Comments received on poems by David Wakeling
I am the Hellion.
sorenbarrett said:
As I read this David the word blame came to mind. It seems to fit. A powerful read that speaks with authority as if it were death.
June 7th, 2025 03:38
sorenbarrett said:
As I read this David the word blame came to mind. It seems to fit. A powerful read that speaks with authority as if it were death.
June 7th, 2025 03:38
His and Hers
Muse of Calliope said:
Funny and too true that it’s hard to keep up with the politically correct changes in language. All these words have roots in other languages where “his” and “her” don’t necessarily pertain to gender anyways. Great write 😊
June 6th, 2025 11:04
Muse of Calliope said:
Funny and too true that it’s hard to keep up with the politically correct changes in language. All these words have roots in other languages where “his” and “her” don’t necessarily pertain to gender anyways. Great write 😊
June 6th, 2025 11:04
His and Hers
Poetic Licence said:
Very entertaining but valid questions, enjoyed the read
June 6th, 2025 06:38
Poetic Licence said:
Very entertaining but valid questions, enjoyed the read
June 6th, 2025 06:38
His and Hers
sorenbarrett said:
We will chalk it up to the Latin, Greek, Germanic roots. A most fun read Just wondering why when we refer to the Spanish do we say Hispanic are they that excitable? According to your poem we should consider calling them Herpanic.
June 6th, 2025 03:44
sorenbarrett said:
We will chalk it up to the Latin, Greek, Germanic roots. A most fun read Just wondering why when we refer to the Spanish do we say Hispanic are they that excitable? According to your poem we should consider calling them Herpanic.
June 6th, 2025 03:44
The Battle and the Baby
Poetic Licence said:
Wish we could all have a set of those eyes now and start the world a fresh , enjoyed the read
June 5th, 2025 04:31
Poetic Licence said:
Wish we could all have a set of those eyes now and start the world a fresh , enjoyed the read
June 5th, 2025 04:31
The Battle and the Baby
sorenbarrett said:
Children are the meaning of life both according to parents, emotion and evolution. Nicely structured this poem builds to the final line that comes as a resolution to the previous problematic issues presented. Very nice and a fave
June 5th, 2025 04:11
sorenbarrett said:
Children are the meaning of life both according to parents, emotion and evolution. Nicely structured this poem builds to the final line that comes as a resolution to the previous problematic issues presented. Very nice and a fave
June 5th, 2025 04:11
The Battle and the Baby
Goldfinch60 said:
If only we could remain in the way newborn babies innocence pervades their world David.
Andy
June 5th, 2025 01:55
Goldfinch60 said:
If only we could remain in the way newborn babies innocence pervades their world David.
Andy
June 5th, 2025 01:55
Grandpa Doe
arqios said:
A true blue battler if ever there was one. Totally relatable 🙏🏻🕊
June 4th, 2025 05:42
arqios said:
A true blue battler if ever there was one. Totally relatable 🙏🏻🕊
June 4th, 2025 05:42
Grandpa Doe
sorenbarrett said:
A touching story of humanity and the lack of it, of life once used and now discarded of what is owed and what is taken. Many metaphors in this poem that can be transferred from people to countries and history of a nation. It speaks of wars national and now personal and defeat on both fronts. It is a most complicated metaphor of acceptance and who we are. Very nicely done
June 4th, 2025 04:16
sorenbarrett said:
A touching story of humanity and the lack of it, of life once used and now discarded of what is owed and what is taken. Many metaphors in this poem that can be transferred from people to countries and history of a nation. It speaks of wars national and now personal and defeat on both fronts. It is a most complicated metaphor of acceptance and who we are. Very nicely done
June 4th, 2025 04:16
Grandpa Doe
Poetic Licence said:
A wonderful write, touching on many things, that bench was his home, he sacrificed so much in war yet through it all tried to remain positive. I got the sense he had been waiting for someone to talk to him and listen, which freed him and allowed him to become that bird. A lovely read
June 4th, 2025 01:43
Poetic Licence said:
A wonderful write, touching on many things, that bench was his home, he sacrificed so much in war yet through it all tried to remain positive. I got the sense he had been waiting for someone to talk to him and listen, which freed him and allowed him to become that bird. A lovely read
June 4th, 2025 01:43
Grandpa Doe
Goldfinch60 said:
Superb write David, thank you for these words.
Andy
June 4th, 2025 01:30
Goldfinch60 said:
Superb write David, thank you for these words.
