow I really enjoyed. Many thanks.
June 20th, 2022 01:49
Doggerel Dave said:
Missed this one on first arrival, Alan (been away).
Great atmosphere story wise, and a poetic flow I really enjoyed. Many thanks.
June 20th, 2022 01:49
The Jolly Little Cafe Where A Chestnut Tree Once Grew (Monologue)
Fay Slimm. said:
A wonderful piece of rhymed tale in this monologue Alan and so good to see you posting again.
April 10th, 2022 06:27
Fay Slimm. said:
A wonderful piece of rhymed tale in this monologue Alan and so good to see you posting again.
April 10th, 2022 06:27
The Jolly Little Cafe Where A Chestnut Tree Once Grew (Monologue)
orchidee said:
Good write Alan. Cooeee! lol.
April 10th, 2022 06:19
orchidee said:
Good write Alan. Cooeee! lol.
April 10th, 2022 06:19
Ukraine Rain (The Holodomor 1932-33)
Doggerel Dave said:
As a strong advocate of a historical perspective here (to the boredom, no doubt of some) I want to thank you Allan, for bringing to my attention a historical event about which I was only dimly aware. A beautifully structured piece of poetry is a bonus.
Two points:
History as I’ve argued elsewhere is an extremely contestable space, none more so than with this event, it would appear. But by pointing to this I’m not attempting to diminish the undoubted suffering which must have existed at that time.
I’m not suggesting that you have, but I think it would be a long bow to draw if one were to attempt to link this historical event to any debate re the causes of the current conflict in the Ukraine.
March 30th, 2022 19:20
Doggerel Dave said:
As a strong advocate of a historical perspective here (to the boredom, no doubt of some) I want to thank you Allan, for bringing to my attention a historical event about which I was only dimly aware. A beautifully structured piece of poetry is a bonus.
Two points:
History as I’ve argued elsewhere is an extremely contestable space, none more so than with this event, it would appear. But by pointing to this I’m not attempting to diminish the undoubted suffering which must have existed at that time.
I’m not suggesting that you have, but I think it would be a long bow to draw if one were to attempt to link this historical event to any debate re the causes of the current conflict in the Ukraine.
March 30th, 2022 19:20
Ukraine Rain (The Holodomor 1932-33)
orchidee said:
The Black Horse of the Apocalypse? People having to drink sewer water too, amongst all the atrocities.
If there were aliens, seeing some places on Earth, would they return and go home again?!
March 30th, 2022 12:04
orchidee said:
The Black Horse of the Apocalypse? People having to drink sewer water too, amongst all the atrocities.
If there were aliens, seeing some places on Earth, would they return and go home again?!
March 30th, 2022 12:04
How Kind, The Morning
L. B. Mek said:
beautifully executed
a showcasing of pure poetic expression
thank you! dear Poet
March 29th, 2022 04:16
L. B. Mek said:
beautifully executed
a showcasing of pure poetic expression
thank you! dear Poet
March 29th, 2022 04:16
The Whisper Of The Cannon
Goldfinch60 said:
Such a powerful write Alan but behind each cannon shot there is a human destroying life in front of it. Good words.
Andy
July 7th, 2021 01:04
Goldfinch60 said:
Such a powerful write Alan but behind each cannon shot there is a human destroying life in front of it. Good words.
Andy
July 7th, 2021 01:04
The Interment
L. B. Mek said:
when we lose the foresight, to celebrate
A meaningfully lived life
we lose all respect, for that gifted experience of existence
and hence, morosely - the idiocy of Nihilism: prevails...
but that\'s what happens
when those who cloister themselves
in their own morbid cocoon bubbles, forget
the Universe wasn\'t built, to sustain
their self-obsessed, egotistical: Ignorance!
June 24th, 2021 05:05
L. B. Mek said:
when we lose the foresight, to celebrate
A meaningfully lived life
we lose all respect, for that gifted experience of existence
and hence, morosely - the idiocy of Nihilism: prevails...
but that\'s what happens
when those who cloister themselves
in their own morbid cocoon bubbles, forget
the Universe wasn\'t built, to sustain
their self-obsessed, egotistical: Ignorance!
