Comments received on poems by L. B. Mek
Traversing life’s, muted Crescendo’s
Bella Shepard said:
I find dear friend, that the hardest thing in this world to change is a mind. I think of these song lyrics from the musical \"South Pacific\"
\"You\'ve got to be taught
To hate and fear,
You\'ve got to be taught
From year to year,
It\'s got to be drummed
In your dear little ear
You\'ve got to be carefully taught.
You\'ve got to be taught to be afraid
Of people whose eyes are oddly made,
And people whose skin is a diff\'rent shade,
You\'ve got to be carefully taught.
You\'ve got to be taught before it\'s too late,
Before you are six or seven or eight,
To hate all the people your relatives hate,
You\'ve got to be carefully taught!\"
Predjuice has been passed down generation to generation without questioning why. This is such a powerful truth you put before us, superbly written! Thank you.
March 10th, 2023 12:53
Bella Shepard said:
I find dear friend, that the hardest thing in this world to change is a mind. I think of these song lyrics from the musical \"South Pacific\"
\"You\'ve got to be taught
To hate and fear,
You\'ve got to be taught
From year to year,
It\'s got to be drummed
In your dear little ear
You\'ve got to be carefully taught.
You\'ve got to be taught to be afraid
Of people whose eyes are oddly made,
And people whose skin is a diff\'rent shade,
You\'ve got to be carefully taught.
You\'ve got to be taught before it\'s too late,
Before you are six or seven or eight,
To hate all the people your relatives hate,
You\'ve got to be carefully taught!\"
Predjuice has been passed down generation to generation without questioning why. This is such a powerful truth you put before us, superbly written! Thank you.
March 10th, 2023 12:53
Traversing life’s, muted Crescendo’s
sorenbarrett said:
so much said in the first stanza alone. As in all good writing the first is a summation of what is to follow. I love the poetic description of fate at birth. We are all destined to prejudice of one sort or another. It seems to be in the human condition to discriminate. I have given up discriminating against skin color, health conditions, gender but still find myself discriminating against those that try to take advantage of me or harm me. I\'m working on that. The whys of why some are born to such terrible situations gos answered. \"Spare me from Aurora\'s sorrow\" This line hit deep. Is it the awakening knowledge that light brings that brings regret? Carpe diem my dear friend.
March 10th, 2023 05:53
sorenbarrett said:
so much said in the first stanza alone. As in all good writing the first is a summation of what is to follow. I love the poetic description of fate at birth. We are all destined to prejudice of one sort or another. It seems to be in the human condition to discriminate. I have given up discriminating against skin color, health conditions, gender but still find myself discriminating against those that try to take advantage of me or harm me. I\'m working on that. The whys of why some are born to such terrible situations gos answered. \"Spare me from Aurora\'s sorrow\" This line hit deep. Is it the awakening knowledge that light brings that brings regret? Carpe diem my dear friend.
March 10th, 2023 05:53
Upon witnessing a Herald of Spring
Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose) said:
Beautiful gentle writing .. nicely expressed 🙂 and spring is my favourite season 🌼🕊
March 8th, 2023 12:24
Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose) said:
Beautiful gentle writing .. nicely expressed 🙂 and spring is my favourite season 🌼🕊
March 8th, 2023 12:24
Am i my Sister’s, keeper
sorenbarrett said:
History has not smiled well on this half of humanity that we hail as mothers, sisters, daughters and wives. Their flowers too soon fallen and forgotten. Without their support and indeed triumphs stolen by past acclaimed heroes we would not be where we are. So many valiant women warriors now lost to time, courage they did not lack nor compassion that men did not possess. A wonderful and well deserved write so well put.
March 8th, 2023 06:04
sorenbarrett said:
History has not smiled well on this half of humanity that we hail as mothers, sisters, daughters and wives. Their flowers too soon fallen and forgotten. Without their support and indeed triumphs stolen by past acclaimed heroes we would not be where we are. So many valiant women warriors now lost to time, courage they did not lack nor compassion that men did not possess. A wonderful and well deserved write so well put.
March 8th, 2023 06:04
Am i my Sister’s, keeper
Neville said:
a little masterpiece in my humble opinion .. indeed, ink well spent and so very bloomin truly ..
and furthermore, I swear this very eve, if I or rather when I arrive safe at my intended destination, then a toast I shall drink to you brother Mek & to the health of said sister on this most special day ... 💜
March 8th, 2023 03:22
Neville said:
a little masterpiece in my humble opinion .. indeed, ink well spent and so very bloomin truly ..
and furthermore, I swear this very eve, if I or rather when I arrive safe at my intended destination, then a toast I shall drink to you brother Mek & to the health of said sister on this most special day ... 💜
March 8th, 2023 03:22
Upon witnessing a Herald of Spring
Christina8 said:
We don\'t see spring for a few more months, so very refreshing to see this wonderful ode to spring!!! Just beautiful!!
