Comments received on poems by David Wakeling
Sandra
arqios said:
Can’t get over how it is common in all cultures to take advantage of whatever lends itself to such. But having said that might stray into other tributaries of discussion 🙏🏻🕊
May 2nd, 2025 05:31
arqios said:
Can’t get over how it is common in all cultures to take advantage of whatever lends itself to such. But having said that might stray into other tributaries of discussion 🙏🏻🕊
May 2nd, 2025 05:31
Sandra
sorenbarrett said:
Beautifully worded the loss of a tender, beautiful soul makes the world a little poorer and the day a little darker. There was a sense of tenderness and warmth to this poem that left me sad as it ended. Any poem able to evoke such emotion has done its job. A fave
May 2nd, 2025 04:08
sorenbarrett said:
Beautifully worded the loss of a tender, beautiful soul makes the world a little poorer and the day a little darker. There was a sense of tenderness and warmth to this poem that left me sad as it ended. Any poem able to evoke such emotion has done its job. A fave
May 2nd, 2025 04:08
Same Sky Different Rain.
Tony Grannell said:
Oh! I\'v really enjoyed this one. To be welcomed into a night in the Simpson Desert and aboriginal folklore where, \'soft black men come together and light a fire in grief,\' is beautifully descriptive poetry as is the poem in its entirety. Just lovely. Well done indeed.
All the best,
Tony.
May 1st, 2025 11:50
Tony Grannell said:
Oh! I\'v really enjoyed this one. To be welcomed into a night in the Simpson Desert and aboriginal folklore where, \'soft black men come together and light a fire in grief,\' is beautifully descriptive poetry as is the poem in its entirety. Just lovely. Well done indeed.
All the best,
Tony.
May 1st, 2025 11:50
Same Sky Different Rain.
arqios said:
I’ve always wanted to visit the Simpson! And lake Eire to boot. Your excellent poem will have to suffice🕊🙏🏻
May 1st, 2025 05:24
arqios said:
I’ve always wanted to visit the Simpson! And lake Eire to boot. Your excellent poem will have to suffice🕊🙏🏻
May 1st, 2025 05:24
Same Sky Different Rain.
sorenbarrett said:
I love mythology and this poem paints such a cultural picture of myth and history it takes me there. A fave
May 1st, 2025 03:48
sorenbarrett said:
I love mythology and this poem paints such a cultural picture of myth and history it takes me there. A fave
May 1st, 2025 03:48
The funeral of Robert Witsend.
sorenbarrett said:
A poem of a problem with no answers. Some say medication and for a few it helps a bit but I have seen the side effects from the drugs and for many it is sedation to the point of intoxication. Others that present no harm are force medicated in pharmaceutical restraints just for being different. A modern day witch hunt. A sensitive and evocative write a fave
April 30th, 2025 03:59
sorenbarrett said:
A poem of a problem with no answers. Some say medication and for a few it helps a bit but I have seen the side effects from the drugs and for many it is sedation to the point of intoxication. Others that present no harm are force medicated in pharmaceutical restraints just for being different. A modern day witch hunt. A sensitive and evocative write a fave
April 30th, 2025 03:59
The funeral of Robert Witsend.
arqios said:
Touched me to my heart core. Only persons with sense of self preservation end up in such tragedy and there are a few of us around. 🕊️🙏🏻
April 30th, 2025 03:04
arqios said:
Touched me to my heart core. Only persons with sense of self preservation end up in such tragedy and there are a few of us around. 🕊️🙏🏻
April 30th, 2025 03:04
Sharlene\'s Weekend
sorenbarrett said:
I always wondered if there was a correlation between narcissism and being oblivious. A tale of tails where class prevails. Fun read David and could be more true than not.
April 29th, 2025 04:39
sorenbarrett said:
I always wondered if there was a correlation between narcissism and being oblivious. A tale of tails where class prevails. Fun read David and could be more true than not.
April 29th, 2025 04:39
Sharlene\'s Weekend
arqios said:
Quite a busy and chaotic interlude. They know how to keep busy🙏🏻🕊
April 29th, 2025 02:23
arqios said:
Quite a busy and chaotic interlude. They know how to keep busy🙏🏻🕊
April 29th, 2025 02:23
Psalm 2
sorenbarrett said:
Well rhymed and with great flow this piece talks to me of faith and belief that gives strength. A lovely theme poetically expressed.
April 28th, 2025 04:40
sorenbarrett said:
Well rhymed and with great flow this piece talks to me of faith and belief that gives strength. A lovely theme poetically expressed.
April 28th, 2025 04:40
The SLAYING.
Tony Grannell said:
To the dark depths of man\'s depravity, harrowingly expressed as it should be. An uncomfortable read but must be read for its honesty, poetic prowess and a profound reminder of, \'the banality of evil\'. A powerful passage of poetry.
All the best,
Tony.
April 27th, 2025 11:31
Tony Grannell said:
To the dark depths of man\'s depravity, harrowingly expressed as it should be. An uncomfortable read but must be read for its honesty, poetic prowess and a profound reminder of, \'the banality of evil\'. A powerful passage of poetry.
All the best,
Tony.
April 27th, 2025 11:31
The SLAYING.
arqios said:
Now here\'s quite a dark, nihilistic meditation on sacrifice, betrayal, and false comfort, culminating in a chilling maternal figure who embodies both love and destruction. Scary good🙏🏻🕊️
April 27th, 2025 05:28
arqios said:
Now here\'s quite a dark, nihilistic meditation on sacrifice, betrayal, and false comfort, culminating in a chilling maternal figure who embodies both love and destruction. Scary good🙏🏻🕊️
April 27th, 2025 05:28
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
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