Comments received on poems by tkatie118
Costume Party
sorenbarrett said:
In prose form this story speaks of pain and the realities of life that are often not seen as fair or just. Well done
October 29th, 2025 11:10
sorenbarrett said:
In prose form this story speaks of pain and the realities of life that are often not seen as fair or just. Well done
October 29th, 2025 11:10
The Table That Saved
sorenbarrett said:
A harrowing story that is all too common. Nicely narrated.
October 22nd, 2025 10:04
sorenbarrett said:
A harrowing story that is all too common. Nicely narrated.
October 22nd, 2025 10:04
A Plan
sorenbarrett said:
A conversational poem that runs the course. Most interesting in conversation the comma a slight pause does not seem to occur in conversation. Well done.
October 21st, 2025 11:22
sorenbarrett said:
A conversational poem that runs the course. Most interesting in conversation the comma a slight pause does not seem to occur in conversation. Well done.
October 21st, 2025 11:22
Make Me a Maiden
sorenbarrett said:
A poem that tears at the heart of anyone with children and especially mothers. There is a call for hope where there is none. It ends open ended but it feels implied. Very nicely written
October 20th, 2025 05:25
sorenbarrett said:
A poem that tears at the heart of anyone with children and especially mothers. There is a call for hope where there is none. It ends open ended but it feels implied. Very nicely written
October 20th, 2025 05:25
Saddle Me a Mum to Thee
sorenbarrett said:
This a companion to the last poem is in the same style and seems to continue the story. Well told and has a folk tale like feel with a sense of a different age. Loved it.
October 16th, 2025 09:54
sorenbarrett said:
This a companion to the last poem is in the same style and seems to continue the story. Well told and has a folk tale like feel with a sense of a different age. Loved it.
October 16th, 2025 09:54
Too Young II (Continued)
sorenbarrett said:
So well written in old style this poem speaks poorly of public opinion. This poem reminds me of one by Willis a favorite of Poe and of mine:
Unseen Spirits
THE shadows lay along Broadway,
\'Twas near the twilight-tide--
And slowly there a lady fair
Was walking in her pride.
Alone walk\'d she; but, viewlessly,
Walk\'d spirits at her side.
Peace charm\'d the street beneath her feet,
And Honor charm\'d the air;
And all astir look\'d kind on her,
And call\'d her good as fair--
For all God ever gave to her
She kept with chary care.
She kept with care her beauties rare
From lovers warm and true--
For her heart was cold to all but gold,
And the rich came not to woo--
But honor\'d well are charms to sell
If priests the selling do.
Now walking there was one more fair--
A slight girl, lily-pale;
And she had unseen company
To make the spirit quail--
\'Twixt Want and Scorn she walk\'d forlorn,
And nothing could avail.
No mercy now can clear her brow
For this world\'s peace to pray;
For, as love\'s wild prayer dissolved in air,
Her woman\'s heart gave way!--
But the sin forgiven by Christ in heaven
By man is cursed away!
October 15th, 2025 10:22
sorenbarrett said:
So well written in old style this poem speaks poorly of public opinion. This poem reminds me of one by Willis a favorite of Poe and of mine:
Unseen Spirits
THE shadows lay along Broadway,
\'Twas near the twilight-tide--
And slowly there a lady fair
Was walking in her pride.
Alone walk\'d she; but, viewlessly,
Walk\'d spirits at her side.
Peace charm\'d the street beneath her feet,
And Honor charm\'d the air;
And all astir look\'d kind on her,
And call\'d her good as fair--
For all God ever gave to her
She kept with chary care.
She kept with care her beauties rare
From lovers warm and true--
For her heart was cold to all but gold,
And the rich came not to woo--
But honor\'d well are charms to sell
If priests the selling do.
Now walking there was one more fair--
A slight girl, lily-pale;
And she had unseen company
To make the spirit quail--
\'Twixt Want and Scorn she walk\'d forlorn,
And nothing could avail.
