Comments received on poems by David Wakeling
The Lighthouse Watchkeep and the White Witches of Kiama.
sorenbarrett said:
This poetic story is so filled with metaphor and layered metaphor that one might take it many ways. It holds profoundly deep meaning for me on a personal, interpersonal and societal level. Here one dives deep into the psyche where guilt begins and swims the ocean of despair one is pounded on the sharp rocks of remorse and finds sanctuary in the rock walls of isolation. It is a masterful work of art revealing the inner workings of the mind in metaphor. A fave
May 8th, 2025 04:46
sorenbarrett said:
This poetic story is so filled with metaphor and layered metaphor that one might take it many ways. It holds profoundly deep meaning for me on a personal, interpersonal and societal level. Here one dives deep into the psyche where guilt begins and swims the ocean of despair one is pounded on the sharp rocks of remorse and finds sanctuary in the rock walls of isolation. It is a masterful work of art revealing the inner workings of the mind in metaphor. A fave
May 8th, 2025 04:46
The Light of Lucifer.
Poetic Licence said:
A fun and entertaining way of us looking at our need for a scapegoat, enjoyed the read
May 7th, 2025 05:52
Poetic Licence said:
A fun and entertaining way of us looking at our need for a scapegoat, enjoyed the read
May 7th, 2025 05:52
The Light of Lucifer.
sorenbarrett said:
Quite the devils call in this poem. All that we find abominable we dump on old Nick\'s back why people need scape goats I\'m not sure but this write puts a burden of the back of Old Scratch. A fun read
May 7th, 2025 05:25
sorenbarrett said:
Quite the devils call in this poem. All that we find abominable we dump on old Nick\'s back why people need scape goats I\'m not sure but this write puts a burden of the back of Old Scratch. A fun read
May 7th, 2025 05:25
The Lady Who Liked Mangoes.
arqios said:
That’s what poetry does for me! Awesome🙏🏻🕊️
May 6th, 2025 04:48
arqios said:
That’s what poetry does for me! Awesome🙏🏻🕊️
May 6th, 2025 04:48
The Lady Who Liked Mangoes.
sorenbarrett said:
A most romantic poem that wistfully carries the reader on a journey. Very nicely written David
May 6th, 2025 04:21
sorenbarrett said:
A most romantic poem that wistfully carries the reader on a journey. Very nicely written David
May 6th, 2025 04:21
The Lady Who Liked Mangoes.
Mourgana of the Fey said:
This poem is skillfully told and written, much tender trails among these lines. Such is a quest for love be it human love companionship or otherly love even divine love. In a certain way I felt that you made a version of Rumi poems but then an original concept from your own personal perspective and artistic view
Truly enjoyed this beautiful soulful piece, ty for sharing!
May 6th, 2025 02:59
Mourgana of the Fey said:
This poem is skillfully told and written, much tender trails among these lines. Such is a quest for love be it human love companionship or otherly love even divine love. In a certain way I felt that you made a version of Rumi poems but then an original concept from your own personal perspective and artistic view
Truly enjoyed this beautiful soulful piece, ty for sharing!
May 6th, 2025 02:59
Fearful and Terrified.
Friendship said:
Well written ,You spoke from your heart, poem serves to illuminate the diverse experiences of individuals facing life\'s challenges, ultimately conveying a message of hope and gratitude for health, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and empathizing with different human conditions.
May 5th, 2025 08:34
Friendship said:
Well written ,You spoke from your heart, poem serves to illuminate the diverse experiences of individuals facing life\'s challenges, ultimately conveying a message of hope and gratitude for health, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and empathizing with different human conditions.
May 5th, 2025 08:34
Fearful and Terrified.
arqios said:
At times the fourth table can be the barest of all but on certain times and moments it can be the fullest as well. Just realising it is similar with all the other tables. haha... makes me feel delusional sometimes. 🕊️🙏🏻
May 5th, 2025 05:11
arqios said:
At times the fourth table can be the barest of all but on certain times and moments it can be the fullest as well. Just realising it is similar with all the other tables. haha... makes me feel delusional sometimes. 🕊️🙏🏻
May 5th, 2025 05:11
Fearful and Terrified.
sorenbarrett said:
I am glad you have your health after sitting at the first three tables. A life begun in fear is a difficult one. Well written
May 5th, 2025 03:53
sorenbarrett said:
I am glad you have your health after sitting at the first three tables. A life begun in fear is a difficult one. Well written
May 5th, 2025 03:53
The ghost that saves.
Goldfinch60 said:
That love will be forever there David.
Andy
May 5th, 2025 01:21
Goldfinch60 said:
That love will be forever there David.
Andy
May 5th, 2025 01:21
DUSK.
rebellion_in_sanity said:
\"At sunset, when night crawls to the edge of the nest.\" - hard to forget. Something beautiful yet somber pervades each line. Something which promises to be less than fleeting
May 4th, 2025 12:28
rebellion_in_sanity said:
\"At sunset, when night crawls to the edge of the nest.\" - hard to forget. Something beautiful yet somber pervades each line. Something which promises to be less than fleeting
May 4th, 2025 12:28
The ghost that saves.
sorenbarrett said:
Entrancing and mesmerizing it drifts and carries one on a journey to another place more ethereal than here. A lovely write
May 4th, 2025 04:16
sorenbarrett said:
Entrancing and mesmerizing it drifts and carries one on a journey to another place more ethereal than here. A lovely write
May 4th, 2025 04:16
The CAT.
sorenbarrett said:
David this one is subtle and must be read aloud to be appreciated. The rhyme scheme itself is complex and unconventional but works so well with the message. The metaphor is deeper than surface view. It holds a philosophical meaning and emotionally can be felt with a bit of sorrow. A definite fave
May 3rd, 2025 03:45
sorenbarrett said:
David this one is subtle and must be read aloud to be appreciated. The rhyme scheme itself is complex and unconventional but works so well with the message. The metaphor is deeper than surface view. It holds a philosophical meaning and emotionally can be felt with a bit of sorrow. A definite fave
May 3rd, 2025 03:45
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
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