Comments received on poems by Rocky Lagou
Poets Die, Poems Don\'t
hzugman said:
I am new (at age 83) to the spiritual life (and to poetry as well) and appreciate the sensitivity (and sharing) that this poem achieves. Good luck on your novel and please keep on sharing. I am also deep into amateur singing (I\'ve given more than 3,000 shows at senior facilities\' over the past 30 years) I\'m \"retired\" from that part of my life and now only sing every night to my wonderful girlfriend. I also have uploaded over 1,000 cover songs to my youtube channel.
April 17th, 2023 12:12
hzugman said:
I am new (at age 83) to the spiritual life (and to poetry as well) and appreciate the sensitivity (and sharing) that this poem achieves. Good luck on your novel and please keep on sharing. I am also deep into amateur singing (I\'ve given more than 3,000 shows at senior facilities\' over the past 30 years) I\'m \"retired\" from that part of my life and now only sing every night to my wonderful girlfriend. I also have uploaded over 1,000 cover songs to my youtube channel.
April 17th, 2023 12:12
Poets Die, Poems Don\'t
Bella Shepard said:
Welcome home dear Rocky, I love hearing your crystal clear voice once again. You have phrased so beautifully the heart and soul of the poet. We have all lain fallow from time to time, and it is good to let the bon terre of our being rest and reflect, that we may come back anew. I wish you great joy and success in your literary endeavors, and look forward to reading all that you write. Peace and love dear friend!
April 17th, 2023 12:09
Bella Shepard said:
Welcome home dear Rocky, I love hearing your crystal clear voice once again. You have phrased so beautifully the heart and soul of the poet. We have all lain fallow from time to time, and it is good to let the bon terre of our being rest and reflect, that we may come back anew. I wish you great joy and success in your literary endeavors, and look forward to reading all that you write. Peace and love dear friend!
April 17th, 2023 12:09
Dost Thou Still See Me?
TheLittlePoet said:
Hi Rocky !
I used to be in a similar place as you are, I was questioning everything about growing up Christian and I fell away into becoming Agnostic. I thought that I was at peace, but my soul was unsatisfied. We all have a deep hunger to know and love God. A friend told me about Jesus while I was not living for God, and I was very much against the religion and thought it to be manmade sexist, and hateful. I bought a bible to prove that his religion was
\"wrong\". When I started to read I realized the love that the Lord had for his children, and the spirit filled me with a joy, understanding, and overwhelming love I had never experienced before. If you earnestly seek God and ask him to reveal himself he will. There is truth in this, joy, peace, hope, you name it. I pray my testimony would fill you with hope. Seek the Lord: \"For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.-Matthew 7:8\". May the peace of the Lord be with you.
April 11th, 2023 09:41
TheLittlePoet said:
Hi Rocky !
I used to be in a similar place as you are, I was questioning everything about growing up Christian and I fell away into becoming Agnostic. I thought that I was at peace, but my soul was unsatisfied. We all have a deep hunger to know and love God. A friend told me about Jesus while I was not living for God, and I was very much against the religion and thought it to be manmade sexist, and hateful. I bought a bible to prove that his religion was
\"wrong\". When I started to read I realized the love that the Lord had for his children, and the spirit filled me with a joy, understanding, and overwhelming love I had never experienced before. If you earnestly seek God and ask him to reveal himself he will. There is truth in this, joy, peace, hope, you name it. I pray my testimony would fill you with hope. Seek the Lord: \"For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.-Matthew 7:8\". May the peace of the Lord be with you.
April 11th, 2023 09:41
Until All\'s Undone
Bobby O said:
Rocky , Dude, you write well. Better than most and I’m enjoying diving into your words that seem to drive the point w emotion and wisdom beyond your age. YOU GO!
April 10th, 2023 14:29
Bobby O said:
Rocky , Dude, you write well. Better than most and I’m enjoying diving into your words that seem to drive the point w emotion and wisdom beyond your age. YOU GO!