No mercy now can clear her brow
For this world\'s peace to pray;
For, as love\'s wild prayer dissolved in air,
Her woman\'s heart gave way!--
But the sin forgiven by Christ in heaven
By man is cursed away!
October 15th, 2025 10:22
Too Young
sorenbarrett said:
Children wed. A great debate of whether it is better to follow one\'s heart of the wisdom of parents. In western culture the heart prevails but other cultures choose the wisdom of parents where passion is put on a back seat and love will grow. I am not sure which is better both sometimes work and sometimes don\'t. A great poem with the reintroduction of the line that she is too young to bear a son. Well done
October 13th, 2025 16:41
sorenbarrett said:
Children wed. A great debate of whether it is better to follow one\'s heart of the wisdom of parents. In western culture the heart prevails but other cultures choose the wisdom of parents where passion is put on a back seat and love will grow. I am not sure which is better both sometimes work and sometimes don\'t. A great poem with the reintroduction of the line that she is too young to bear a son. Well done
October 13th, 2025 16:41
Jessie
sorenbarrett said:
A fun tribute in this poem so well done it carries the mood. Lovely
September 5th, 2025 10:39
sorenbarrett said:
A fun tribute in this poem so well done it carries the mood. Lovely
September 5th, 2025 10:39
Run Away With Me
sorenbarrett said:
Carpe diem, live for today, live in the moment. A wonderful poem
August 20th, 2025 12:50
sorenbarrett said:
Carpe diem, live for today, live in the moment. A wonderful poem
August 20th, 2025 12:50
Hold Her
sorenbarrett said:
Here so many mixed messages lead to lack of trust and fear. A lovely write
August 7th, 2025 05:21
sorenbarrett said:
Here so many mixed messages lead to lack of trust and fear. A lovely write
August 7th, 2025 05:21
All baked, All better
sorenbarrett said:
A most interesting metaphor here. Conformity to authoritative expectations seems the theme. Nicely worded.
July 17th, 2025 04:49
sorenbarrett said:
A most interesting metaphor here. Conformity to authoritative expectations seems the theme. Nicely worded.
July 17th, 2025 04:49
Happiness Hurts
Poetic Licence said:
A beautiful write a sense of pain but deep longing for love, nicely expressed and written
June 29th, 2025 07:01
Poetic Licence said:
A beautiful write a sense of pain but deep longing for love, nicely expressed and written
June 29th, 2025 07:01
Happiness Hurts
sorenbarrett said:
I hear a longing and melancholy in this poem of love. Nicely done
June 29th, 2025 04:20
sorenbarrett said:
I hear a longing and melancholy in this poem of love. Nicely done
June 29th, 2025 04:20
The Island Place
sorenbarrett said:
A fun read that in the guise of advise gives a smile to the face. Very nice
April 28th, 2025 05:14
sorenbarrett said:
A fun read that in the guise of advise gives a smile to the face. Very nice
April 28th, 2025 05:14
Sian
sorenbarrett said:
This seems a dream that forewarns of pursuing what one is not meant for. It is tragic and sad as well as dark. Nicely written
April 25th, 2025 04:06
sorenbarrett said:
This seems a dream that forewarns of pursuing what one is not meant for. It is tragic and sad as well as dark. Nicely written
April 25th, 2025 04:06
The Cuckoo
sorenbarrett said:
Whether metaphor or to be taken literally this poem paints a picture that is hard to erase. It speaks to me of dangers in disguise that a wolf in sheep\'s clothing. It is yet much more of pity, lust that follow acceptance and the consequence of pain and worse. In its insanity it is not to be understood and its origins and motives not explained we simply label it the Cuckoo. Very well done and a fave
April 20th, 2025 09:09
sorenbarrett said:
Whether metaphor or to be taken literally this poem paints a picture that is hard to erase. It speaks to me of dangers in disguise that a wolf in sheep\'s clothing. It is yet much more of pity, lust that follow acceptance and the consequence of pain and worse. In its insanity it is not to be understood and its origins and motives not explained we simply label it the Cuckoo. Very well done and a fave
April 20th, 2025 09:09
Mitchell Man: Lover
sorenbarrett said:
Blinded by passion and love one forgets and forgives and even believes lies. A poem that is hard to read for it tears at the heart. Well written to evoke emotion which is the heart of poetry, it does its job by tearing the heart out of the reader\'s chest.
