Comments received on poems by nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)
THE LONELY DAWN
RSM0812 said:
This was perfectly rhymed all the way through. I didnt want it to end. Lol. Great job.
January 17th, 2026 12:30
RSM0812 said:
This was perfectly rhymed all the way through. I didnt want it to end. Lol. Great job.
January 17th, 2026 12:30
DEATH ENGAGES
RSM0812 said:
This is remarkably written with curved rhymes written elegantly and with solemn care. One of my favs fir a while.
January 17th, 2026 12:26
RSM0812 said:
This is remarkably written with curved rhymes written elegantly and with solemn care. One of my favs fir a while.
January 17th, 2026 12:26
DEEP
sorenbarrett said:
Brilliant flow in this poem with some near rhyme make for a stunning piece and a fave
January 17th, 2026 04:32
sorenbarrett said:
Brilliant flow in this poem with some near rhyme make for a stunning piece and a fave
January 17th, 2026 04:32
DEATH ENGAGES
arqios said:
This has outlined a portion of this poet\'s heart. 🙏🕊️
January 16th, 2026 21:29
arqios said:
This has outlined a portion of this poet\'s heart. 🙏🕊️
January 16th, 2026 21:29
DEATH ENGAGES
sorenbarrett said:
The last two lines gave me the image of poetic words remaining like bones where bodies were burned by lime. Well written
January 16th, 2026 06:57
sorenbarrett said:
The last two lines gave me the image of poetic words remaining like bones where bodies were burned by lime. Well written
January 16th, 2026 06:57
FROZEN PAIN
Katie B. said:
Terrific write, powerful and moving. Thanks for sharing!
January 15th, 2026 09:34
Katie B. said:
Terrific write, powerful and moving. Thanks for sharing!
January 15th, 2026 09:34
TO FIND A HAND
NafisaSB said:
the longing for an anchor is so well expressed here - great job
January 15th, 2026 02:08
NafisaSB said:
the longing for an anchor is so well expressed here - great job
January 15th, 2026 02:08
STAGGERED RAIN
sorenbarrett said:
Most melancholic and at the same time a bit wistful it paints a gray and wet day. The repeated stanza and rhyme give a powerful and heavy feel to this poem a fave
January 14th, 2026 05:05
sorenbarrett said:
Most melancholic and at the same time a bit wistful it paints a gray and wet day. The repeated stanza and rhyme give a powerful and heavy feel to this poem a fave
January 14th, 2026 05:05
TO FIND A HAND
sorenbarrett said:
A beautiful and mournful poem of sadness that still retains a bit of hope for the future. It is lonely and yearns for company that is not to be found. There is something about the wording itself that calls out to me. A fave
January 13th, 2026 04:30
sorenbarrett said:
A beautiful and mournful poem of sadness that still retains a bit of hope for the future. It is lonely and yearns for company that is not to be found. There is something about the wording itself that calls out to me. A fave
January 13th, 2026 04:30
FASCISM
NafisaSB said:
yes it is true- unfortunately for us all.
i wonder if it ever left - residue always resided deep within a few, then grew and grew..
January 13th, 2026 02:31
NafisaSB said:
yes it is true- unfortunately for us all.
i wonder if it ever left - residue always resided deep within a few, then grew and grew..
January 13th, 2026 02:31
THE NIGHT CAFE BY VINCENT VAN GOGH
sorenbarrett said:
I remember the painting and the poem seems to fit it well. I love the mention of color in that this was a principle element characterizing his paintings. Loved it
January 12th, 2026 04:25
sorenbarrett said:
I remember the painting and the poem seems to fit it well. I love the mention of color in that this was a principle element characterizing his paintings. Loved it
January 12th, 2026 04:25
THE NIGHT CAFE BY VINCENT VAN GOGH
orchidee said:
Good write N. Can you add the actual picture in too?
Meanwhile - not that old joke: \'Ear, ear, that\'s a good poem!\' lol.
January 12th, 2026 03:31
orchidee said:
Good write N. Can you add the actual picture in too?
Meanwhile - not that old joke: \'Ear, ear, that\'s a good poem!\' lol.
January 12th, 2026 03:31
THE NIGHT CAFE BY VINCENT VAN GOGH
Dominic Windram said:
What a great poem...it really captures Van Gogh\'s state of mind through his painting!
January 12th, 2026 03:30
Dominic Windram said:
What a great poem...it really captures Van Gogh\'s state of mind through his painting!
January 12th, 2026 03:30
CANNON FODDER
Lorenz said:
Woman the god cannon is hungry ! Give it your breast !
January 11th, 2026 13:20
Lorenz said:
Woman the god cannon is hungry ! Give it your breast !