June 24th, 2021 05:05
The Interment
Fay Slimm. said:
A fine memorial verse Alan - a firefighter deserves all our verses of tribute and this dear friend will be now ever remembered by readers of your poetic words.
June 24th, 2021 02:16
Fay Slimm. said:
A fine memorial verse Alan - a firefighter deserves all our verses of tribute and this dear friend will be now ever remembered by readers of your poetic words.
June 24th, 2021 02:16
The Interment
Doggerel Dave said:
Not much into funerals Alan, not even my own - I hope I\'ve made that clear to anyone concerned...that\'s just me - I do recognize it\'s function for the mourners.
I felt the bright cold December very clearly, a vivid picture. Thanks.
June 23rd, 2021 20:41
Doggerel Dave said:
Not much into funerals Alan, not even my own - I hope I\'ve made that clear to anyone concerned...that\'s just me - I do recognize it\'s function for the mourners.
I felt the bright cold December very clearly, a vivid picture. Thanks.
June 23rd, 2021 20:41
I Should o\' Known (All Along)
L. B. Mek said:
\'And felt the tumult wind had blown
Its tempest of remorse.\'
\'My hindsight wishes that I might
Have pondered (just in case).\'
\'Were I wise I should o\' known
To steer a leery course;\'
\'Wisdom visits in disguise
But seldom visits me.\'
Brilliant!
June 14th, 2021 06:18
L. B. Mek said:
\'And felt the tumult wind had blown
Its tempest of remorse.\'
\'My hindsight wishes that I might
Have pondered (just in case).\'
\'Were I wise I should o\' known
To steer a leery course;\'
\'Wisdom visits in disguise
But seldom visits me.\'
Brilliant!
June 14th, 2021 06:18
I Should o\' Known (All Along)
orchidee said:
Good write Alan.
I\'m busy meeting Neville\'s lasses in hi poems on here - am I?! lol
Should I meet this lass? Will it b too much for me? And will I shut up? lol.
June 14th, 2021 04:55
orchidee said:
Good write Alan.
I\'m busy meeting Neville\'s lasses in hi poems on here - am I?! lol
Should I meet this lass? Will it b too much for me? And will I shut up? lol.
June 14th, 2021 04:55
I Should o\' Known (All Along)
Goldfinch60 said:
\'were I was\' or could it have been \'What if?\'
Wisdom is out there but often it arrives too late.
Andy
June 14th, 2021 00:48
Goldfinch60 said:
\'were I was\' or could it have been \'What if?\'
Wisdom is out there but often it arrives too late.
Andy
June 14th, 2021 00:48
I Should o\' Known (All Along)
Saxon Crow said:
Great poem Alan. Oh to have wisdom!
June 14th, 2021 00:46
Saxon Crow said:
Great poem Alan. Oh to have wisdom!
June 14th, 2021 00:46
I Should o\' Known (All Along)
Doggerel Dave said:
Situation described with your usual poetic sensibility and skill, Alan. Enjoyed greatly.
I was never much for ‘wisdom’ in these matters, actually. Lay myself open and see how I’m treated. And from a fair degree of experience, I must say, recovery is possible…….
June 14th, 2021 00:28
Doggerel Dave said:
Situation described with your usual poetic sensibility and skill, Alan. Enjoyed greatly.
I was never much for ‘wisdom’ in these matters, actually. Lay myself open and see how I’m treated. And from a fair degree of experience, I must say, recovery is possible…….
June 14th, 2021 00:28
I Should o\' Known (All Along)
Fay Slimm. said:
Great rhyming Alan and such an engaging tale of wisdom after the event - -- I know how that feels..
June 13th, 2021 16:10
Fay Slimm. said:
Great rhyming Alan and such an engaging tale of wisdom after the event - -- I know how that feels..
