Comments received on poems by nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)
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
WHEN TOWERS FELL
sorenbarrett said:
Neglect and abuse lead to deterioration in this poem of literal towers of metaphorical body in either case collapse. Nicely written
January 9th, 2026 05:00
sorenbarrett said:
Neglect and abuse lead to deterioration in this poem of literal towers of metaphorical body in either case collapse. Nicely written
January 9th, 2026 05:00
SWEET REFRAIN
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
thanks for reading as always your comments much appreciated
January 8th, 2026 12:32
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
thanks for reading as always your comments much appreciated
January 8th, 2026 12:32
SWEET REFRAIN
Lorenz said:
idle is sky above
shaking hands
comforts love
A very poetic form of haiku .
January 8th, 2026 10:58
Lorenz said:
idle is sky above
shaking hands
comforts love
A very poetic form of haiku .
January 8th, 2026 10:58
SWEET REFRAIN
sorenbarrett said:
Indeed how that simple substance is so necessary for life itself. So tightly woven in the fabric of life its pattern of condensation and evaporation essential for all. A blessing from above to those below. Nicely written
January 8th, 2026 05:17
sorenbarrett said:
Indeed how that simple substance is so necessary for life itself. So tightly woven in the fabric of life its pattern of condensation and evaporation essential for all. A blessing from above to those below. Nicely written
January 8th, 2026 05:17
SWEET REFRAIN
orchidee said:
Good write N. I got soaked by that softly morning rain - I forgot me brolly! How about you?! lol.
January 8th, 2026 03:50
orchidee said:
Good write N. I got soaked by that softly morning rain - I forgot me brolly! How about you?! lol.
January 8th, 2026 03:50
RUSTED GHOSTS
sorenbarrett said:
A beautiful snapshot in words of a vivid phantom and metaphoric symbol. Well done Norman
January 7th, 2026 04:17
sorenbarrett said:
A beautiful snapshot in words of a vivid phantom and metaphoric symbol. Well done Norman
January 7th, 2026 04:17
PROCESSION
sorenbarrett said:
Dirges of the dead in this poem that laments the death of poetry. Although not as popular as it once was, and how could it be in a society now almost illiterate, it still stimulated a few. Not like TikTok with its millions of view a few thousand is considered a lot. Well done
January 6th, 2026 04:24
sorenbarrett said:
Dirges of the dead in this poem that laments the death of poetry. Although not as popular as it once was, and how could it be in a society now almost illiterate, it still stimulated a few. Not like TikTok with its millions of view a few thousand is considered a lot. Well done
January 6th, 2026 04:24
THE ARTISTS EYE
sorenbarrett said:
A beautiful depiction of the act of creation in painting (in metaphor) and drawing that I see as preceding actualization. Nicely worded with great images.
January 5th, 2026 04:01
sorenbarrett said:
A beautiful depiction of the act of creation in painting (in metaphor) and drawing that I see as preceding actualization. Nicely worded with great images.
January 5th, 2026 04:01
A SAD VIOLIN
orchidee said:
Aww, get a bow for it quick, and play it loud enough to drown out my shrieking - my singing, that is! Never mind if ya play out of tune, cos it\'ll sound better than me! lol.
And - do they say to you, as they say to me? Is that you singing, or is it two cats fighting?!\' lol.
January 4th, 2026 10:06
orchidee said:
Aww, get a bow for it quick, and play it loud enough to drown out my shrieking - my singing, that is! Never mind if ya play out of tune, cos it\'ll sound better than me! lol.
And - do they say to you, as they say to me? Is that you singing, or is it two cats fighting?!\' lol.
January 4th, 2026 10:06
A SAD VIOLIN
sorenbarrett said:
Somewhat surreal this poem in metaphor casts a cold and rather sterile image causing me shivers and that is enough for a fave
January 4th, 2026 04:04
sorenbarrett said:
Somewhat surreal this poem in metaphor casts a cold and rather sterile image causing me shivers and that is enough for a fave
January 4th, 2026 04:04
THE WOMAN WHO LOVED DAVE
sorenbarrett said:
Here bits and pieces form a tale that is put together line upon line. Nicely done
January 3rd, 2026 04:01
sorenbarrett said:
Here bits and pieces form a tale that is put together line upon line. Nicely done
January 3rd, 2026 04:01
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