Comments received on poems by aDarkerMind
Celebration Day
Cheeky Missy said:
Your opening line dredges Shakespeare\'s sonnet LII, line 5: \"Therefore are feasts so solemn and so rare,/ Since, seldom coming, in the long year set,/Like stones of worth they thinly placèd are,/Or captain jewels in the carcanet.\" Forsooth, the darker note woven throughout this half puts the soul to shivering instinctively, yet is by no means foreign to the celebration addressed, culling the heathen festivities which are unashamedly devoted to Death and devilry. Beautifully rendered, despite such details, with nigh exquisite imagery and a lurid yet erotic poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
February 12th, 2025 14:08
Cheeky Missy said:
Your opening line dredges Shakespeare\'s sonnet LII, line 5: \"Therefore are feasts so solemn and so rare,/ Since, seldom coming, in the long year set,/Like stones of worth they thinly placèd are,/Or captain jewels in the carcanet.\" Forsooth, the darker note woven throughout this half puts the soul to shivering instinctively, yet is by no means foreign to the celebration addressed, culling the heathen festivities which are unashamedly devoted to Death and devilry. Beautifully rendered, despite such details, with nigh exquisite imagery and a lurid yet erotic poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
February 12th, 2025 14:08
Celebration Day
Poetic Licence said:
I am not going to pretend i totally understand this because i do not, that is what i like about your poetry, is that i have to read a few times and slowly it falls in to place, but this certainly has a touch of darkness and boundaries being crossed. For me always a fascinating and enjoyable read. Thank you
February 12th, 2025 12:39
Poetic Licence said:
I am not going to pretend i totally understand this because i do not, that is what i like about your poetry, is that i have to read a few times and slowly it falls in to place, but this certainly has a touch of darkness and boundaries being crossed. For me always a fascinating and enjoyable read. Thank you
February 12th, 2025 12:39
Celebration Day
sorenbarrett said:
I get a dark feel with a sense of pushing the limits and focus on the abnormal. Well written Melvine
February 12th, 2025 11:53
sorenbarrett said:
I get a dark feel with a sense of pushing the limits and focus on the abnormal. Well written Melvine
February 12th, 2025 11:53
As Time Goes By
Thomas W Case said:
Wow. Beautiful and powerful writing. Brilliant.
February 10th, 2025 09:31
Thomas W Case said:
Wow. Beautiful and powerful writing. Brilliant.
February 10th, 2025 09:31
As Time Goes By
Dan Williams said:
\"no face that fits the torso of a tongue\", oblique, obtuse, deep. Hard words well said.
February 10th, 2025 01:34
Dan Williams said:
\"no face that fits the torso of a tongue\", oblique, obtuse, deep. Hard words well said.
February 10th, 2025 01:34
As Time Goes By
Distant View said:
Some interesting imagery in this sad poem!
February 9th, 2025 16:37
Distant View said:
Some interesting imagery in this sad poem!
February 9th, 2025 16:37
As Time Goes By
Cassie58 said:
all men will gather one by one
and dare remember you:
Looking back over time, there appear to be many memories in this poem, and perhaps ones that aren’t always endearing and positive. That is the feeling I am picking up. The poetic expression is excellent and the imagery is strong.
Another wonderful poem, rich in unique description about mothers . A lovely read Melvin.
February 9th, 2025 13:45
Cassie58 said:
all men will gather one by one
and dare remember you:
Looking back over time, there appear to be many memories in this poem, and perhaps ones that aren’t always endearing and positive. That is the feeling I am picking up. The poetic expression is excellent and the imagery is strong.
Another wonderful poem, rich in unique description about mothers . A lovely read Melvin.
February 9th, 2025 13:45
As Time Goes By
Cheeky Missy said:
The elusive recipient, just beyond view, haunts like a ghost mists veil as choice imagery tricks out a sober tale whose essence calls unto the hearkening soul of yonder. Mystique likewise in tow, this is fascinating and curiously rendered with exceptional imagery, its haunting poignancy refusing to let go of my sleeve. Thank you for sharing.
