Comments received on poems by David Wakeling
The Tree.
Soman Ragavan said:
My comments on the poem \"The tree” by David Wakeling
“It will sway against the wind and rain” : sometimes the branches bend and allow the winds to blow them in any direction. In this way, they do not break. They keep their heads down and allow the storm to peter out. They survive thus.
Even if most or all of the leaves are blown away, new ones will sprout up again. The tree does not lose hope. It renews itself. It will still produce fruits. It will live on until its natural death. Even before that time comes, it will have produced seeds or spread out its roots, for small trees to succeed itself. It propagates itself. Even if the whole tree is blown down, the remaining roots try to survive, to start new leaves, new branches, new trunks.
Poets are interested in the workings of nature.
“The poet\'s task is to reveal life at its most intense; to do this he must seize on the essence of a thing, his eye must catch the significant detail, and reveal it by the significant word. He perceives what ordinary men do not perceive. (…)”
S. H. BURTON : \"THE CRITICISM OF POETRY.\" LONDON : LONGMAN GROUP LTD., 1950. 2ND EDITION, 1974.
Full acknowledgements are made to the authors, publishers and rights-holders.
Soman Ragavan. 31 May, 2023. //
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May 31st, 2023 01:51
Soman Ragavan said:
My comments on the poem \"The tree” by David Wakeling
“It will sway against the wind and rain” : sometimes the branches bend and allow the winds to blow them in any direction. In this way, they do not break. They keep their heads down and allow the storm to peter out. They survive thus.
Even if most or all of the leaves are blown away, new ones will sprout up again. The tree does not lose hope. It renews itself. It will still produce fruits. It will live on until its natural death. Even before that time comes, it will have produced seeds or spread out its roots, for small trees to succeed itself. It propagates itself. Even if the whole tree is blown down, the remaining roots try to survive, to start new leaves, new branches, new trunks.
Poets are interested in the workings of nature.
“The poet\'s task is to reveal life at its most intense; to do this he must seize on the essence of a thing, his eye must catch the significant detail, and reveal it by the significant word. He perceives what ordinary men do not perceive. (…)”
S. H. BURTON : \"THE CRITICISM OF POETRY.\" LONDON : LONGMAN GROUP LTD., 1950. 2ND EDITION, 1974.
Full acknowledgements are made to the authors, publishers and rights-holders.
Soman Ragavan. 31 May, 2023. //
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May 31st, 2023 01:51
I have seen, I have heard and I believe.
Goldfinch60 said:
Such true words DAvid, gentleness and love will survive.
Andy
May 27th, 2023 01:17
Goldfinch60 said:
Such true words DAvid, gentleness and love will survive.
Andy
May 27th, 2023 01:17
Mrs Karminski’s Ornaments.
David Wakeling said:
Its all true for someone..Thanks for reading
May 27th, 2023 00:51
David Wakeling said:
Its all true for someone..Thanks for reading
May 27th, 2023 00:51
Mrs Karminski’s Ornaments.
🐤s.zaynab.kamoonpuri🌷🐦😽 said:
Woahhh is this extraordinary dark story poem a a true real life story?? Interesting but gory. Kudos!!
May 26th, 2023 23:08
🐤s.zaynab.kamoonpuri🌷🐦😽 said:
Woahhh is this extraordinary dark story poem a a true real life story?? Interesting but gory. Kudos!!
May 26th, 2023 23:08
I have seen, I have heard and I believe.
🐤s.zaynab.kamoonpuri🌷🐦😽 said:
I enjoyed reading what you\'ve seen on life, the imagery and scenes all depicted in a fab interesting way. And yes gentleness is key necessity in my eyes too. Kudos!!
Plz also read and comment my newest poem too.
May 26th, 2023 06:35
🐤s.zaynab.kamoonpuri🌷🐦😽 said:
I enjoyed reading what you\'ve seen on life, the imagery and scenes all depicted in a fab interesting way. And yes gentleness is key necessity in my eyes too. Kudos!!
Plz also read and comment my newest poem too.
May 26th, 2023 06:35
The Black Cat that crossed my path.
David Wakeling said:
I think Love can drive people to suicide especially when your partner cheats.Thanks for reading
May 23rd, 2023 17:08
David Wakeling said:
I think Love can drive people to suicide especially when your partner cheats.Thanks for reading
May 23rd, 2023 17:08
The Black Cat that crossed my path.
2781 said:
The night I met my wife someone shot himself in the car park of our little club, over a girl.
Life since them has been humdrum.
May 23rd, 2023 01:48
2781 said:
The night I met my wife someone shot himself in the car park of our little club, over a girl.
Life since them has been humdrum.
May 23rd, 2023 01:48
The Dawning Grace.
