Comments received on poems by Heart of Babel
[ From The Mistakes ]
L. B. Mek said:
\'Manipulation off the charts
It’s all you’ll ever portray
If you recall
I made a plea to you
The very first day
To just separate with grace
But you just chose: decay\'..
This is: one of the most honest,
eloquently penned
bravely revealing, poems
I have ever
had the good fortune, to read!
I\'m just sorry you\'re only hearing these words from me, and not someone whose opinions you have time for.
Because you should be Very Proud of what you\'ve manged to achieve in this write.
I hope it can act as the seed to your need found path
and years later, your children can read
and with a bit of added context, understand
just how much they mean to you.
(write\'s like these
is why
words: exist...!!!)
thank you!
for choosing to share, dear Poet
November 4th, 2021 03:33
L. B. Mek said:
\'Manipulation off the charts
It’s all you’ll ever portray
If you recall
I made a plea to you
The very first day
To just separate with grace
But you just chose: decay\'..
This is: one of the most honest,
eloquently penned
bravely revealing, poems
I have ever
had the good fortune, to read!
I\'m just sorry you\'re only hearing these words from me, and not someone whose opinions you have time for.
Because you should be Very Proud of what you\'ve manged to achieve in this write.
I hope it can act as the seed to your need found path
and years later, your children can read
and with a bit of added context, understand
just how much they mean to you.
(write\'s like these
is why
words: exist...!!!)
thank you!
for choosing to share, dear Poet
November 4th, 2021 03:33
[ Odyssey ]
L. B. Mek said:
\'And leave us feeling broken
But instead of ignoring them
Pretending they’re but phantoms
We need to learn to grow through them
Find love in expansion
Pursuit and endeavor
Desire, exploration
Perspective and awareness
And ceaseless transformation
The complexities of self\'
(just reading these profound lines, invites us to take our own journey on that twisted path of introspection and acceptance, of Self..)
such a Great write, dear Poet
thank you! for choosing to share
October 21st, 2021 04:20
L. B. Mek said:
\'And leave us feeling broken
But instead of ignoring them
Pretending they’re but phantoms
We need to learn to grow through them
Find love in expansion
Pursuit and endeavor
Desire, exploration
Perspective and awareness
And ceaseless transformation
The complexities of self\'
(just reading these profound lines, invites us to take our own journey on that twisted path of introspection and acceptance, of Self..)
such a Great write, dear Poet
thank you! for choosing to share
October 21st, 2021 04:20
[ Authentic ]
L. B. Mek said:
Brilliant!
these two verses, are my favourite from all your very best, and definitely worth quoting again in the comments:
\'If there’s one thing love knows
It’s how to sacrifice,
It can put its life on hold
Or let it be paralyzed,
It would release its soul
Just to greet its own demise,
And do it all again
If the chance ever arrived
Because love
doesn’t seek its own, It’s not a thing so petty
It is filled to the brim
Not running empty,
No needs in demand
It is *ever willing and ready,
To share of itself
When the world is turning deadly...\'
(thanks for choosing to share, your poetic brilliance,
it\'s a privilege to read your work)
October 19th, 2021 04:57
L. B. Mek said:
Brilliant!
these two verses, are my favourite from all your very best, and definitely worth quoting again in the comments:
\'If there’s one thing love knows
It’s how to sacrifice,
It can put its life on hold
Or let it be paralyzed,
It would release its soul
Just to greet its own demise,
And do it all again
If the chance ever arrived
Because love
doesn’t seek its own, It’s not a thing so petty
It is filled to the brim
Not running empty,
No needs in demand
It is *ever willing and ready,
To share of itself
When the world is turning deadly...\'
(thanks for choosing to share, your poetic brilliance,
it\'s a privilege to read your work)
October 19th, 2021 04:57
[ Authentic ]
HangingbyaHalo said:
“ If there’s one thing love knows
It’s how to sacrifice
It can put its life on hold
Or let it be paralyzed
It would release its soul
Just to greet its own demise
And do it all again
If the chance ever arrived”
I read this over and over and those line gut checked me each time. Beautifully written.
