Comments received on poems by sorenbarrett
Fear of not knowing
Bella Shepard said:
I think dear friend that each day is an exercise in dispelling our fear of life, by virtue of the distractions we invent. We create our own reality without the benefit of understanding the consequences. I sometimes wonder if our evolution has fallen short, or if our biological thinking apparatus has reached its limit. This poem dives deep and I love it!
March 20th, 2023 13:43
Bella Shepard said:
I think dear friend that each day is an exercise in dispelling our fear of life, by virtue of the distractions we invent. We create our own reality without the benefit of understanding the consequences. I sometimes wonder if our evolution has fallen short, or if our biological thinking apparatus has reached its limit. This poem dives deep and I love it!
March 20th, 2023 13:43
Fear of not knowing
Doggerel Dave said:
I’ve always taken the view that my reality is subject to many factors, including but not exclusively my size, senses and unconscious choices I make with respect to the information I choose to take or exclude.
You have poetically given that more depth, Soren. Thanks.
March 19th, 2023 17:52
Doggerel Dave said:
I’ve always taken the view that my reality is subject to many factors, including but not exclusively my size, senses and unconscious choices I make with respect to the information I choose to take or exclude.
You have poetically given that more depth, Soren. Thanks.
March 19th, 2023 17:52
Change
L. B. Mek said:
forgive me my friend
reading your acute wording of a struggle
I relate with, easily
I couldn\'t help inking a l little poetic reply
(a gradual, graduation
is never deemed admirable
by a society driven, by a mindset of
\'what have you done for me lately\'
yet, still
some of us, take a while
to recalibrate our way of being
trying to insure, those we appreciate
stay by our side
yet, by the time we arrive
life\'s moved on
stranded, we begin to question
did we change for no reason?
for ourselves?
or was this how it was always supposed to be?
us changing, gradually
while things around us
fast-forward, relentlessly
do we continue to chase
or relent and accept
try as we might, we may never be cut out
for those regular highways of life
so maybe
we need to seek, alternative routes
allowing us time to admire life\'s scenic highlights)
March 17th, 2023 04:40
L. B. Mek said:
forgive me my friend
reading your acute wording of a struggle
I relate with, easily
I couldn\'t help inking a l little poetic reply
(a gradual, graduation
is never deemed admirable
by a society driven, by a mindset of
\'what have you done for me lately\'
yet, still
some of us, take a while
to recalibrate our way of being
trying to insure, those we appreciate
stay by our side
yet, by the time we arrive
life\'s moved on
stranded, we begin to question
did we change for no reason?
for ourselves?
or was this how it was always supposed to be?
us changing, gradually
while things around us
fast-forward, relentlessly
do we continue to chase
or relent and accept
try as we might, we may never be cut out
for those regular highways of life
so maybe
we need to seek, alternative routes
allowing us time to admire life\'s scenic highlights)
March 17th, 2023 04:40
In God we trust
L. B. Mek said:
there are \'start-up\' churches for Pets, nowadays...
enough said, lol
a fun read, dear Poet
indeed
money has a way of warping things, still
places of worship will always have the most refurbished buildings
that\'s good for the economy, at least..
keeping it fun is how to traverse
those diabolical elements of society
March 17th, 2023 04:26
L. B. Mek said:
there are \'start-up\' churches for Pets, nowadays...
enough said, lol
a fun read, dear Poet
indeed
money has a way of warping things, still
places of worship will always have the most refurbished buildings
that\'s good for the economy, at least..
keeping it fun is how to traverse
those diabolical elements of society
March 17th, 2023 04:26
Dharma
L. B. Mek said:
(A worthy path as any, to accumulate
and manifest, an enlightened state..
I too believe in our karmatic footprints
Devoid of dogmatic limitations
in our interpretations,
we can choose
to invest in actions, without
being dependant on outcomes
to validate, worth...)
I like the philosophical tilt, to your words
that are anchored upon a life of faith
in those choices we make..
an empowering perspective and a lovely read, dear Poet
March 17th, 2023 04:17
L. B. Mek said:
(A worthy path as any, to accumulate
and manifest, an enlightened state..
I too believe in our karmatic footprints
Devoid of dogmatic limitations
in our interpretations,
we can choose
to invest in actions, without
being dependant on outcomes
to validate, worth...)
I like the philosophical tilt, to your words
that are anchored upon a life of faith
in those choices we make..
an empowering perspective and a lovely read, dear Poet
March 17th, 2023 04:17
In God we trust
orchidee said:
Soooo....... was I right?