Andy
June 4th, 2025 01:30
I’ve been too long in the hot Sun.
sorenbarrett said:
This speaks not only to the condition of the man but his nature and a lifestyle. This is from a past era when people worked from birth till death and passed things down. Not only a dying man but a dying way of life and a dying trait. Very nice David
June 3rd, 2025 03:34
sorenbarrett said:
This speaks not only to the condition of the man but his nature and a lifestyle. This is from a past era when people worked from birth till death and passed things down. Not only a dying man but a dying way of life and a dying trait. Very nice David
June 3rd, 2025 03:34
I’ve been too long in the hot Sun.
Poetic Licence said:
Thank you for an interesting and enjoyable read and brightening up my day
June 3rd, 2025 03:03
Poetic Licence said:
Thank you for an interesting and enjoyable read and brightening up my day
June 3rd, 2025 03:03
The Lamb and the Tiger.
Poetic Licence said:
A strong write touching on many issues especially domestic abuse which is sadly prevelant in all societies, although some it is entrenched, sad but very real write
June 2nd, 2025 05:58
Poetic Licence said:
A strong write touching on many issues especially domestic abuse which is sadly prevelant in all societies, although some it is entrenched, sad but very real write
June 2nd, 2025 05:58
The Lamb and the Tiger.
sorenbarrett said:
Always be nice to someone that prepares your food and has access to your toothbrush. A most lovely story filled with cultural, moral and social issues. So nicely related.
June 2nd, 2025 04:15
sorenbarrett said:
Always be nice to someone that prepares your food and has access to your toothbrush. A most lovely story filled with cultural, moral and social issues. So nicely related.
June 2nd, 2025 04:15
The Lamb and the Tiger.
arqios said:
A very strong tale where survival instincts never fail🕊️🙏🏻
June 2nd, 2025 03:05
arqios said:
A very strong tale where survival instincts never fail🕊️🙏🏻
June 2nd, 2025 03:05
The Gazelle and the Leopard. Mrs Forlorn talks with her Psychiatrist.
Poetic Licence said:
I get sense of a very deep right here, going into the physchi of human behaviour within relationships, leading into the fact that our behaviour is very akin to animals behaviour, if not sometimes alot worse, enjoyed the read
June 1st, 2025 05:48
Poetic Licence said:
I get sense of a very deep right here, going into the physchi of human behaviour within relationships, leading into the fact that our behaviour is very akin to animals behaviour, if not sometimes alot worse, enjoyed the read
June 1st, 2025 05:48
The Gazelle and the Leopard. Mrs Forlorn talks with her Psychiatrist.
sorenbarrett said:
This poem came in a montage of flashbacks metaphors that took me to human relationships portrayed in animal form. Vivid and deeply psychological they portray issues of attraction, fidelity, and personal needs and their conflict as well as their outcome. The final metaphor is quite powerful and animalistic. This poem to me says that people are animals and no better sometimes worse. Loved it a fave
June 1st, 2025 04:48
sorenbarrett said:
This poem came in a montage of flashbacks metaphors that took me to human relationships portrayed in animal form. Vivid and deeply psychological they portray issues of attraction, fidelity, and personal needs and their conflict as well as their outcome. The final metaphor is quite powerful and animalistic. This poem to me says that people are animals and no better sometimes worse. Loved it a fave
June 1st, 2025 04:48
The Chimerical Lady.
arqios said:
A giggling moon and dancing in space, what more could be desired!? 🕊️🙏🏻
June 1st, 2025 01:52
arqios said:
A giggling moon and dancing in space, what more could be desired!? 🕊️🙏🏻
June 1st, 2025 01:52
The Chimerical Lady.
Poetic Licence said:
A lovely entertaining read to get the weekend underway, enjoyed the read
May 31st, 2025 05:40
Poetic Licence said:
A lovely entertaining read to get the weekend underway, enjoyed the read
May 31st, 2025 05:40
The Chimerical Lady.
sorenbarrett said:
A fun and whimsical read that like the poem said put a smile on my face
May 31st, 2025 04:11
sorenbarrett said:
A fun and whimsical read that like the poem said put a smile on my face
May 31st, 2025 04:11
Alone in the sea at night.
Poetic Licence said:
A feel of despair and suffering as hell opens it welcome door, enjoyed the read
May 30th, 2025 04:26
Poetic Licence said:
A feel of despair and suffering as hell opens it welcome door, enjoyed the read
May 30th, 2025 04:26
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