Comments received on poems by Poetic Licence
Arm Art.
Doggerel Dave said:
Yes, cutters, like anorexics have always left me at a loss when I encountered them in hospital, and I\'d be the first to admit that the utilisation of those labels should not be considered acceptable in a therapeutic environment. But I\'m not there now. Only glad I did not be required to make decisions with respect to treatment.
Thanks for your input, Tobani - every little contribution helps.
July 11th, 2025 05:56
Doggerel Dave said:
Yes, cutters, like anorexics have always left me at a loss when I encountered them in hospital, and I\'d be the first to admit that the utilisation of those labels should not be considered acceptable in a therapeutic environment. But I\'m not there now. Only glad I did not be required to make decisions with respect to treatment.
Thanks for your input, Tobani - every little contribution helps.
July 11th, 2025 05:56
Arm Art.
sorenbarrett said:
This poem left me sad that at a young age such behavior was necessary to leave you feeling free. We all leave marks on ourselves some good some bad from tattoos to scars and we are stuck with them through life as marks of the past. Well written Tobani
July 11th, 2025 05:23
sorenbarrett said:
This poem left me sad that at a young age such behavior was necessary to leave you feeling free. We all leave marks on ourselves some good some bad from tattoos to scars and we are stuck with them through life as marks of the past. Well written Tobani
July 11th, 2025 05:23
Arm Art.
David Wakeling said:
Yes the things we do when we are young we often regret later.A charming and interesting tale. Well done
July 11th, 2025 04:21
David Wakeling said:
Yes the things we do when we are young we often regret later.A charming and interesting tale. Well done
July 11th, 2025 04:21
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Goldfinch60 said:
I will meet you Tobani and we will find our own way to the future.
Andy
July 11th, 2025 01:41
Goldfinch60 said:
I will meet you Tobani and we will find our own way to the future.
Andy
July 11th, 2025 01:41
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Cheeky Missy said:
Exquisitely poignant with excellent imagery and so beautifully and charmingly rendered I want to take you by the shoulders gently and remonstrate with you by name, pleading with you. Thank you very much for sharing.
July 10th, 2025 15:02
Cheeky Missy said:
Exquisitely poignant with excellent imagery and so beautifully and charmingly rendered I want to take you by the shoulders gently and remonstrate with you by name, pleading with you. Thank you very much for sharing.
July 10th, 2025 15:02
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MendedFences27 said:
Nice, PL. I don\'t know how far down that \'basement floor\' is, but I think I might end up there as well. You have encapsulated a lifetime into this poem, and i felt the last lines were referring to the final judgement. A most enjoyable read. - Phil A.
July 10th, 2025 13:43
MendedFences27 said:
Nice, PL. I don\'t know how far down that \'basement floor\' is, but I think I might end up there as well. You have encapsulated a lifetime into this poem, and i felt the last lines were referring to the final judgement. A most enjoyable read. - Phil A.
July 10th, 2025 13:43
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arqios said:
Much of us are quite befuddled by the afterlife 🕊️🙏🏻
July 10th, 2025 09:58
arqios said:
Much of us are quite befuddled by the afterlife 🕊️🙏🏻
July 10th, 2025 09:58
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2781 said:
The password is found in the tears of a repentant heart.
July 10th, 2025 09:31
2781 said:
The password is found in the tears of a repentant heart.
July 10th, 2025 09:31
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Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tobani…this one tore right through me. 😔 The pacing—line by line—mirrors the descent, the pleading, the hope, and finally…the blow. And the ending is cold. Crushing. Perfectly delivered. You gave voice to the quiet anguish so many carry but rarely articulate. Powerful, painful, and unforgettable. 🌹👏
July 10th, 2025 08:53
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tobani…this one tore right through me. 😔 The pacing—line by line—mirrors the descent, the pleading, the hope, and finally…the blow. And the ending is cold. Crushing. Perfectly delivered. You gave voice to the quiet anguish so many carry but rarely articulate. Powerful, painful, and unforgettable. 🌹👏
July 10th, 2025 08:53
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Doggerel Dave said:
Preemptive strike - I\'m always having fun one way or (sometimes obscure) another. One of several motivations for being here.