April 17th, 2025 06:30
sorenbarrett said:
Blinded by passion and love one forgets and forgives and even believes lies. A poem that is hard to read for it tears at the heart. Well written to evoke emotion which is the heart of poetry, it does its job by tearing the heart out of the reader\'s chest.
April 17th, 2025 06:30
Foolish
sorenbarrett said:
What happens when one mistakes infatuation for love. Here is a play laid out in a single poem. The passion of emotions and the consequences. Nicely written.
April 14th, 2025 13:39
sorenbarrett said:
What happens when one mistakes infatuation for love. Here is a play laid out in a single poem. The passion of emotions and the consequences. Nicely written.
April 14th, 2025 13:39
Toxic
sorenbarrett said:
Sex will entice any promise and exact any price. Promises of regret. A sad poem. Nicely done
April 8th, 2025 12:57
sorenbarrett said:
Sex will entice any promise and exact any price. Promises of regret. A sad poem. Nicely done
April 8th, 2025 12:57
Toxic
Mourgana of the Fey said:
Hello,
In many ways hence the title I am seeing a lot of double meanings reflected within your words. What I liked is that there was a story being created of a woman who is seemingly free spirited but seems bound by a love that seems chained to her. It reminded me of some of the tarot cards. Love is not lust and lust is not love so even in her liberty there are still sacrifices to be made. There are many people who are in love with lust or with love though they do not love from or with their heart. A well written piece
April 8th, 2025 12:21
Mourgana of the Fey said:
Hello,
In many ways hence the title I am seeing a lot of double meanings reflected within your words. What I liked is that there was a story being created of a woman who is seemingly free spirited but seems bound by a love that seems chained to her. It reminded me of some of the tarot cards. Love is not lust and lust is not love so even in her liberty there are still sacrifices to be made. There are many people who are in love with lust or with love though they do not love from or with their heart. A well written piece
April 8th, 2025 12:21
Me and Mrs Beale
sorenbarrett said:
Complexities in the relationships of people. A fun read with an ending twist.
April 2nd, 2025 10:34
sorenbarrett said:
Complexities in the relationships of people. A fun read with an ending twist.
April 2nd, 2025 10:34
Do You Want To Be Loved?
Poetic Licence said:
Someone offer love and struggling to have it excepted, nicely expressed
April 1st, 2025 02:18
Poetic Licence said:
Someone offer love and struggling to have it excepted, nicely expressed
April 1st, 2025 02:18
Do You Want To Be Loved?
sorenbarrett said:
A plea for love. Wonderfully said.
March 31st, 2025 17:49
sorenbarrett said:
A plea for love. Wonderfully said.
March 31st, 2025 17:49
Our Maureen
sorenbarrett said:
A tough romance that is marred and tarnished but still strong. A raw write. Lovely
March 27th, 2025 16:52
sorenbarrett said:
A tough romance that is marred and tarnished but still strong. A raw write. Lovely
March 27th, 2025 16:52
Lady of the Wave
Poetic Licence said:
A lovely write at growing and becoming at peace with ones self , enjoyed the read
March 23rd, 2025 03:14
Poetic Licence said:
A lovely write at growing and becoming at peace with ones self , enjoyed the read
March 23rd, 2025 03:14
Lady of the Wave
sorenbarrett said:
A poem of transformation and growth a poem of being one with one\'s nature. A most lovely write
March 22nd, 2025 13:47
sorenbarrett said:
A poem of transformation and growth a poem of being one with one\'s nature. A most lovely write
March 22nd, 2025 13:47
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