April 10th, 2023 14:29
Poets Die, Poems Don\'t
sorenbarrett said:
A poem easily identified with. The last stanza and particularly the last line hit home.
April 9th, 2023 09:55
sorenbarrett said:
A poem easily identified with. The last stanza and particularly the last line hit home.
April 9th, 2023 09:55
Poets Die, Poems Don\'t
Neville said:
Tis truly good to have you back Rocky, even if only in the interim ..
Having now visited todays gift thrice, I would agree entirely with your authors note description and can see clearly how and why you were inspired to pen it in the first place .. Bravo my friend .. Oh\' n good luck with your novel .. Do let us know when it is in print .. Neville
April 6th, 2023 08:49
Neville said:
Tis truly good to have you back Rocky, even if only in the interim ..
Having now visited todays gift thrice, I would agree entirely with your authors note description and can see clearly how and why you were inspired to pen it in the first place .. Bravo my friend .. Oh\' n good luck with your novel .. Do let us know when it is in print .. Neville
April 6th, 2023 08:49
Poets Die, Poems Don\'t
Lorna said:
First time reading you and just loved this.... I\'ll watch for more......
April 6th, 2023 08:38
Lorna said:
First time reading you and just loved this.... I\'ll watch for more......
April 6th, 2023 08:38
Poets Die, Poems Don\'t
Accidental Poet said:
Welcome back Rocky. I too sometimes am absent from here for long periods of time, but always come back when lyrical whims from my muse hit me where it ends up at my fingertips. Our poems are like our children, and they grow up to be something we all look back on fondly. Write on Rocky.
April 6th, 2023 08:00
Accidental Poet said:
Welcome back Rocky. I too sometimes am absent from here for long periods of time, but always come back when lyrical whims from my muse hit me where it ends up at my fingertips. Our poems are like our children, and they grow up to be something we all look back on fondly. Write on Rocky.
April 6th, 2023 08:00
Poets Die, Poems Don\'t
Christina8 said:
Hello Rocky--it\'s been a while. Beautiful reflective poem. There are no words.........Christina
April 6th, 2023 05:01
Christina8 said:
Hello Rocky--it\'s been a while. Beautiful reflective poem. There are no words.........Christina
April 6th, 2023 05:01
Poets Die, Poems Don\'t
Goldfinch60 said:
Good to see you back Rocky, poems will last forever.
Andy
April 6th, 2023 00:23
Goldfinch60 said:
Good to see you back Rocky, poems will last forever.
Andy
April 6th, 2023 00:23
Cruising Past the Billboard That Declares: “It’s Ok to Say Gay”
Christina8 said:
Your cry for justice is heard loud and clear! I LOVED this piece because many in my close inner circle are gay or bi and how many times were they taunted? Very relatable. Hope to see you writing more!
February 7th, 2023 13:57
Christina8 said:
Your cry for justice is heard loud and clear! I LOVED this piece because many in my close inner circle are gay or bi and how many times were they taunted? Very relatable. Hope to see you writing more!
February 7th, 2023 13:57
Bitter Beddy-Byes
Fay Slimm. said:
An engaging and well composed piece of reflection which captured my full attention from line number one - - your talent for painting with words is amazing dear Rocky.
February 6th, 2023 11:30
Fay Slimm. said:
An engaging and well composed piece of reflection which captured my full attention from line number one - - your talent for painting with words is amazing dear Rocky.
