Comments received on poems by David Wakeling
Mrs Gladys Allsopp-Jones goes to the Beach.
Goldfinch60 said:
Sitting on the beach can be so life assuring David.
Andy
June 18th, 2025 02:21
Goldfinch60 said:
Sitting on the beach can be so life assuring David.
Andy
June 18th, 2025 02:21
The Sydney Opera House.
Poetic Licence said:
I enjoyed the read for the educational aspect not the nature of what and why it was built, I do not know why across the world we still treat indigenous people so bad, there is so much we can learn from them and their cultures and history, interesting write
June 17th, 2025 05:14
Poetic Licence said:
I enjoyed the read for the educational aspect not the nature of what and why it was built, I do not know why across the world we still treat indigenous people so bad, there is so much we can learn from them and their cultures and history, interesting write
June 17th, 2025 05:14
The Sydney Opera House.
sorenbarrett said:
Another sad story of the past. So many forgotten or unknown. Disregard for the past leave disrespect for what should be honored but is buried under the dust of the past. Nicely done
June 17th, 2025 04:05
sorenbarrett said:
Another sad story of the past. So many forgotten or unknown. Disregard for the past leave disrespect for what should be honored but is buried under the dust of the past. Nicely done
June 17th, 2025 04:05
The Sydney Opera House.
arqios said:
Dear old Bennelong, life for him was not that long. When I was first made aware of him there was a clothing fame called Benetton.. united colours was their song. Keep \'em coming amigo🙏🏻🕊️
June 17th, 2025 00:08
arqios said:
Dear old Bennelong, life for him was not that long. When I was first made aware of him there was a clothing fame called Benetton.. united colours was their song. Keep \'em coming amigo🙏🏻🕊️
June 17th, 2025 00:08
The Narrowing.
arqios said:
I am truly feeling this shift—the weight of time, the bittersweet pull of memory— that our journey, our moments, have mattered. And even as things narrow, as choices become fewer, as light softens, there\'s still depth, still warmth, still a place for laughter and love. We are moving forward, carrying all that shaped us. And there is still light left. Beaute🕊️🙏🏻
June 16th, 2025 20:24
arqios said:
I am truly feeling this shift—the weight of time, the bittersweet pull of memory— that our journey, our moments, have mattered. And even as things narrow, as choices become fewer, as light softens, there\'s still depth, still warmth, still a place for laughter and love. We are moving forward, carrying all that shaped us. And there is still light left. Beaute🕊️🙏🏻
June 16th, 2025 20:24
The Narrowing.
Poetic Licence said:
A very vivid and intricate way of looking back over one\'s life, reminiscing of the good and the bad, some wonderful lines, enjoyed the read
June 16th, 2025 04:46
Poetic Licence said:
A very vivid and intricate way of looking back over one\'s life, reminiscing of the good and the bad, some wonderful lines, enjoyed the read
June 16th, 2025 04:46
The Narrowing.
sorenbarrett said:
Wonderful reflections in this poem of looking back over life. There is vivid imagery and splendid metaphor in this piece that take the reader back over their own life and cast a wistful sense of nostalgia. Very nicely done David
June 16th, 2025 03:46
sorenbarrett said:
Wonderful reflections in this poem of looking back over life. There is vivid imagery and splendid metaphor in this piece that take the reader back over their own life and cast a wistful sense of nostalgia. Very nicely done David
June 16th, 2025 03:46
Foretelling the future with a crystal ball
arqios said:
It is a truly heavy burden to bear. 🙏🏻🕊️
June 15th, 2025 04:07
arqios said:
It is a truly heavy burden to bear. 🙏🏻🕊️
June 15th, 2025 04:07
Foretelling the future with a crystal ball
Poetic Licence said:
Bringing the brutal nature of human behaviour to graphic life, for me quite an emotional write and a reminder that in some areas we have not evolved at all, gripping but sad read
June 15th, 2025 04:00
Poetic Licence said:
Bringing the brutal nature of human behaviour to graphic life, for me quite an emotional write and a reminder that in some areas we have not evolved at all, gripping but sad read
June 15th, 2025 04:00
Foretelling the future with a crystal ball
sorenbarrett said:
Savage and wild a poem of human brutality in a predatory world where might makes right and whoever dies with the most toys wins. Sad and barbaric in what we call a civilized world. We have to ask are we really any better than primitive man or any of the beasts. I think not. A poem the evokes emotions making it a fave
June 15th, 2025 03:47
sorenbarrett said:
Savage and wild a poem of human brutality in a predatory world where might makes right and whoever dies with the most toys wins. Sad and barbaric in what we call a civilized world. We have to ask are we really any better than primitive man or any of the beasts. I think not. A poem the evokes emotions making it a fave
June 15th, 2025 03:47
Some Leaves do and some Leaves don’t.
Tony Grannell said:
Hello David,
What an interesting perspective, the lives of leaves, as you see them and the way they see you and all the comparisons with that. I like this one, very much so, the last line is a gem, summing up the whole poem in its entirety. Well done, my friend.
All the very best,
Tony.
June 14th, 2025 14:47
Tony Grannell said:
Hello David,
What an interesting perspective, the lives of leaves, as you see them and the way they see you and all the comparisons with that. I like this one, very much so, the last line is a gem, summing up the whole poem in its entirety. Well done, my friend.
All the very best,
Tony.
