Comments received on poems by Paul Bell
The Old Soldier
L. B. Mek said:
\'The dust and webs had cloaked him like a blanket
Giving him comfort that life denied him
Time ago, they would have classed him as a hero, time ago\'..
these words
genuinely brought an unshed tear to my eye,
how you depict the kindness of nature
and how distressing it is, to realise
so few
of those ww heroes are left
and that we\'ve, allowed them
to pass
without, earning
their insight and wisdom
insuring
those future generations, to come
will have to got through
that same hell on earth
to once again, gain access
to what our brave heroes
had ready
to reward us, had we consideration
enough
to ask, to listen and heed...
may they all, R. I . P.
and may karma, repay you tenfold
for penning this Brilliant
dedication!
and giving voice
to those who earned us our freedom\'s
volition
with their crimson stained
bravery of defiance
in the name of goodness!
June 13th, 2022 06:53
L. B. Mek said:
\'The dust and webs had cloaked him like a blanket
Giving him comfort that life denied him
Time ago, they would have classed him as a hero, time ago\'..
these words
genuinely brought an unshed tear to my eye,
how you depict the kindness of nature
and how distressing it is, to realise
so few
of those ww heroes are left
and that we\'ve, allowed them
to pass
without, earning
their insight and wisdom
insuring
those future generations, to come
will have to got through
that same hell on earth
to once again, gain access
to what our brave heroes
had ready
to reward us, had we consideration
enough
to ask, to listen and heed...
may they all, R. I . P.
and may karma, repay you tenfold
for penning this Brilliant
dedication!
and giving voice
to those who earned us our freedom\'s
volition
with their crimson stained
bravery of defiance
in the name of goodness!
June 13th, 2022 06:53
The Service Engineer
Neville said:
this is just so damn good, I can\'t believe I\'m well into my second box of Kleenex ............... Neville :)
June 9th, 2022 05:53
Neville said:
this is just so damn good, I can\'t believe I\'m well into my second box of Kleenex ............... Neville :)
June 9th, 2022 05:53
Wedding Blues
Goldfinch60 said:
What a wonderful twist at the end Paul, my first laugh of the day, thank you.
Andy
June 6th, 2022 23:40
Goldfinch60 said:
What a wonderful twist at the end Paul, my first laugh of the day, thank you.
Andy
June 6th, 2022 23:40
Wedding Blues
Rocky Lagou said:
I-------- Omg I was not expecting that end. Wow talk about a \"tragic\" love poem. Wonderful Paul!
June 6th, 2022 10:05
Rocky Lagou said:
I-------- Omg I was not expecting that end. Wow talk about a \"tragic\" love poem. Wonderful Paul!
June 6th, 2022 10:05
Wedding Blues
L. B. Mek said:
lol
\'had the girlfriend not shot the pair
while aiming
between the groom\'s, sunken pair...\'
lol
and I didn\'t miss, this gem of a poetic imagery:
\'Rose-coloured eyes
Just blinded the disguise\'
(you keep sharing
and I keep feeling
evermore in debt, to witness
your talent, dear Poet
and so, all I can do
is thank you! wholeheartedly
again n again
hoping you\'ll achieve
whatever rewards, you aspire
for this works of genuine
brilliance)
keep that Mighty pen, striving
yearning, in its baby steps
of Natural, evolution
June 6th, 2022 06:46
L. B. Mek said:
lol
\'had the girlfriend not shot the pair
while aiming
between the groom\'s, sunken pair...\'
lol
and I didn\'t miss, this gem of a poetic imagery:
\'Rose-coloured eyes
Just blinded the disguise\'
(you keep sharing
and I keep feeling
evermore in debt, to witness
your talent, dear Poet
and so, all I can do
is thank you! wholeheartedly
again n again
hoping you\'ll achieve
whatever rewards, you aspire
for this works of genuine
brilliance)
keep that Mighty pen, striving
yearning, in its baby steps
of Natural, evolution
June 6th, 2022 06:46
Passing Through
Bella Shepard said:
I guess maybe we\'re all passing through, not really paying attention as we move through life, so many missed opportunities. I really like what this poem said to me. Good write!