July 10th, 2025 08:24
Doggerel Dave said:
Preemptive strike - I\'m always having fun one way or (sometimes obscure) another. One of several motivations for being here.
July 10th, 2025 08:24
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David Wakeling said:
This was a very engrossing read.EAch word leading the the next and making the reader think about each idea,Very clever .
July 10th, 2025 04:29
David Wakeling said:
This was a very engrossing read.EAch word leading the the next and making the reader think about each idea,Very clever .
July 10th, 2025 04:29
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sorenbarrett said:
Tobani this one has the feel of a train or metro ride each announcement coming over the speaker. I don\'t buy that the final destination is overloaded though after having watched people down here. More likely the basement is overloaded. A fun read
July 10th, 2025 03:44
sorenbarrett said:
Tobani this one has the feel of a train or metro ride each announcement coming over the speaker. I don\'t buy that the final destination is overloaded though after having watched people down here. More likely the basement is overloaded. A fun read
July 10th, 2025 03:44
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orchidee said:
I thought you meant on here, that you could not be verified. In which case, you\'re not human! lol.
July 10th, 2025 02:50
orchidee said:
I thought you meant on here, that you could not be verified. In which case, you\'re not human! lol.
July 10th, 2025 02:50
Half a Heart.
Goldfinch60 said:
But it will grow back Tobani and your heart will be there for all.
Andy
July 10th, 2025 01:18
Goldfinch60 said:
But it will grow back Tobani and your heart will be there for all.
Andy
July 10th, 2025 01:18
Half a Heart.
Doggerel Dave said:
Get off - you wouldn\'t be here if you had done the wrong thing😆
A neater poem I haven\'t seen in a while - fun, (perhaps) serious message. Enjoyed muchly.
July 9th, 2025 19:54
Doggerel Dave said:
Get off - you wouldn\'t be here if you had done the wrong thing😆
A neater poem I haven\'t seen in a while - fun, (perhaps) serious message. Enjoyed muchly.
July 9th, 2025 19:54
Half a Heart.
Tony Grannell said:
We all make mistakes, Tobani but this was a mighty one. A succinct verse rounded to perfection with a delightful sprinkle of humour. Excellent!
Kind regards,
Tony.
July 9th, 2025 11:16
Tony Grannell said:
We all make mistakes, Tobani but this was a mighty one. A succinct verse rounded to perfection with a delightful sprinkle of humour. Excellent!
Kind regards,
Tony.
July 9th, 2025 11:16
Half a Heart.
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Damn, Tobani…this one cut clean. ✂️ The rhythm pulled me in, but it’s that turn—“the wrong half”—that hits like a gut punch. Simple. Surgical. Devastating. You said more in eight lines than most can in eighty. Respect, my friend. 🌹👏
July 9th, 2025 10:42
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Damn, Tobani…this one cut clean. ✂️ The rhythm pulled me in, but it’s that turn—“the wrong half”—that hits like a gut punch. Simple. Surgical. Devastating. You said more in eight lines than most can in eighty. Respect, my friend. 🌹👏
July 9th, 2025 10:42
Half a Heart.
MendedFences27 said:
Very clever and wise. We could all befall the same fate in our struggles to make life better. - Phil A.
July 9th, 2025 10:41
MendedFences27 said:
Very clever and wise. We could all befall the same fate in our struggles to make life better. - Phil A.
July 9th, 2025 10:41
Half a Heart.
Bella Shepard said:
As the old saying goes \" hindsight is 20/20\". I love the way you have projected this. Clever and witty!
July 9th, 2025 09:42
Bella Shepard said:
As the old saying goes \" hindsight is 20/20\". I love the way you have projected this. Clever and witty!