March 6th, 2023 07:06
Christina8 said:
We don\'t see spring for a few more months, so very refreshing to see this wonderful ode to spring!!! Just beautiful!!
March 6th, 2023 07:06
Upon witnessing a Herald of Spring
thinkerbell said:
A wonderful ode to Spring🥰
March 6th, 2023 06:48
thinkerbell said:
A wonderful ode to Spring🥰
March 6th, 2023 06:48
Upon witnessing a Herald of Spring
sorenbarrett said:
A beautiful tribute to spring. However, at the risk of venturing too far I think it goes much farther. The primrose and spring itself symbols of rebirth, renewal and optimism, like the phoenix from ashes, SPRING from mother Gaia in new birth. The regeneration of weather, life, emotions, or the soul are wonderous to behold. Lest I wax on too long, I love spring and the summer. Such a heart warming write.
March 6th, 2023 05:29
sorenbarrett said:
A beautiful tribute to spring. However, at the risk of venturing too far I think it goes much farther. The primrose and spring itself symbols of rebirth, renewal and optimism, like the phoenix from ashes, SPRING from mother Gaia in new birth. The regeneration of weather, life, emotions, or the soul are wonderous to behold. Lest I wax on too long, I love spring and the summer. Such a heart warming write.
March 6th, 2023 05:29
Upon witnessing a Herald of Spring
Fay Slimm. said:
A truly up-lifting first read of my day my dear friend - - thrilling indeed to these winter-weary eyes and thank you for sharing it.
March 6th, 2023 04:58
Fay Slimm. said:
A truly up-lifting first read of my day my dear friend - - thrilling indeed to these winter-weary eyes and thank you for sharing it.
March 6th, 2023 04:58
Upon witnessing a Herald of Spring
Neville said:
I just knew all that mulch during both the cold and the dry spells would eventually come in handy .. what a magnificent testimony and tribute to Prolet or Spring sir Mek ..
March 6th, 2023 04:44
Neville said:
I just knew all that mulch during both the cold and the dry spells would eventually come in handy .. what a magnificent testimony and tribute to Prolet or Spring sir Mek ..
March 6th, 2023 04:44
of Touch
Bella Shepard said:
This poem is so tenderly and beautifully written dear friend. Hands speak & touch in so many ways, reaching out to convey all that we feel and want to say. They touch the heart in every way.
March 3rd, 2023 16:14
Bella Shepard said:
This poem is so tenderly and beautifully written dear friend. Hands speak & touch in so many ways, reaching out to convey all that we feel and want to say. They touch the heart in every way.
March 3rd, 2023 16:14
of Touch
Neville said:
Priceless .... springs to mind and goes in part to ease this old fools conscience .. Neville
March 3rd, 2023 08:53
Neville said:
Priceless .... springs to mind and goes in part to ease this old fools conscience .. Neville
March 3rd, 2023 08:53
of Touch
crypticbard said:
Hope\'s patience that is ever reaching out, such a wonderful thought and truth to feast upon and revel in!
March 3rd, 2023 08:28
crypticbard said:
Hope\'s patience that is ever reaching out, such a wonderful thought and truth to feast upon and revel in!
March 3rd, 2023 08:28
of Touch
sorenbarrett said:
L.B. this offer, whether from person or nature itself, is a reassuring message to humanity of the goodness in this world and the belief necessary to remain positive to face the next day. A message that is lacking in the news, and social media so focused on the negative. A reinvigorating hope and warming aspiration for the better. So refreshing to hear.
March 3rd, 2023 06:08
sorenbarrett said:
L.B. this offer, whether from person or nature itself, is a reassuring message to humanity of the goodness in this world and the belief necessary to remain positive to face the next day. A message that is lacking in the news, and social media so focused on the negative. A reinvigorating hope and warming aspiration for the better. So refreshing to hear.
March 3rd, 2023 06:08
Humane seconds, Disrupted profane
Bella Shepard said:
Dear friend, these very thoughts plague my morning walks. I can\'t help but I reflect on the inherent violence and cruelty that have plagued our species ever since we picked up a rock and used it for the first time to kill. We have invented more and better ways to kill each other but to what end. The most pointless act in the world is an act of war, for it accomplishes nothing. Perhaps we have even farther to go in our evolution to redeem ourselves, sadly in the wake of the pain and suffering we cause. This is BRILLIANT!
March 1st, 2023 15:39
Bella Shepard said:
Dear friend, these very thoughts plague my morning walks. I can\'t help but I reflect on the inherent violence and cruelty that have plagued our species ever since we picked up a rock and used it for the first time to kill. We have invented more and better ways to kill each other but to what end. The most pointless act in the world is an act of war, for it accomplishes nothing. Perhaps we have even farther to go in our evolution to redeem ourselves, sadly in the wake of the pain and suffering we cause. This is BRILLIANT!
