Comments received on poems by Bella Shepard



A Taste of Tears
Teddy.15 said:

Such a tender poem, I\'ve cried in silence many times, you really have this perfectly written ❤️


July 3rd, 2023 12:38

Birdsong
Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose) said:

Hi Bella )

A lovely writing

Birds always make me smile even if I may be feeling sad .. I see a bird a part of me can’t help but smile

They make us feel better sometimes .. even if it s just for s moment


July 3rd, 2023 12:19

Vacation Time
Neville said:


I must have been away at the same time .. its the only reason I can think of why I have not passed this way before now .. I hope you had a FAB time and are now fully charged n raring to write ... Neville :)

July 3rd, 2023 01:12

Memories
Teddy.15 said:

Dear Bella, Bursting with empathy and compassion. Wonderfully written 🤗

July 2nd, 2023 15:35

Vacation Time
Doggerel Dave said:

Always an excellent idea to go on holiday, Bella - good for you. I hope it\'s working out to be the best you\'ve ever had!

June 16th, 2023 19:35

Vacation Time
Goldfinch60 said:

Enjoy your time in relaxing enjoyment Bella.

Andy

June 10th, 2023 00:49

Vacation Time
L. B. Mek said:

hope you n yours have a lovely break
I\'m sure much deserved!
stay safe my cherished friend

June 9th, 2023 01:55

Vacation Time
arqios said:

Have a refreshing time. You will be missed!

June 8th, 2023 07:25

Vacation Time
orchidee said:

See you soon! :)

June 8th, 2023 01:23

Vacation Time
Laura🌻 said:

Dear Bella,

Enjoy your vacation!

Laura🌻

June 7th, 2023 15:28

Memories
MendedFences27 said:

Wow! This is so bittersweet that it is beautiful. I\'ve never seen the experience of Alzheimer\'s presented in such a graphic yet understanding way. It is a tearjerking poem, yet I felt it as a clearly visual scene. Just wonderful. - Phil A.

May 30th, 2023 14:10

Memories
Bella Shepard said:

Thank you so much my cherished friend. I love that you saw those sentiments in all of us, it is an unavoidable part of life, that we reflect and perhaps better understand their value. I truly appreciate the fav. God bless!

May 29th, 2023 08:51

Memories
L. B. Mek said:

BRILLIANT!!!
\'It’s funny how they still hold the faint scent of mothballs and lavender

Here are memories of life and love
Of promises kept and hopes deferred\'

\'I desperately need to visit each, one last time

So I carry them into the garden and we spend a lovely afternoon together
Reminiscing, laughing, crying\'
(even devoid of the Alzheimer\'s context
these sentiments of longing
ring true for most of us
\'as time goes by\')
you have me in tears, kind Poet
thank you!

May 29th, 2023 01:28

Memories
rhmn_7 said:

Some memories hold a sweet scent, others a bitter taste. But embracing them all together shows how much one has matured.

May 28th, 2023 15:42

Memories
Neville said:

Heart-wrenchingly real and heartbreakingly sad .. I know for a fact, both professionally and from personal experience of insidiously loosing loved ones and those I hold dear .. the beast is so indiscriminate and has no pride whatsoever .. it touches and steals away whomsoever it pleases .. I seriously pray that before too long, it will have had its day by virtue of new and innovative medical advances .. Sadly this must surely now be my favouwrite Bella Shepard post to date .. Neville 💜

May 28th, 2023 01:46

Memories
sorenbarrett said:

This is often sadder for those watching than those that go through it. What they often experience is confusion and frustration. Those lucky enough to be trapped in a good spot are happy and those trapped in a sad spot relive times of sadness in their lives. You have written this with such a haunting feel Bella it does somehow feel lost. So well done.

May 27th, 2023 14:59

Memories
orchidee said:

A thoughtful write Bella.

May 27th, 2023 10:22

Treading The Path Of Life
🐤s.zaynab.kamoonpuri🌷🐦😽 said:

A wonderful poem inspiring good and righteous sentiments, to fan the embers of goodness yayy. If everyone thought like that the world could be better for all. Kudos!!

