Comments received on poems by Teddy.15
Maniac
Neville said:
do you have her co-ordinates by any chance .. am askin for a friend .. 🌹
February 22nd, 2024 04:41
Neville said:
do you have her co-ordinates by any chance .. am askin for a friend .. 🌹
February 22nd, 2024 04:41
From where the wild roses grow
Goldfinch60 said:
Such emotive words Teddy.
Andy
February 22nd, 2024 02:41
Goldfinch60 said:
Such emotive words Teddy.
Andy
February 22nd, 2024 02:41
From where the wild roses grow
Tom Dylan said:
A reflective and thought-provoking poem, Teddy. Really well done.
February 22nd, 2024 02:32
Tom Dylan said:
A reflective and thought-provoking poem, Teddy. Really well done.
February 22nd, 2024 02:32
From where the wild roses grow
Doggerel Dave said:
A wee bit enigmatic, this one if I may say so, Teddy.
If there\'s a call, then I\'m not listening. I shall go in my own sweet time.
But the combination of visual (you have a way of always finding some great pics) and some words which group in great order, work well together even if..........
February 21st, 2024 23:16
Doggerel Dave said:
A wee bit enigmatic, this one if I may say so, Teddy.
If there\'s a call, then I\'m not listening. I shall go in my own sweet time.
But the combination of visual (you have a way of always finding some great pics) and some words which group in great order, work well together even if..........
February 21st, 2024 23:16
From where the wild roses grow
Soman Ragavan said:
My comments on the poem \"From where the wild roses grow” by Teddy.15
--The title “…wild roses…” The roses are wild ones, not ones planted and tended by people. It’s often a lonely life while alive; it is certainly lonely in the grave. Few graves are tended. By and large, flowers grow wild there.
--The poet has noticed something terrific, striking : those newly entering the grave are in fact called in by those already there. The departed need company. They call forth the ones still alive out there. It is a call that can be resisted for some time or even for a long time. But, finally, the moment arrives.
--“…the underside of roses…” : the view from under the roses. The view is not only that of the soil but of the departed sleeping down there. The call is a silent one. It is never heard but it sure takes effect when the time comes.
--“…missed by those already there…” : a very poetic turn of phrase, words as only a genuine poet comes up with. The departed, living in eternal peace, want company. They call the ones still scraping along over ground. They want some reunion, which takes place finally.
About life and death in general, we can quote from my poem “The gravedigger” written on 13 July, 1995 :
“Down to their last breath, the living maul each other :
Yonder, the ashes of the dead mingle and swirl together.
Some final speech at the funeral, by the graveside :
\'Tis enough to wipe the slate clean, on each side.
Down to their very bones, the living spurn one another :
Yonder, the bones of the dead silently rub and rot together.
The creepy crawlies vulgarly do we swat off the living :
Now, with pleasure, at leisure, on the dead be they dining….”
“Yonder, the ashes of the dead mingle and swirl together….” : at an open air crematorium, where wood is used, some ashes remain and get mixed up with the ashes of the next cremation….
“…wipe the slate clean…” : the ones making the funeral speeches might have fought with the person who just died.
“…silent rub and rot together…” the bones of the newly-buried and the ones already there.
Soman Ragavan. 22 February, 2024.
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February 21st, 2024 20:35
Soman Ragavan said:
My comments on the poem \"From where the wild roses grow” by Teddy.15
--The title “…wild roses…” The roses are wild ones, not ones planted and tended by people. It’s often a lonely life while alive; it is certainly lonely in the grave. Few graves are tended. By and large, flowers grow wild there.
--The poet has noticed something terrific, striking : those newly entering the grave are in fact called in by those already there. The departed need company. They call forth the ones still alive out there. It is a call that can be resisted for some time or even for a long time. But, finally, the moment arrives.
--“…the underside of roses…” : the view from under the roses. The view is not only that of the soil but of the departed sleeping down there. The call is a silent one. It is never heard but it sure takes effect when the time comes.
--“…missed by those already there…” : a very poetic turn of phrase, words as only a genuine poet comes up with. The departed, living in eternal peace, want company. They call the ones still scraping along over ground. They want some reunion, which takes place finally.