March 1st, 2023 15:39
Humane seconds, Disrupted profane
Poetic Dan said:
Fantastic stuff and sadly change is like watching or waiting for it to go from light to dark, we see the slight hint but before you can blink it\'s happened!
Justice won\'t be seen, just looked back upon one day to say how ever did we live this way and the cycle will continue. To sleepwalk through existence and forgetting the many that walked before us..
Thanks for the inspirational thoughts.
February 28th, 2023 07:08
Poetic Dan said:
Fantastic stuff and sadly change is like watching or waiting for it to go from light to dark, we see the slight hint but before you can blink it\'s happened!
Justice won\'t be seen, just looked back upon one day to say how ever did we live this way and the cycle will continue. To sleepwalk through existence and forgetting the many that walked before us..
Thanks for the inspirational thoughts.
February 28th, 2023 07:08
Humane seconds, Disrupted profane
Sakwa Franc said:
I know one day justice will be found
The perfect world we read in Genesis creation will be real
When there will be no divisions , wars and discrimination
I love your work Mr LB you never disappoint
February 27th, 2023 08:32
Sakwa Franc said:
I know one day justice will be found
The perfect world we read in Genesis creation will be real
When there will be no divisions , wars and discrimination
I love your work Mr LB you never disappoint
February 27th, 2023 08:32
Humane seconds, Disrupted profane
Neville said:
sadly, you win hands down .. some things just need to be said, don\'t they
February 27th, 2023 05:50
Neville said:
sadly, you win hands down .. some things just need to be said, don\'t they
February 27th, 2023 05:50
It’s, in the way
sorenbarrett said:
Across all nature mothers sacrifice their own needs and safety for their offspring. Tenderly put this shows through. Touching.
February 27th, 2023 05:21
sorenbarrett said:
Across all nature mothers sacrifice their own needs and safety for their offspring. Tenderly put this shows through. Touching.
February 27th, 2023 05:21
Humane seconds, Disrupted profane
sorenbarrett said:
As long as man believes in his superiority, holds himself to be right and others wrong, As long as poverty exists and inequality there will be war, crime, murder all self justified.
February 27th, 2023 04:59
sorenbarrett said:
As long as man believes in his superiority, holds himself to be right and others wrong, As long as poverty exists and inequality there will be war, crime, murder all self justified.
February 27th, 2023 04:59
Humane seconds, Disrupted profane
2781 said:
Will we ever change? I hope so.
February 27th, 2023 03:17
2781 said:
Will we ever change? I hope so.
February 27th, 2023 03:17
Humane seconds, Disrupted profane
Goldfinch60 said:
Unfortunately Mek with those who are supposedly leaders in our world it will stay the same. Good words.
Andy
February 27th, 2023 02:59
Goldfinch60 said:
Unfortunately Mek with those who are supposedly leaders in our world it will stay the same. Good words.
Andy
February 27th, 2023 02:59
My People
Goldfinch60 said:
Good true words Mek.
I live my life and believe
\"This is me, if you do not like what you see it is not my problem, it is yours.\"
Andy
February 25th, 2023 01:39
Goldfinch60 said:
Good true words Mek.
I live my life and believe
\"This is me, if you do not like what you see it is not my problem, it is yours.\"
Andy
February 25th, 2023 01:39
My People
Bella Shepard said:
Dear poet you have described so eloquently the jig saw puzzle of life. So often we feel to be the odd piece that just doesn\'t fit in. But when we take a much closer look, we discover that our own uniqueness will guide us to the very spot we\'ve overlooked. We think we have to be the same shape as every other piece, but it turns out that it is diversity that keeps the puzzle interesting and worth doing. Thank you for this insightful and thought provoking read, it is such a fav.
February 24th, 2023 16:38
Bella Shepard said:
Dear poet you have described so eloquently the jig saw puzzle of life. So often we feel to be the odd piece that just doesn\'t fit in. But when we take a much closer look, we discover that our own uniqueness will guide us to the very spot we\'ve overlooked. We think we have to be the same shape as every other piece, but it turns out that it is diversity that keeps the puzzle interesting and worth doing. Thank you for this insightful and thought provoking read, it is such a fav.
February 24th, 2023 16:38
My People
Fay Slimm. said:
Sincere applause for My People and all it reminds us of kindness - connections and finding we are not so alone when vibrations from others relate to our own semi-hidden insecurities - this deep and powerful reflection on finding or own way to survive is a treasure to read again and again.
February 24th, 2023 09:01
Fay Slimm. said:
Sincere applause for My People and all it reminds us of kindness - connections and finding we are not so alone when vibrations from others relate to our own semi-hidden insecurities - this deep and powerful reflection on finding or own way to survive is a treasure to read again and again.
February 24th, 2023 09:01
My People
2781 said:
You told my story until I realised there is no worth in the praise of man. Nicely written
February 24th, 2023 08:13
2781 said:
You told my story until I realised there is no worth in the praise of man. Nicely written
February 24th, 2023 08:13
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