October 18th, 2021 21:16
HangingbyaHalo said:
“ If there’s one thing love knows
It’s how to sacrifice
It can put its life on hold
Or let it be paralyzed
It would release its soul
Just to greet its own demise
And do it all again
If the chance ever arrived”
I read this over and over and those line gut checked me each time. Beautifully written.
October 18th, 2021 21:16
[ The Search ]
Caring dove said:
A great read !
some grace to cast
A light out from this lantern‘
Love those lines .
Good poem
October 15th, 2021 11:13
Caring dove said:
A great read !
some grace to cast
A light out from this lantern‘
Love those lines .
Good poem
October 15th, 2021 11:13
[ Whole ]
L. B. Mek said:
\'Breathing new purpose
From this ash
Find a new cause
To replace this wrath
Falling in love
Just to form this pact
Realizing this darkness, Too
shall pass!
Doesn’t seem gravity
Bares much weight
Doesn’t seem right
Just to call this fate...\'
(what a wonderfully poetic depiction of self-excavated: Defiance
in the face of that alluring ease
of Anger, Victimhood and Hopelessness!
be it faith in \'Something\'
or just ourselves
so long as we have something
to anchor our spines upon
we can journey this Perilous existence,
with our heads: held High - looking
for that beacon of Better
in All, the promise our Tomorrow\'s, may mercifully Bring...!)
its ok, if we can\'t agree on some things, dear Poet
I still appreciate you choosing to share, your poetic brilliance,
thank you!
October 11th, 2021 05:57
L. B. Mek said:
\'Breathing new purpose
From this ash
Find a new cause
To replace this wrath
Falling in love
Just to form this pact
Realizing this darkness, Too
shall pass!
Doesn’t seem gravity
Bares much weight
Doesn’t seem right
Just to call this fate...\'
(what a wonderfully poetic depiction of self-excavated: Defiance
in the face of that alluring ease
of Anger, Victimhood and Hopelessness!
be it faith in \'Something\'
or just ourselves
so long as we have something
to anchor our spines upon
we can journey this Perilous existence,
with our heads: held High - looking
for that beacon of Better
in All, the promise our Tomorrow\'s, may mercifully Bring...!)
its ok, if we can\'t agree on some things, dear Poet
I still appreciate you choosing to share, your poetic brilliance,
thank you!
October 11th, 2021 05:57
[ Fly ]
L. B. Mek said:
lmao!
a cute read, just in time for October\'s horror season, thanks for sharing
October 8th, 2021 04:25
L. B. Mek said:
lmao!
a cute read, just in time for October\'s horror season, thanks for sharing
October 8th, 2021 04:25
[ Chapters ]
L. B. Mek said:
its a privilege!
to read your poetic genius,
thank you! for choosing to share
so Bravely
with such Sincerity, and all gift-wrapped
in that unquestionable eloquence: of worded Artistry!
(I read and learn, dear Poet)
October 4th, 2021 06:13
L. B. Mek said:
its a privilege!
to read your poetic genius,
thank you! for choosing to share
so Bravely
with such Sincerity, and all gift-wrapped
in that unquestionable eloquence: of worded Artistry!
(I read and learn, dear Poet)
October 4th, 2021 06:13
[ Allegiance ]
L. B. Mek said:
\'It\'s been a while since the holocaust
Maybe time to script a sequel\'
we, who wield words like they\'re callous - dull, objects
need to be Very careful, my friend
to court catastrophe
even if merely, as \'shock tactics\' of worded creativity,
may have consequences
far beyond, our imagination...
yes the images are black n white
yes, maybe it all happened before we were even born
But!
the victims of those atrocities
and their traumatised\' children
walk among us, daily
read our words, daily
suffer ptsd breakdowns, daily
and so:
let\'s, be kinder
let\'s be more mindful
let\'s, not trigger their Pain and suffering unnecessarily, Please...