February 6th, 2023 11:30
Bitter Beddy-Byes
Neville said:
I know the feeling and I know it only too well .. wake up dreaming of heaven .. but spent another day living hell ................. Neville 🎶:)
February 6th, 2023 11:22
Neville said:
I know the feeling and I know it only too well .. wake up dreaming of heaven .. but spent another day living hell ................. Neville 🎶:)
February 6th, 2023 11:22
Cruising Past the Billboard That Declares: “It’s Ok to Say Gay”
Ok Waleed said:
What a intro
February 5th, 2023 17:57
Ok Waleed said:
What a intro
February 5th, 2023 17:57
Villanelle in Subzero
Neville said:
bravo Rocky L .. you have dared to go where I have always feared to venture .. and I must confess, I am most impressed ........... Neville
January 18th, 2023 14:11
Neville said:
bravo Rocky L .. you have dared to go where I have always feared to venture .. and I must confess, I am most impressed ........... Neville
January 18th, 2023 14:11
Villanelle in Subzero
dean langmuir said:
Hey Rocky as you can tell by your notifications I have just finished reading your last two poems after I published one.The poem I wrote is fictional and was for fun, after reading your poems its like I read them before I wrote mine, as always thanks for your inspiration even when its in hindsight, very serendipitous indeed.The villanelle is most impressive,I will have to try the format.
January 17th, 2023 13:01
dean langmuir said:
Hey Rocky as you can tell by your notifications I have just finished reading your last two poems after I published one.The poem I wrote is fictional and was for fun, after reading your poems its like I read them before I wrote mine, as always thanks for your inspiration even when its in hindsight, very serendipitous indeed.The villanelle is most impressive,I will have to try the format.
January 17th, 2023 13:01
Cruising Past the Billboard That Declares: “It’s Ok to Say Gay”
dean langmuir said:
Good work Rocky, happy new year, as a gay christian I appreciate the peice, take care, poet on.
January 17th, 2023 12:40
dean langmuir said:
Good work Rocky, happy new year, as a gay christian I appreciate the peice, take care, poet on.
January 17th, 2023 12:40
Ian
Natalie Gladmir said:
Dear Author,
after reading the poem \"Ian\", I regretfully learned about the terrible hurricane destruction of your paradise - Sanibel. I hope none of your loved ones were hurt. I believe that after this time, much has changed for the better and the most important thing remains, I think this is the thirst for life.
Best regards.
January 17th, 2023 04:54
Natalie Gladmir said:
Dear Author,
after reading the poem \"Ian\", I regretfully learned about the terrible hurricane destruction of your paradise - Sanibel. I hope none of your loved ones were hurt. I believe that after this time, much has changed for the better and the most important thing remains, I think this is the thirst for life.
Best regards.
January 17th, 2023 04:54
MY SILENT PROTEST (A Rant Against My Homophobic Father)
Kinsey Peterson said:
Hey Rocky? Thank you. For your words, for your presence, for your existence. Thank you.
January 11th, 2023 10:17
Kinsey Peterson said:
Hey Rocky? Thank you. For your words, for your presence, for your existence. Thank you.
January 11th, 2023 10:17
Cruising Past the Billboard That Declares: “It’s Ok to Say Gay”
Doggerel Dave said:
Rocky – as usual you have turned great lines in support of something you passionately believe in – good for you.
I also have a crying need to inject some reality into the situation. ‘Sorry to be a party pooper.
I personally have never understood why people should have such bigotry about other people’s lives. (The only twinge I’ve ever had is if I knew a nice, sweet woman of my acquaintance was gay and wished she wasn’t – although the likelihood would have been she wouldn’t fancy me anyway!)
So, general principal would be provided their beliefs, activities or whatever don’t affect me – get on with it. However, let’s not pretend that Christians are free of such prejudices when the bible has prohibitions about same sex relations. Let’s argue in the human rights, social justice arena.
January 11th, 2023 01:33
Doggerel Dave said:
Rocky – as usual you have turned great lines in support of something you passionately believe in – good for you.
I also have a crying need to inject some reality into the situation. ‘Sorry to be a party pooper.
I personally have never understood why people should have such bigotry about other people’s lives. (The only twinge I’ve ever had is if I knew a nice, sweet woman of my acquaintance was gay and wished she wasn’t – although the likelihood would have been she wouldn’t fancy me anyway!)
So, general principal would be provided their beliefs, activities or whatever don’t affect me – get on with it. However, let’s not pretend that Christians are free of such prejudices when the bible has prohibitions about same sex relations. Let’s argue in the human rights, social justice arena.
