Comments received on poems by Poetic Licence
Freedom of Expression.
Cheeky Missy said:
Hmm. I wonder whether it all depends on which alleged freedoms are being curtailed by the resurgence of \"ancient\" laws. After all, what we prefer not to acknowledge is the fact which our Declaration of Independence alluded to, namely, \"...the laws of nature and nature\'s God...\" Were I to begin enlarging on this the can of worms thus opened would overflow with squirmies. Beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and a haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
June 30th, 2025 15:04
Cheeky Missy said:
Hmm. I wonder whether it all depends on which alleged freedoms are being curtailed by the resurgence of \"ancient\" laws. After all, what we prefer not to acknowledge is the fact which our Declaration of Independence alluded to, namely, \"...the laws of nature and nature\'s God...\" Were I to begin enlarging on this the can of worms thus opened would overflow with squirmies. Beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and a haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
June 30th, 2025 15:04
Freedom of Expression.
Tristan Robert Lange said:
💯 Totally for freedom of speech. People seem to only like it when they like the speech...but that\'s the point of free speech, it can be said without approval. There are natural consequences to saying things one shouldn\'t, so let those do the work. No need to ban speech. Well done on this, my friend! A great poem to resume \"normal services\" with. Love it! 🌹👏
June 30th, 2025 08:07
Tristan Robert Lange said:
💯 Totally for freedom of speech. People seem to only like it when they like the speech...but that\'s the point of free speech, it can be said without approval. There are natural consequences to saying things one shouldn\'t, so let those do the work. No need to ban speech. Well done on this, my friend! A great poem to resume \"normal services\" with. Love it! 🌹👏
June 30th, 2025 08:07
Freedom of Expression.
Doggerel Dave said:
Yes and yes and yes and yes and yes and yes - is that six? (should equal the number of stanzas in your poem, with which I heartily agree.)
Freedom of expression is self evidently the way to go.
I\'m just left wondering if there were some specific action/legislation in the UK recently which stirred you into this declaration?
June 30th, 2025 06:38
Doggerel Dave said:
Yes and yes and yes and yes and yes and yes - is that six? (should equal the number of stanzas in your poem, with which I heartily agree.)
Freedom of expression is self evidently the way to go.
I\'m just left wondering if there were some specific action/legislation in the UK recently which stirred you into this declaration?
June 30th, 2025 06:38
Freedom of Expression.
arqios said:
This freedom is not only to be enjoyed but to be protected, strengthened, and developed 🙏🏻🕊️
June 30th, 2025 05:57
arqios said:
This freedom is not only to be enjoyed but to be protected, strengthened, and developed 🙏🏻🕊️
June 30th, 2025 05:57
Freedom of Expression.
David Wakeling said:
This is an amazing poem.The masterful rhyming and cadence. Really well done mi amigo. And yes freedom of speech is a right with fighting for.
June 30th, 2025 04:41
David Wakeling said:
This is an amazing poem.The masterful rhyming and cadence. Really well done mi amigo. And yes freedom of speech is a right with fighting for.
June 30th, 2025 04:41
Freedom of Expression.
sorenbarrett said:
Some restriction on speech such as that that would cause irrevocable harm to another (shouting fire in a crowded area, deliberate slander of another, false advertising) have already been restricted but anything further is questionable, I believe in politeness and curtesy but restrictions on political correctness should be left up to public response. I am for freedom of speech
June 30th, 2025 04:09
sorenbarrett said:
Some restriction on speech such as that that would cause irrevocable harm to another (shouting fire in a crowded area, deliberate slander of another, false advertising) have already been restricted but anything further is questionable, I believe in politeness and curtesy but restrictions on political correctness should be left up to public response. I am for freedom of speech
June 30th, 2025 04:09
Children Had Fun.
Mottakeenur Rehman said:
This poem beautifully captures the bittersweet chaos of a family outing—where mishaps and frustrations pile up, yet the children’s joy shines through it all. Percy and Joan’s sacrifices and quiet exasperation feel so real, making their love for Paul and Jill all the more touching. The humor in the absurdity (seagull theft, graffiti explanations, and the infamous ‘bare arses’ scene!) balances the underlying tenderness. A reminder that even imperfect days become cherished memories when seen through the eyes of happy children. Lovely work, Tobani—relatable, funny, and full of heart!
June 27th, 2025 14:51
Mottakeenur Rehman said:
This poem beautifully captures the bittersweet chaos of a family outing—where mishaps and frustrations pile up, yet the children’s joy shines through it all. Percy and Joan’s sacrifices and quiet exasperation feel so real, making their love for Paul and Jill all the more touching. The humor in the absurdity (seagull theft, graffiti explanations, and the infamous ‘bare arses’ scene!) balances the underlying tenderness. A reminder that even imperfect days become cherished memories when seen through the eyes of happy children. Lovely work, Tobani—relatable, funny, and full of heart!
