Comments received on poems by gray0328
Art Speaks in Tongues
sorenbarrett said:
What a wonderful explanation of what gives art meaning. Well done
June 3rd, 2025 12:08
sorenbarrett said:
What a wonderful explanation of what gives art meaning. Well done
June 3rd, 2025 12:08
take it all
Doggerel Dave said:
Serious advice embodied in this piece - complete reality. Clear head and \'hero\' doesn\'t exist within this frame. Subtle touch of irony to finish.
June 2nd, 2025 18:44
Doggerel Dave said:
Serious advice embodied in this piece - complete reality. Clear head and \'hero\' doesn\'t exist within this frame. Subtle touch of irony to finish.
June 2nd, 2025 18:44
Behind the Lattice
Doggerel Dave said:
Rich poetry which gained much greater depth when I found out who.
June 2nd, 2025 00:33
Doggerel Dave said:
Rich poetry which gained much greater depth when I found out who.
June 2nd, 2025 00:33
Behind the Lattice
sorenbarrett said:
A mystery woman or something else. Enigmatic, with great lines. Nicely written
June 1st, 2025 13:12
sorenbarrett said:
A mystery woman or something else. Enigmatic, with great lines. Nicely written
June 1st, 2025 13:12
Forgotten Hooves
sorenbarrett said:
A most interesting poem about progress cast in the form of an animal. True it is as well a time when things were measured in horse power, when value was in how many horses it cost. A time now romanticized but at the time darkness and sweat. A noble beast with a somewhat less noble rider. Lovely poem
May 31st, 2025 11:08
sorenbarrett said:
A most interesting poem about progress cast in the form of an animal. True it is as well a time when things were measured in horse power, when value was in how many horses it cost. A time now romanticized but at the time darkness and sweat. A noble beast with a somewhat less noble rider. Lovely poem
May 31st, 2025 11:08
My Pet Monkey Moses
Dan Williams said:
I think all of us are the desert, at least part of the time. Not sure who the monkey is though. Nice.
May 31st, 2025 01:04
Dan Williams said:
I think all of us are the desert, at least part of the time. Not sure who the monkey is though. Nice.
May 31st, 2025 01:04
Nobody\'s Kingdom
Poetic Licence said:
Nicely expressed on the lack of humanity, care, compassion in today\'s society, we have become a dog eat dog world, some wonderful lines in this enjoyable read.
May 30th, 2025 10:22
Poetic Licence said:
Nicely expressed on the lack of humanity, care, compassion in today\'s society, we have become a dog eat dog world, some wonderful lines in this enjoyable read.
May 30th, 2025 10:22
Nobody\'s Kingdom
sorenbarrett said:
Now this is a poem of social commentary over a society that has lost its humanity and the last line is the kicker that sinks the nail home. Lovely and a fave
May 30th, 2025 10:15
sorenbarrett said:
Now this is a poem of social commentary over a society that has lost its humanity and the last line is the kicker that sinks the nail home. Lovely and a fave
May 30th, 2025 10:15
My Pet Monkey Moses
Poetic Licence said:
I really enjoyed this well written entertaining read, thank you
May 29th, 2025 11:04
Poetic Licence said:
I really enjoyed this well written entertaining read, thank you
May 29th, 2025 11:04
My Pet Monkey Moses
sorenbarrett said:
Moses and he sleeps in a basket, parting peanut shells. Does he bring down plagues, give commandments follow a pillar of fire or eat manna, maybe banana. A fun read and endearing I hope he reaches the promised land.
May 29th, 2025 10:04
sorenbarrett said:
Moses and he sleeps in a basket, parting peanut shells. Does he bring down plagues, give commandments follow a pillar of fire or eat manna, maybe banana. A fun read and endearing I hope he reaches the promised land.
May 29th, 2025 10:04
My Pet Monkey Moses
Cheeky Missy said:
That\'s too fun!!! It wouldn\'t be half so charming if you hadn\'t described him and his behaviors and your assessment to perfection so delightfully. Oh! I love it! I love him! Beautifully rendered with nigh exquisite imagery and a delicious poignancy. Thank you so very much for sharing!
May 29th, 2025 09:58
Cheeky Missy said:
That\'s too fun!!! It wouldn\'t be half so charming if you hadn\'t described him and his behaviors and your assessment to perfection so delightfully. Oh! I love it! I love him! Beautifully rendered with nigh exquisite imagery and a delicious poignancy. Thank you so very much for sharing!
May 29th, 2025 09:58
The Carwash
sorenbarrett said:
A good description of a carwash indeed and it might well be of a birth as well. Nicely done
May 28th, 2025 11:17
sorenbarrett said:
A good description of a carwash indeed and it might well be of a birth as well. Nicely done
May 28th, 2025 11:17
The Carwash
Cheeky Missy said:
My subscription more or less demanding this daily ritual, you\'ve rendered it so deliciously poetic I can\'t resist the indulgence. Superbly rendered with exquisite imagery and a fascinating poignancy. Thank you very much for sharing.
May 28th, 2025 11:01
Cheeky Missy said:
My subscription more or less demanding this daily ritual, you\'ve rendered it so deliciously poetic I can\'t resist the indulgence. Superbly rendered with exquisite imagery and a fascinating poignancy. Thank you very much for sharing.
May 28th, 2025 11:01
unshaken
sorenbarrett said:
If I did not know better I would think that you were speaking of God. A beautiful deference to a higher power. All seeing, all knowing and all powerful. Nature maybe?
May 27th, 2025 13:58
sorenbarrett said:
If I did not know better I would think that you were speaking of God. A beautiful deference to a higher power. All seeing, all knowing and all powerful. Nature maybe?
May 27th, 2025 13:58
Memorial Day ❤️
sorenbarrett said:
A great message to the fallen and those that returned with scars physical and mental as well as those others that served and by the grace of Tod escaped unscathed. Nicely done and a fave
May 26th, 2025 14:11
sorenbarrett said:
A great message to the fallen and those that returned with scars physical and mental as well as those others that served and by the grace of Tod escaped unscathed. Nicely done and a fave
May 26th, 2025 14:11
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
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