Comments received on poems by Garth Rakumakoe
Foreigner
Doggerel Dave said:
Such a window into the experience of so many removed from their own language, culture and understandings with the added ‘bonus’ of sometime racism and contempt.
You present great insight here.
August 20th, 2024 18:34
Doggerel Dave said:
Such a window into the experience of so many removed from their own language, culture and understandings with the added ‘bonus’ of sometime racism and contempt.
You present great insight here.
August 20th, 2024 18:34
Foreigner
sorenbarrett said:
Treated as such only by the ignorant. We all belong to the same planet. I hear the alienation in this piece and it breaks my heart.
August 20th, 2024 10:25
sorenbarrett said:
Treated as such only by the ignorant. We all belong to the same planet. I hear the alienation in this piece and it breaks my heart.
August 20th, 2024 10:25
When A Man Cries
sorenbarrett said:
Full of emotion this poem breaths the norms of society on its expression. Men do cry if not outwardly inwardly. All humans have emotions. Nicely written
August 17th, 2024 07:11
sorenbarrett said:
Full of emotion this poem breaths the norms of society on its expression. Men do cry if not outwardly inwardly. All humans have emotions. Nicely written
August 17th, 2024 07:11
Gypsy
sorenbarrett said:
Creative thought in this write. A fun read but with a deeper meaning that what others say or even what we believe does not make it so. Nice
August 6th, 2024 05:33
sorenbarrett said:
Creative thought in this write. A fun read but with a deeper meaning that what others say or even what we believe does not make it so. Nice
August 6th, 2024 05:33
Family Secrets
Parisab said:
Words revealing of the hidden and closed off Family Secrets-like the chilling and stone -cold imagery …
July 27th, 2024 18:28
Parisab said:
Words revealing of the hidden and closed off Family Secrets-like the chilling and stone -cold imagery …
July 27th, 2024 18:28
Tin Cups And Shacks
sorenbarrett said:
Well put I have tried all and would have to agree. The tin cup with a little rum. lemon and sugar makes it even better. This poem takes me to another place and since it moves me emotionally I consider it art.
July 26th, 2024 12:05
sorenbarrett said:
Well put I have tried all and would have to agree. The tin cup with a little rum. lemon and sugar makes it even better. This poem takes me to another place and since it moves me emotionally I consider it art.
July 26th, 2024 12:05
Family Secrets
sorenbarrett said:
Those \"taboo fingers\" are always tucked away in \"cold stone\" not to be disturbed. Great imagery
July 26th, 2024 05:43
sorenbarrett said:
Those \"taboo fingers\" are always tucked away in \"cold stone\" not to be disturbed. Great imagery
July 26th, 2024 05:43
The Coo Of The Dusk Dove
sorenbarrett said:
The metaphor in this piece is very nice and the wording is well chosen. It lays a path for the reader through beautiful and peaceful images taking him to the desired destination. Brilliant!
July 23rd, 2024 05:43
sorenbarrett said:
The metaphor in this piece is very nice and the wording is well chosen. It lays a path for the reader through beautiful and peaceful images taking him to the desired destination. Brilliant!
July 23rd, 2024 05:43
This Friday
evenwheniLie said:
Life often has simultaneously shown both sides of its face in a single setting.
May 10th, 2024 13:16
evenwheniLie said:
Life often has simultaneously shown both sides of its face in a single setting.
May 10th, 2024 13:16
Photo Album
SharonMoemise said:
Aah nostalgia in poetic form! Beautifully written and so descriptive, i can almost see myself in that photo album. Thank you for taking us back to the care-free times. Great work G, as always.
April 8th, 2024 06:09
SharonMoemise said:
Aah nostalgia in poetic form! Beautifully written and so descriptive, i can almost see myself in that photo album. Thank you for taking us back to the care-free times. Great work G, as always.
April 8th, 2024 06:09
The View
Parisab said:
This is indeed a heart of a poet! Thanks to your heart and your words for connecting with all that beauty..
March 2nd, 2024 11:42
Parisab said:
This is indeed a heart of a poet! Thanks to your heart and your words for connecting with all that beauty..
March 2nd, 2024 11:42
The View
Rocky Lagou said:
So beautifully written. The imagery and serenity. The simplicity and complexity. Love it!
March 2nd, 2024 09:19
Rocky Lagou said:
So beautifully written. The imagery and serenity. The simplicity and complexity. Love it!
March 2nd, 2024 09:19
I Heard It In A Song
Teddy.15 said:
Beautiful dear Garth so elegantly done 🌹
February 23rd, 2024 13:20
Teddy.15 said:
Beautiful dear Garth so elegantly done 🌹
February 23rd, 2024 13:20
I Heard It In A Song
Parisab said:
There is so much good music out there which connect with the heart, and most are independent voices I’m afraid! I’m seriously interested in your play list (on the radio.)