June 13th, 2021 16:10
Ten Summers Bygone
dusk arising said:
Get there whilst you can Alan because it\'s looking like another covid lockdown is coming.
Nicely put together mystery reminiscence. A good read.
June 1st, 2021 12:23
dusk arising said:
Get there whilst you can Alan because it\'s looking like another covid lockdown is coming.
Nicely put together mystery reminiscence. A good read.
June 1st, 2021 12:23
Ten Summers Bygone
L. B. Mek said:
a journey through time and miles
within words and memories..
a contemplative gift of a read, thanks for sharing
June 1st, 2021 04:45
L. B. Mek said:
a journey through time and miles
within words and memories..
a contemplative gift of a read, thanks for sharing
June 1st, 2021 04:45
Ten Summers Bygone
orchidee said:
You can go now, as we\'ve had the ten \'Winters\' - some were in Spring, Summer, and Autumn?! Oh dear!.
Sometimes it \'always\' seems to be Christmas - x months since, or x months until....!
June 1st, 2021 01:31
orchidee said:
You can go now, as we\'ve had the ten \'Winters\' - some were in Spring, Summer, and Autumn?! Oh dear!.
Sometimes it \'always\' seems to be Christmas - x months since, or x months until....!
June 1st, 2021 01:31
Ten Summers Bygone
Doggerel Dave said:
Fine lines of poetry constructed with your usual care, Alan.
Very enigmatic.......
May 31st, 2021 22:01
Doggerel Dave said:
Fine lines of poetry constructed with your usual care, Alan.
Very enigmatic.......
May 31st, 2021 22:01
The Baby Boomers Of Paradise
Goldfinch60 said:
Wonderful thoughts Alan, have I grown up, I don\'t think so. I remember those wonderful times back in the sixties when all was good.
When the Twist started my next door neighbour and I leaned it together, we are both still alive and still in touch after so many years but our twisting days are over.
Andy
May 26th, 2021 00:52
Goldfinch60 said:
Wonderful thoughts Alan, have I grown up, I don\'t think so. I remember those wonderful times back in the sixties when all was good.
When the Twist started my next door neighbour and I leaned it together, we are both still alive and still in touch after so many years but our twisting days are over.
Andy
May 26th, 2021 00:52
The Baby Boomers Of Paradise
Doggerel Dave said:
I’m a bit hesitant about contributing my two penn\'orth after all of the above, Alan.
However, for what it’s worth, my take:
Popped into existence a wee bit earlier than the BB’s. However, threw myself in whenever I got the chance, and I know that this time was better, more easy and politically more humane, less oppressive than today. A wonderful period in history to be alive.
A really great reminder.
May 25th, 2021 05:35
Doggerel Dave said:
I’m a bit hesitant about contributing my two penn\'orth after all of the above, Alan.
However, for what it’s worth, my take:
Popped into existence a wee bit earlier than the BB’s. However, threw myself in whenever I got the chance, and I know that this time was better, more easy and politically more humane, less oppressive than today. A wonderful period in history to be alive.
A really great reminder.
May 25th, 2021 05:35
The Baby Boomers Of Paradise
Fay Slimm. said:
Agree with this look-back at a memorable era - -a lovely read Alan - - I too am among those who never grew up and am so glad to remain young of heart.
May 25th, 2021 04:14
Fay Slimm. said:
Agree with this look-back at a memorable era - -a lovely read Alan - - I too am among those who never grew up and am so glad to remain young of heart.
May 25th, 2021 04:14
The Baby Boomers Of Paradise
dusk arising said:
Do we ever really \'grow up\' I wonder. The child of reckless freedoms is stil within my soul as I approach septuagenarianism.
Yes I felt the living in each verse of your fine write today.
May 25th, 2021 03:17
dusk arising said:
Do we ever really \'grow up\' I wonder. The child of reckless freedoms is stil within my soul as I approach septuagenarianism.
Yes I felt the living in each verse of your fine write today.
May 25th, 2021 03:17
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