Comments received on poems by Garth Rakumakoe



Social Media
peto said:

Brilliant Garth
\"Catfish traffic lights \"
I\'m trying to deny any of this describes me
But I do follow your good self
And must slap a like on this superb write

July 11th, 2023 10:15

Social Media
Caring dove said:

Interesting words especially like the last lines wjth mention of the mermaids ))



July 11th, 2023 08:57

The Way Only You Can
Garth Rakumakoe said:

Absence and the fondness of heart, definitely sir. Thank you so much for the appreciation. ❤

July 7th, 2023 14:00

The Way Only You Can
peto said:

On fire at the moment Garth
I feel a sense of loss in it
Yet also
A phenomenal connection
Loved the read

July 7th, 2023 03:48

The Way Only You Can
Caring dove said:

I like your writing )) lovely and interesting way with words


Love the ending lines

whose palatable vibratos
thus murmur; Happy Soul
the way only you
can make them

🙂 good poem

July 6th, 2023 08:05

Jazz State Of Mind
peto said:

A wonderful way with words
Hope you don\'t mind a punk on this page
You got me wondering if I should listen to more
Top notch read

July 6th, 2023 07:02

Jazz State Of Mind
Neville said:


Jazz children unite .. Darn near pitch perfect in my book, well in any book really, its just that there are many who don\'t know it yet .. but they shall ......... Neville 🎷 :)

July 5th, 2023 11:49

Jazz State Of Mind
Teddy.15 said:

Oh yes, nothing quite beats jazz, on my bucket list to go to new Orleans one day. This is full of such appreciation for a magical art Ella Fitzgerald being one of my faves ❤️ gorgeous dear Garth.

July 5th, 2023 10:04

Ngwana Mama
Caring dove said:

Hi Garth .. a sad writing .. tho expressed well ) I’m sorry for your hurt over the lack of a real relationship with your sister

I can understand how relationships with your family can feel difficult sometimes / or not even feel like you can even relate or feel that close to others



July 3rd, 2023 00:56

In Crevice
Garth Rakumakoe said:

Profound and wise words, Neville. Thank you, kindly.

July 2nd, 2023 03:04

In Crevice
Neville said:


it only takes one little thing to alter the course of a previously programmed life .. this is very good indeed .. and I do know what I\'m talking about .. Neville

July 2nd, 2023 02:59

Jazz State Of Mind
Garth Rakumakoe said:

Noted sir, very much so. I concur completely. Perhaps I err on the side of modesty, and you are clearly a Jazz aficionado. Please accept my humble apologies in that regard, your sentiments are not lost on me, especially considering the humility with which you raise them. Peace, love, and blessings your way, Sir Bobby O. I bow graciously. ❤

July 1st, 2023 20:20

Jazz State Of Mind
Bobby O said:

Absolutely love this but Jazz to Jazz please permit a tiny request to slightly adjust an angle of view. ?
0They don\'t understand
that we are merely paintings”
I’m hopeful you might consider a promotion from MERELY PAINTINGS” to a modifier w a touch more reverence?
“They don’t understand our sophisticate of style lends its cache’ to paintings regal, elegantly ( authentically??) born, in arts chivalry mode…”
Upping this modifier doesn’t wrinkle the wonderful fabric of the piece and it slightly shifts the status of Jazz within the framework of the piece . Jazz gets promoted and a limiting word “merely “ waits for another spot to play ??
Just Sayin’


July 1st, 2023 17:38

Jazz State Of Mind
Parisab said:

I’m a “jazz child” and I won’t apologize…thank you for the sublime write and May I invite you to visit my scribbling as Jazz Liberation-Maybe our frequencies have intersected…

July 1st, 2023 16:19

Carrying Water
Garth Rakumakoe said:

I have no words to show my gratitude for such a moving response. May healing and peace find the heart of man, always. We live and we learn sir, and from that we grow. Blessings and grace to you.