June 27th, 2025 14:51
Children Had Fun.
Tristan Robert Lange said:
What is misery to one is joy to another. Chuckles were found...and the read well worth it. Well done, my friend! 🌹👏
June 27th, 2025 10:50
Tristan Robert Lange said:
What is misery to one is joy to another. Chuckles were found...and the read well worth it. Well done, my friend! 🌹👏
June 27th, 2025 10:50
Children Had Fun.
Cheeky Missy said:
You DID make me shake with silent laughter, and this latest pretty number was indeed lengthy, minorly akin to our old American poets such as Longfellow, but it was worth the reading. Delightfully rendered with excellent imagery and a humorous, haunting poignancy. Thank you very much for sharing.
June 27th, 2025 10:02
Cheeky Missy said:
You DID make me shake with silent laughter, and this latest pretty number was indeed lengthy, minorly akin to our old American poets such as Longfellow, but it was worth the reading. Delightfully rendered with excellent imagery and a humorous, haunting poignancy. Thank you very much for sharing.
June 27th, 2025 10:02
Children Had Fun.
arqios said:
Your enjoyment oozes our through the lines and the cadence of the poem. Enjoyment all around for both writer and reader.🕊️🙏🏻
June 27th, 2025 06:49
arqios said:
Your enjoyment oozes our through the lines and the cadence of the poem. Enjoyment all around for both writer and reader.🕊️🙏🏻
June 27th, 2025 06:49
Children Had Fun.
Jerry Reynolds said:
Good write, Tobani. We have all had that day. Have a nice weekend yourself.
June 27th, 2025 06:46
Jerry Reynolds said:
Good write, Tobani. We have all had that day. Have a nice weekend yourself.
June 27th, 2025 06:46
Children Had Fun.
Doggerel Dave said:
Oh! I do like to be beside the seaside!
I do like to be beside the sea!
Oh I do like to stroll along the Prom, Prom, Prom!
Where the brass bands play, \"Tiddely-om-pom-pom!\"
Your entertaining tale tells more truths than this old English seaside favourite fable Tobani.
Enjoyed every line.
June 27th, 2025 06:04
Doggerel Dave said:
Oh! I do like to be beside the seaside!
I do like to be beside the sea!
Oh I do like to stroll along the Prom, Prom, Prom!
Where the brass bands play, \"Tiddely-om-pom-pom!\"
Your entertaining tale tells more truths than this old English seaside favourite fable Tobani.
Enjoyed every line.
June 27th, 2025 06:04
Children Had Fun.
David Wakeling said:
Poor old Percy thought he was taking the family on an adventure and everything went wrong.A great and entertaining story. I really enjoyed it.
June 27th, 2025 04:18
David Wakeling said:
Poor old Percy thought he was taking the family on an adventure and everything went wrong.A great and entertaining story. I really enjoyed it.
June 27th, 2025 04:18
Children Had Fun.
sorenbarrett said:
Funny how one person\'s misery can be another\'s joy. Point of view establishes attitude that determines mood. A fun read and I was expecting further disasters such as coming back to a stripped car or one that wasn\'t there or worse being held up with no money to pay on the way back but then my views are always dark. Well done
June 27th, 2025 03:54
sorenbarrett said:
Funny how one person\'s misery can be another\'s joy. Point of view establishes attitude that determines mood. A fun read and I was expecting further disasters such as coming back to a stripped car or one that wasn\'t there or worse being held up with no money to pay on the way back but then my views are always dark. Well done
June 27th, 2025 03:54
I Don`t Have To Agree.
Doggerel Dave said:
Let’s get our definitions clear here, can we?
If that gun is real, then I would agree to anything.
If, however, that gun is a figure of speech known as a metaphor (very popular hereabouts) then I’m behind you (still a safer position whatever the context) one hundred percent……
A great attitude really and there’s not enough of it where I live and quite possibly the world, Tobani.👍
PS: Great write too.👍
June 21st, 2025 17:34
Doggerel Dave said:
Let’s get our definitions clear here, can we?
If that gun is real, then I would agree to anything.
If, however, that gun is a figure of speech known as a metaphor (very popular hereabouts) then I’m behind you (still a safer position whatever the context) one hundred percent……
A great attitude really and there’s not enough of it where I live and quite possibly the world, Tobani.👍
PS: Great write too.👍
June 21st, 2025 17:34
I Don`t Have To Agree.
orchidee said:
Me being daft - I played Russian Roulette incorrectly with someone. I loaded ALL BUT ONE chamber of the gun, and it was my turn to go first. Doh! lol.
June 21st, 2025 11:09
orchidee said:
Me being daft - I played Russian Roulette incorrectly with someone. I loaded ALL BUT ONE chamber of the gun, and it was my turn to go first. Doh! lol.
