Comments received on poems by David Wakeling
Sandra
sorenbarrett said:
Moving and most romantic in the purist way this poem Eulogizes a lost angel in form of flesh. So nicely written in good poetic form. I am lost as to the actual personage if there is such but it speaks to the heart and is a fave
March 11th, 2026 05:17
sorenbarrett said:
Moving and most romantic in the purist way this poem Eulogizes a lost angel in form of flesh. So nicely written in good poetic form. I am lost as to the actual personage if there is such but it speaks to the heart and is a fave
March 11th, 2026 05:17
LOVE.
arqios said:
Yeah, we do have to speak a little louder. Even social media is steeped in inuendo
March 10th, 2026 18:17
arqios said:
Yeah, we do have to speak a little louder. Even social media is steeped in inuendo
March 10th, 2026 18:17
Same Sky Different Rain.
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely glimpse into another culture, way of life and belief. Nicely worded in a most poetic setting it speaks to me. A fave
March 10th, 2026 03:58
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely glimpse into another culture, way of life and belief. Nicely worded in a most poetic setting it speaks to me. A fave
March 10th, 2026 03:58
Obsession.
sorenbarrett said:
This poem takes elements of nature\'s beauty and turns them on their head seeing stars as scars in the sky, talons of night and claws of darkness. It becomes a threatening and savage world. Well written David
March 9th, 2026 03:55
sorenbarrett said:
This poem takes elements of nature\'s beauty and turns them on their head seeing stars as scars in the sky, talons of night and claws of darkness. It becomes a threatening and savage world. Well written David
March 9th, 2026 03:55
LOVE.
sorenbarrett said:
A most beautiful poem David that speaks of the whisper of love that often is lost in the thunder of passion and traffic noise of lust and selfishness. A fave
March 8th, 2026 04:05
sorenbarrett said:
A most beautiful poem David that speaks of the whisper of love that often is lost in the thunder of passion and traffic noise of lust and selfishness. A fave
March 8th, 2026 04:05
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
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