Comments received on poems by David Wakeling
I gave you my word.
RSM0812 said:
This is a good write. The last line was the best
March 7th, 2026 13:14
RSM0812 said:
This is a good write. The last line was the best
March 7th, 2026 13:14
Javelin.
Friendship said:
Nicely done, your poem deals with the journey of self-discovery and the inner struggle to break free from constraints
March 7th, 2026 09:14
Friendship said:
Nicely done, your poem deals with the journey of self-discovery and the inner struggle to break free from constraints
March 7th, 2026 09:14
Javelin.
sorenbarrett said:
This one seems rather enigmatic but I take it to be toward peace and our choice to enact it. Very poetically written in metaphor
March 7th, 2026 03:19
sorenbarrett said:
This one seems rather enigmatic but I take it to be toward peace and our choice to enact it. Very poetically written in metaphor
March 7th, 2026 03:19
I gave you my word.
Friendship said:
A nice read. Your poem revolves around the transformative power of love and how it can create new meanings and experiences. The imagery of the \"ambermelon\" symbolizes a unique bond between two lovers
March 6th, 2026 07:43
Friendship said:
A nice read. Your poem revolves around the transformative power of love and how it can create new meanings and experiences. The imagery of the \"ambermelon\" symbolizes a unique bond between two lovers
March 6th, 2026 07:43
I gave you my word.
sorenbarrett said:
There are colors that only those in love see, like rose colored glasses they paint the world and all in it with a newness never seen before. A good read David
March 6th, 2026 03:28
sorenbarrett said:
There are colors that only those in love see, like rose colored glasses they paint the world and all in it with a newness never seen before. A good read David
March 6th, 2026 03:28
The Rain Over Kiama.
sorenbarrett said:
Beautiful wording paints a picture of lovely images making a panorama of poetic display. Loved it a fave
March 5th, 2026 04:37
sorenbarrett said:
Beautiful wording paints a picture of lovely images making a panorama of poetic display. Loved it a fave
March 5th, 2026 04:37
Psalm 2
sorenbarrett said:
This poem seems a tribute to God and an acknowledgement of his power and existence. Nicely written
March 4th, 2026 05:04
sorenbarrett said:
This poem seems a tribute to God and an acknowledgement of his power and existence. Nicely written
March 4th, 2026 05:04
BETRAYAL.
sorenbarrett said:
Self betrayal the worst of all. A lack of strength in body or mind maybe a weak spirit. A powerful poem that cries out for revelation. Well worded David
March 3rd, 2026 04:29
sorenbarrett said:
Self betrayal the worst of all. A lack of strength in body or mind maybe a weak spirit. A powerful poem that cries out for revelation. Well worded David
March 3rd, 2026 04:29
AVARICE.
Friendship said:
Your poem reflects on the relationship between fishermen and their catch, symbolizing humanity\'s insatiable desire for more—whether it be wealth, resources, or power—at the expense of nature and life.
March 2nd, 2026 19:11
Friendship said:
Your poem reflects on the relationship between fishermen and their catch, symbolizing humanity\'s insatiable desire for more—whether it be wealth, resources, or power—at the expense of nature and life.
March 2nd, 2026 19:11
AVARICE.
arqios said:
Mortality gets me all the time, more so now at this time of life🙏🏻🕊️
March 2nd, 2026 05:10
arqios said:
Mortality gets me all the time, more so now at this time of life🙏🏻🕊️
March 2nd, 2026 05:10
AVARICE.
sorenbarrett said:
A vivid picture painted in words but below the surface of this painting seems to lie a metaphor as well. It is in the last line that I draw meaning from this work. Very nicely done and a fave
March 2nd, 2026 04:29
sorenbarrett said:
A vivid picture painted in words but below the surface of this painting seems to lie a metaphor as well. It is in the last line that I draw meaning from this work. Very nicely done and a fave
March 2nd, 2026 04:29
Down this dark street.
sorenbarrett said:
The three miricales of light life and love form a wonderful triangle of alliteration for the ending of this thought provoking and somewhat nostalgic poem. Well done David
March 1st, 2026 04:31
sorenbarrett said:
The three miricales of light life and love form a wonderful triangle of alliteration for the ending of this thought provoking and somewhat nostalgic poem. Well done David
March 1st, 2026 04:31
Unloved unlived.
sorenbarrett said:
Those that never taste love know not what they miss. A lovely poem David that speaks to longing unrequited in some and a coldness in others. Nicely done.