(forgive my tangent, dear Poet
I meant no disrespect)
September 28th, 2021 04:40
L. B. Mek said:
\'It\'s been a while since the holocaust
Maybe time to script a sequel\'
we, who wield words like they\'re callous - dull, objects
need to be Very careful, my friend
to court catastrophe
even if merely, as \'shock tactics\' of worded creativity,
may have consequences
far beyond, our imagination...
yes the images are black n white
yes, maybe it all happened before we were even born
But!
the victims of those atrocities
and their traumatised\' children
walk among us, daily
read our words, daily
suffer ptsd breakdowns, daily
and so:
let\'s, be kinder
let\'s be more mindful
let\'s, not trigger their Pain and suffering unnecessarily, Please...
(forgive my tangent, dear Poet
I meant no disrespect)
September 28th, 2021 04:40
[ A Decision of Love ]
HannahElisabeth said:
The new favorite of all favorites... Until Water Wings at least.
September 26th, 2021 22:44
HannahElisabeth said:
The new favorite of all favorites... Until Water Wings at least.
September 26th, 2021 22:44
[ The Dreaded Parable ]
L. B. Mek said:
\'Destruction an art
That never asks your acceptance
To catch the truest emotion
And expose your dependence\'
profound wisdom in these lines, a great read, thanks for sharing dear Poet
September 24th, 2021 04:12
L. B. Mek said:
\'Destruction an art
That never asks your acceptance
To catch the truest emotion
And expose your dependence\'
profound wisdom in these lines, a great read, thanks for sharing dear Poet
September 24th, 2021 04:12
[ Chains ]
L. B. Mek said:
all so very true, a sobering read..
until we realise, that same oppressive government
is in actuality, employed by us
voted into power, by us
paid for, by us...
and so I ask you, All
exactly Who, has the Power
in this relationship?
One of the ways, they deter us
is by making us feel powerless and obsolete
while its they, that quake
at the prospect of us awakening
to the Realisation, that
We, Dictate to our government
at least, for now
while there\'s still a semblance of
a Republic\'s feigned
democratic ambiguity..
We need only heed the power, we Wield
and we can start undoing our mistakes
from that very next Ballot box, we stand in front
(some succinctly worded, incisive commentary, as-ever dear poet)
September 20th, 2021 04:15
L. B. Mek said:
all so very true, a sobering read..
until we realise, that same oppressive government
is in actuality, employed by us
voted into power, by us
paid for, by us...
and so I ask you, All
exactly Who, has the Power
in this relationship?
One of the ways, they deter us
is by making us feel powerless and obsolete
while its they, that quake
at the prospect of us awakening
to the Realisation, that
We, Dictate to our government
at least, for now
while there\'s still a semblance of
a Republic\'s feigned
democratic ambiguity..
We need only heed the power, we Wield
and we can start undoing our mistakes
from that very next Ballot box, we stand in front
(some succinctly worded, incisive commentary, as-ever dear poet)
September 20th, 2021 04:15
[ True Crime ]
L. B. Mek said:
your words, remind me loud and clear
why it is we deem it essential, to share our experience of life
with each other,
otherwise, we\'d all be swallowed up early, in that brooding menace
we keep regressed and tamed,
that:
\'.. hole of a shallow coffin
.. all alone in this vast terrain\'
where
\'.. disguise is an inclination\'
(thanks for sharing, dear Poet
another sobering, yet important read
in my humble opinion)
September 17th, 2021 03:13
L. B. Mek said:
your words, remind me loud and clear
why it is we deem it essential, to share our experience of life
with each other,
otherwise, we\'d all be swallowed up early, in that brooding menace
we keep regressed and tamed,
that:
\'.. hole of a shallow coffin
.. all alone in this vast terrain\'
where
\'.. disguise is an inclination\'
(thanks for sharing, dear Poet
another sobering, yet important read
in my humble opinion)
September 17th, 2021 03:13
[ True Crime ]
Simple Tendencies said:
Babel, this has such good rhythm to it. It feels almost like a song, though I\'m having a hard time placing it with a genre. Great foundation, I\'d love to hear more!
