Comments received on poems by Poetic Licence
Sound Investment. (Senryu)
Keeter C said:
None need to tell you who your friends are
You already know
July 18th, 2025 15:53
Keeter C said:
None need to tell you who your friends are
You already know
July 18th, 2025 15:53
Sound Investment. (Senryu)
Tony Grannell said:
Hello Tobani,
The best bank of all, the bank of friendship where one\'s profits payed out in companionships. A perfect senryu. Well done!
All the best,
Tony.
July 18th, 2025 14:10
Tony Grannell said:
Hello Tobani,
The best bank of all, the bank of friendship where one\'s profits payed out in companionships. A perfect senryu. Well done!
All the best,
Tony.
July 18th, 2025 14:10
Broken Mirror
Joan Reese said:
Sometimes you need to see what is broken in order to make it whole again. Insightful poem!
July 18th, 2025 07:50
Joan Reese said:
Sometimes you need to see what is broken in order to make it whole again. Insightful poem!
July 18th, 2025 07:50
Sound Investment. (Senryu)
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tobani, this is wisdom spoken over morning coffee, my friend. Gentle, steady, and full of care. A reminder worth holding close. 🌹👏 Very much enjoyed. Have a great day!
July 18th, 2025 06:43
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tobani, this is wisdom spoken over morning coffee, my friend. Gentle, steady, and full of care. A reminder worth holding close. 🌹👏 Very much enjoyed. Have a great day!
July 18th, 2025 06:43
Sound Investment. (Senryu)
arqios said:
The weekend is so good surrounded by friends lifts the mood!
July 18th, 2025 06:27
arqios said:
The weekend is so good surrounded by friends lifts the mood!
July 18th, 2025 06:27
Sound Investment. (Senryu)
sorenbarrett said:
Short and wise this statement shows better returns than my bank statement. Nicely said Tobani
July 18th, 2025 04:02
sorenbarrett said:
Short and wise this statement shows better returns than my bank statement. Nicely said Tobani
July 18th, 2025 04:02
Sound Investment. (Senryu)
Priya Tomar said:
You always write extra ordinary in short words....
July 18th, 2025 03:10
Priya Tomar said:
You always write extra ordinary in short words....
July 18th, 2025 03:10
I Thought I`d Prepared.
Goldfinch60 said:
This actually happened to me Tobani, my wife of nearly forty years had dementia and I watched her get worse over the years, she ended in a care home and then in hospital, I was with her when she passed her last breath and the way I looked at it was that it was a release for both of us. It was hard to come home to an empty home but I went through the various stages of grief, shock and denial; pain and guilt; anger and bargaining; depression, reflection, and loneliness; the upward turn; reconstruction; and acceptance and hope.
I now say to people that think they know about dementia if you haven\'t lived 24/7 with somebody who has dementia you haven\'t a f*****g clue.
I wrote many poems about this.
Andy
July 18th, 2025 01:23
Goldfinch60 said:
This actually happened to me Tobani, my wife of nearly forty years had dementia and I watched her get worse over the years, she ended in a care home and then in hospital, I was with her when she passed her last breath and the way I looked at it was that it was a release for both of us. It was hard to come home to an empty home but I went through the various stages of grief, shock and denial; pain and guilt; anger and bargaining; depression, reflection, and loneliness; the upward turn; reconstruction; and acceptance and hope.
I now say to people that think they know about dementia if you haven\'t lived 24/7 with somebody who has dementia you haven\'t a f*****g clue.
I wrote many poems about this.
Andy
July 18th, 2025 01:23
I Thought I`d Prepared.
Damaso said:
Well, I can\'t help but vibrate with great emotion reading the lines of this text, the conflicting feelings. Too much reasoning and idealization about such intense pain. The mind can border on madness every day. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing. Best regards.
July 17th, 2025 13:57
Damaso said:
Well, I can\'t help but vibrate with great emotion reading the lines of this text, the conflicting feelings. Too much reasoning and idealization about such intense pain. The mind can border on madness every day. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing. Best regards.
July 17th, 2025 13:57
I Thought I`d Prepared.
Cheeky Missy said:
I was relieved when Daddy joined Mom because he never ever stopped missing her. For myself, I knew I would never forgive losing them. What I feared was gradually losing the sense of them and moving on. Why, oh why do your fears seem to triumph?! Otherwise, I\'m still half dead, only a shell of who I was before my mother passed away. Gorgeously rendered with exquisite poignancy and excellent imagery. Thank you so very much for sharing. I..
July 17th, 2025 09:05
Cheeky Missy said:
I was relieved when Daddy joined Mom because he never ever stopped missing her. For myself, I knew I would never forgive losing them. What I feared was gradually losing the sense of them and moving on. Why, oh why do your fears seem to triumph?! Otherwise, I\'m still half dead, only a shell of who I was before my mother passed away. Gorgeously rendered with exquisite poignancy and excellent imagery. Thank you so very much for sharing. I..
July 17th, 2025 09:05
I Thought I`d Prepared.
arqios said:
You have captured that so well. I have been riding shotgun at many a time such as this and attest to its relatability and resonance.
July 17th, 2025 07:24
arqios said:
You have captured that so well. I have been riding shotgun at many a time such as this and attest to its relatability and resonance.
July 17th, 2025 07:24
I Thought I`d Prepared.
Friendship said:
What a powerful poem! I don\'t think we\'re ever prepared for a loved one to die. I know I wasn\'t after 43 years. May you find peace and happiness along the way. My heart goes out to you, may you heal.