January 11th, 2023 01:33
Cruising Past the Billboard That Declares: “It’s Ok to Say Gay”
Fay Slimm. said:
Who indeed are we to be judge of anything Rocky - your outcry is heard by those worldwide who will not hide under the collar of anti-love thinking. Well put this human rights piece and am so glad to have caught it my friend.
January 10th, 2023 03:49
Fay Slimm. said:
Who indeed are we to be judge of anything Rocky - your outcry is heard by those worldwide who will not hide under the collar of anti-love thinking. Well put this human rights piece and am so glad to have caught it my friend.
January 10th, 2023 03:49
Cruising Past the Billboard That Declares: “It’s Ok to Say Gay”
Kinsey Peterson said:
I love the use of religion in bringing this poem straight towards the heart like the piercing arrow it is. It is often those that preach to \"love thy neighbor\" and that \"everyone sins\" that condemn the believed sin we in this beautiful community have learned to call love.
January 9th, 2023 16:19
Kinsey Peterson said:
I love the use of religion in bringing this poem straight towards the heart like the piercing arrow it is. It is often those that preach to \"love thy neighbor\" and that \"everyone sins\" that condemn the believed sin we in this beautiful community have learned to call love.
January 9th, 2023 16:19
17
Bella Shepard said:
\"Born bold, born strong. The kid is poetic\". The kid knows himself at 17. The kid is wise beyond his years. The kid is unstoppable, engaging, charismatic, lovable, funny, courageous... He is such a fav!
January 9th, 2023 15:17
Bella Shepard said:
\"Born bold, born strong. The kid is poetic\". The kid knows himself at 17. The kid is wise beyond his years. The kid is unstoppable, engaging, charismatic, lovable, funny, courageous... He is such a fav!
January 9th, 2023 15:17
Villanelle in Subzero
Bella Shepard said:
I\'ve watched as icicles melt, slowly dripping, and I begin to feel the flow of your poem melding with the fever inside. Thank you dear Rocky for introducing me to this form of poetry, it is fascinating, challenging and I love it.
January 9th, 2023 15:09
Bella Shepard said:
I\'ve watched as icicles melt, slowly dripping, and I begin to feel the flow of your poem melding with the fever inside. Thank you dear Rocky for introducing me to this form of poetry, it is fascinating, challenging and I love it.
January 9th, 2023 15:09
Cruising Past the Billboard That Declares: “It’s Ok to Say Gay”
Bella Shepard said:
This, dear Rocky, is such a powerful work, and the billboard such a powerful tool. All who travel the road must see it. It stands as a symbol of solidarity and pride which are the bedrock of societal change. I would say it is ignorance that plagues us, but ignorance can be taught. It is willful ignorance and all too often sheer stupidity that drags us down. Stupidity stands on shaky ground, and it will finally crumble under its own weight. I love your voice, your steadfast heart, your beautiful soul, and those who can\'t see that are to be pitied for their blindness.
January 9th, 2023 14:30
Bella Shepard said:
This, dear Rocky, is such a powerful work, and the billboard such a powerful tool. All who travel the road must see it. It stands as a symbol of solidarity and pride which are the bedrock of societal change. I would say it is ignorance that plagues us, but ignorance can be taught. It is willful ignorance and all too often sheer stupidity that drags us down. Stupidity stands on shaky ground, and it will finally crumble under its own weight. I love your voice, your steadfast heart, your beautiful soul, and those who can\'t see that are to be pitied for their blindness.
January 9th, 2023 14:30
Cruising Past the Billboard That Declares: “It’s Ok to Say Gay”
Neville said:
Hear hear my friend ..
I wholeheartedly agree & your summing up authors note say\'s it all ............ Neville
January 9th, 2023 14:20
Neville said:
Hear hear my friend ..
I wholeheartedly agree & your summing up authors note say\'s it all ............ Neville
January 9th, 2023 14:20
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