I left one church partly due to money matters.
A friend has just left a church of the same denomination, as they got greedy for cash.
March 15th, 2023 03:20
orchidee said:
Soooo....... was I right?
I left one church partly due to money matters.
A friend has just left a church of the same denomination, as they got greedy for cash.
March 15th, 2023 03:20
In God we trust
orchidee said:
Why yes, some places this is true.
You\'ll get \'The Lord will provide\'. Yep, from OUR pockets, as they keep nagging us for more cash.
A church took on some students as \'official\' members, with a secret rubbing hands together in glee, behind the scenes, I expect. Now, when have students ever had lots of money? Doh!
March 15th, 2023 03:18
orchidee said:
Why yes, some places this is true.
You\'ll get \'The Lord will provide\'. Yep, from OUR pockets, as they keep nagging us for more cash.
A church took on some students as \'official\' members, with a secret rubbing hands together in glee, behind the scenes, I expect. Now, when have students ever had lots of money? Doh!
March 15th, 2023 03:18
In God we trust
Doggerel Dave said:
I\'m not defending the buggers, I am after all an atheist and agnostic. But all I can add is that there are rogues and villains in every corner and strata of society all institutions as well, plus the good \'uns.
Notice on wall of a motor cycle shop populated by big boofy characters:
\"In God we trust - Others cash\"
All the same, a very enjoyable read, Soren. Good laugh.
March 15th, 2023 00:31
Doggerel Dave said:
I\'m not defending the buggers, I am after all an atheist and agnostic. But all I can add is that there are rogues and villains in every corner and strata of society all institutions as well, plus the good \'uns.
Notice on wall of a motor cycle shop populated by big boofy characters:
\"In God we trust - Others cash\"
All the same, a very enjoyable read, Soren. Good laugh.
March 15th, 2023 00:31
In God we trust
Ok Waleed said:
Have you been to any other religious buildings
March 14th, 2023 23:06
Ok Waleed said:
Have you been to any other religious buildings
March 14th, 2023 23:06
Dharma
Bella Shepard said:
I love the lines \"freedom comes through action, its outcome should not be deliberated\". In this age of \"me\", can we find the path to selfless giving? The truth and wisdom of you words brings a lump to my throat dear poet. Superbly written!
March 14th, 2023 14:19
Bella Shepard said:
I love the lines \"freedom comes through action, its outcome should not be deliberated\". In this age of \"me\", can we find the path to selfless giving? The truth and wisdom of you words brings a lump to my throat dear poet. Superbly written!
March 14th, 2023 14:19
Dharma
Doggerel Dave said:
By the time I\'ve worked this one out (if indeed I ever do) then I must surely at least be in the vicinity of enlightenment??
(T\'was the bee and karma yoga which sent me off on the wrong track, I think Soren........)
March 13th, 2023 08:14
Doggerel Dave said:
By the time I\'ve worked this one out (if indeed I ever do) then I must surely at least be in the vicinity of enlightenment??
(T\'was the bee and karma yoga which sent me off on the wrong track, I think Soren........)
March 13th, 2023 08:14
The spot on the wall
L. B. Mek said:
Brilliant!
\'Like a Rorschach card it would project
One\'s soul, that one tries to protect
With brushes and soap we tried to erase
The vestiges of this Mephistophelian face
But with each intrepid try
Darker would become the demonic dye
When to the spot people grew near
From its look they would turn in fear\'
March 13th, 2023 03:38
L. B. Mek said:
Brilliant!
\'Like a Rorschach card it would project
One\'s soul, that one tries to protect
With brushes and soap we tried to erase
The vestiges of this Mephistophelian face
But with each intrepid try
Darker would become the demonic dye
When to the spot people grew near
From its look they would turn in fear\'
March 13th, 2023 03:38
The spot on the wall
sorenbarrett said:
Thanks Dave the thought had passed my mind. Rented a room to a church once that were selling land in heaven and if one did not have enough money to buy a plot they would sell you a chair. All the good thoughts are already taken.
March 11th, 2023 06:12
sorenbarrett said:
Thanks Dave the thought had passed my mind. Rented a room to a church once that were selling land in heaven and if one did not have enough money to buy a plot they would sell you a chair. All the good thoughts are already taken.