February 28th, 2026 04:43
sorenbarrett said:
Those that never taste love know not what they miss. A lovely poem David that speaks to longing unrequited in some and a coldness in others. Nicely done.
February 28th, 2026 04:43
SECLUSION
Poetic Licence said:
For some reason this reminded me of slavery times in the past, two people in love being made to work out in the sun and on the land. A feeling they could not declare or show their love, hence the title, interesting and enjoyable read.
February 27th, 2026 16:36
Poetic Licence said:
For some reason this reminded me of slavery times in the past, two people in love being made to work out in the sun and on the land. A feeling they could not declare or show their love, hence the title, interesting and enjoyable read.
February 27th, 2026 16:36
SECLUSION
sorenbarrett said:
Intriguing wording pervades this poem with a strength that walks from the past. It is rugged but storm tossed. A pioneer, explorer and farmer, a settler in barren land. Metaphors of a strange taste fill its lines. Well done a fave
February 27th, 2026 04:34
sorenbarrett said:
Intriguing wording pervades this poem with a strength that walks from the past. It is rugged but storm tossed. A pioneer, explorer and farmer, a settler in barren land. Metaphors of a strange taste fill its lines. Well done a fave
February 27th, 2026 04:34
Faith and Warragul.
Poetic Licence said:
Love, guilt, grief, devotion all in this wonderful write, he died trying to rescue something important for the person he loved and he did it without hesitation. She is riddled with guilt about what has happened, but he loves her so much that even his spirit tells her he is ok. Pleasure to read
February 26th, 2026 19:27
Poetic Licence said:
Love, guilt, grief, devotion all in this wonderful write, he died trying to rescue something important for the person he loved and he did it without hesitation. She is riddled with guilt about what has happened, but he loves her so much that even his spirit tells her he is ok. Pleasure to read
February 26th, 2026 19:27
Faith and Warragul.
sorenbarrett said:
A romantic legend cast in a poetic write set in an exotic setting. That seems all that is needed to give this story a good start. It speaks of devotion to the point of death for one loved and subsequent recognition of the sacrifice with feelings of guilt. Then comes the human covering of the grief with rationalization through the dream that says everything is all right and resolved through being in a better place of happiness. Well done David
February 26th, 2026 04:41
sorenbarrett said:
A romantic legend cast in a poetic write set in an exotic setting. That seems all that is needed to give this story a good start. It speaks of devotion to the point of death for one loved and subsequent recognition of the sacrifice with feelings of guilt. Then comes the human covering of the grief with rationalization through the dream that says everything is all right and resolved through being in a better place of happiness. Well done David
February 26th, 2026 04:41
The Gazelle and the Leopard. Mrs Forlorn talks with her Psychiatrist.
sorenbarrett said:
David this is such a wonderful and poetic set of parallels well written and matched it can not be anything but a fave. The setting of the wild and the domestic, the seductive aspects of the hunt in either case is wild and savage. The preditor and the prey the surrender to emotion and drive to survive is most impactful. Here is life and survival, sex and blood in its most privative and visceral forms. A really magnificent write raw and so well penned. I believe that you meant stalked not storks on the third to the last stanza but not sure.
February 25th, 2026 05:44
sorenbarrett said:
David this is such a wonderful and poetic set of parallels well written and matched it can not be anything but a fave. The setting of the wild and the domestic, the seductive aspects of the hunt in either case is wild and savage. The preditor and the prey the surrender to emotion and drive to survive is most impactful. Here is life and survival, sex and blood in its most privative and visceral forms. A really magnificent write raw and so well penned. I believe that you meant stalked not storks on the third to the last stanza but not sure.
February 25th, 2026 05:44
The Wistful View of The Great Desecration.
sorenbarrett said:
Deeply philosophical as well as poetic this poem to me dives deep into the psyche of winning and loosing justifying and resolving to survive life\'s losses. It is not just in romance that this is the case and not just with a club. It is metaphoric for being beaten by rejection, raped by a government economy, beaten into submission by public opinion. This fades into acceptance and expectations that lead to a spiritual death of one\'s very self.