July 17th, 2025 07:01
Friendship said:
What a powerful poem! I don\'t think we\'re ever prepared for a loved one to die. I know I wasn\'t after 43 years. May you find peace and happiness along the way. My heart goes out to you, may you heal.
July 17th, 2025 07:01
I Thought I`d Prepared.
Priya Tomar said:
Well written poetry
Last lines touched my heart....
July 17th, 2025 06:01
Priya Tomar said:
Well written poetry
Last lines touched my heart....
July 17th, 2025 06:01
I Thought I`d Prepared.
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tobani, this is one of the most honest pieces I’ve read from you, and that is saying a lot because they\'re all honest. The way you wrote this through his eyes...I could feel the collapse. You have a very empathetic soul, my dear friend. The love, the planning, the unraveling...it’s all here without drama, just truth. You honored his grief with such care. 🌹👏
July 17th, 2025 05:46
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tobani, this is one of the most honest pieces I’ve read from you, and that is saying a lot because they\'re all honest. The way you wrote this through his eyes...I could feel the collapse. You have a very empathetic soul, my dear friend. The love, the planning, the unraveling...it’s all here without drama, just truth. You honored his grief with such care. 🌹👏
July 17th, 2025 05:46
Convert To Peace.
ElizabethMoroz said:
Beautiful sentiment and heartfelt prayer. I agree with this beautiful sentiment. Thankyou for the excercise in profundity with brevity! Sincerely, Elizabeth
July 17th, 2025 04:56
ElizabethMoroz said:
Beautiful sentiment and heartfelt prayer. I agree with this beautiful sentiment. Thankyou for the excercise in profundity with brevity! Sincerely, Elizabeth
July 17th, 2025 04:56
I Thought I`d Prepared.
sorenbarrett said:
Very few couples go together so it is something that most will have to go through. A separation that no matter how much preparation one can be ready for. Nicely written Tobani
July 17th, 2025 03:44
sorenbarrett said:
Very few couples go together so it is something that most will have to go through. A separation that no matter how much preparation one can be ready for. Nicely written Tobani
July 17th, 2025 03:44
I Thought I`d Prepared.
Demar Desu said:
this is a reality I myself will have to live with, or my wife will for me…
“For her the pain was going to be replaced by peace.”
I hope your friend replaces his pain with peace
July 17th, 2025 02:34
Demar Desu said:
this is a reality I myself will have to live with, or my wife will for me…
“For her the pain was going to be replaced by peace.”
I hope your friend replaces his pain with peace
July 17th, 2025 02:34
Cereal To Eat.
Goldfinch60 said:
Strong words Tobani, life must have been hard but you c=have come through it.
Andy
July 17th, 2025 01:10
Goldfinch60 said:
Strong words Tobani, life must have been hard but you c=have come through it.
Andy
July 17th, 2025 01:10
Cereal To Eat.
Bella Shepard said:
A truly sad reflection on neglect, one that no child should ever have to bear, and yet many do as you did. You tell it honestly, as only a young boy could feel it at the time, what else could you do but the best you were able. Kudos my friend!
July 16th, 2025 12:44
Bella Shepard said:
A truly sad reflection on neglect, one that no child should ever have to bear, and yet many do as you did. You tell it honestly, as only a young boy could feel it at the time, what else could you do but the best you were able. Kudos my friend!
July 16th, 2025 12:44
Cereal To Eat.
Cheeky Missy said:
A graphic image of harlotry in action, the poverty seems nearly passé, while the misery looks on without a blink, and that common denominator known as cereal is the poster child. Beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and a painfully haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
July 16th, 2025 10:35
Cheeky Missy said:
A graphic image of harlotry in action, the poverty seems nearly passé, while the misery looks on without a blink, and that common denominator known as cereal is the poster child. Beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and a painfully haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
July 16th, 2025 10:35
Cereal To Eat.
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This is heartbreaking, Nataiella. You’ve captured a child’s voice with painful clarity...the quiet strength, the forced maturity, the yearning for stability in a world that keeps shifting underfoot. The repetition of the cereal is devastating in its simplicity. A powerful, necessary poem. Thank you for sharing this truth. 🌹👏
July 16th, 2025 07:58
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This is heartbreaking, Nataiella. You’ve captured a child’s voice with painful clarity...the quiet strength, the forced maturity, the yearning for stability in a world that keeps shifting underfoot. The repetition of the cereal is devastating in its simplicity. A powerful, necessary poem. Thank you for sharing this truth. 🌹👏
July 16th, 2025 07:58
Cereal To Eat.
Friendship said:
The poem \"Cereal to Eat\" presents a stark and poignant portrayal of a child\'s experience living in a dysfunctional home. It revolves around neglect, instability, and the longing for basic needs amidst chaos. includes familial relationships, the impact of adult behaviors on children, and the struggle for emotional and physical sustenance in a home where parental figures prioritize their desires over their children\'s well-being.
July 16th, 2025 07:27
Friendship said:
The poem \"Cereal to Eat\" presents a stark and poignant portrayal of a child\'s experience living in a dysfunctional home. It revolves around neglect, instability, and the longing for basic needs amidst chaos. includes familial relationships, the impact of adult behaviors on children, and the struggle for emotional and physical sustenance in a home where parental figures prioritize their desires over their children\'s well-being.
July 16th, 2025 07:27
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