About life and death in general, we can quote from my poem “The gravedigger” written on 13 July, 1995 :
“Down to their last breath, the living maul each other :
Yonder, the ashes of the dead mingle and swirl together.
Some final speech at the funeral, by the graveside :
\'Tis enough to wipe the slate clean, on each side.
Down to their very bones, the living spurn one another :
Yonder, the bones of the dead silently rub and rot together.
The creepy crawlies vulgarly do we swat off the living :
Now, with pleasure, at leisure, on the dead be they dining….”
“Yonder, the ashes of the dead mingle and swirl together….” : at an open air crematorium, where wood is used, some ashes remain and get mixed up with the ashes of the next cremation….
“…wipe the slate clean…” : the ones making the funeral speeches might have fought with the person who just died.
“…silent rub and rot together…” the bones of the newly-buried and the ones already there.
Soman Ragavan. 22 February, 2024.
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February 21st, 2024 20:35
From where the wild roses grow
Thomas W Case said:
Wow!!! Stunningly powerful.
February 21st, 2024 16:02
Thomas W Case said:
Wow!!! Stunningly powerful.
February 21st, 2024 16:02
From where the wild roses grow
Neville said:
only with the aid of much smoke and a correctly angled mirror did everything clear and allow me to see the beauty contained herein .. 🌹🌹
February 21st, 2024 12:41
Neville said:
only with the aid of much smoke and a correctly angled mirror did everything clear and allow me to see the beauty contained herein .. 🌹🌹
February 21st, 2024 12:41
In The Yesterdays Of Love Itself.
sorenbarrett said:
I have little faith but one thing I do believe is that everything happens for the best. Even if not true the belief in this keeps regrets, bitterness, anger and hatred away. So in it\'s belief one is \"saved\" Great poem Teddy and one that hit close to the heart
February 21st, 2024 10:02
sorenbarrett said:
I have little faith but one thing I do believe is that everything happens for the best. Even if not true the belief in this keeps regrets, bitterness, anger and hatred away. So in it\'s belief one is \"saved\" Great poem Teddy and one that hit close to the heart
February 21st, 2024 10:02
And The Winner Is?
Goldfinch60 said:
Yes Teddy being able to laugh at oneself will always give us something to laugh about.
Fine words but they only came second behind my poem, sorry. LOL
Andy
February 21st, 2024 02:18
Goldfinch60 said:
Yes Teddy being able to laugh at oneself will always give us something to laugh about.
Fine words but they only came second behind my poem, sorry. LOL
Andy
February 21st, 2024 02:18
And The Winner Is?
Accidental Poet said:
Well of course the winner is you Teddy. You and your Muse. 😉👍
February 20th, 2024 10:19
Accidental Poet said:
Well of course the winner is you Teddy. You and your Muse. 😉👍
February 20th, 2024 10:19
And The Winner Is?
Tom Dylan said:
Very good, Teddy. Love it. We should be proud of ourselves. :-)
February 20th, 2024 07:02
Tom Dylan said:
Very good, Teddy. Love it. We should be proud of ourselves. :-)
February 20th, 2024 07:02
And The Winner Is?
sorenbarrett said:
How true Teddy. I write for myself alone but love to share. Of the poems that I have read on this and other sites some seem greater than the most famous. What makes a poem great is the emotion it conveys and some by luck become famous but it is luck them famous not great. So well said Teddy
February 20th, 2024 06:35
sorenbarrett said:
How true Teddy. I write for myself alone but love to share. Of the poems that I have read on this and other sites some seem greater than the most famous. What makes a poem great is the emotion it conveys and some by luck become famous but it is luck them famous not great. So well said Teddy
February 20th, 2024 06:35
And The Winner Is?
Doggerel Dave said:
No shame is the key - should be more widely practiced. Stay the course, Teddy.
February 20th, 2024 05:56
Doggerel Dave said:
No shame is the key - should be more widely practiced. Stay the course, Teddy.
February 20th, 2024 05:56
And The Winner Is?
Doggerel Dave said:
Yep - one (read \'me\') needs a certain amount of egotistical self pride to pin anything up here - it may be misguided, but there you go.......
