Comments received on poems by Poetic Licence
STARVATION.
Tony Grannell said:
Hello Tobani,
Hunger by politics in so many places in the world today, some more publicised than others but all suffering the same accursed fate. An excellent verse.
Fond regards,
Tony.
August 1st, 2025 05:35
Tony Grannell said:
Hello Tobani,
Hunger by politics in so many places in the world today, some more publicised than others but all suffering the same accursed fate. An excellent verse.
Fond regards,
Tony.
August 1st, 2025 05:35
STARVATION.
sorenbarrett said:
I like that you left this unnamed so it could apply to either side. Powerful and poignant it emphasizes that the ones that suffer are not the ones that make the decisions. Well put Tobani
August 1st, 2025 04:34
sorenbarrett said:
I like that you left this unnamed so it could apply to either side. Powerful and poignant it emphasizes that the ones that suffer are not the ones that make the decisions. Well put Tobani
August 1st, 2025 04:34
New Generation.
Goldfinch60 said:
As it does with every generation Tobani.
Andy
August 1st, 2025 01:09
Goldfinch60 said:
As it does with every generation Tobani.
Andy
August 1st, 2025 01:09
New Generation.
peto said:
A new generation for a new world
In my day we where never in the house
Some now hardly leave and have a virtual existence
I only hope they get as long a run as i did
Somehow I doubt it though
Thoroughly enjoyed the read
July 31st, 2025 20:39
peto said:
A new generation for a new world
In my day we where never in the house
Some now hardly leave and have a virtual existence
I only hope they get as long a run as i did
Somehow I doubt it though
Thoroughly enjoyed the read
July 31st, 2025 20:39
New Generation.
Friendship said:
In my opinion, everyone has the same feelings about the next generation or the generation before ours!
July 31st, 2025 13:18
Friendship said:
In my opinion, everyone has the same feelings about the next generation or the generation before ours!
July 31st, 2025 13:18
New Generation.
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Tobani,
Too, true what you have wrote here and well said. It\'s very hard to keep up with the changes and especially what people get away with these days. That being said, I still have my bicycle, an electric one at that, I must admit, apart from that, I\'m a luddite, well nearly - hahaha!
Fond regards,
Tony.
July 31st, 2025 12:58
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Tobani,
Too, true what you have wrote here and well said. It\'s very hard to keep up with the changes and especially what people get away with these days. That being said, I still have my bicycle, an electric one at that, I must admit, apart from that, I\'m a luddite, well nearly - hahaha!
Fond regards,
Tony.
July 31st, 2025 12:58
The Killing Kind.
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Tobani,
All it takes is a slight squeeze of the trigger, no matter the reason, a life taken and the perpetual grief in its wake. Four brilliant stanzas makes for an outstanding poem. Top drawer, this one.
Fond regards,
Tony.
July 31st, 2025 12:50
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Tobani,
All it takes is a slight squeeze of the trigger, no matter the reason, a life taken and the perpetual grief in its wake. Four brilliant stanzas makes for an outstanding poem. Top drawer, this one.
Fond regards,
Tony.
July 31st, 2025 12:50
New Generation.
Damaso said:
I\'ve heard that if young and old stay in touch with each other, they can move more quickly and comfortably among their peers. And this communication shapes culture. I really enjoyed the article. Thank you for sharing it. Best regards.
July 31st, 2025 11:11
Damaso said:
I\'ve heard that if young and old stay in touch with each other, they can move more quickly and comfortably among their peers. And this communication shapes culture. I really enjoyed the article. Thank you for sharing it. Best regards.
July 31st, 2025 11:11
New Generation.
Cheeky Missy said:
We try. However, most of our efforts seem proven futile, despite all. Expertly rendered in striking brevity with superb imagery and a taunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
July 31st, 2025 11:05
Cheeky Missy said:
We try. However, most of our efforts seem proven futile, despite all. Expertly rendered in striking brevity with superb imagery and a taunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
July 31st, 2025 11:05
New Generation.
Jerry Reynolds said:
Well said, Tobani. They have to live in the world we borrowed from them.
July 31st, 2025 06:09
Jerry Reynolds said:
Well said, Tobani. They have to live in the world we borrowed from them.
July 31st, 2025 06:09
New Generation.
arqios said:
Situations change and generations adapt and are adopted by the new times.🕊️🙏🏻
July 31st, 2025 05:43
arqios said:
Situations change and generations adapt and are adopted by the new times.🕊️🙏🏻
July 31st, 2025 05:43
New Generation.
Teddy.15 said:
Let\'s hope this new generation has a better attitude than we give credit for because I see a generation of influencers myself, let\'s hope the game will.chamge for the better. Great theme. 🌹
July 31st, 2025 03:37
Teddy.15 said:
Let\'s hope this new generation has a better attitude than we give credit for because I see a generation of influencers myself, let\'s hope the game will.chamge for the better. Great theme. 🌹
July 31st, 2025 03:37
New Generation.
sorenbarrett said:
Every generation speaks of how the next one is different, usually in a pejorative manner. This poem speaks of it changing the rules of the game. Nicely worded.
