Comments received on poems by nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)



WIDOW AT THE GRAVESIDE
sorenbarrett said:

Beautiful! In its tender starkness this poem breaths the breath of loss. So well composed a fave

December 7th, 2025 04:42

TRACES
orchidee said:

A fine write N. Did they eat Hovis as in the advert?! lol. Not too much brown Hovis for me, thanks, or I will have the trots. lol. Bit like syrup of figs.

December 6th, 2025 07:59

TRACES
sorenbarrett said:

Times come and go mines to homes, Coal to smoke. Work to leisure people forget. Well done

December 6th, 2025 04:18

THE ECHOING MOON
teardrop said:

I love reading your poetry. Your words seem to scream emotikons. IThe lonsome tree in the park....brillant!

December 5th, 2025 05:38

A DEEP BREATH
teardrop said:

Beautiful, breathtakig piece you have penned here.n I truly enjoyed this and even read it twice. Nice work!

December 5th, 2025 05:34

A DEEP BREATH
Katie B. said:

Well written, thanks for sharing!

December 5th, 2025 05:31

A DEEP BREATH
sorenbarrett said:

A poem of rhyme and ethereal form that speaks from another world. Very well written

December 5th, 2025 04:18

A DEEP BREATH
orchidee said:

A fine write N. Time for my ridiculous joke - I tried holding my breath for 24 hours one day. I did it but didn\'t feel well after it. Eh?! lol. You gonna try it?

December 5th, 2025 03:47

THE ECHOING MOON
Alex Arnot said:

Ah Winter, so beautiful yet so taxing on the soul. Excellent poem!

December 4th, 2025 13:08

THE ECHOING MOON
sorenbarrett said:

This one so poetically written in beautiful images it had to be a fave.

December 4th, 2025 04:30

THE ECHOING MOON
orchidee said:

Good write N.

December 4th, 2025 03:20

DREAMS OF SUMMER
arqios said:

Like a vapour, youth dissipates all too quickly

December 3rd, 2025 18:03

DREAMS OF SUMMER
Katie B. said:

Lovely and genuine

December 3rd, 2025 05:33

DREAMS OF SUMMER
sorenbarrett said:

Day dreams appear in this poem as fancy prevails over reality in this poetic world. Nicely done

December 3rd, 2025 04:19

DREAMS OF SUMMER
orchidee said:

Ooohh, hugely inspiring titles from you (heehee) - cos me next poem could be, erm, Winter, Spring, or Autumn. I could take my pick! lol.

December 3rd, 2025 03:15

AS ANGELS FADE
sorenbarrett said:

It is the integral weaving of good rhyme, unusual vivid images (stone tears) and the messages sent that make this such a marvelous read and a fave

December 2nd, 2025 04:35

AS ANGELS FADE
orchidee said:

Good write N. I tried being an angel, or The Birdman. I taped on some wings but fell off a cllliiifffffffff - do ya hear me falling there?! lol.

December 2nd, 2025 03:10

WINTER
sorenbarrett said:

A poem of winter and its advent. Well written with great imagery it feels cold. Nicely done

December 1st, 2025 04:47

WINTER
orchidee said:

Good write N. Now me next poem, erm, Summer, or it might be Autumn - or Spring! lol.

December 1st, 2025 03:20

STARLET
orchidee said:

Good write N. Did he get too big for his boots? And did you stagger back in amazement at that the wit in that pun there?! lol.

November 30th, 2025 07:04

STARLET
Friendship said:

So sad,,,,,Your poem explores the rise and fall of a young soccer player whose immense talent is overshadowed by personal struggles, including substance abuse and crime. It reflects on the potential that was lost due to choices and circumstances, ultimately leading to a tragic decline.

November 30th, 2025 06:42

STARLET
sorenbarrett said:

There are some who have had great careers ahead of them that threw it all away to go to jail and then there are those that came from jail to make a great career. Mike Tyson, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard. Well done

November 30th, 2025 04:04

COLLAR TO THE RAIN
Friendship said:

The poem explores themes of isolation, despair, and the passage of time, reflecting on the emotional burden that individuals carry as they navigate their lives in a seemingly indifferent world. It captures the essence of human loneliness and the struggle to find connection amidst chaos.


November 29th, 2025 07:36

COLLAR TO THE RAIN
sorenbarrett said:

I really like this one it paints a picture true in life and metaphor. The mood is sad and this is accompanied by great images. Well done

November 29th, 2025 04:20

COLLAR TO THE RAIN
orchidee said:

Good write N. Got that brolly?!

November 29th, 2025 03:20

WHY ?
sorenbarrett said:

Satiric, this piece is a comment on war with its destruction and devastation. Some pretend that there is glory in it but it is far outweighed by the horror. Very nicely written it is a fave

November 28th, 2025 03:49

WHY ?
orchidee said:

Good write N. I knew a guy - he would reply \'Why?\' to everything, even if it was not a question! Bit nutty or eccentric.

November 28th, 2025 03:22

SNAPSHOT
sorenbarrett said:

This sounds like a rough part of town. Yet in metaphor we all steal and give what is not ours and life goes on. Nicely done

November 27th, 2025 04:20

CRUEL DREAM
sorenbarrett said:

This poem speaks in a wistful manner with a melancholic voice of a longing for someone missed. it echoes with sadness. Very nicely written

November 26th, 2025 05:02

CRUEL DREAM
orchidee said:

Was I there? Was it me? Or was I a figment of people\'s imagination? If so, no change there then for me. lol.

November 26th, 2025 04:10



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