not for lack of trying
Tristan Robert Lange said:

First, love that picture! 🤣 It really does say it all! As for the poem...But of ill return, indeed. I think this is relatable on so many different levels...but it is always disheartening when one invests themselves only to come up dry...not for a lack of trying... but just because. Well done, my friend.

January 23rd, 2025 09:04

not for lack of trying
Poetic Licence said:

I found this really interesting to read, they always say you cannot beat a tryer, but if that tryer never gets it returned, do they still keep trying, enjoyed the read

January 23rd, 2025 05:54

not for lack of trying
sorenbarrett said:

This poem speaks to me of the (what ifs) of life and those that might have been but for bad fortune. Woven with most interesting wording that, whether intentional of not, lured me in. \"Cryptic lines weave through winding tales\" I had to ask if this intentional of just coincidental. The next line with curtailed again used emphasized the point. I had to ask, am I looking too deep? I think not I see the poem itself as metaphoric woven fabric with its own tale of a chase for meaning that in the meaning of the last stanza the last line gives the answer to . In a Lewis Carroll Hunting of the Smark type of way \"not for lack of trying but of ill return\" There is no Snark only Boojums.

January 23rd, 2025 04:32

Edgar Allan : Ravenous Poe, 216 years on
Teddy.15 said:

Marvelous poem. 🌹

January 22nd, 2025 15:37

looking glass
Cassie58 said:

Brevity with many levels arqios. For such a short piece, there is much to contemplate here. Shattered mirrors can make interesting poetry.

January 22nd, 2025 12:41

looking glass
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Ah, perception versus reality. Very thought-provoking. An easy fave! 🌹👏

January 22nd, 2025 09:19

looking glass
sorenbarrett said:

A splendid metaphor that has many levels the literal, the meta and the meta meta. Deep in its philisophical thought also captured in brevity of poetic speech. This one for the combination of all deserves a Fave

January 22nd, 2025 04:19

new day
Reynaldo Casison said:

Nice One arqios Reflective And Resilient

January 21st, 2025 06:28

Edgar Allan : Ravenous Poe, 216 years on
Kevin Hulme said:

Very ‘Atmospheric’ in Your description . Wonderful Write.
Also according to my Biography of Dickens, Poe was reviewing ‘Barnaby Rudge’ and May have got the Idea of the Raven from the one Barnaby had . Also Dickens owned a Raven.

January 20th, 2025 20:25

Edgar Allan : Ravenous Poe, 216 years on
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Wow! E. A. Poe is my all-time favorite poet and writer, a huge inspiration in my life and work, and a kindred spirit in ways, even though our lives have played out differently. This poem touched me, my friend. He was so much more than he left us, and what he left us was voluminous! A truly brilliant mind and tortured soul. If you haven\'t already, I highly recommend \"A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe\" by Mark Dawidziak. An excellent book that sheds much light on the man behind the legend, written in a most fascinating and page-turning way. As for your poem, I can\'t give it high enough ratings. Well done, my dear friend! 🌹👏


January 20th, 2025 10:19

Edgar Allan : Ravenous Poe, 216 years on
Tony36 said:

BRAVO

January 20th, 2025 07:37

new day
Goldfinch60 said:

Each new day is a new beginning arqios.

Andy

January 20th, 2025 02:41

new day
Tristan Robert Lange said:

I love Kintsugi and its concept. Profound, my friend! 🌹👏

January 19th, 2025 16:07

new day
Thad Wilk said:

I love a good
haiku or senryu!! 😍
Totally awesome!!
Loved the AN also,
thank you!! 😊
Best regards ✌️ Thad

January 19th, 2025 09:47

new day
David Wakeling said:

This is quite a plea for reparation. It ends optimistically. Well done

January 19th, 2025 06:32