Comments received on poems by gray0328
gardening is a belief in the future
sorenbarrett said:
Nicely written with a great message set in wonderful metaphor as well. Nicely penned
May 25th, 2025 14:49
sorenbarrett said:
Nicely written with a great message set in wonderful metaphor as well. Nicely penned
May 25th, 2025 14:49
The Body Bazaar
Soman Ragavan said:
The poem title is apt. The body is a bazaar. While many creatures groom themselves (eg birds pruning their feathers), none does it like humans do. There is a whole industry about grooming, hair care, nail extension, fake finger nails, etc. We do everything to delay ageing, to hide wrinkles, fight the ravages of ageing, etc. There was one guy who had a pig’s heart transplanted into him. There is one snag with the pacemaker : it can drop dead when you are in the middle of nowhere, with no medical help available.
It is strange that cheeks CLIMB while earlobes DROP… Anyway, it has been said that after 50 everything heads South…
There is an Indian proverb : “It is not death, but life which is a wonder in this body of ours….” The fact that we should survive in spite of all the risks we take, all the violent things we do --- this is the wonder. Death is not the wonder. Soman Ragavan. 25.5.2025
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May 24th, 2025 22:57
Soman Ragavan said:
The poem title is apt. The body is a bazaar. While many creatures groom themselves (eg birds pruning their feathers), none does it like humans do. There is a whole industry about grooming, hair care, nail extension, fake finger nails, etc. We do everything to delay ageing, to hide wrinkles, fight the ravages of ageing, etc. There was one guy who had a pig’s heart transplanted into him. There is one snag with the pacemaker : it can drop dead when you are in the middle of nowhere, with no medical help available.
It is strange that cheeks CLIMB while earlobes DROP… Anyway, it has been said that after 50 everything heads South…
There is an Indian proverb : “It is not death, but life which is a wonder in this body of ours….” The fact that we should survive in spite of all the risks we take, all the violent things we do --- this is the wonder. Death is not the wonder. Soman Ragavan. 25.5.2025
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May 24th, 2025 22:57
The Body Bazaar
Doggerel Dave said:
Them lips....glad I\'m past the kissing stage.....
Quite possible to relate to this one.
May 24th, 2025 20:00
Doggerel Dave said:
Them lips....glad I\'m past the kissing stage.....
Quite possible to relate to this one.
May 24th, 2025 20:00
The Body Bazaar
sorenbarrett said:
A most wonderful comment in poetic form of man\'s and woman\'s disfigurement thinking we can improve on what we were given. Lovely and a fave
May 24th, 2025 12:50
sorenbarrett said:
A most wonderful comment in poetic form of man\'s and woman\'s disfigurement thinking we can improve on what we were given. Lovely and a fave
May 24th, 2025 12:50
The Unfiltered Mirror
sorenbarrett said:
A lot of unexpected combinations in this poem. Another fun read.
May 23rd, 2025 13:07
sorenbarrett said:
A lot of unexpected combinations in this poem. Another fun read.
May 23rd, 2025 13:07
Heavenly Mischief Maker
sorenbarrett said:
Such a delightful write with great rhyme about celestial glory. Loved it
May 22nd, 2025 12:18
sorenbarrett said:
Such a delightful write with great rhyme about celestial glory. Loved it
May 22nd, 2025 12:18
Dying Tiger
sorenbarrett said:
Loved the way that this poem evolved and the wording that required continual thoughts. The metaphor is most impressive.
May 21st, 2025 10:22
sorenbarrett said:
Loved the way that this poem evolved and the wording that required continual thoughts. The metaphor is most impressive.
May 21st, 2025 10:22
forged through fire
sorenbarrett said:
What a great metaphor taken to its limit also forged and tempered under the poet\'s hand. Well done Gray
May 20th, 2025 08:01
sorenbarrett said:
What a great metaphor taken to its limit also forged and tempered under the poet\'s hand. Well done Gray
May 20th, 2025 08:01
451 Degrees Fahrenheit
MinaH said:
With the way the world is going with banning certain books and even altering their words, this poem is all too painfully honest
May 19th, 2025 22:49
MinaH said:
With the way the world is going with banning certain books and even altering their words, this poem is all too painfully honest
May 19th, 2025 22:49
451 Degrees Fahrenheit
Eugene S. said:
Oh wow! So many meanings and nuances for this poem. I can think of book burnings, letting go, human disregard, etc. etc. A favorite for sure!!
May 19th, 2025 11:31
Eugene S. said:
Oh wow! So many meanings and nuances for this poem. I can think of book burnings, letting go, human disregard, etc. etc. A favorite for sure!!
May 19th, 2025 11:31
451 Degrees Fahrenheit
sorenbarrett said:
Some great lines in this poem. (soft prayers pressed into ink, to carve truth into brittle paper) Very nice and a fave
May 19th, 2025 11:13
sorenbarrett said:
Some great lines in this poem. (soft prayers pressed into ink, to carve truth into brittle paper) Very nice and a fave
May 19th, 2025 11:13
perfect love drives out fear
Muse of Calliope said:
Thank you. I needed to read this.
