Comments received on poems by Doggerel Dave
Statues - a Rhymeless Rant
sorenbarrett said:
What I was taught i school I have found to be mythical, and one sided. History has many sides and each party portrays only their side. I would be for a plack commemorating a person with their accomplishments paired against their ill doing. Let the whole story be told.
February 1st, 2023 07:45
sorenbarrett said:
What I was taught i school I have found to be mythical, and one sided. History has many sides and each party portrays only their side. I would be for a plack commemorating a person with their accomplishments paired against their ill doing. Let the whole story be told.
February 1st, 2023 07:45
Statues - a Rhymeless Rant
Neville said:
I\'m with you all the way
Change is the only constant in what should be a beautiful multihued world and whilst I acknowledge many of the wrongs committed against various groups of people throughout history & the numerous motivations behind such wrongs .. They did most surely happen and we must acknowledge that they happened & not try to destroy all evidence of them .. For what else, in years to come shall we use as a measure to determine how far we have moved forward and indeed, from which to learn ..
I do not subscribe to the collective guilt that seems to grip so called civilised society ..
If I do something wrong and later realise it, then I will surely apologise .. but I struggle to apologise for what my ancestors may or may not have done .. Like I have already said .. Change is probably the only constant .. customs, values and beliefs all change, as does culture and society itself .. rant over .. sleep tight you old dog .. :)
February 1st, 2023 06:48
Neville said:
I\'m with you all the way
Change is the only constant in what should be a beautiful multihued world and whilst I acknowledge many of the wrongs committed against various groups of people throughout history & the numerous motivations behind such wrongs .. They did most surely happen and we must acknowledge that they happened & not try to destroy all evidence of them .. For what else, in years to come shall we use as a measure to determine how far we have moved forward and indeed, from which to learn ..
I do not subscribe to the collective guilt that seems to grip so called civilised society ..
If I do something wrong and later realise it, then I will surely apologise .. but I struggle to apologise for what my ancestors may or may not have done .. Like I have already said .. Change is probably the only constant .. customs, values and beliefs all change, as does culture and society itself .. rant over .. sleep tight you old dog .. :)
February 1st, 2023 06:48
Statues - a Rhymeless Rant
arqios said:
History was a major part of my studies and now all of that is being erased. For better or worse it is just being wiped out. Funny how thin texts and resources would be for those courses, lol. And a huge appendix of hoaxes and revisionist narrative. double lol.
February 1st, 2023 06:22
arqios said:
History was a major part of my studies and now all of that is being erased. For better or worse it is just being wiped out. Funny how thin texts and resources would be for those courses, lol. And a huge appendix of hoaxes and revisionist narrative. double lol.
February 1st, 2023 06:22
The Night Male
sorenbarrett said:
This was truly an enjoyable read so well constructed that it flowed like the cat\'s spray. However, this spray filled me with joy not annoyance. It reminded me of my father who told me when he was small a neighbor had a pet lion that he shaved the mane off of and tried to pawn it off as a dog. It beat up all the dogs in the neighborhood.
January 30th, 2023 10:11
sorenbarrett said:
This was truly an enjoyable read so well constructed that it flowed like the cat\'s spray. However, this spray filled me with joy not annoyance. It reminded me of my father who told me when he was small a neighbor had a pet lion that he shaved the mane off of and tried to pawn it off as a dog. It beat up all the dogs in the neighborhood.
January 30th, 2023 10:11
We\'re Here.....
sorenbarrett said:
Well Dave I have to agree. I have no proof otherwise. Belief, yea we all got em. But that\'s all they are. It doesn\'t stop me from beeing happy though. Nicely written.
January 28th, 2023 07:44
sorenbarrett said:
Well Dave I have to agree. I have no proof otherwise. Belief, yea we all got em. But that\'s all they are. It doesn\'t stop me from beeing happy though. Nicely written.
January 28th, 2023 07:44
What a Way to Go….
sorenbarrett said:
I came a little late to this party but have been a student of the Darwin awards for many years. I was hoping that they would have the Darwin Academy Awards, I\'d rather watch than read about it. Entertaining poem set in good rhyme.
January 26th, 2023 20:56
sorenbarrett said:
I came a little late to this party but have been a student of the Darwin awards for many years. I was hoping that they would have the Darwin Academy Awards, I\'d rather watch than read about it. Entertaining poem set in good rhyme.
January 26th, 2023 20:56
Queen Victoria Sits Again.
Neville said:
it worries me that whole chunks of history are being re-written to satisfy an overly PC world .. we must not try and change just because there are those that don\'t like the aftertaste ..
January 25th, 2023 05:04
Neville said:
it worries me that whole chunks of history are being re-written to satisfy an overly PC world .. we must not try and change just because there are those that don\'t like the aftertaste ..
January 25th, 2023 05:04
Queen Victoria Sits Again.
sorenbarrett said:
Sounds like a white elephant gift to me. So sad when your not wanted. Nice write Dave, kept my attention, can I have it back now?