June 21st, 2025 11:09
Live Life Like A Sponge (Senryu) Go On Read It , You Might Like It!!!.
NafisaSB said:
Yes it’s a good idea to absorb whatever would help us to expand
I would welcome the experience
Good write
June 21st, 2025 10:26
NafisaSB said:
Yes it’s a good idea to absorb whatever would help us to expand
I would welcome the experience
Good write
June 21st, 2025 10:26
Live Life Like A Sponge (Senryu) Go On Read It , You Might Like It!!!.
Mutley Ravishes said:
I remember reading that when contraction reaches a point where it can\'t contract anymore it naturally starts to expand.
Great write.
June 21st, 2025 06:50
Mutley Ravishes said:
I remember reading that when contraction reaches a point where it can\'t contract anymore it naturally starts to expand.
Great write.
June 21st, 2025 06:50
I Don`t Have To Agree.
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Truth! No two people can agree on everything...and I don\'t think lock-step agreeing is the point of relationships, let alone healthy relationships. Powerful poem, Natiella! 👏🌹
June 21st, 2025 06:37
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Truth! No two people can agree on everything...and I don\'t think lock-step agreeing is the point of relationships, let alone healthy relationships. Powerful poem, Natiella! 👏🌹
June 21st, 2025 06:37
I Don`t Have To Agree.
Jerry Reynolds said:
Good write, PL. The greatest lesson ever learned we learned in kindergarten. Share your toys. Don\'t hit. Hold hands when you cross the street. OH, how far we stray.
June 21st, 2025 05:59
Jerry Reynolds said:
Good write, PL. The greatest lesson ever learned we learned in kindergarten. Share your toys. Don\'t hit. Hold hands when you cross the street. OH, how far we stray.
June 21st, 2025 05:59
I Don`t Have To Agree.
David Wakeling said:
For me this is a powerful poem about communication.You cannot communicate with someone if they hold a gun in your face. Very important poem.Made me think
June 21st, 2025 04:46
David Wakeling said:
For me this is a powerful poem about communication.You cannot communicate with someone if they hold a gun in your face. Very important poem.Made me think
June 21st, 2025 04:46
I Don`t Have To Agree.
sorenbarrett said:
Nataiella this poem speaks to me. Nicely stated it speaks to everybody\'s freedom not just one. I could never understand why it was so important to some people to convince everyone to their point of view. Let all have their own point of view what does it cost? Very nicely stated in poetic form.
June 21st, 2025 03:58
sorenbarrett said:
Nataiella this poem speaks to me. Nicely stated it speaks to everybody\'s freedom not just one. I could never understand why it was so important to some people to convince everyone to their point of view. Let all have their own point of view what does it cost? Very nicely stated in poetic form.
June 21st, 2025 03:58
I Don`t Have To Agree.
arqios said:
We agree to disagree to live and let live and no harm is no foul🕊️🙏🏻
June 21st, 2025 02:41
arqios said:
We agree to disagree to live and let live and no harm is no foul🕊️🙏🏻
June 21st, 2025 02:41
Live Life Like A Sponge (Senryu) Go On Read It , You Might Like It!!!.
Goldfinch60 said:
So very true Tobani, but my life has expanded for so long that the sponge is now leaking. LOL
Andy
June 21st, 2025 01:24
Goldfinch60 said:
So very true Tobani, but my life has expanded for so long that the sponge is now leaking. LOL
Andy
June 21st, 2025 01:24
Live Life Like A Sponge (Senryu) Go On Read It , You Might Like It!!!.
Doggerel Dave said:
An image now filed under \'tools\' and incorporated into a part of me now. the senryu form has real truth sometimes.
Thanks Tobani.
June 20th, 2025 18:27
Doggerel Dave said:
An image now filed under \'tools\' and incorporated into a part of me now. the senryu form has real truth sometimes.
Thanks Tobani.
June 20th, 2025 18:27
Live Life Like A Sponge (Senryu) Go On Read It , You Might Like It!!!.
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Not going to lie, I thought you were going to talk about a life living in a pineapple under the sea while in tighty whiteys. Ahoy, matey! All jokes aside, this is a most profound and truthful poem, my friend, and a fave. 🌹👏
June 20th, 2025 13:27
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Not going to lie, I thought you were going to talk about a life living in a pineapple under the sea while in tighty whiteys. Ahoy, matey! All jokes aside, this is a most profound and truthful poem, my friend, and a fave. 🌹👏
June 20th, 2025 13:27
Live Life Like A Sponge (Senryu) Go On Read It , You Might Like It!!!.
Thomas W Case said:
Fantastic.
June 20th, 2025 10:24
Thomas W Case said:
Fantastic.
June 20th, 2025 10:24
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