Comments received on poems by Rocky Lagou
Fertile in the Futile
Distant View said:
Freedom is often taken for granted, but we need to maintain our quest to uphold existing freedoms, and gain new ones where possible. Even so-called free societies have existing freedoms eroded by government every year. It is certainly happening in Britain! Yes, your poem struck a chord with me, Rocky!
May 13th, 2022 03:51
Distant View said:
Freedom is often taken for granted, but we need to maintain our quest to uphold existing freedoms, and gain new ones where possible. Even so-called free societies have existing freedoms eroded by government every year. It is certainly happening in Britain! Yes, your poem struck a chord with me, Rocky!
May 13th, 2022 03:51
Fertile in the Futile
Neville said:
now what\'s a metaphor if it aint gonna be used in the correct context and exploited .. and when used within a poem, well then it can become like the sword of Damocles .. to be handled with care, for in the wrong hands, it may become dangerous .. there are far too many bigots around for my liking .... a superbly crafted bit of poetry Rocky .. write on .... Neville
May 12th, 2022 10:19
Neville said:
now what\'s a metaphor if it aint gonna be used in the correct context and exploited .. and when used within a poem, well then it can become like the sword of Damocles .. to be handled with care, for in the wrong hands, it may become dangerous .. there are far too many bigots around for my liking .... a superbly crafted bit of poetry Rocky .. write on .... Neville
May 12th, 2022 10:19
Fertile in the Futile
Rozina said:
Interesting how we readily accept a life saving blood transfusion or a much needed organ transplant without asking the donor\'s race, colour, religion, sexual orientation etc. And when we donate we don\'t ask who the recipient will be. You have brought up a very relevant topic, still a massive problem from before till now, all round the world.
May 12th, 2022 00:46
Rozina said:
Interesting how we readily accept a life saving blood transfusion or a much needed organ transplant without asking the donor\'s race, colour, religion, sexual orientation etc. And when we donate we don\'t ask who the recipient will be. You have brought up a very relevant topic, still a massive problem from before till now, all round the world.
May 12th, 2022 00:46
Fertile in the Futile
Goldfinch60 said:
Very good words Rocky, that freedom is there for us all as long as we look outside of the box that others want to trap our lives in.
Andy
May 12th, 2022 00:31
Goldfinch60 said:
Very good words Rocky, that freedom is there for us all as long as we look outside of the box that others want to trap our lives in.
Andy
May 12th, 2022 00:31
Fertile in the Futile
LMTobin said:
This is good. Wow. I love the butterfly that\'s just in arm\'s reach but never really there.
May 11th, 2022 20:29
LMTobin said:
This is good. Wow. I love the butterfly that\'s just in arm\'s reach but never really there.
May 11th, 2022 20:29
Ballad of the Wilting Daisies
LMTobin said:
I had my Shakespeare class write a poem in iambic pentameter and they all learned very quickly how hard it can be!
You did really well. You have great skill in varying your poems and keeping the beauty in the words!
May 11th, 2022 20:26
LMTobin said:
I had my Shakespeare class write a poem in iambic pentameter and they all learned very quickly how hard it can be!
You did really well. You have great skill in varying your poems and keeping the beauty in the words!
May 11th, 2022 20:26
Origami Organism
theneophiles_words said:
An Awesome description of how our body(origami) is a tiny model of the universe; and will merge with it one day. We only have what\'s in hand and should make the utmost use of it. Embrace all you can now, as the next second is not guaranteed. Enjoyable!
May 11th, 2022 15:31
theneophiles_words said:
An Awesome description of how our body(origami) is a tiny model of the universe; and will merge with it one day. We only have what\'s in hand and should make the utmost use of it. Embrace all you can now, as the next second is not guaranteed. Enjoyable!
May 11th, 2022 15:31
Fertile in the Futile
bellflower said:
You know we are distorted and as we age we define ourselves and bring out a purpose for self for which we run.... it\'s okay to be disorganised and it\'s a boon to see one\'s own reality and accept it, that brings change. Great self-expression.
May 11th, 2022 12:39
bellflower said:
You know we are distorted and as we age we define ourselves and bring out a purpose for self for which we run.... it\'s okay to be disorganised and it\'s a boon to see one\'s own reality and accept it, that brings change. Great self-expression.