March 11th, 2023 06:12
The spot on the wall
Doggerel Dave said:
Hey Soren - a missed opportunity: (I\'m assuming others could see it, not just you and family): Some serious publicity, charge an admission fee (or maybe a tithe) and what have you? a steady income or a new religion.....😇!!!
March 10th, 2023 22:21
Doggerel Dave said:
Hey Soren - a missed opportunity: (I\'m assuming others could see it, not just you and family): Some serious publicity, charge an admission fee (or maybe a tithe) and what have you? a steady income or a new religion.....😇!!!
March 10th, 2023 22:21
Why
L. B. Mek said:
crazy, how our write\'s
align in theme, so often
kind Poet
\'were we made for this?
for just this?
we were made to surpass
this!\'
March 10th, 2023 03:47
L. B. Mek said:
crazy, how our write\'s
align in theme, so often
kind Poet
\'were we made for this?
for just this?
we were made to surpass
this!\'
March 10th, 2023 03:47
Odrorir and the 18th charm
sorenbarrett said:
Thank you so much Bella for the read and wonderful comments. Yes we all reflect, some more than others. This came to mind as I was reading about so many, in history, that have dedicated their lives to making their names last forever. As we know no ones name lasts forever.
March 9th, 2023 17:02
sorenbarrett said:
Thank you so much Bella for the read and wonderful comments. Yes we all reflect, some more than others. This came to mind as I was reading about so many, in history, that have dedicated their lives to making their names last forever. As we know no ones name lasts forever.
March 9th, 2023 17:02
Odrorir and the 18th charm
Bella Shepard said:
I think in the end it is only natural to wonder what, if any effect we\'ve had on life. If we have truly lived every moment and given the best of who we are, we will be remembered by those who matter most. And if others remember us it will be for what we gave, perhaps unknowlingly. This is such a wonderful contemplation on the nature of being my friend.
March 9th, 2023 16:19
Bella Shepard said:
I think in the end it is only natural to wonder what, if any effect we\'ve had on life. If we have truly lived every moment and given the best of who we are, we will be remembered by those who matter most. And if others remember us it will be for what we gave, perhaps unknowlingly. This is such a wonderful contemplation on the nature of being my friend.
March 9th, 2023 16:19
Why
Bella Shepard said:
You\'ve summed up in just two perfect lines a question that lurks in the deepest recesses of our minds. We shed the first tears of many to come.
March 9th, 2023 09:10
Bella Shepard said:
You\'ve summed up in just two perfect lines a question that lurks in the deepest recesses of our minds. We shed the first tears of many to come.
March 9th, 2023 09:10
Why
2781 said:
It use to be they smacked their bums. Probably child abuse today.
March 9th, 2023 05:43
2781 said:
It use to be they smacked their bums. Probably child abuse today.
March 9th, 2023 05:43
Odrorir and the 18th charm
sorenbarrett said:
So true L.B. this is why I always look forward to your remarks. You have captured it so well the last two lines says it all. We flail like a drowning man in our fear of death but to no avail only preserving us an instant longer from the inevitable. I bow to your masterly knowledge and poetic charm to which I would like to consider myself a pupil. Thank you for the read
March 8th, 2023 05:53
sorenbarrett said:
So true L.B. this is why I always look forward to your remarks. You have captured it so well the last two lines says it all. We flail like a drowning man in our fear of death but to no avail only preserving us an instant longer from the inevitable. I bow to your masterly knowledge and poetic charm to which I would like to consider myself a pupil. Thank you for the read
March 8th, 2023 05:53
Odrorir and the 18th charm
L. B. Mek said:
(forgive me I could not resist
trying to offer a feeble poetic reply
to this, most resplendent poetic inquisition of our zest for legacy;
Brilliant!)
Penelope\'s bravery, belittled
to status of \'aged wife\'
in Tennyson\'s, Ulysses
Her husband, chosen as poetic
legacy by a Homeric
antiquity, now deemed mythology
that forgotten biography
of Poetry\'s, Epic ancestry.
Aside, Socrates
with fervent French scholary, antics
reducing him to mere fantasy
While Yeats, sang of Byzantium
immortality, to overcome
old age\'s, inevitability...
Many dreaming of that
\'great perhaps\'
where we look upon breath
from beyond tendrils of hurt n ache
as stars
in our idyllic, posterity forms
is it folly?
or a design of Nature\'s intellect
where we dream fantastic
while experiencing a reality, frantic
chaotic
that deity universality, in all
that we see
maybe,
once we pass that 6ft divide
Time itself will deem us worthy
of our idolised fantasies
yet, more likely
we\'re merely, fooling ourselves
in trying to pilfer hope from death\'s
overwhelming, finality...