Plz also read and comment on my newest poem.

May 26th, 2023 05:38

When Trees Go To Sleep
L. B. Mek said:

i too am a tree lover, dear Poet
have also penned a few tributes
for those wrinkled conduits
to wisdom
and serenity\'s art of stillness
thank you!
and yeah Autumn is a season
for healing and hoping
\'And when they are done the trees heave a sigh
And bowing their heads know that winter is nigh

For this grand array of color will last
But briefly as do their dreams of the past

Then these tiny creatures bid a fond goodnight
And retire for winter filled with joy and delight\'

May 22nd, 2023 03:06

Treading The Path Of Life
Rocky Lagou said:

Omg this is divine!!! Bella, your analogy of these \"embers\" paint such a vivid picture of the hope we must sustain while treading through life\'s tribulations. I adore this poem. You\'re words never fail to resonate on such a deep level.

May 17th, 2023 09:58

To Ignorance
L. B. Mek said:

(in our text conversation
on Eclectic and Oneness
I remembered reading this poem of yours
months ago, but didn\'t have the time then
to read it thoroughly and digest
it completely
and so, came back to read it again
and was grateful
my little brain remembered it)
simply Brilliant, dear cherished Poet
if we could serve a cup of this
realism flavoured wisdom
to humanity, half our problems
would be resolved, in a sip
thank you!
\'Beware of us who walk this earth
Within our souls there lies a dearth
Of what we once called decency
Of love, compassion, honesty\'
Amen!
(\'Trapped in a world
of abundant wilful Ignorance
as sonciety\'s most, Prevalent
and kind, Consideration
rendered, mere Irrelevance\'
from one of my old scribbles)

May 15th, 2023 02:57

Treading The Path Of Life
arqios said:

Like the Sun by day and the Moon and Stars by night light is essential to life and the soaring of the soul. Good thing that embers catch and spread, anything that is flammable can be ignited so as to keep the flame alive.

May 14th, 2023 23:24

Treading The Path Of Life
L. B. Mek said:

Brilliant!
life-affriming poetry, at its accessible
Best!
(sunrays, transmuted as lava heat
echoes of existence embers
we traverse paths, engraved
by ashes of nourishing graveyards
hopes and wishes, as legacy
paving our own cyclic paths
wisdom as our guide, allowing us
season\'s of blooming, breath
and then, back we join that chorus
of energy embers, in waiting
for another chance, to get it right..)

May 8th, 2023 03:22

Treading The Path Of Life
Parisab said:

Let there be light! Great descriptive build up-I wonder if you find Mary Oliver’s work inspirational.

May 7th, 2023 15:36

Treading The Path Of Life
sorenbarrett said:

So well said. Like fire itself, we can not afford to let them go out. They bring the warmth that brings comfort to life and provide us with the tools that enable us to nurish ourselves and make the tools necessary for further advancement.

May 7th, 2023 06:44

Treading The Path Of Life
Bella Shepard said:

Thank you Nev, for taking time to read and comment, always appreciated.

May 6th, 2023 11:11

Treading The Path Of Life
Neville said:


I enjoyed todays offering two days late .. but nevertheless, I enjoyed it tremendously .. Neville

May 6th, 2023 09:35

Treading The Path Of Life
Bella Shepard said:

Thank you my friend, I always appreciate you reading.

May 4th, 2023 14:34

Treading The Path Of Life
orchidee said:

Good write Bella.

May 4th, 2023 13:48

Sapere Aude (Dare to Know)
Neville said:


surely there must be some valid reason why I have not arrived here before now ..

sapiential knowledge and associated awareness are worth their weight in gold .. regardless ..

and this little pearl of wisdom is frightfully true, exceptionally well crafted and a fine example of the classic 575 model I always admire when expertly assembled .. 10/10 :)

May 4th, 2023 01:08



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