June 5th, 2022 12:21
Bella Shepard said:
I guess maybe we\'re all passing through, not really paying attention as we move through life, so many missed opportunities. I really like what this poem said to me. Good write!
June 5th, 2022 12:21
Passing Through
tallisman said:
Hi Paul, started good then grew on me… it’s quite powerful!
June 5th, 2022 07:09
tallisman said:
Hi Paul, started good then grew on me… it’s quite powerful!
June 5th, 2022 07:09
The Falling Snow
L. B. Mek said:
Brilliant!!!
\'We saw it coming
But played the game
The universal language of who’s to blame
It’s gone now
The snow has passed
Time to change the name
Two people on the road
Different directions, but still the same
Fate is cruel though
Hits you on the blind
Takes you straight back
To that time
The rehearsal of life
The part you couldn’t see
All comes together now
Plain as plain can be
For the final time
You walk away\'
June 3rd, 2022 04:32
L. B. Mek said:
Brilliant!!!
\'We saw it coming
But played the game
The universal language of who’s to blame
It’s gone now
The snow has passed
Time to change the name
Two people on the road
Different directions, but still the same
Fate is cruel though
Hits you on the blind
Takes you straight back
To that time
The rehearsal of life
The part you couldn’t see
All comes together now
Plain as plain can be
For the final time
You walk away\'
June 3rd, 2022 04:32
The Anniversary
Neville said:
brother Mek said it better than I eva could ....... :)
June 3rd, 2022 02:03
Neville said:
brother Mek said it better than I eva could ....... :)
June 3rd, 2022 02:03
The Anniversary
L. B. Mek said:
\'and sort of
...waiting.\'
😁😂
🤣🤣🤣
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
(dear Poet, you\'re a Genius
thank you
thank you
thank you!!!)
June 2nd, 2022 05:21
L. B. Mek said:
\'and sort of
...waiting.\'
😁😂
🤣🤣🤣
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
(dear Poet, you\'re a Genius
thank you
thank you
thank you!!!)
June 2nd, 2022 05:21
Next Move
L. B. Mek said:
so many lonely souls, in our world
dear empathetic, Poet
I fear, too
soon
being loved will be the oddity
and neglected, the normality...
then solo chess games
will be all the: enRaged!
May 31st, 2022 06:15
L. B. Mek said:
so many lonely souls, in our world
dear empathetic, Poet
I fear, too
soon
being loved will be the oddity
and neglected, the normality...
then solo chess games
will be all the: enRaged!
May 31st, 2022 06:15
The Flyby.
Bella Shepard said:
My smile gets wider as I read, and yep, about three quarters down a chuckle escapes, and finally the big finish, a good laugh. Whoever said brevity is the soul of wit? Oh yes, well what did he know. Great write!
May 28th, 2022 14:23
Bella Shepard said:
My smile gets wider as I read, and yep, about three quarters down a chuckle escapes, and finally the big finish, a good laugh. Whoever said brevity is the soul of wit? Oh yes, well what did he know. Great write!
May 28th, 2022 14:23
The Tea Leaves
Bella Shepard said:
I\'d like to know when you\'re going to write the novel based on this short story, because I\'ll be first in line to buy it. No joking, It is such an endearing story, and I want more, please. I love your characters, I love the serendipity of the situation. A best seller in the making?
May 26th, 2022 14:32
Bella Shepard said:
I\'d like to know when you\'re going to write the novel based on this short story, because I\'ll be first in line to buy it. No joking, It is such an endearing story, and I want more, please. I love your characters, I love the serendipity of the situation. A best seller in the making?
May 26th, 2022 14:32
The Tea Leaves
L. B. Mek said:
\'All in good time. Let’s have a toast to our new restaurant.
You mean my restaurant that you’re starting work in.