September 16th, 2021 21:09
Simple Tendencies said:
Babel, this has such good rhythm to it. It feels almost like a song, though I\'m having a hard time placing it with a genre. Great foundation, I\'d love to hear more!
September 16th, 2021 21:09
[ Pillow Talk ]
L. B. Mek said:
\'For I’m living my dreams\'
or
dreaming away, your chance at living? lol
(a fun concept of a write and a perspective/attitude or mood
we\'ve all experienced, at times)
thanks for sharing, dear Poet
September 16th, 2021 03:34
L. B. Mek said:
\'For I’m living my dreams\'
or
dreaming away, your chance at living? lol
(a fun concept of a write and a perspective/attitude or mood
we\'ve all experienced, at times)
thanks for sharing, dear Poet
September 16th, 2021 03:34
[ Pillow Talk ]
Doggerel Dave said:
Absolutely relate to that in every possible way - sometimes.
Took a few years before I could do it guilt free, though.
September 15th, 2021 18:53
Doggerel Dave said:
Absolutely relate to that in every possible way - sometimes.
Took a few years before I could do it guilt free, though.
September 15th, 2021 18:53
[ Pillow Talk ]
HannahElisabeth said:
This was not what I was expecting in the slightest...
September 15th, 2021 15:53
HannahElisabeth said:
This was not what I was expecting in the slightest...
September 15th, 2021 15:53
[ Dominant Species ]
L. B. Mek said:
indeed, its those that cater to their base instinct\'s of greed and power intoxicated existence
that will forever keep humanity, from overcoming and surpassing our base animal, heritage...
an insightful write, I can understand why its layers are a little tricky for some to comprehend
although, I understand why you the Poet, need to create layers
so we readers, seek that knowledge for ourselves, and try
however pitifully, to glean the true wisdom from the message you so profoundly, convey...
thank you, dear Poet
a shorty, packing a Gorilla\'s punch of awareness,
a glimpse into to our everyday \'Hollywood\' reality
of the oppressive influences \'at play\' in our lives...
September 13th, 2021 05:17
L. B. Mek said:
indeed, its those that cater to their base instinct\'s of greed and power intoxicated existence
that will forever keep humanity, from overcoming and surpassing our base animal, heritage...
an insightful write, I can understand why its layers are a little tricky for some to comprehend
although, I understand why you the Poet, need to create layers
so we readers, seek that knowledge for ourselves, and try
however pitifully, to glean the true wisdom from the message you so profoundly, convey...
thank you, dear Poet
a shorty, packing a Gorilla\'s punch of awareness,
a glimpse into to our everyday \'Hollywood\' reality
of the oppressive influences \'at play\' in our lives...
September 13th, 2021 05:17
[ Keys of Disorder ]
L. B. Mek said:
Amen! say it like you see it:
no more \'participation medals\'
no more pretending \'plastic skin\' looks real
no more \'Hollywood as perpetuator of wilful ignorance\'
no more \'democracy, being pirated by wannabe socialists\'
no more \'right or left\' political divides, Just the middle ground
of informed Personal Accountability,
striving to glean wisdom, to insure Our ballot boxes: once more, Matter!
no more \'bigotry against All religion\' for their past crimes,
no more \'equal right\'s\', for armed extremist zealots\',
no more \'betraying countries\' we invaded to begin with,
no more \'arms deals with unrecognised governments\',
no more \'pretending sexism is an archaic issue\',
no more \'females being allowed to bully men, out of their fatherhood roles, as retribution for failed relationships\',
no more \'hate against those with progressive gender identities\' we\'re just human in that pulse, where it counts the most...
but much more, of your insightfully incisive poetry, dear Poet
much - much more, please!