February 9th, 2025 12:36
Cheeky Missy said:
The elusive recipient, just beyond view, haunts like a ghost mists veil as choice imagery tricks out a sober tale whose essence calls unto the hearkening soul of yonder. Mystique likewise in tow, this is fascinating and curiously rendered with exceptional imagery, its haunting poignancy refusing to let go of my sleeve. Thank you for sharing.
February 9th, 2025 12:36
As Time Goes By
sorenbarrett said:
Here I get the sense of good and evil in that apocalyptical battle where it seems that bad has the upper hand and all that may be left is the memory of good. May be off on this one but was the feeling it evoked
February 9th, 2025 12:29
sorenbarrett said:
Here I get the sense of good and evil in that apocalyptical battle where it seems that bad has the upper hand and all that may be left is the memory of good. May be off on this one but was the feeling it evoked
February 9th, 2025 12:29
As Time Goes By
Teddy.15 said:
I\'m getting Sylvia Plath vibes with this, I may be totally wrong. Oh Melvin, such poetry you are a strong as an ox with the muse riding your pen hand my friend, such utter beauty in every line. Simply stunning as your heart glows it is felt within your poem. 🌹
February 9th, 2025 08:45
Teddy.15 said:
I\'m getting Sylvia Plath vibes with this, I may be totally wrong. Oh Melvin, such poetry you are a strong as an ox with the muse riding your pen hand my friend, such utter beauty in every line. Simply stunning as your heart glows it is felt within your poem. 🌹
February 9th, 2025 08:45
As Quiet As A Tree
arqios said:
Image rich poetry, quite thoroughly enjoyed! …and liked 🙏🏻🕊
February 9th, 2025 04:37
arqios said:
Image rich poetry, quite thoroughly enjoyed! …and liked 🙏🏻🕊
February 9th, 2025 04:37
Seven Blades Of Grass
Cheeky Missy said:
As I forget whom said it, \"how droll--\" and there must stop, left chewing on the vast imagery rendering a familiar landscape to effect so beautifully, yet likewise so very curiously, I\'m contentedly mixed up. How fascinating. Thank you very much for sharing.
February 8th, 2025 14:11
Cheeky Missy said:
As I forget whom said it, \"how droll--\" and there must stop, left chewing on the vast imagery rendering a familiar landscape to effect so beautifully, yet likewise so very curiously, I\'m contentedly mixed up. How fascinating. Thank you very much for sharing.
February 8th, 2025 14:11
Seven Blades Of Grass
Teddy.15 said:
equinox.
of equal length both starmer
and the pitted stones of drought.
self doubt itself no ordinary thing
when sings our Cinderella through the comfort of a chair.
all we as hunched as coal
between the master and the corpse,
each line rehearsed yet never understood.
Well I tried to choose one line but this is just magnificent in full right to the very end in which too is absolutely wonderful. Melvin your equinox is simply exquisite. 🌹
February 8th, 2025 13:17
Teddy.15 said:
equinox.
of equal length both starmer
and the pitted stones of drought.
self doubt itself no ordinary thing
when sings our Cinderella through the comfort of a chair.
all we as hunched as coal
between the master and the corpse,
each line rehearsed yet never understood.
Well I tried to choose one line but this is just magnificent in full right to the very end in which too is absolutely wonderful. Melvin your equinox is simply exquisite. 🌹
February 8th, 2025 13:17
Seven Blades Of Grass
sorenbarrett said:
Melvin your poems require a different type of reading one must let go of the mind and relax in the emotion. It is the overall feel that one is left with that guages the poem not the understanding of the thought. This is pure poetry at its best. A most lovely poem
February 8th, 2025 06:11
sorenbarrett said:
Melvin your poems require a different type of reading one must let go of the mind and relax in the emotion. It is the overall feel that one is left with that guages the poem not the understanding of the thought. This is pure poetry at its best. A most lovely poem
February 8th, 2025 06:11
A Solitude So Grand
Dan Williams said:
\"nostalgia runs it\'s fingers through a breath of metaphors\" is a fine metaphor on it\'s own. very nice.
February 8th, 2025 00:44
Dan Williams said:
\"nostalgia runs it\'s fingers through a breath of metaphors\" is a fine metaphor on it\'s own. very nice.