July 9th, 2025 09:42
Half a Heart.
hzugman said:
Good write. Sometimes there is a very thin line between the good and the bad. Also on later reflection, I sometimes flip my opinion on which is which.
July 9th, 2025 09:18
hzugman said:
Good write. Sometimes there is a very thin line between the good and the bad. Also on later reflection, I sometimes flip my opinion on which is which.
July 9th, 2025 09:18
Grace and Dignity.
Tristan Robert Lange said:
On another note and another read through, the opening to this very much reminds me of good ol\' William Blake: \"When the doors of perception are finally cleansed man will see things as they truly are: Infinite.\" Again. well done!
July 9th, 2025 08:34
Tristan Robert Lange said:
On another note and another read through, the opening to this very much reminds me of good ol\' William Blake: \"When the doors of perception are finally cleansed man will see things as they truly are: Infinite.\" Again. well done!
July 9th, 2025 08:34
Grace and Dignity.
Tristan Robert Lange said:
A-fucking-men. That is all that I can say to this. THIS...right here...is all one needs to know. They get this right, they\'ll be alright! Well done, my dear friend. Well done! A major standing ovation and fave. Pulling out the brolly now, in case the heavens open up to agree! 😂
July 9th, 2025 08:31
Tristan Robert Lange said:
A-fucking-men. That is all that I can say to this. THIS...right here...is all one needs to know. They get this right, they\'ll be alright! Well done, my dear friend. Well done! A major standing ovation and fave. Pulling out the brolly now, in case the heavens open up to agree! 😂
July 9th, 2025 08:31
Half a Heart.
Cheeky Missy said:
You\'re downright hilarious! The pessimistic half was left behind to drown in characteristic style and you were left wringing your hands. Gorgeous. Excellently rendered with superb imagery, a subtle humor and a haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
July 9th, 2025 07:10
Cheeky Missy said:
You\'re downright hilarious! The pessimistic half was left behind to drown in characteristic style and you were left wringing your hands. Gorgeous. Excellently rendered with superb imagery, a subtle humor and a haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
July 9th, 2025 07:10
Half a Heart.
David Wakeling said:
This is very clever.The metaphor of actually giving your heart away is very powerful.And giving the wrong half is funny.I smiled at theat.
July 9th, 2025 04:28
David Wakeling said:
This is very clever.The metaphor of actually giving your heart away is very powerful.And giving the wrong half is funny.I smiled at theat.
July 9th, 2025 04:28
Half a Heart.
sorenbarrett said:
A clever and fun poem that plays with the mind. Which half did you give away? Were you throwing out the bad and kept it by mistake or were you giving someone a present of the good and kept it by mistake? A fun read in rhyme no less. Fave
July 9th, 2025 04:02
sorenbarrett said:
A clever and fun poem that plays with the mind. Which half did you give away? Were you throwing out the bad and kept it by mistake or were you giving someone a present of the good and kept it by mistake? A fun read in rhyme no less. Fave
July 9th, 2025 04:02
Grace and Dignity.
Goldfinch60 said:
Wonderful words Tobani, that peace and freedom awaits us all.
Andy
July 9th, 2025 01:21
Goldfinch60 said:
Wonderful words Tobani, that peace and freedom awaits us all.
Andy
July 9th, 2025 01:21
Grace and Dignity.
NafisaSB said:
yes indeed - i agree with you in some cases; in others where clowns play with people\'s lives, i don\'t...
July 9th, 2025 00:16
NafisaSB said:
yes indeed - i agree with you in some cases; in others where clowns play with people\'s lives, i don\'t...
July 9th, 2025 00:16
Grace and Dignity.
Mottakeenur Rehman said:
Your words cut deep, but true grace rises above bitterness. Perhaps peace begins when we release the need to wound.
July 8th, 2025 13:37
Mottakeenur Rehman said:
Your words cut deep, but true grace rises above bitterness. Perhaps peace begins when we release the need to wound.
July 8th, 2025 13:37
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