May 11th, 2022 12:39
Fertile in the Futile
dusk arising said:
LOL Rocky, love this for the quick change half way through which made me smile.
Freedom to be whatever we will be, accepting and accepted by all the beauty of life around us and within us.
There are many ways one can be a hero in life. A certain book calls one who stands up for their beliefs \"martyr\". We live in days where people are martyred for their beliefs which are only in fact demands to share freedom. Freedom with respect for the freedom of others.
May 11th, 2022 10:52
dusk arising said:
LOL Rocky, love this for the quick change half way through which made me smile.
Freedom to be whatever we will be, accepting and accepted by all the beauty of life around us and within us.
There are many ways one can be a hero in life. A certain book calls one who stands up for their beliefs \"martyr\". We live in days where people are martyred for their beliefs which are only in fact demands to share freedom. Freedom with respect for the freedom of others.
May 11th, 2022 10:52
Fertile in the Futile
Christina8 said:
Utnfortunately (VERY unfortunately!!) We still live in a time when acceptance is not the norm. I am the black sheep of my family for marrying into mixed race. it\'s not as drastic as having to deal with other peoples issues on the issues of same sex marriage but i\'m still not accepted. it\'s 2022 people! I love people and my children regardless of choices about who they love, what race their partner is, etc. Beautiful poem!!! I\'d write more but my computer is being glitchy. Sorry. And i can only hope things start being better for you!
May 11th, 2022 10:08
Christina8 said:
Utnfortunately (VERY unfortunately!!) We still live in a time when acceptance is not the norm. I am the black sheep of my family for marrying into mixed race. it\'s not as drastic as having to deal with other peoples issues on the issues of same sex marriage but i\'m still not accepted. it\'s 2022 people! I love people and my children regardless of choices about who they love, what race their partner is, etc. Beautiful poem!!! I\'d write more but my computer is being glitchy. Sorry. And i can only hope things start being better for you!
May 11th, 2022 10:08
Ballad of the Wilting Daisies
Rozina said:
This is so good Rocky. I don\'t know about meters. But as I read each line of what I write and it sounds as though it fits (or doesn\'t fit), I\'ll add or take away a word so it sounds \'right\'. MPS poets have taught me 5/7/5, limericks, sonnet, free flow etc and Doctor Google gives examples to learn from too. This is a great poem to read again and again. (Sorry - \"and soil stuck to sole\" might need a 1 syllable word added \"and soil stuck to his sole\")?
May 10th, 2022 20:13
Rozina said:
This is so good Rocky. I don\'t know about meters. But as I read each line of what I write and it sounds as though it fits (or doesn\'t fit), I\'ll add or take away a word so it sounds \'right\'. MPS poets have taught me 5/7/5, limericks, sonnet, free flow etc and Doctor Google gives examples to learn from too. This is a great poem to read again and again. (Sorry - \"and soil stuck to sole\" might need a 1 syllable word added \"and soil stuck to his sole\")?
May 10th, 2022 20:13
as they all went forward – I looked back
junia said:
very relatable (as always)!
we are expected to know what we want to do in our future way too soon. i just spent 2 years after my high school graduation trying to figure that out and even now i’m unsure. beauty lies in the unknown, we have to tell ourselves over and over. and it’s not about what we will get, it’s about what we have right now, the journey not the destination. as virginia woolf wrote in “to the lighthouse”: “The great revelation perhaps never did come. Instead, there were little daily miracles, illuminations, matches struck unexpectedly in the dark; here was one.” this quote always helps me, maybe you’ll find hope in it too
May 10th, 2022 17:09
junia said:
very relatable (as always)!
we are expected to know what we want to do in our future way too soon. i just spent 2 years after my high school graduation trying to figure that out and even now i’m unsure. beauty lies in the unknown, we have to tell ourselves over and over. and it’s not about what we will get, it’s about what we have right now, the journey not the destination. as virginia woolf wrote in “to the lighthouse”: “The great revelation perhaps never did come. Instead, there were little daily miracles, illuminations, matches struck unexpectedly in the dark; here was one.” this quote always helps me, maybe you’ll find hope in it too
May 10th, 2022 17:09
Just A Little Poetic Thought
junia said:
this is so touching and i relate so much to this! sitting next to your idols, everyone would get imposter syndrome haha at least i would too.
just know: you really do not need to worry! reading through your new verses (i’ve been inactive lately) i feel more than ever that you’ll get very far with this! your poems show so much promise and feeling inadequate might just be a good thing. i’d be way more worried if you were boasting with confidence ;) i always feel like the genius visits people who struggle with art every now and then, more often. everything else it might find boring, don’t you think?