May 18th, 2025 13:44
Muse of Calliope said:
Thank you. I needed to read this.
May 18th, 2025 13:44
perfect love drives out fear
sorenbarrett said:
A very nice poem on love itself and its most supportive qualities that ask for little in return. well done
May 18th, 2025 13:37
sorenbarrett said:
A very nice poem on love itself and its most supportive qualities that ask for little in return. well done
May 18th, 2025 13:37
Veil of Esteem
sorenbarrett said:
A very good point seldom addressed but seems logical and self evident that there can not exist love with out respect. Well done
May 16th, 2025 11:11
sorenbarrett said:
A very good point seldom addressed but seems logical and self evident that there can not exist love with out respect. Well done
May 16th, 2025 11:11
The Mirror of our Madness
Doggerel Dave said:
Who me? I\'m perfect in every way............................................................ Denial is my only option; too much truth there.
May 15th, 2025 21:24
Doggerel Dave said:
Who me? I\'m perfect in every way............................................................ Denial is my only option; too much truth there.
May 15th, 2025 21:24
The Mirror of our Madness
sorenbarrett said:
A great message of tolerance in this poem Gray and for that a fave
May 15th, 2025 12:12
sorenbarrett said:
A great message of tolerance in this poem Gray and for that a fave
May 15th, 2025 12:12
The Lamp of Love
sorenbarrett said:
All answers of import lie within. A lovely write
May 14th, 2025 11:52
sorenbarrett said:
All answers of import lie within. A lovely write
May 14th, 2025 11:52
The Webbed Embrace
sorenbarrett said:
A great write Gray. No we are not that much different than our ancestors before the fire worshiping its warmth and us before the screen bowed in adoration of its information and entertainment. Nicely done
May 13th, 2025 12:22
sorenbarrett said:
A great write Gray. No we are not that much different than our ancestors before the fire worshiping its warmth and us before the screen bowed in adoration of its information and entertainment. Nicely done
May 13th, 2025 12:22
The Pet Rock
Cheeky Missy said:
Dang! But I used to dearly cherish those smooth rocks, the odd ones, the strangely coloured ones, etc. No secrets of mine were shared with the dead things, but they were certainly lovely and too charming. That aside, this is a pretty number, beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and a sweet poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
May 12th, 2025 20:06
Cheeky Missy said:
Dang! But I used to dearly cherish those smooth rocks, the odd ones, the strangely coloured ones, etc. No secrets of mine were shared with the dead things, but they were certainly lovely and too charming. That aside, this is a pretty number, beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and a sweet poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
May 12th, 2025 20:06
The Pet Rock
MLHnow said:
A lump the size of Hope! I will forever now see the rocks with messages and the small bits of tactile stress reliever stone differently after reading your poem! I do have a few rocks painted with love from my children on a shelf. Perhaps I should take a moment to hold them closer!
May 12th, 2025 12:03
MLHnow said:
A lump the size of Hope! I will forever now see the rocks with messages and the small bits of tactile stress reliever stone differently after reading your poem! I do have a few rocks painted with love from my children on a shelf. Perhaps I should take a moment to hold them closer!
May 12th, 2025 12:03
Motherless Day
Cheeky Missy said:
Wow, it\'s my 9th. Ten years ago was my mother\'s last mother\'s day, and I miss her more than ever this year. Gorgeously rendered with superb imagery and a painful poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
May 11th, 2025 06:10
Cheeky Missy said:
Wow, it\'s my 9th. Ten years ago was my mother\'s last mother\'s day, and I miss her more than ever this year. Gorgeously rendered with superb imagery and a painful poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
May 11th, 2025 06:10
Motherless Day
sorenbarrett said:
A poem of loss and missing it cries out. Well written
May 11th, 2025 05:05
sorenbarrett said:
A poem of loss and missing it cries out. Well written
May 11th, 2025 05:05
The Diet of Approval
Poetic Licence said:
A wonderful write layered with metaphor, needs more than one read and is worth the extra readings, enjoyed
May 10th, 2025 13:42
Poetic Licence said:
A wonderful write layered with metaphor, needs more than one read and is worth the extra readings, enjoyed
May 10th, 2025 13:42
The Diet of Approval
Muse of Calliope said:
This made me pause and think deeply for a minute; so many metaphors and similes packed into here. A fave
May 10th, 2025 12:44
Muse of Calliope said:
This made me pause and think deeply for a minute; so many metaphors and similes packed into here. A fave
May 10th, 2025 12:44
The Diet of Approval
sorenbarrett said:
This poem is metaphoric existentialism. A most thought provoking write Gray
May 10th, 2025 12:04
sorenbarrett said:
This poem is metaphoric existentialism. A most thought provoking write Gray
May 10th, 2025 12:04
Every Day Sacrememt
Poetic Licence said:
Beautifully crafted write, important messages and wisdom within the words, enjoyed the read
May 9th, 2025 13:02
Poetic Licence said:
Beautifully crafted write, important messages and wisdom within the words, enjoyed the read
May 9th, 2025 13:02
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