March 8th, 2023 02:46
L. B. Mek said:
(forgive me I could not resist
trying to offer a feeble poetic reply
to this, most resplendent poetic inquisition of our zest for legacy;
Brilliant!)
Penelope\'s bravery, belittled
to status of \'aged wife\'
in Tennyson\'s, Ulysses
Her husband, chosen as poetic
legacy by a Homeric
antiquity, now deemed mythology
that forgotten biography
of Poetry\'s, Epic ancestry.
Aside, Socrates
with fervent French scholary, antics
reducing him to mere fantasy
While Yeats, sang of Byzantium
immortality, to overcome
old age\'s, inevitability...
Many dreaming of that
\'great perhaps\'
where we look upon breath
from beyond tendrils of hurt n ache
as stars
in our idyllic, posterity forms
is it folly?
or a design of Nature\'s intellect
where we dream fantastic
while experiencing a reality, frantic
chaotic
that deity universality, in all
that we see
maybe,
once we pass that 6ft divide
Time itself will deem us worthy
of our idolised fantasies
yet, more likely
we\'re merely, fooling ourselves
in trying to pilfer hope from death\'s
overwhelming, finality...
March 8th, 2023 02:46
Odrorir and the 18th charm
Doggerel Dave said:
Started life with a classical education,, Soren?
I\'d vote to play the part to the best of my ability, maybe to mitigate the mess the world and it\'s stupidities is in right now, but to be remembered? Why? It won\'t mean at thing to the \'me\' which doesn\'t exist any more.
So in substantial agreement here.....I think.......
March 7th, 2023 19:30
Doggerel Dave said:
Started life with a classical education,, Soren?
I\'d vote to play the part to the best of my ability, maybe to mitigate the mess the world and it\'s stupidities is in right now, but to be remembered? Why? It won\'t mean at thing to the \'me\' which doesn\'t exist any more.
So in substantial agreement here.....I think.......
March 7th, 2023 19:30
Yume no seirei
L. B. Mek said:
wrong season
if it was Halloween I would have some warning
instead I was immersed in horror imagery
unprepared..
but I\'ll forgive it all, since Walden is a book I read every year
and chapter 2, an escape I return, to
every other month
it seems, you\'ve lived the literary life
I merely dreamed of...
thank you! for choosing to share
dear cherished friend
Brilliant!
March 6th, 2023 04:37
L. B. Mek said:
wrong season
if it was Halloween I would have some warning
instead I was immersed in horror imagery
unprepared..
but I\'ll forgive it all, since Walden is a book I read every year
and chapter 2, an escape I return, to
every other month
it seems, you\'ve lived the literary life
I merely dreamed of...
thank you! for choosing to share
dear cherished friend
Brilliant!
March 6th, 2023 04:37
Yume no seirei
orchidee said:
You\'ll never see yourself again in a mirror then, if you\'re a vampire!
March 5th, 2023 03:10
orchidee said:
You\'ll never see yourself again in a mirror then, if you\'re a vampire!
March 5th, 2023 03:10
Yume no seirei
Doggerel Dave said:
Totally creeped out Soren, plus your commentary did not make me feel one whit better....💀
March 5th, 2023 00:52
Doggerel Dave said:
Totally creeped out Soren, plus your commentary did not make me feel one whit better....💀
March 5th, 2023 00:52
Reflections
Doggerel Dave said:
Don\'t quite know how I came so late to the party.... though it does mean that most of the good work has already been done....
Given, though that in essence the similarities are as plain as you state, any possibility that all humankind might sometime all point in the same direction?
A thought provoking write, Soren
March 3rd, 2023 18:52
Doggerel Dave said:
Don\'t quite know how I came so late to the party.... though it does mean that most of the good work has already been done....
Given, though that in essence the similarities are as plain as you state, any possibility that all humankind might sometime all point in the same direction?
A thought provoking write, Soren
March 3rd, 2023 18:52
Reflections
Bella Shepard said:
Your words strike the chord which reverbertes and connects us all. Thank you dear poet for such inspiring words.
March 3rd, 2023 15:58
Bella Shepard said:
Your words strike the chord which reverbertes and connects us all. Thank you dear poet for such inspiring words.
March 3rd, 2023 15:58
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