June 14th, 2025 14:47
Some Leaves do and some Leaves don’t.
arqios said:
The evergreen and the ever-won’t 🍂 🍁 🍃 leaf
June 14th, 2025 08:24
arqios said:
The evergreen and the ever-won’t 🍂 🍁 🍃 leaf
June 14th, 2025 08:24
Some Leaves do and some Leaves don’t.
Poetic Licence said:
A beautiful write on the neverending cycle of life, enjoyed the read
June 14th, 2025 06:38
Poetic Licence said:
A beautiful write on the neverending cycle of life, enjoyed the read
June 14th, 2025 06:38
Some Leaves do and some Leaves don’t.
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely poem of the cycle of life and our present perspective being very limited in a much grander scheme. Very well written David
June 14th, 2025 04:28
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely poem of the cycle of life and our present perspective being very limited in a much grander scheme. Very well written David
June 14th, 2025 04:28
The Wistful View of The Great Desecration.
NafisaSB said:
Very strong and powerful message. Agree with some of it, worth pondering over
June 13th, 2025 18:14
NafisaSB said:
Very strong and powerful message. Agree with some of it, worth pondering over
June 13th, 2025 18:14
Going down to the Clenching.
Tony Grannell said:
Hello David,
An awfully sad poem really. Like the prodigal son returning to be greeted by the cold handshake of a jealous father. No song to sing, indeed and yet out of the coldness, a poem, perhaps cathartic in its expression and an easing of the mind in its publication. I sincerely hope so. An honest poem and one worth reading.
Wishing you the very best,
Tony,
June 13th, 2025 11:08
Tony Grannell said:
Hello David,
An awfully sad poem really. Like the prodigal son returning to be greeted by the cold handshake of a jealous father. No song to sing, indeed and yet out of the coldness, a poem, perhaps cathartic in its expression and an easing of the mind in its publication. I sincerely hope so. An honest poem and one worth reading.
Wishing you the very best,
Tony,
June 13th, 2025 11:08
Going down to the Clenching.
Poetic Licence said:
It is a inferiority complex which many have I think because they see something in the other person they wish could be but never will be, nicely expressed
June 13th, 2025 05:16
Poetic Licence said:
It is a inferiority complex which many have I think because they see something in the other person they wish could be but never will be, nicely expressed
June 13th, 2025 05:16
Going down to the Clenching.
sorenbarrett said:
There is something about feeling inferior that does not make for a good connection in a relationship. A poem that is very relatable even though I felt the other way around with my father. Very nice David
June 13th, 2025 04:01
sorenbarrett said:
There is something about feeling inferior that does not make for a good connection in a relationship. A poem that is very relatable even though I felt the other way around with my father. Very nice David
June 13th, 2025 04:01
Darren and Karen prepare for the Dance.
Poetic Licence said:
Firstly that is very relatable a partner asking all those questions and not listening or even interested in the answers, secondly the poor man is in love with someone he shouldn\'t be, enjoyed the read
June 12th, 2025 04:36
Poetic Licence said:
Firstly that is very relatable a partner asking all those questions and not listening or even interested in the answers, secondly the poor man is in love with someone he shouldn\'t be, enjoyed the read
June 12th, 2025 04:36
Darren and Karen prepare for the Dance.
sorenbarrett said:
It sounds like a lost cause in both cases. Such contrasts sometimes fit where control needs compliance, insecurity needs reassurance but where eyes reach out of the relationship trouble with instability starts. An informative read in a fun poem my friend
June 12th, 2025 03:52
sorenbarrett said:
It sounds like a lost cause in both cases. Such contrasts sometimes fit where control needs compliance, insecurity needs reassurance but where eyes reach out of the relationship trouble with instability starts. An informative read in a fun poem my friend
June 12th, 2025 03:52
The Wistful View of The Great Desecration.
sorenbarrett said:
I love this poem that presents life as a choice of how you view it and indeed it is. There is a bright side to everything if one chooses to look for it and a dark side as well if one focuses on it. Life can be a tragedy or a comedy and we need to pick our role. Well written with very nice rhyme and good flow holding my interest to the end.
June 11th, 2025 04:36
sorenbarrett said:
I love this poem that presents life as a choice of how you view it and indeed it is. There is a bright side to everything if one chooses to look for it and a dark side as well if one focuses on it. Life can be a tragedy or a comedy and we need to pick our role. Well written with very nice rhyme and good flow holding my interest to the end.
June 11th, 2025 04:36
The Wistful View of The Great Desecration.
Poetic Licence said:
That just about hits the nail on the head, enjoyed the read
June 11th, 2025 04:26
Poetic Licence said:
That just about hits the nail on the head, enjoyed the read
June 11th, 2025 04:26
The Wistful View of The Great Desecration.
jarcher54 said:
Now how do you expect me to sleep, David?
June 11th, 2025 04:07
jarcher54 said:
Now how do you expect me to sleep, David?
June 11th, 2025 04:07
The 2002 Melbourne Cup.
sorenbarrett said:
A race for the money where gold always has an advantage. A most interesting poem David where the movement of the race enthralls the reader to the very end the use of a race and curiosity as to who the winner will be also holds attention. Very nicely written
June 10th, 2025 03:58
sorenbarrett said:
A race for the money where gold always has an advantage. A most interesting poem David where the movement of the race enthralls the reader to the very end the use of a race and curiosity as to who the winner will be also holds attention. Very nicely written
June 10th, 2025 03:58
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