Comments received on poems by Katie Sherrill Barnett



Polar Opposites
Bella Shepard said:

My father was bipolar, and your words truly capture the state of mind of the person living with this disorder. Well done!

September 21st, 2025 08:40

i carried them in my pocket
Bella Shepard said:

The imagery of this poem is stunning, every line beautifully phrased. This was a joy to read, especially aloud. Welcome aboard my friend!

September 21st, 2025 08:33

i carried them in my pocket
sorenbarrett said:

Difficult times portrayed in this poem. (I carried the days in my pocket) a wonderful line.

September 21st, 2025 07:42

Polar Opposites
Paul Bell said:

You sum up the condition perfectly, the highs can be high, and the lows can be low.
Maybe magnified ten times more than the average person.



September 20th, 2025 08:42

Polar Opposites
sorenbarrett said:

This poem vacillates between extremes from highs to lows and gives the reader a sense of the bipolar world. Nicely done

September 20th, 2025 04:00

Polar Opposites
Doggerel Dave said:

Neat description of what living with bipolar must be like.
A brief but impressive account.

September 20th, 2025 03:00

i carried them in my pocket
William Hromada said:

reminders of me in NY as a child. wery nice.

September 14th, 2025 17:29

i carried them in my pocket
sorenbarrett said:

A good line and a good poem nicely written and imaged. A fave

September 14th, 2025 13:06

I Partake in Joy
sorenbarrett said:

Joy the ultimate high. A wonderful write nicely done

September 13th, 2025 16:03