January 24th, 2023 20:46
sorenbarrett said:
Sounds like a white elephant gift to me. So sad when your not wanted. Nice write Dave, kept my attention, can I have it back now?
January 24th, 2023 20:46
Queen Victoria Sits Again.
Bella Shepard said:
I certainly understand the desire for repatriation of treasured artifacts and you have versed this so well. Here in my country we have a slightly different problem, the removal of statues that seem to glorify leaders of the southern confederacy that sought to tear the union apart by civil war. What does it all come down to in the end?
January 24th, 2023 14:39
Bella Shepard said:
I certainly understand the desire for repatriation of treasured artifacts and you have versed this so well. Here in my country we have a slightly different problem, the removal of statues that seem to glorify leaders of the southern confederacy that sought to tear the union apart by civil war. What does it all come down to in the end?
January 24th, 2023 14:39
Queen Victoria Sits Again.
orchidee said:
I wondered why I lost me marbles - Greece nicked them! lol.
January 24th, 2023 03:21
orchidee said:
I wondered why I lost me marbles - Greece nicked them! lol.
January 24th, 2023 03:21
Prams.
PoetVids - I am WriteBeLight only in Video Version :) said:
I get what you are saying, and I agree. Nice work as always. DD
January 23rd, 2023 19:55
PoetVids - I am WriteBeLight only in Video Version :) said:
I get what you are saying, and I agree. Nice work as always. DD
January 23rd, 2023 19:55
Prams.
sorenbarrett said:
Have to admit I had to look up what a pram is. Then it all made sense and I agree. In todays society of fatherless homes there are few other options. A sad commentary.
January 23rd, 2023 05:45
sorenbarrett said:
Have to admit I had to look up what a pram is. Then it all made sense and I agree. In todays society of fatherless homes there are few other options. A sad commentary.
January 23rd, 2023 05:45
Prams.
Neville said:
the solution to this most intriguing and otherwise profound anomaly is far from easy and is likely way beyond me .. but I am indeed working on it sir ..
January 21st, 2023 03:50
Neville said:
the solution to this most intriguing and otherwise profound anomaly is far from easy and is likely way beyond me .. but I am indeed working on it sir ..
January 21st, 2023 03:50
Prams.
Bella Shepard said:
Your point is well taken. My thought is that we really don\'t understand the overwhelming responsibility of bringing a human being into this world. If we truly did, there may be far fewer of us. Every human life deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential. It seems we have a long way to go. Keep us thinking dear poet, with your insightful writes!
January 20th, 2023 14:32
Bella Shepard said:
Your point is well taken. My thought is that we really don\'t understand the overwhelming responsibility of bringing a human being into this world. If we truly did, there may be far fewer of us. Every human life deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential. It seems we have a long way to go. Keep us thinking dear poet, with your insightful writes!
January 20th, 2023 14:32
Prams.
arqios said:
Should half of pram occupants answer to Earnest it would be an interesting several decades following.
January 20th, 2023 03:43
arqios said:
Should half of pram occupants answer to Earnest it would be an interesting several decades following.
January 20th, 2023 03:43
No Shave, Thanks - Just a Haircut!
sorenbarrett said:
I started shearing my own hair long before the Covid thing so it didn\'t bother me. It doesn\'t look as good as a professional but then I don\'t have that much hair to make a mistake on. Loved the rhyme and rhythm
January 19th, 2023 09:08
sorenbarrett said:
I started shearing my own hair long before the Covid thing so it didn\'t bother me. It doesn\'t look as good as a professional but then I don\'t have that much hair to make a mistake on. Loved the rhyme and rhythm
January 19th, 2023 09:08
Balance.
sorenbarrett said:
When ever there are more than one person there will be politics and a tyrany or the majority or of the minority. Can\'t please everyone they say. Self interest is a terrible ruler.
January 13th, 2023 05:14
sorenbarrett said:
When ever there are more than one person there will be politics and a tyrany or the majority or of the minority. Can\'t please everyone they say. Self interest is a terrible ruler.
January 13th, 2023 05:14
Concerning Some ‘C’ Words.
Bella Shepard said:
This was great fun to read my friend. Now \"Lady and the Tramp\" had it right. A spaghetti dinner, a candlelit table for two, romantic music and two pups sucking on opposite ends of the the same long strand, their eyes meeting demurely, in surprise. Would that it could work as well for humans. Unfortunately, reality is not part of the \"Wonderful World of Disney\". You make a very important point!
January 11th, 2023 16:17
Bella Shepard said:
This was great fun to read my friend. Now \"Lady and the Tramp\" had it right. A spaghetti dinner, a candlelit table for two, romantic music and two pups sucking on opposite ends of the the same long strand, their eyes meeting demurely, in surprise. Would that it could work as well for humans. Unfortunately, reality is not part of the \"Wonderful World of Disney\". You make a very important point!
January 11th, 2023 16:17
Disaster Trumps Competition.
Bella Shepard said:
A great write Dear poet. The rhyming pattern for me, treats the subject with a powerful kid glove. The expression is forthright, honest and oh so true. At times we are as slow growing as the trees, but they have hundreds of years to grow and change, we have only one, brief lifetime by comparison in which to change our world. The last stanza puts it all in perspective, thank you.