July 31st, 2025 03:24
sorenbarrett said:
Every generation speaks of how the next one is different, usually in a pejorative manner. This poem speaks of it changing the rules of the game. Nicely worded.
July 31st, 2025 03:24
Masking. (Senryu).
Kevin Hulme said:
Quite a lot said in three lines. Good one.
July 30th, 2025 18:37
Kevin Hulme said:
Quite a lot said in three lines. Good one.
July 30th, 2025 18:37
The Killing Kind.
Bella Shepard said:
We live in a gun culture, especially in the USA, and it sickens me to see how it is revered by so many as a means to whatever end they choose. Thank you for this most relevant piece.
July 30th, 2025 10:17
Bella Shepard said:
We live in a gun culture, especially in the USA, and it sickens me to see how it is revered by so many as a means to whatever end they choose. Thank you for this most relevant piece.
July 30th, 2025 10:17
The Killing Kind.
Cheeky Missy said:
Good questions. What about: \"are you able to live with yourself if you take the life of another?\" There was a rendition on YouTube about a rather unfortunate modern incident which never should have happened, and yet was virtually unavoidable in this horrendously uncivil and foolish society: one of those fools on the road who believe you\'re not free to get out from behind their slowness and drive freely retaliated as their wont. However she very sadly accidentally retaliated against a human machine. [Soldiers are trained to shoot first, ask questions later, because anything less on the battlefield would both be suicide and also lose the battle.] The soldier behaved unconsciously as he was trained, however his conscience killed him internally for what his training provoked him to do. Ergo the query I suggested. Excellently rendered with exceptional good sense, imagery and a subtly haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
July 30th, 2025 09:43
Cheeky Missy said:
Good questions. What about: \"are you able to live with yourself if you take the life of another?\" There was a rendition on YouTube about a rather unfortunate modern incident which never should have happened, and yet was virtually unavoidable in this horrendously uncivil and foolish society: one of those fools on the road who believe you\'re not free to get out from behind their slowness and drive freely retaliated as their wont. However she very sadly accidentally retaliated against a human machine. [Soldiers are trained to shoot first, ask questions later, because anything less on the battlefield would both be suicide and also lose the battle.] The soldier behaved unconsciously as he was trained, however his conscience killed him internally for what his training provoked him to do. Ergo the query I suggested. Excellently rendered with exceptional good sense, imagery and a subtly haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
July 30th, 2025 09:43
The Killing Kind.
Priya Tomar said:
Brilliant work
.\".. obedient sheep\" is a clever metaphor.
July 30th, 2025 07:04
Priya Tomar said:
Brilliant work
.\".. obedient sheep\" is a clever metaphor.
July 30th, 2025 07:04
The Killing Kind.
Jerry Reynolds said:
Well done, Tobani. My mind will come back to this one from time to time.
July 30th, 2025 06:18
Jerry Reynolds said:
Well done, Tobani. My mind will come back to this one from time to time.
July 30th, 2025 06:18
The Killing Kind.
sorenbarrett said:
Many full of fear, some full of anger, fewer still full of lust point their guns. But if not guns they would point their knives. These people need help. Good write.
July 30th, 2025 03:44
sorenbarrett said:
Many full of fear, some full of anger, fewer still full of lust point their guns. But if not guns they would point their knives. These people need help. Good write.
July 30th, 2025 03:44
Masking. (Senryu).
Neville said:
Strictly speaking, this is something else .. but hey, who\'s counting .. and I love it even more for all its understated excesses .. tis brill PL .. and no kidding, write on .. Neville
July 30th, 2025 02:09
Neville said:
Strictly speaking, this is something else .. but hey, who\'s counting .. and I love it even more for all its understated excesses .. tis brill PL .. and no kidding, write on .. Neville
July 30th, 2025 02:09
Masking. (Senryu).
Cheeky Missy said:
Nah. The eyes are the windows to the soul, which is precisely the reason so many souls insist and demand the \"right\" to wear sunglasses even indoors. There\'s little or no other means to hide the windows otherwise. This is likewise the reason our Secret Service is known to search the eyes of everyone, while themselves hide behind sunglasses. \"Oh the tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive \"! Beautifully rendered in brevity with excellent imagery and a necessarily haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
July 29th, 2025 15:00
Cheeky Missy said:
Nah. The eyes are the windows to the soul, which is precisely the reason so many souls insist and demand the \"right\" to wear sunglasses even indoors. There\'s little or no other means to hide the windows otherwise. This is likewise the reason our Secret Service is known to search the eyes of everyone, while themselves hide behind sunglasses. \"Oh the tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive \"! Beautifully rendered in brevity with excellent imagery and a necessarily haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
July 29th, 2025 15:00
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