February 20th, 2024 04:45
Doggerel Dave said:
Yep - one (read \'me\') needs a certain amount of egotistical self pride to pin anything up here - it may be misguided, but there you go.......
February 20th, 2024 04:45
And The Winner Is?
Neville said:
absobloominlutely .. it\'s either that or cry .. 🍒🌹
February 20th, 2024 04:18
Neville said:
absobloominlutely .. it\'s either that or cry .. 🍒🌹
February 20th, 2024 04:18
Dog Lonely
sorenbarrett said:
Loneliness comes in many forms at different times of life. I had a dog, when I was young that my dad would not allow in the house, it was lonely. I remember it to this day. Nothing deserves to be lonely.
February 19th, 2024 15:09
sorenbarrett said:
Loneliness comes in many forms at different times of life. I had a dog, when I was young that my dad would not allow in the house, it was lonely. I remember it to this day. Nothing deserves to be lonely.
February 19th, 2024 15:09
Paddy McGee
Bella Shepard said:
A wonderful tale, told by a consumate story teller. You draw us in to love this ghost and his tale. It\'s another original \"Teddy\", worth its weight in gold.
February 19th, 2024 14:54
Bella Shepard said:
A wonderful tale, told by a consumate story teller. You draw us in to love this ghost and his tale. It\'s another original \"Teddy\", worth its weight in gold.
February 19th, 2024 14:54
Paddy McGee
Thoughtless said:
I believe this one deserves 5 out of 5 stars. Enjoyed it! God loves laughter. He created sex after all.
February 19th, 2024 12:53
Thoughtless said:
I believe this one deserves 5 out of 5 stars. Enjoyed it! God loves laughter. He created sex after all.
February 19th, 2024 12:53
Paddy McGee
Neville said:
absolutely brilliant Teddy .. mightily impressive and clearly demonstrates that you have not written yourself into a corner, but conversely shows how diverse the unity of mind, body and pen can really be .. it also goes to show that whist you can beat an egg, you just can\'t beat a good shag .. Neville 🌹
February 19th, 2024 03:06
Neville said:
absolutely brilliant Teddy .. mightily impressive and clearly demonstrates that you have not written yourself into a corner, but conversely shows how diverse the unity of mind, body and pen can really be .. it also goes to show that whist you can beat an egg, you just can\'t beat a good shag .. Neville 🌹
February 19th, 2024 03:06
Paddy McGee
Thomas W Case said:
Wow. So creative. Very well done. It\'s a classic.
February 18th, 2024 16:18
Thomas W Case said:
Wow. So creative. Very well done. It\'s a classic.
February 18th, 2024 16:18
A Very Fine Romance
Bella Shepard said:
Been out of town several days visiting relatives and come home to find this handsome couple immortalized in verse. I almost expect them to break into a Tango. Such fun my friend!
February 18th, 2024 15:41
Bella Shepard said:
Been out of town several days visiting relatives and come home to find this handsome couple immortalized in verse. I almost expect them to break into a Tango. Such fun my friend!
February 18th, 2024 15:41
Paddy McGee
Parisab said:
LOL, no accountability for that cringe-worthy Mc Gee. Indeed it must be “the Irish” in you, to draw deep stories in jest💝
February 18th, 2024 12:59
Parisab said:
LOL, no accountability for that cringe-worthy Mc Gee. Indeed it must be “the Irish” in you, to draw deep stories in jest💝
February 18th, 2024 12:59
Paddy McGee
Accidental Poet said:
Awesome write Teddy. And I\'m certain you could put a rhythmic tune to this. 😁👍
February 18th, 2024 10:30
Accidental Poet said:
Awesome write Teddy. And I\'m certain you could put a rhythmic tune to this. 😁👍
February 18th, 2024 10:30
Paddy McGee
Doggerel Dave said:
The twists and turns of this rumbunctious tale had me giddy by the end - a \'big dipper\' of a tale that one - but I do believe I got my money\'s worth Teddy. 🤪
February 18th, 2024 07:37
Doggerel Dave said:
The twists and turns of this rumbunctious tale had me giddy by the end - a \'big dipper\' of a tale that one - but I do believe I got my money\'s worth Teddy. 🤪
February 18th, 2024 07:37
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