Comments received on poems by David Wakeling
The SLAYING.
sorenbarrett said:
This poem speaks to me of how we as humans have constructs of justice, fairness, equity, that are nonexistent in the real world and it is only in the mind that they reside. The universe as mother sharpens her knives and makes us a soft bed both at the same time. A lovely poem and a fave
April 27th, 2025 04:52
sorenbarrett said:
This poem speaks to me of how we as humans have constructs of justice, fairness, equity, that are nonexistent in the real world and it is only in the mind that they reside. The universe as mother sharpens her knives and makes us a soft bed both at the same time. A lovely poem and a fave
April 27th, 2025 04:52
Dame Ruth
Tony Grannell said:
What a beautiful eulogy for a very special lady - loaded to the brim with love and who obviously is held most dearly in your heart. May the great lady rest in peace and your memories of her in fondness forever. A heartwarming verse.
Kind regards,
Tony.
April 26th, 2025 05:32
Tony Grannell said:
What a beautiful eulogy for a very special lady - loaded to the brim with love and who obviously is held most dearly in your heart. May the great lady rest in peace and your memories of her in fondness forever. A heartwarming verse.
Kind regards,
Tony.
April 26th, 2025 05:32
Dame Ruth
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely tribute in poetic style. Art takes many forms and we are always missed most after we are gone, that is if we are missed at all. Very nice David
April 26th, 2025 04:53
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely tribute in poetic style. Art takes many forms and we are always missed most after we are gone, that is if we are missed at all. Very nice David
April 26th, 2025 04:53
Dame Ruth
arqios said:
Magnificent: “the last word always belongs to the audience” and the reruns will sure get the audience giving word🙏🏻🕊️
April 26th, 2025 03:09
arqios said:
Magnificent: “the last word always belongs to the audience” and the reruns will sure get the audience giving word🙏🏻🕊️
April 26th, 2025 03:09
The Tide has gone out.
sorenbarrett said:
This speaks to me of the dead and more specifically those fallen in war. It is a most sober poem that is somber as well. Most intriguing images and metaphors. Loved it
April 25th, 2025 03:36
sorenbarrett said:
This speaks to me of the dead and more specifically those fallen in war. It is a most sober poem that is somber as well. Most intriguing images and metaphors. Loved it
April 25th, 2025 03:36
The Tide has gone out.
arqios said:
One that spoke my heart or did it sing in woeful lament 🕊🙏🏻Liked and Faved 🤩
April 25th, 2025 01:10
arqios said:
One that spoke my heart or did it sing in woeful lament 🕊🙏🏻Liked and Faved 🤩
April 25th, 2025 01:10
I can’t take one so young.
Goldfinch60 said:
Fine words David, so glad that you opened your eyes.
Andy
April 25th, 2025 01:04
Goldfinch60 said:
Fine words David, so glad that you opened your eyes.
Andy
April 25th, 2025 01:04
I can’t take one so young.
sorenbarrett said:
A great fable and in its meaning the mind ponders upon the purpose of life. A wonderful write that is far deeper than the surface would indicate.
April 24th, 2025 04:26
sorenbarrett said:
A great fable and in its meaning the mind ponders upon the purpose of life. A wonderful write that is far deeper than the surface would indicate.
April 24th, 2025 04:26
I can’t take one so young.
teardrop said:
Love the ending. Made this piece awesome.
April 24th, 2025 03:41
teardrop said:
Love the ending. Made this piece awesome.
April 24th, 2025 03:41
In Old Egypt
arqios said:
How indeed! And for many a season I myself had walked into the flames of poetry for like reason. 🕊🙏🏻
April 23rd, 2025 06:05
arqios said:
How indeed! And for many a season I myself had walked into the flames of poetry for like reason. 🕊🙏🏻
April 23rd, 2025 06:05
In Old Egypt
sorenbarrett said:
Another great mythical story and what is a myth but a representation of an archetype in humanity. To me light has always been the symbol of enlightenment and so in death as light consumes us we move on becoming enlightened. Formless it is invisible in its own light. In timidity there was resolve and bravery. There is also the side issue of how temporal are human desires and that are overcome by forsaking them not to speak of how we are often not noticed until after our death. This story is pregnant with meaning. I better stop before I get carried away. Thanks for sharing a fave
April 23rd, 2025 04:42
sorenbarrett said:
Another great mythical story and what is a myth but a representation of an archetype in humanity. To me light has always been the symbol of enlightenment and so in death as light consumes us we move on becoming enlightened. Formless it is invisible in its own light. In timidity there was resolve and bravery. There is also the side issue of how temporal are human desires and that are overcome by forsaking them not to speak of how we are often not noticed until after our death. This story is pregnant with meaning. I better stop before I get carried away. Thanks for sharing a fave
April 23rd, 2025 04:42
The Long Walk to the Bath.
sorenbarrett said:
Dark and getting darker. This poem shows a whirlpool decent into oblivion. Nicely worded it carries the reader onward down the rapids.
April 22nd, 2025 04:42
sorenbarrett said:
Dark and getting darker. This poem shows a whirlpool decent into oblivion. Nicely worded it carries the reader onward down the rapids.
April 22nd, 2025 04:42
The talking song.