February 8th, 2025 00:44
When Truth Becomes A Lie
Cassie58 said:
and you my love, that shapes my heart
I will make a world of you already made
how I long to move away
but too afraid
So many beautiful lines here Melvin. Speaks to me about the fear of change. Needs a bucket load of courage at times.
Fab poetry. You always produce the goods.
February 7th, 2025 12:42
Cassie58 said:
and you my love, that shapes my heart
I will make a world of you already made
how I long to move away
but too afraid
So many beautiful lines here Melvin. Speaks to me about the fear of change. Needs a bucket load of courage at times.
Fab poetry. You always produce the goods.
February 7th, 2025 12:42
A Solitude So Grand
Cassie58 said:
You are so right, there is never a good time to die. Taken by your wonderful poetic expression and fine lines laden with imagery. Love the alliteration in the first stanza. This poem reads so well out loud. Fab poetry Melvin. Have a good weekend.
February 7th, 2025 12:22
Cassie58 said:
You are so right, there is never a good time to die. Taken by your wonderful poetic expression and fine lines laden with imagery. Love the alliteration in the first stanza. This poem reads so well out loud. Fab poetry Melvin. Have a good weekend.
February 7th, 2025 12:22
A Solitude So Grand
sorenbarrett said:
Strangely this one made sense to me. A kaleidoscope of metaphors that if turned in the right way make a beautiful and meaningful design
February 7th, 2025 10:13
sorenbarrett said:
Strangely this one made sense to me. A kaleidoscope of metaphors that if turned in the right way make a beautiful and meaningful design
February 7th, 2025 10:13
A Solitude So Grand
Teddy.15 said:
A magnificent very beautifully penned price of poetry my dear friend. Loved every line down to the last kudos. 🌹
February 7th, 2025 09:13
Teddy.15 said:
A magnificent very beautifully penned price of poetry my dear friend. Loved every line down to the last kudos. 🌹
February 7th, 2025 09:13
When Truth Becomes A Lie
Teddy.15 said:
Your very title tells so much here, it\'s like a message to your reader and that is what I love most about your poetry it speaks. 🌹
February 6th, 2025 14:44
Teddy.15 said:
Your very title tells so much here, it\'s like a message to your reader and that is what I love most about your poetry it speaks. 🌹
February 6th, 2025 14:44
When Truth Becomes A Lie
sorenbarrett said:
Loved the first line particularly because truth does become a lie at times and lies can be true too. All in all it is in the eye of the beholder and so many metaphors that each can be taken in their own ways. Lovely Melvin
February 6th, 2025 13:45
sorenbarrett said:
Loved the first line particularly because truth does become a lie at times and lies can be true too. All in all it is in the eye of the beholder and so many metaphors that each can be taken in their own ways. Lovely Melvin
February 6th, 2025 13:45
As Quiet As A Tree
Poetic Licence said:
Another wonderful write that was a real pleasure to read.
February 4th, 2025 14:53
Poetic Licence said:
Another wonderful write that was a real pleasure to read.
February 4th, 2025 14:53
As Quiet As A Tree
Teddy.15 said:
I just love what sorrenbarret has said, kudos on yet another truly talented pen moment. 🌹
February 4th, 2025 14:49
Teddy.15 said:
I just love what sorrenbarret has said, kudos on yet another truly talented pen moment. 🌹
February 4th, 2025 14:49
As Quiet As A Tree
sorenbarrett said:
Darker I think I\'m going to dub you the Salvador dali of poets. Enjoyed the read
February 4th, 2025 13:11
sorenbarrett said:
Darker I think I\'m going to dub you the Salvador dali of poets. Enjoyed the read
February 4th, 2025 13:11
How I Burn For Something New
Teddy.15 said:
Dear Melvin, Outstanding lines outstanding imagery, always a genuine pleasure reading your lines, and your poetry has taken the reader to a new phase of your poetic journey. Superb my dear friend. 🌹
January 25th, 2025 02:57
Teddy.15 said:
Dear Melvin, Outstanding lines outstanding imagery, always a genuine pleasure reading your lines, and your poetry has taken the reader to a new phase of your poetic journey. Superb my dear friend. 🌹
January 25th, 2025 02:57
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