June 30th, 2023 07:28

Lone Purple
Garth Rakumakoe said:

Cherished words, L.B - Never to lose significance. Humbly yours sir. ❤

June 30th, 2023 07:21

Carrying Water
L. B. Mek said:

\'and the overwhelming rubix cube of emotions I’ve had to learn to untangle over time to try make sense of myself,\'

\'I don’t know how I gathered myself up, from the scattered pieces that came from being a part of you.\'

\'If only I had enough fodder to make it true when I say the words I love you, I\'m certain it would secure me the longing and affection I envy in others when they speak of home\'

\'Something inside said I should commit these to paper. Something I cannot explain.\'

\'These words are not my own anymore. I release them. They belong to the paper now. I need my children to shed tears of a different kind,\'

\'I cannot trace and tell the mute awkward questions in our eyes\'

\' I don\'t mind carrying this water, for the both of us - only now, I got too used to walking alone.\'

Brilliant!
(Poetic genius, purposed
as cathartic, self expression
insuring
that inherited cycle, ends
with our life\'s inequitable
footsteps...)
may these words soothe
your heart\'s callouses, dear Poet
I too have some experience
of a mother I cherish and love
whose presence in my life, is toxic
to say the least...
stay strong!
(I read and learn)

June 30th, 2023 03:25

Lone Purple
L. B. Mek said:

stunning!
what a feat of poetic imagery
and abstracted eloquence
of unfurled, insightful complexities..
a breathtaking reading experience
so well crafted, dear Poet
(I read and learn)
thank you!

June 30th, 2023 03:14

I Was Here Before
Teddy.15 said:

Dear Garth, this is truly an outstanding poem. ❤️

June 29th, 2023 16:14

Carrying Water
peto said:

I read this yesterday Garth
Couldn\'t find the words to comment
Same today
I think this write says it all
Respect

June 29th, 2023 10:22

Carrying Water
Neville said:


these words were sadly enjoyed more than my conscience is prepared to admit ..

such an emotionally charged outpouring .. how could anyone not be moved by them .. Neville

June 29th, 2023 10:03

Carrying Water
Caring dove said:

Hi Garth )

brave to share this .)
it’s really sad tho

. some relationships or lack of can leave us with so much pain .. writing can be healing can’t it )

Trauma is difficult .. I can understand that

I was emotionally neglected by my mum when I was younger ..

Sorry for your past hurt .. and trauma

Did writing this help ?





June 28th, 2023 14:02

In Crevice
Garth Rakumakoe said:

Thank you vb... Much much appreciated. So much truth in everything you said. 🙏🏼

June 28th, 2023 05:03

In Crevice
Caring dove said:

That’s a really sad writing ( some people struggle so much with certain things and then there’s the shame attached to it .. I guess some people may feel like ‘bad ‘ people ‘ worthless ‘ ‘unwanted

You express yourself well in this

Some people are judged so much aren’t they … even when they are hurting / struggling and thAt never helps . And they judge thenselves

I have mental health problems and I know that I can be critical of self sometimes .. or even feel that some others are a bit critical / even selfish towards me sometimes despite my struggles

Just wanted to say my thought in this

June 28th, 2023 03:34

Lone Purple
Garth Rakumakoe said:

Thank you so much... She took various shapes in molding and some elusiveness in trying to cast the fluidity into image, but, I\'m happy with the final end product - No more edits! 😂. Much much appreciated, Peto! ❤

June 27th, 2023 11:13

Lone Purple
peto said:

I almost saw a painting form from these words
Enthralling read
Absolute killer last verse
Superb writing

June 27th, 2023 11:06

Lone Purple
Caring dove said:

I really like your poem 🙂

It’s beautiful
Love the mention of the colour blue , and purple

June 27th, 2023 09:39

Never
Garth Rakumakoe said:

Indeed, it is. 🙏🏼

June 24th, 2023 04:05

Love Is A Language
Kathryn Amaka said:

Never let go of love. Love is all that matters.

Nicely written Garth🌷

June 23rd, 2023 23:59

Never
Kathryn Amaka said:

Prayer is indeed powerful if done the right way.

❤️❤️❤️

June 23rd, 2023 23:54

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