Goldfinch60 said:
Such a powerful poem David, communication is so important in marriage, I amd so lucky in my relationship, we communicate all the time.
Andy
April 22nd, 2025 01:18
Goldfinch60 said:
Such a powerful poem David, communication is so important in marriage, I amd so lucky in my relationship, we communicate all the time.
Andy
April 22nd, 2025 01:18
The Long Walk to the Bath.
arqios said:
Toxic tonics and mind altering elixirs, they do their thing quite tremendously 🕊🙏🏻
April 22nd, 2025 01:02
arqios said:
Toxic tonics and mind altering elixirs, they do their thing quite tremendously 🕊🙏🏻
April 22nd, 2025 01:02
The talking song.
Tony Grannell said:
What is not talked about is what gives this excellent poem its power. I found the last stanza, unsettling in its mastery: \'Oh dear she\'s gone\', and probably has been for a long time. As disturbing as it is in its excellence. Well done indeed.
Kind regards,
Tony.
April 21st, 2025 05:31
Tony Grannell said:
What is not talked about is what gives this excellent poem its power. I found the last stanza, unsettling in its mastery: \'Oh dear she\'s gone\', and probably has been for a long time. As disturbing as it is in its excellence. Well done indeed.
Kind regards,
Tony.
April 21st, 2025 05:31
The talking song.
sorenbarrett said:
A poignant and strong message. Well written it lays its message one step at a time and before the reader realizes it they are at the top. A message that everyone can identify with in one way or another. Some fail to communicate out of fear, others deceit, some for anger, others ignorance or simply not caring. It doesn\'t matter it always leads to divisions and deterioration. A powerful message. Well done in poetic story.
April 21st, 2025 04:20
sorenbarrett said:
A poignant and strong message. Well written it lays its message one step at a time and before the reader realizes it they are at the top. A message that everyone can identify with in one way or another. Some fail to communicate out of fear, others deceit, some for anger, others ignorance or simply not caring. It doesn\'t matter it always leads to divisions and deterioration. A powerful message. Well done in poetic story.
April 21st, 2025 04:20
The talking song.
arqios said:
Not the easiest and also not the hardest but always essential. What a quandary 🙏🏻🕊️
April 21st, 2025 02:49
arqios said:
Not the easiest and also not the hardest but always essential. What a quandary 🙏🏻🕊️
April 21st, 2025 02:49
Little Esther aged 3 brushes Nanna’s hair.
Goldfinch60 said:
Very good emotive words David.
Andy
April 21st, 2025 01:51
Goldfinch60 said:
Very good emotive words David.
Andy
April 21st, 2025 01:51
Little Esther aged 3 brushes Nanna’s hair.
sorenbarrett said:
David you have a true talent for writing these shorts they not only are well worded and packed with just the right amount of imagery but are short enough to keep interest, long enough to send a message and with great metaphor that sends the message softly enough to be accepted. I have enjoyed the last several that you have done and this is another. Each time you have a knack for taking on the voice of the character speaking and making it convincing. That is a gift.
April 20th, 2025 04:36
sorenbarrett said:
David you have a true talent for writing these shorts they not only are well worded and packed with just the right amount of imagery but are short enough to keep interest, long enough to send a message and with great metaphor that sends the message softly enough to be accepted. I have enjoyed the last several that you have done and this is another. Each time you have a knack for taking on the voice of the character speaking and making it convincing. That is a gift.
April 20th, 2025 04:36
Little Esther aged 3 brushes Nanna’s hair.
arqios said:
A parting and a new beginning, sad and inspiring in the same breathe🙏🏻🕊️
April 20th, 2025 03:33
arqios said:
A parting and a new beginning, sad and inspiring in the same breathe🙏🏻🕊️
April 20th, 2025 03:33
Little Esther aged 3 brushes Nanna’s hair.
nephilim56 said:
great write, thoroughly enjoyed
April 20th, 2025 03:01
nephilim56 said:
great write, thoroughly enjoyed
April 20th, 2025 03:01
Oh Silent Spirit.
teardrop said:
I often wonder that myself. Beautiful and truthful write.
April 19th, 2025 06:34
teardrop said:
I often wonder that myself. Beautiful and truthful write.
April 19th, 2025 06:34
Miss Emma
sorenbarrett said:
I loved this short. Full of the sensual, bordering on erotic and even sexual it evokes feelings of passion. Much of its intrigue is in the hidden and the unsaid. it is what one doesn\'t see but wishes to the fires the coals and here there is much slightly revealed but unseen. Very nicely written a fave
April 19th, 2025 03:51
sorenbarrett said:
I loved this short. Full of the sensual, bordering on erotic and even sexual it evokes feelings of passion. Much of its intrigue is in the hidden and the unsaid. it is what one doesn\'t see but wishes to the fires the coals and here there is much slightly revealed but unseen. Very nicely written a fave
April 19th, 2025 03:51
Oh Silent Spirit.
Goldfinch60 said:
Indeed if you are there silent spirit inform those whom can help to help those who are in trouble.
Andy
April 19th, 2025 01:43
Goldfinch60 said:
Indeed if you are there silent spirit inform those whom can help to help those who are in trouble.
Andy
April 19th, 2025 01:43
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