January 11th, 2023 15:59
Bella Shepard said:
A great write Dear poet. The rhyming pattern for me, treats the subject with a powerful kid glove. The expression is forthright, honest and oh so true. At times we are as slow growing as the trees, but they have hundreds of years to grow and change, we have only one, brief lifetime by comparison in which to change our world. The last stanza puts it all in perspective, thank you.
January 11th, 2023 15:59
Concerning Some ‘C’ Words.
PoetVids - I am WriteBeLight only in Video Version :) said:
Quite cool, charming and creative DD!
January 6th, 2023 14:10
PoetVids - I am WriteBeLight only in Video Version :) said:
Quite cool, charming and creative DD!
January 6th, 2023 14:10
Disaster Trumps Competition.
🐤s.zaynab.kamoonpuri🌷🐦😽 said:
Humanity is the first thing to be encouraged yes and your poem is wonderful. Kudos!
Plz also read my newest poem too
December 30th, 2022 11:34
🐤s.zaynab.kamoonpuri🌷🐦😽 said:
Humanity is the first thing to be encouraged yes and your poem is wonderful. Kudos!
Plz also read my newest poem too
December 30th, 2022 11:34
“Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho it’s Off to Work We Go…”
Rocky Lagou said:
Wow, Dave, this was truly spot-on.
The way you made this villanelle seem so effortless is incredible.
You so accurately describe the overworker mentality in this poem.
It\'s like big companies and corporations are normalizing working their laborers to death.
It\'s our \"workaholic\" world that adapts to these norms and feeds the fire.
You described this perfectly.
December 22nd, 2022 10:27
Rocky Lagou said:
Wow, Dave, this was truly spot-on.
The way you made this villanelle seem so effortless is incredible.
You so accurately describe the overworker mentality in this poem.
It\'s like big companies and corporations are normalizing working their laborers to death.
It\'s our \"workaholic\" world that adapts to these norms and feeds the fire.
You described this perfectly.
December 22nd, 2022 10:27
Disaster Trumps Competition.
Goldfinch60 said:
Competition is always in our lives Dave but so many take it to extremes and do not worry about the cost to others in our world.
Andy
December 21st, 2022 02:24
Goldfinch60 said:
Competition is always in our lives Dave but so many take it to extremes and do not worry about the cost to others in our world.
Andy
December 21st, 2022 02:24
Disaster Trumps Competition.
sorenbarrett said:
I\'m glad you didn\'t end it \"humanity rotten to the core\" , although this may be true. It speaks truth anyway you look at it. Good write.
December 20th, 2022 19:40
sorenbarrett said:
I\'m glad you didn\'t end it \"humanity rotten to the core\" , although this may be true. It speaks truth anyway you look at it. Good write.
December 20th, 2022 19:40
Disaster Trumps Competition.
Doggerel Dave said:
Thanks mate. And I\'m not getting at Andy here - but I really would like to see more attempts at answers on these pages - easy to wax poetical about problems ........
December 20th, 2022 06:10
Doggerel Dave said:
Thanks mate. And I\'m not getting at Andy here - but I really would like to see more attempts at answers on these pages - easy to wax poetical about problems ........
December 20th, 2022 06:10
Disaster Trumps Competition.
Neville said:
ink well spilt in my opinion :)
December 20th, 2022 06:03
Neville said:
ink well spilt in my opinion :)
December 20th, 2022 06:03
Free Exchange
PoetVids - I am WriteBeLight only in Video Version :) said:
Such talent, like your writing! Great thought and presentation with your write - DD!
December 19th, 2022 18:48
PoetVids - I am WriteBeLight only in Video Version :) said:
Such talent, like your writing! Great thought and presentation with your write - DD!
December 19th, 2022 18:48
Concerning Some ‘C’ Words.
Neville said:
Its a dogs life innit .. but I get your point sir .. :)
December 19th, 2022 04:23
Neville said:
Its a dogs life innit .. but I get your point sir .. :)
December 19th, 2022 04:23
Concerning Some ‘C’ Words.
Fay Slimm. said:
Your write so cleverly composed on the subject of matings is full of poetic rhyming that leaves me with a wry smile - - thanks Dave - - I love the dry wit in this tale of \"unloosed copulation\" - - great read.
December 18th, 2022 03:27
Fay Slimm. said:
Your write so cleverly composed on the subject of matings is full of poetic rhyming that leaves me with a wry smile - - thanks Dave - - I love the dry wit in this tale of \"unloosed copulation\" - - great read.
December 18th, 2022 03:27
Concerning Some ‘C’ Words.
orchidee said:
A \'C\' word I must mention only in December is \'Christmas\', or else Gold/Andy will shoot me! lol.
December 18th, 2022 03:06
orchidee said:
A \'C\' word I must mention only in December is \'Christmas\', or else Gold/Andy will shoot me! lol.
December 18th, 2022 03:06
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