Yes, that one.\'
lol
I hope you forgive me
but I\'m going to be a little bold and try to be completely honest, my friend
(see, the problem isn\'t the Uniforms
they, are easy to see
avoid and tackle..
the problem, dear kind Poet
is that
many people wear their uniforms
beneath, tanned
skins..
and so, instead of driving past
the driver\'s of modernity
charge a different fare, based
on our skin tints, level of brown
and
best friends, get on like family
they chose
until, the winds of change breezes-in
and politics, dwindles down
to neighbourhood policies
and cost of living costs, see
then
just as planned by those
invested in maintaining
that chaotic havoc
of our societal, status-quo;
those once, ardent BFF\'s
find themselves
on opposing sides, overnight
where We
becomes, \'these lot\'
and Us
no longer includes, those
whose presence, burdens
their bank balances)
so yes, this is a very idyllic
and beautifully crafted
fairytale of a story
an antidotal, tale
to weave an overnight bridge
aimed at healing differences
and cultivating, togetherness
but
it tackles, or confronts
non
of the evolved, systemic
problems
that continues to plague
us, All
and segregate each other
on basis
of gender, sexual or religion preference
and as-ever, our skin
and national flag, tints..
(still, saying all that
this is my favourite
of everything
I have been privileged to read
from that poetic genius, mind
you Choose to share with us)
thank you! dear Poet
May 26th, 2022 07:18
L. B. Mek said:
\'All in good time. Let’s have a toast to our new restaurant.
You mean my restaurant that you’re starting work in.
Yes, that one.\'
lol
I hope you forgive me
but I\'m going to be a little bold and try to be completely honest, my friend
(see, the problem isn\'t the Uniforms
they, are easy to see
avoid and tackle..
the problem, dear kind Poet
is that
many people wear their uniforms
beneath, tanned
skins..
and so, instead of driving past
the driver\'s of modernity
charge a different fare, based
on our skin tints, level of brown
and
best friends, get on like family
they chose
until, the winds of change breezes-in
and politics, dwindles down
to neighbourhood policies
and cost of living costs, see
then
just as planned by those
invested in maintaining
that chaotic havoc
of our societal, status-quo;
those once, ardent BFF\'s
find themselves
on opposing sides, overnight
where We
becomes, \'these lot\'
and Us
no longer includes, those
whose presence, burdens
their bank balances)
so yes, this is a very idyllic
and beautifully crafted
fairytale of a story
an antidotal, tale
to weave an overnight bridge
aimed at healing differences
and cultivating, togetherness
but
it tackles, or confronts
non
of the evolved, systemic
problems
that continues to plague
us, All
and segregate each other
on basis
of gender, sexual or religion preference
and as-ever, our skin
and national flag, tints..
(still, saying all that
this is my favourite
of everything
I have been privileged to read
from that poetic genius, mind
you Choose to share with us)
thank you! dear Poet
May 26th, 2022 07:18
Missing
Goldfinch60 said:
Very emotive words Paul and so true in many cases.
Andy
May 23rd, 2022 00:43
Goldfinch60 said:
Very emotive words Paul and so true in many cases.
Andy
May 23rd, 2022 00:43
Missing
Bella Shepard said:
I think that unresolved grief must be the hardest to bear. There is no consolation for those who have a loved one missing. This is such a thoughtful and pertinent subject in our world today. Thank you for giving voice to it.
May 22nd, 2022 11:17
Bella Shepard said:
I think that unresolved grief must be the hardest to bear. There is no consolation for those who have a loved one missing. This is such a thoughtful and pertinent subject in our world today. Thank you for giving voice to it.
May 22nd, 2022 11:17
Missing
MendedFences27 said:
O.K. This is so real. A constant problem nationwide. For whatever reason, they simply walk away.
A sad situational poem. Makes one think. What if it happened to me? Enjoyed it. - Phil A
May 22nd, 2022 09:02
MendedFences27 said:
O.K. This is so real. A constant problem nationwide. For whatever reason, they simply walk away.