February 24th, 2026 05:09
sorenbarrett said:
Deeply philosophical as well as poetic this poem to me dives deep into the psyche of winning and loosing justifying and resolving to survive life\'s losses. It is not just in romance that this is the case and not just with a club. It is metaphoric for being beaten by rejection, raped by a government economy, beaten into submission by public opinion. This fades into acceptance and expectations that lead to a spiritual death of one\'s very self.
February 24th, 2026 05:09
Gossip Street
NafisaSB said:
imagination runs riot when we do not know what lies at the other side actually, and pass hasty judgement...
February 24th, 2026 00:40
NafisaSB said:
imagination runs riot when we do not know what lies at the other side actually, and pass hasty judgement...
February 24th, 2026 00:40
Mrs Gladys Allsopp-Jones goes to the Beach.
Paul Bell said:
Gladys is set in her ways, no way is she dipping her toe into the waves.
Though, if she\'d seen big Joe the lifeguard, then Gladys might have had a change of heart.
Something would have pulsed, giving Gladys a head start.
February 23rd, 2026 04:57
Paul Bell said:
Gladys is set in her ways, no way is she dipping her toe into the waves.
Though, if she\'d seen big Joe the lifeguard, then Gladys might have had a change of heart.
Something would have pulsed, giving Gladys a head start.
February 23rd, 2026 04:57
Mrs Gladys Allsopp-Jones goes to the Beach.
sorenbarrett said:
A great presentation of different reasons that people have for doing the very same thing. Nicely written in consistent stanza rhyme this poem sends its message in vivid images of sun, sand and sea with childhood frolicking and dower disposition. It poses age against youth and fear against a carefree attitude. In these dualities it sends the message of choice and asks the reader which would you rather have. It is each individual\'s choice. Very nicely done
February 23rd, 2026 03:52
sorenbarrett said:
A great presentation of different reasons that people have for doing the very same thing. Nicely written in consistent stanza rhyme this poem sends its message in vivid images of sun, sand and sea with childhood frolicking and dower disposition. It poses age against youth and fear against a carefree attitude. In these dualities it sends the message of choice and asks the reader which would you rather have. It is each individual\'s choice. Very nicely done
February 23rd, 2026 03:52
The Rules of The Insanity of Love.
sorenbarrett said:
David this is a fantastic poetic example of how we use the word love to cover a thousand different emotions, thoughts and feelings. The word love as vast as the word water that can be salty, fresh, murky, clear, pure or tainted. Loved it
February 22nd, 2026 03:50
sorenbarrett said:
David this is a fantastic poetic example of how we use the word love to cover a thousand different emotions, thoughts and feelings. The word love as vast as the word water that can be salty, fresh, murky, clear, pure or tainted. Loved it
February 22nd, 2026 03:50
Toby and the Monarch Butterfly
sorenbarrett said:
A great contrast cast in this poem between the gentle quiet of nature and the outdoors as opposed to the disinterest, and abuse of the indoors and family where love should begin. It sets a mood and carries it through with the symbol of a butterfly. Nicely done David
February 21st, 2026 04:09
sorenbarrett said:
A great contrast cast in this poem between the gentle quiet of nature and the outdoors as opposed to the disinterest, and abuse of the indoors and family where love should begin. It sets a mood and carries it through with the symbol of a butterfly. Nicely done David
February 21st, 2026 04:09
Sometimes the Ambulance comes to Pensive Street.
sorenbarrett said:
A poem that indeed is on pensive street. Well written David it is a gentle even if sad tale that sets its moral at the beginning and reinforces it with its ending. Very nicely told David.
February 20th, 2026 04:18
sorenbarrett said:
A poem that indeed is on pensive street. Well written David it is a gentle even if sad tale that sets its moral at the beginning and reinforces it with its ending. Very nicely told David.
February 20th, 2026 04:18
The Neglected.
arqios said:
A theme and topic close to heart, the displaced, disenfranchised, the outliers and all the subcategories of belongingness challenged. A fave for sure 🤩🕊️🙏🏻
February 19th, 2026 15:57
arqios said:
A theme and topic close to heart, the displaced, disenfranchised, the outliers and all the subcategories of belongingness challenged. A fave for sure 🤩🕊️🙏🏻
February 19th, 2026 15:57
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