February 19th, 2024 14:34
Parisab said:
There is so much good music out there which connect with the heart, and most are independent voices I’m afraid! I’m seriously interested in your play list (on the radio.)
February 19th, 2024 14:34
I Heard It In A Song
2781 said:
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
February 19th, 2024 07:31
2781 said:
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
February 19th, 2024 07:31
Photo Album
Parisab said:
Your words are elevated and supreme in this poem. I am moved by the poem’s all important message and am moving to every note of this beautiful and intimate family photo album. I even feel joy as if I am a part of it. It is an incredibly delicate task to witness and be a part of your story. Well done!
February 16th, 2024 03:06
Parisab said:
Your words are elevated and supreme in this poem. I am moved by the poem’s all important message and am moving to every note of this beautiful and intimate family photo album. I even feel joy as if I am a part of it. It is an incredibly delicate task to witness and be a part of your story. Well done!
February 16th, 2024 03:06
Photo Album
Accidental Poet said:
So much here to relate to Garth. Brings back memories of many days gone by. And yes, like a photo album it seems, turning the pages of our mind. Excellent penmanship here Garth. 😉👍
February 13th, 2024 12:54
Accidental Poet said:
So much here to relate to Garth. Brings back memories of many days gone by. And yes, like a photo album it seems, turning the pages of our mind. Excellent penmanship here Garth. 😉👍
February 13th, 2024 12:54
Photo Album
Tom Dylan said:
Absolutely love this. You perfectly capture something. All those images coming together. And love the sentiment. Just brilliant.
February 13th, 2024 06:23
Tom Dylan said:
Absolutely love this. You perfectly capture something. All those images coming together. And love the sentiment. Just brilliant.
February 13th, 2024 06:23
Shooting Stars
Neville said:
here you make several very interesting points ..
sadly shooting stars has reached almost epidemic proportions in some places around the world ..
February 5th, 2024 12:31
Neville said:
here you make several very interesting points ..
sadly shooting stars has reached almost epidemic proportions in some places around the world ..
February 5th, 2024 12:31
Shooting Stars
Garth Rakumakoe said:
You have it spot on sir. Very good analysis applied there. Thank you.
February 5th, 2024 08:17
Garth Rakumakoe said:
You have it spot on sir. Very good analysis applied there. Thank you.
February 5th, 2024 08:17
Shooting Stars
Soman Ragavan said:
My comments on the poem \"Shooting stars” by Garth Rakumakoe
We are fascinated both by twinkling and shooting stars. Shooting stars last only moments within our sight (though they may last for a longer time) and then disappear. Twinkling stars remain visible for longer. “We yearn for constant stars” : naturally we yearn for stars that remain visible for a long time. “shooting ones
that take us with them” : we fear that shooting stars will take us with them when they disappear from sight. From humans’ natural wish to live for as long as possible, we wish to live long and we associate ourselves with twinkling stars that remain visible for long. Soman Ragavan. 5 February, 2024.
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February 5th, 2024 07:33
Soman Ragavan said:
My comments on the poem \"Shooting stars” by Garth Rakumakoe
We are fascinated both by twinkling and shooting stars. Shooting stars last only moments within our sight (though they may last for a longer time) and then disappear. Twinkling stars remain visible for longer. “We yearn for constant stars” : naturally we yearn for stars that remain visible for a long time. “shooting ones
that take us with them” : we fear that shooting stars will take us with them when they disappear from sight. From humans’ natural wish to live for as long as possible, we wish to live long and we associate ourselves with twinkling stars that remain visible for long. Soman Ragavan. 5 February, 2024.
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February 5th, 2024 07:33
Regrets Of The Setting Sun
Accidental Poet said:
Very well penned Garth. Also very relatable. 👍
February 3rd, 2024 00:39
Accidental Poet said:
Very well penned Garth. Also very relatable. 👍
February 3rd, 2024 00:39
Regrets Of The Setting Sun
Parisab said:
Mistakes are temporary, so regret should only last until each sunset-love the connections of the sunset and whisky in the glass: and the sun running away hurriedly with his shoes untied… this poem brings me gratitude for your exquisite and wise words…
February 2nd, 2024 20:49
Parisab said:
Mistakes are temporary, so regret should only last until each sunset-love the connections of the sunset and whisky in the glass: and the sun running away hurriedly with his shoes untied… this poem brings me gratitude for your exquisite and wise words…
February 2nd, 2024 20:49
When Love Dies
Alan R said:
for even in the September rains
love dies a thirsty rose...
February 2nd, 2024 09:04
Alan R said:
for even in the September rains
love dies a thirsty rose...
February 2nd, 2024 09:04
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