May 10th, 2022 17:00
junia said:
this is so touching and i relate so much to this! sitting next to your idols, everyone would get imposter syndrome haha at least i would too.
just know: you really do not need to worry! reading through your new verses (i’ve been inactive lately) i feel more than ever that you’ll get very far with this! your poems show so much promise and feeling inadequate might just be a good thing. i’d be way more worried if you were boasting with confidence ;) i always feel like the genius visits people who struggle with art every now and then, more often. everything else it might find boring, don’t you think?
May 10th, 2022 17:00
The Sun Exploded Today
junia said:
i love how the poem starts with “so”. it makes it seem, simultaneously, like the introduction to a conversation and like the last argument, resolution.
the images that you employ are really beautiful because they are so detailed and so abstract at the same time!
really well done, your poetry is beautiful. this is the perfect example for that
May 10th, 2022 16:45
junia said:
i love how the poem starts with “so”. it makes it seem, simultaneously, like the introduction to a conversation and like the last argument, resolution.
the images that you employ are really beautiful because they are so detailed and so abstract at the same time!
really well done, your poetry is beautiful. this is the perfect example for that
May 10th, 2022 16:45
Ballad of the Wilting Daisies
Saxon Crow said:
Rocky, you say you worked hard at this but it seems so effortless. An amazing poem my poetic friend.
May 10th, 2022 16:08
Saxon Crow said:
Rocky, you say you worked hard at this but it seems so effortless. An amazing poem my poetic friend.
May 10th, 2022 16:08
Ballad of the Wilting Daisies
Christina8 said:
This is excellent, just fantastic!!! \"He cries an elegy\"--very descriptive! Oh mans sprouted fields with tears, very nice and a beautiful metaphor as well. I just love the heart you put in to this!!!
May 10th, 2022 13:44
Christina8 said:
This is excellent, just fantastic!!! \"He cries an elegy\"--very descriptive! Oh mans sprouted fields with tears, very nice and a beautiful metaphor as well. I just love the heart you put in to this!!!
May 10th, 2022 13:44
Ballad of the Wilting Daisies
Paul Bell said:
Always think poems are just small stories, and in reality they are. The reader wants inside the story to take them on a journey, and if they like the journey, the format is pretty irrelevant.
May 10th, 2022 12:22
Paul Bell said:
Always think poems are just small stories, and in reality they are. The reader wants inside the story to take them on a journey, and if they like the journey, the format is pretty irrelevant.
May 10th, 2022 12:22
Ballad of the Wilting Daisies
Neville said:
well I for one think you deserve a darn good pat on the back .. achieving this kind of standard is no mean feat under any circumstances but when faced with so many poetic/model constraints .. even a pat on the back seems insufficient recognition .......... and no kiddin, I would never dare try it ....... Neville
May 10th, 2022 11:02
Neville said:
well I for one think you deserve a darn good pat on the back .. achieving this kind of standard is no mean feat under any circumstances but when faced with so many poetic/model constraints .. even a pat on the back seems insufficient recognition .......... and no kiddin, I would never dare try it ....... Neville
May 10th, 2022 11:02
Ballad of the Wilting Daisies
Vamsi Sudha said:
Dear Rocky, its such a tough challenge to stick to meter , and still express ourselves perfectly.
you really did give your best shot. Wonderfully intertwined with sublime thoughts of yours. Great one !!
May 10th, 2022 10:52
Vamsi Sudha said:
Dear Rocky, its such a tough challenge to stick to meter , and still express ourselves perfectly.
you really did give your best shot. Wonderfully intertwined with sublime thoughts of yours. Great one !!