January 11th, 2026 13:20
FASCISM
Tristan Robert Lange said:
What can be said but amen…not in the “hallelujah, everything’s fine” sense, but in the so be it…this is true sense. Terribly true. You’re right…it never went away. And when people refuse to confront evil, they slowly become it. Powerful…necessary work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 11th, 2026 08:59
Tristan Robert Lange said:
What can be said but amen…not in the “hallelujah, everything’s fine” sense, but in the so be it…this is true sense. Terribly true. You’re right…it never went away. And when people refuse to confront evil, they slowly become it. Powerful…necessary work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
January 11th, 2026 08:59
CANNON FODDER
arqios said:
History repeating itself over and over again. So sad and moving. 🕊️🙏🏻
January 11th, 2026 08:06
arqios said:
History repeating itself over and over again. So sad and moving. 🕊️🙏🏻
January 11th, 2026 08:06
CANNON FODDER
sorenbarrett said:
This antiwar poem is vivid in its imagery and powerful in its wording. It speaks out about the insanity of war and the pain it causes. Well written with good rhyme as well a fave
January 11th, 2026 04:16
sorenbarrett said:
This antiwar poem is vivid in its imagery and powerful in its wording. It speaks out about the insanity of war and the pain it causes. Well written with good rhyme as well a fave
January 11th, 2026 04:16
CANNON FODDER
orchidee said:
Fighting over earthly land, or what?! Mankind\'s skills wasted and to no purpose, it seems. A fine write N.
How\'s Hartlepool? lol. I knocked Clacton (in the South) then someone said they were from there. I put my big foot in my mouth! Doh!
January 11th, 2026 02:57
orchidee said:
Fighting over earthly land, or what?! Mankind\'s skills wasted and to no purpose, it seems. A fine write N.
How\'s Hartlepool? lol. I knocked Clacton (in the South) then someone said they were from there. I put my big foot in my mouth! Doh!
January 11th, 2026 02:57
FASCISM
Doggerel Dave said:
Missed this (despite the worthwhile capitalisation) definitely a fave as a means of a quick reference in future..
For those not embedded in a specific location within the UK, (such as myself) can you confirm that the troubles in your little patch were slightly more than disturbances the result of a local football match?
Content of your piece plus comment seem absolutely right to me, but what is to be done? Conditions which through perhaps (to be kind) negligence have been allowed to grow and provide fertile ground for the resurgence of far right thuggery.
These would include increasing concentration of wealth, with consequent inequality and immigration (set to increase exponentially as climate change really takes hold and large areas of the earth become uninhabitable).
January 10th, 2026 18:45
Doggerel Dave said:
Missed this (despite the worthwhile capitalisation) definitely a fave as a means of a quick reference in future..
For those not embedded in a specific location within the UK, (such as myself) can you confirm that the troubles in your little patch were slightly more than disturbances the result of a local football match?
Content of your piece plus comment seem absolutely right to me, but what is to be done? Conditions which through perhaps (to be kind) negligence have been allowed to grow and provide fertile ground for the resurgence of far right thuggery.
These would include increasing concentration of wealth, with consequent inequality and immigration (set to increase exponentially as climate change really takes hold and large areas of the earth become uninhabitable).
January 10th, 2026 18:45
FASCISM
Syd said:
Totally agree. Great write! This needs shouting from the roof tops.
- Syd
January 10th, 2026 12:13
Syd said:
Totally agree. Great write! This needs shouting from the roof tops.
- Syd
January 10th, 2026 12:13
FASCISM
orchidee said:
Good write N. Erm, I can\'t say I live in Hartlepool. Or have ya seen around? lol.
January 10th, 2026 11:14
orchidee said:
Good write N. Erm, I can\'t say I live in Hartlepool. Or have ya seen around? lol.
January 10th, 2026 11:14
RUSTED GHOSTS
gray0328 said:
Great maritime imagery Norman it uses strong imagery of the sea, machinery, and decay to evoke themes of isolation, time, and the remnants of human industry at sea
January 10th, 2026 10:24
gray0328 said:
Great maritime imagery Norman it uses strong imagery of the sea, machinery, and decay to evoke themes of isolation, time, and the remnants of human industry at sea
January 10th, 2026 10:24
FASCISM
sorenbarrett said:
Fascism is addressed in this poem as a long standing issue that hides from time to time but comes forth enabled by the people. It is seen as insidious and invasive. A wonderful description of a cancer of ignorance and desire for control. Well written
January 10th, 2026 04:19
sorenbarrett said:
Fascism is addressed in this poem as a long standing issue that hides from time to time but comes forth enabled by the people. It is seen as insidious and invasive. A wonderful description of a cancer of ignorance and desire for control. Well written
January 10th, 2026 04:19
FASCISM
Dominic Windram said:
Great write...that\'s exactly how fascism starts. During the riots in the summer of 2025, my hometown of Hartlepool was hit pretty badly by gangs of thugs. I actually fell out with several \' so- called\' friends due to it. I see we share the same date of birth as well as core beliefs...synchronicity I guess!
January 10th, 2026 04:04
Dominic Windram said:
Great write...that\'s exactly how fascism starts. During the riots in the summer of 2025, my hometown of Hartlepool was hit pretty badly by gangs of thugs. I actually fell out with several \' so- called\' friends due to it. I see we share the same date of birth as well as core beliefs...synchronicity I guess!
January 10th, 2026 04:04
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