A sad situational poem. Makes one think. What if it happened to me? Enjoyed it. - Phil A
May 22nd, 2022 09:02
Missing
Rozina said:
There are reports every day of missing children, sometimes adults. Some turn up but many don\'t. I cannot imagine the agony of those waiting, waiting to know, imagining the worst, hoping for the best. Your poem is a reminder that we must care for and love our family and friends dearly and look out for signs of mental distress early.
May 22nd, 2022 05:47
Rozina said:
There are reports every day of missing children, sometimes adults. Some turn up but many don\'t. I cannot imagine the agony of those waiting, waiting to know, imagining the worst, hoping for the best. Your poem is a reminder that we must care for and love our family and friends dearly and look out for signs of mental distress early.
May 22nd, 2022 05:47
Tears On The Pillow
Goldfinch60 said:
Very sad words Paul. Children should always be protected and loved.
Andy
May 20th, 2022 00:42
Goldfinch60 said:
Very sad words Paul. Children should always be protected and loved.
Andy
May 20th, 2022 00:42
Tears On The Pillow
MendedFences27 said:
To lose one yet have another requires great courage. Your tragic tale shows the strength of the human spirit. A terrific poem. - Phil A.
May 19th, 2022 19:42
MendedFences27 said:
To lose one yet have another requires great courage. Your tragic tale shows the strength of the human spirit. A terrific poem. - Phil A.
May 19th, 2022 19:42
Tears On The Pillow
Rocky Lagou said:
Yeesh, such a sad journey. I know maltreatment and neglect during childhood can leave serious scars, and this was an example of that. But the end seems to be the fact that this little girl now has a child of her own, and hopefully she can start anew.
May 19th, 2022 10:33
Rocky Lagou said:
Yeesh, such a sad journey. I know maltreatment and neglect during childhood can leave serious scars, and this was an example of that. But the end seems to be the fact that this little girl now has a child of her own, and hopefully she can start anew.
May 19th, 2022 10:33
Tears On The Pillow
L. B. Mek said:
that these words
are someone\'s daily, reality
of an embattled life
is heart wrenchingly, obscene!
in the words of Bukowski:
\'\'Pain is absurd, because it exists
nothing more.\'\'
from \'the tragedy of the leaves\'
(a memorable read, dear Poet
thank you!)
May 19th, 2022 05:28
L. B. Mek said:
that these words
are someone\'s daily, reality
of an embattled life
is heart wrenchingly, obscene!
in the words of Bukowski:
\'\'Pain is absurd, because it exists
nothing more.\'\'
from \'the tragedy of the leaves\'
(a memorable read, dear Poet
thank you!)
May 19th, 2022 05:28
Tears On The Pillow
ProfessionalPaperDigester said:
Well the fourth stanza honestly surprised me, especially with the original context I gave the previous one. This worked really well, Paul!
May 19th, 2022 05:00
ProfessionalPaperDigester said:
Well the fourth stanza honestly surprised me, especially with the original context I gave the previous one. This worked really well, Paul!
May 19th, 2022 05:00
Sad Day
arqios said:
Who\'s April?! And how did the poetic persona get out of this bind? May must\'ve been pretty miffed.
May 18th, 2022 04:11
arqios said:
Who\'s April?! And how did the poetic persona get out of this bind? May must\'ve been pretty miffed.
May 18th, 2022 04:11
Sad Day
Rozina said:
Hahaha, woke up this morning and read this. Shower soon. Will be laughing in there too.
May 17th, 2022 18:06
Rozina said:
Hahaha, woke up this morning and read this. Shower soon. Will be laughing in there too.
May 17th, 2022 18:06
Sad Day
MendedFences27 said:
Very well constructed. Humorous, and a cool play on words. I laughed. What more can I say. - Phil A.
May 17th, 2022 15:45
MendedFences27 said:
Very well constructed. Humorous, and a cool play on words. I laughed. What more can I say. - Phil A.
May 17th, 2022 15:45
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