September 7th, 2021 04:46
L. B. Mek said:
Amen! say it like you see it:
no more \'participation medals\'
no more pretending \'plastic skin\' looks real
no more \'Hollywood as perpetuator of wilful ignorance\'
no more \'democracy, being pirated by wannabe socialists\'
no more \'right or left\' political divides, Just the middle ground
of informed Personal Accountability,
striving to glean wisdom, to insure Our ballot boxes: once more, Matter!
no more \'bigotry against All religion\' for their past crimes,
no more \'equal right\'s\', for armed extremist zealots\',
no more \'betraying countries\' we invaded to begin with,
no more \'arms deals with unrecognised governments\',
no more \'pretending sexism is an archaic issue\',
no more \'females being allowed to bully men, out of their fatherhood roles, as retribution for failed relationships\',
no more \'hate against those with progressive gender identities\' we\'re just human in that pulse, where it counts the most...
but much more, of your insightfully incisive poetry, dear Poet
much - much more, please!
September 7th, 2021 04:46
[ Replenished ]
HannahElisabeth said:
I lied in my last comment, this is the new favorite favorite.
September 3rd, 2021 09:05
HannahElisabeth said:
I lied in my last comment, this is the new favorite favorite.
September 3rd, 2021 09:05
[ Replenished ]
Caring dove said:
A strong expressive piece of writing .., good poem I like the rhyming in this and the flow
September 3rd, 2021 08:58
Caring dove said:
A strong expressive piece of writing .., good poem I like the rhyming in this and the flow
September 3rd, 2021 08:58
[ Bloom ]
L. B. Mek said:
beautiful poem
unnerving image
a meaningfully memorable, poetic delight
thank you! dear Poet
August 31st, 2021 05:37
L. B. Mek said:
beautiful poem
unnerving image
a meaningfully memorable, poetic delight
thank you! dear Poet
August 31st, 2021 05:37
[ Bloom ]
HannahElisabeth said:
Of all my favorites of yours, I think this is my favorite favorite.
August 31st, 2021 02:32
HannahElisabeth said:
Of all my favorites of yours, I think this is my favorite favorite.
August 31st, 2021 02:32
[ Marveled ]
Thekkinkkattil said:
You are a real loner Babel. But words are very powerful
August 29th, 2021 01:35
Thekkinkkattil said:
You are a real loner Babel. But words are very powerful
August 29th, 2021 01:35
[ Thin Ice ]
L. B. Mek said:
\'A struggle in the solitude
Caught and independent
The burden on my back
Leave the sinews unrepentant
An aching in the heart
And the mind is unattended
As these cracks expand the course\'..
(They advise us
the safest place to stand on shallow ice
is in the middle, to help balance the weight
only
they, seem to not realise
it takes a while, to painstakingly calculate our path
to that safe haven: median
and all the while, that we\'re crossing on our tip toes
we can see the sharks circling beneath, awaiting
our seemingly inevitable, demise)
that\'s why, we need to remind ourselves
it\'s ok to dial that helpline
it\'s ok to be the one: in need
at times..
a great write! liked the accessible imagery, dear poet
(usually if I write or read something
that may trigger, an impetuous in someone
to escape their turmoil
I try and include some general helplines, just in case
however unlikely, we can never know)
August 27th, 2021 04:08
L. B. Mek said:
\'A struggle in the solitude
Caught and independent
The burden on my back
Leave the sinews unrepentant
An aching in the heart
And the mind is unattended
As these cracks expand the course\'..
(They advise us
the safest place to stand on shallow ice
is in the middle, to help balance the weight
only
they, seem to not realise
it takes a while, to painstakingly calculate our path
to that safe haven: median
and all the while, that we\'re crossing on our tip toes
we can see the sharks circling beneath, awaiting
our seemingly inevitable, demise)
that\'s why, we need to remind ourselves
it\'s ok to dial that helpline
it\'s ok to be the one: in need
at times..
a great write! liked the accessible imagery, dear poet
(usually if I write or read something
that may trigger, an impetuous in someone
to escape their turmoil
I try and include some general helplines, just in case
however unlikely, we can never know)
August 27th, 2021 04:08
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