May 10th, 2022 10:52
Ballad of the Wilting Daisies
Caring dove said:
I think my poems are more like freestyle .. I don’t follow a certain style nor do I often rhyme , much
May 10th, 2022 08:49
Caring dove said:
I think my poems are more like freestyle .. I don’t follow a certain style nor do I often rhyme , much
May 10th, 2022 08:49
Ballad of the Wilting Daisies
Caring dove said:
Feel sorry for the daisies .. they sound sad ((
May 10th, 2022 08:46
Caring dove said:
Feel sorry for the daisies .. they sound sad ((
May 10th, 2022 08:46
Ballad of the Wilting Daisies
Caring dove said:
I like your writing .. nicely expressed ))
and that you were inspired by Emily Dickenson
I once had someone on another poetry site say one of my poems was a bit like how she writes .. not sure why
May 10th, 2022 08:43
Caring dove said:
I like your writing .. nicely expressed ))
and that you were inspired by Emily Dickenson
I once had someone on another poetry site say one of my poems was a bit like how she writes .. not sure why
May 10th, 2022 08:43
Ballad of the Wilting Daisies
orchidee said:
Good write Rocky.
As I say, my poems are not strictly in metre. I don\'t look into accents on certain syllables, etc. So I call it \'fomat\' instead of \'metre\' now.
May 10th, 2022 08:41
orchidee said:
Good write Rocky.
As I say, my poems are not strictly in metre. I don\'t look into accents on certain syllables, etc. So I call it \'fomat\' instead of \'metre\' now.
May 10th, 2022 08:41
The Sun Exploded Today
spilleronsheet said:
This was absolutely mind boggling dear Rocky….a beautiful perspective and a lovely write….I could feel the sun speaking with insight….very intriguing and thought provoking…,really enjoyed
May 7th, 2022 03:06
spilleronsheet said:
This was absolutely mind boggling dear Rocky….a beautiful perspective and a lovely write….I could feel the sun speaking with insight….very intriguing and thought provoking…,really enjoyed
May 7th, 2022 03:06
Just A Little Poetic Thought
arqios said:
Mayhap you will be doing what you have been doing here, and so much more!
May 7th, 2022 02:13
arqios said:
Mayhap you will be doing what you have been doing here, and so much more!
May 7th, 2022 02:13
Strawberrying
arqios said:
Oh my, the sudden but subtle twist: \"a corpse upon your plate...\" is quite much to contemplate!
May 7th, 2022 02:11
arqios said:
Oh my, the sudden but subtle twist: \"a corpse upon your plate...\" is quite much to contemplate!
May 7th, 2022 02:11
The Sun Exploded Today
Goldfinch60 said:
Good words Rocky, mankind will find what it wants eventually.
Andy
May 7th, 2022 01:00
Goldfinch60 said:
Good words Rocky, mankind will find what it wants eventually.
Andy
May 7th, 2022 01:00
The Sun Exploded Today
Rozina said:
Fantastic read! I read a novel where part of the world was in total darkness (no sun at all) and the other part was always bright (24 hours sun). Mayhem, wars.....
May 6th, 2022 22:25
Rozina said:
Fantastic read! I read a novel where part of the world was in total darkness (no sun at all) and the other part was always bright (24 hours sun). Mayhem, wars.....
May 6th, 2022 22:25
The Sun Exploded Today
Distant View said:
Sombre thoughts, but we live in uncertain times. There are many things to be concerned or worried about right now, but some of those things we can do nothing about. If the sun does eventually explode we are doomed, and we can do nothing about it. All we can do is try to be kind to our planet, and kind to each other, and hope for the best! As for life after death - I hope there is, but only time will tell! A thought-provoking write... as my comment will testify to!
May 6th, 2022 11:12
Distant View said:
Sombre thoughts, but we live in uncertain times. There are many things to be concerned or worried about right now, but some of those things we can do nothing about. If the sun does eventually explode we are doomed, and we can do nothing about it. All we can do is try to be kind to our planet, and kind to each other, and hope for the best! As for life after death - I hope there is, but only time will tell! A thought-provoking write... as my comment will testify to!
May 6th, 2022 11:12
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