Comments received on poems by David Wakeling
The 2002 Melbourne Cup.
Poetic Licence said:
That fits so well the analogy of stages of Life being resembled represented in a horse race, very enjoyable read
June 10th, 2025 03:04
Poetic Licence said:
That fits so well the analogy of stages of Life being resembled represented in a horse race, very enjoyable read
June 10th, 2025 03:04
The Rats of Caracas
Poetic Licence said:
Dark and quite disturbing write dealing with the reality of today, humanity is increasingly becoming harder to find, nicely expressed and written
June 9th, 2025 04:39
Poetic Licence said:
Dark and quite disturbing write dealing with the reality of today, humanity is increasingly becoming harder to find, nicely expressed and written
June 9th, 2025 04:39
The Rats of Caracas
sorenbarrett said:
Very dark and powerful, as is life sometimes, a story that shakes what little humanity lies in us. Unfortunately all too true and common to be discounted. Very well written and quite believable. A fave
June 9th, 2025 04:31
sorenbarrett said:
Very dark and powerful, as is life sometimes, a story that shakes what little humanity lies in us. Unfortunately all too true and common to be discounted. Very well written and quite believable. A fave
June 9th, 2025 04:31
The Lagoon behind Easts Beach.
sorenbarrett said:
A picture painted that is nostalgic from my own childhood and then from my children\'s and I do wonder at times how we survived. This poem had a very homey old feel to it. Very nice David
June 8th, 2025 05:55
sorenbarrett said:
A picture painted that is nostalgic from my own childhood and then from my children\'s and I do wonder at times how we survived. This poem had a very homey old feel to it. Very nice David
June 8th, 2025 05:55
The Lagoon behind Easts Beach.
Poetic Licence said:
I have the sense of the last mother being mother nature and wondering how they survived in a over heated planet, referring to global warming, that might well be wrong, enjoyed my sunday read
June 8th, 2025 04:33
Poetic Licence said:
I have the sense of the last mother being mother nature and wondering how they survived in a over heated planet, referring to global warming, that might well be wrong, enjoyed my sunday read
June 8th, 2025 04:33
I am the Hellion.
RSM0812 said:
Quite a good write about the darkness that dwells everywhere. To me this poem pulls the strings.
June 7th, 2025 08:33
RSM0812 said:
Quite a good write about the darkness that dwells everywhere. To me this poem pulls the strings.
June 7th, 2025 08:33
I am the Hellion.
Poetic Licence said:
A sense of beating yourself to death through guilt, reminded me of when i was married, enjoyed the read
June 7th, 2025 06:31
Poetic Licence said:
A sense of beating yourself to death through guilt, reminded me of when i was married, enjoyed the read
June 7th, 2025 06:31
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
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