Goldfinch60 said:
Good positive words David as we all sail into our future.
Andy
May 22nd, 2023 02:30
Goldfinch60 said:
Good positive words David as we all sail into our future.
Andy
May 22nd, 2023 02:30
The Dawning Grace.
orchidee said:
I\'m confused about \'tomorrow\'. I never seem to find it. When it gets here, it\'s always \'today\'! heehee.
May 21st, 2023 02:26
orchidee said:
I\'m confused about \'tomorrow\'. I never seem to find it. When it gets here, it\'s always \'today\'! heehee.
May 21st, 2023 02:26
The Dawning Grace.
Bobby O said:
It is a nice trip and a very important message delivered. I like your stuff nice write , good read.
May 21st, 2023 01:35
Bobby O said:
It is a nice trip and a very important message delivered. I like your stuff nice write , good read.
May 21st, 2023 01:35
Joti, a poor Punjabi girl makes her wedding vows.
David Wakeling said:
They are wonderful. Thanks so much
May 18th, 2023 03:55
David Wakeling said:
They are wonderful. Thanks so much
May 18th, 2023 03:55
Joti, a poor Punjabi girl makes her wedding vows.
Goldfinch60 said:
Wonderful wedding vows David.
Andy
May 18th, 2023 01:09
Goldfinch60 said:
Wonderful wedding vows David.
Andy
May 18th, 2023 01:09
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks.
Goldfinch60 said:
This was such a big step that Rosa Parks took in creating equality, she will always be remembered.
Andy
May 17th, 2023 01:20
Goldfinch60 said:
This was such a big step that Rosa Parks took in creating equality, she will always be remembered.
Andy
May 17th, 2023 01:20
Song to Julie
Bobby O said:
You get tied up inside by indescribable force. I think it’s lucky you got to visit those feelings and fortunate that the yiu escaped that big price you could have paid. I’m glad I read this. Made me think.
May 16th, 2023 01:54
Bobby O said:
You get tied up inside by indescribable force. I think it’s lucky you got to visit those feelings and fortunate that the yiu escaped that big price you could have paid. I’m glad I read this. Made me think.
May 16th, 2023 01:54
Crying out Loud
David Wakeling said:
I am sorry to hear that.But you are right there is no saviour coming
May 15th, 2023 05:09
David Wakeling said:
I am sorry to hear that.But you are right there is no saviour coming
May 15th, 2023 05:09
Little Esther aged 3 brushes Nanna’s hair.
David Wakeling said:
Thank you so much
May 15th, 2023 05:06
David Wakeling said:
Thank you so much
May 15th, 2023 05:06
Crying out Loud
Goldfinch60 said:
That last line is so very true David. Where was that so called saviour when my life die of dementia !!!
Andy
May 15th, 2023 01:17
Goldfinch60 said:
That last line is so very true David. Where was that so called saviour when my life die of dementia !!!
Andy
May 15th, 2023 01:17
Little Esther aged 3 brushes Nanna’s hair.
Goldfinch60 said:
Very moving words David.
Andy
May 15th, 2023 01:08
Goldfinch60 said:
Very moving words David.
Andy
May 15th, 2023 01:08
Carol goes to a bar.
David Wakeling said:
Yes and thank you for your enlightened comments.Some lives are broken by mommy dearest
May 11th, 2023 03:17
David Wakeling said:
Yes and thank you for your enlightened comments.Some lives are broken by mommy dearest
May 11th, 2023 03:17
Carol goes to a bar.
Bobby O said:
Wow! I trust your truth and respect your right to share. It does stir up and remind a blind spot that may or may not be purposely nurtured is certain to reveal a naïveté I’m certainly wont to deny . an imaginary refuge where I’m happy to tell myself lies. In My never never land , I’m unjustifiably deceived as all kids are forever safe and all adults protect them with their lives. My heart to you and my best thoughts , all that you said was deeply regrettably unimaginably unfair.
May 11th, 2023 02:44
Bobby O said:
Wow! I trust your truth and respect your right to share. It does stir up and remind a blind spot that may or may not be purposely nurtured is certain to reveal a naïveté I’m certainly wont to deny . an imaginary refuge where I’m happy to tell myself lies. In My never never land , I’m unjustifiably deceived as all kids are forever safe and all adults protect them with their lives. My heart to you and my best thoughts , all that you said was deeply regrettably unimaginably unfair.
May 11th, 2023 02:44
Giving up the Fight
Bobby O said:
Like a salve o open wounds the parrot eased a fear , not alone , and reminded perhaps of what was dear?
May 10th, 2023 01:31
Bobby O said:
Like a salve o open wounds the parrot eased a fear , not alone , and reminded perhaps of what was dear?
May 10th, 2023 01:31
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