Comments received on poems by Fay Slimm.
Stillness
orchidee said:
I never knew there was so much in silence. Good write Fay!
December 20th, 2022 12:44
orchidee said:
I never knew there was so much in silence. Good write Fay!
December 20th, 2022 12:44
Stillness
Neville said:
perfectly pitched in my most humble & receptive opinion ..
\'stillness finds access to wisdom that lies underneath sound\' .. x
December 20th, 2022 05:09
Neville said:
perfectly pitched in my most humble & receptive opinion ..
\'stillness finds access to wisdom that lies underneath sound\' .. x
December 20th, 2022 05:09
Beginning
Neville said:
The true numbers of such folk are never going to be published Fay .. most local authorities are required to do a formal & organised head count but whether by accident or design, they never and I do mean never look in the right places .. I have undertaken my own head counts on the very same nights and have invariably counted well over a hundred individuals rough sleeping (I dont mean sofa surfing) whereas the council has occasionally counted eight or nine .. By the way, those last two lines of yours are probably some of the truest, hard hitting and real I have read in a long time ....... x
December 19th, 2022 04:34
Neville said:
The true numbers of such folk are never going to be published Fay .. most local authorities are required to do a formal & organised head count but whether by accident or design, they never and I do mean never look in the right places .. I have undertaken my own head counts on the very same nights and have invariably counted well over a hundred individuals rough sleeping (I dont mean sofa surfing) whereas the council has occasionally counted eight or nine .. By the way, those last two lines of yours are probably some of the truest, hard hitting and real I have read in a long time ....... x
December 19th, 2022 04:34
Beginning
Crowns4Christ said:
It a sad and lonely world out there,when you have nobody to care about you,but there is,the Lord always cares and loves and is always there,for those who cry out to him in earnest,and the saddest thing,is that not many people believe that He is the way,great piece,Fay Slimm
December 17th, 2022 20:52
Crowns4Christ said:
It a sad and lonely world out there,when you have nobody to care about you,but there is,the Lord always cares and loves and is always there,for those who cry out to him in earnest,and the saddest thing,is that not many people believe that He is the way,great piece,Fay Slimm
December 17th, 2022 20:52
Beginning
Doggerel Dave said:
A symptom of a sick system...
Aid - yes; action - yes.
What form should this action take?
An important and relevant post Fay, many thanks.
December 17th, 2022 18:04
Doggerel Dave said:
A symptom of a sick system...
Aid - yes; action - yes.
What form should this action take?
An important and relevant post Fay, many thanks.
December 17th, 2022 18:04
Beginning
Bella Shepard said:
This picture makes your heart bleed. How have we come to the point where homelessness becomes just a part of our society. I used to carry a blessings bag in the car, with a little money and some supplies, for those who I encountered at intersections essentially begging. Our county government has now banned soliciting from those in need. Your poem rings oh so true, especially at this time of the year. It should bother our collective conscience. A good and powerful write my caring friend.
December 17th, 2022 15:34
Bella Shepard said:
This picture makes your heart bleed. How have we come to the point where homelessness becomes just a part of our society. I used to carry a blessings bag in the car, with a little money and some supplies, for those who I encountered at intersections essentially begging. Our county government has now banned soliciting from those in need. Your poem rings oh so true, especially at this time of the year. It should bother our collective conscience. A good and powerful write my caring friend.
December 17th, 2022 15:34
Beginning
orchidee said:
A true write Fay.
I say a short prayer in passing such folk. What else to do? I\'ve not the resources to give them shelter, etc.
December 17th, 2022 10:54
orchidee said:
A true write Fay.
I say a short prayer in passing such folk. What else to do? I\'ve not the resources to give them shelter, etc.
December 17th, 2022 10:54
Seize and See
Goldfinch60 said:
Every moment in our life is so important Fay, seize them all.
Andy
December 17th, 2022 02:56
Goldfinch60 said:
Every moment in our life is so important Fay, seize them all.
Andy
December 17th, 2022 02:56
Seize and See
L. B. Mek said:
\'Let us
seize mind\'s fragility
lest we
lose the ability
to review insight
further and see
Now as eternal.\'
Amen!
thank you dear Fay
so very true!
December 16th, 2022 06:45
L. B. Mek said:
\'Let us
seize mind\'s fragility
lest we
lose the ability
to review insight
further and see
Now as eternal.\'
Amen!
thank you dear Fay
so very true!
December 16th, 2022 06:45
Seize and See
orchidee said:
Good write Fay.
As I said before, I didn\'t quite get the hang of things. By time I found out what \'Carpe Diem\' meant, there was not much day left to seize. Doh!
If they had said it in English in the first place I would not have wasted hours translating it. lol.
December 16th, 2022 06:13
orchidee said:
Good write Fay.
As I said before, I didn\'t quite get the hang of things. By time I found out what \'Carpe Diem\' meant, there was not much day left to seize. Doh!
If they had said it in English in the first place I would not have wasted hours translating it. lol.
December 16th, 2022 06:13
Seize and See
Neville said:
Good old Eckhart Tolle .. if he see\'s this, he will blush to high heaven :) x
December 16th, 2022 06:09
Neville said:
Good old Eckhart Tolle .. if he see\'s this, he will blush to high heaven :) x
December 16th, 2022 06:09
Shifting
L. B. Mek said:
\'Infinity bequests
the unseen\'
beautifully worded, as ever
what a tender read
thank you! dear Fay
December 16th, 2022 04:54
L. B. Mek said:
\'Infinity bequests
the unseen\'
beautifully worded, as ever
what a tender read
thank you! dear Fay
December 16th, 2022 04:54
Challenge
L. B. Mek said:
Amen!
A classic truth, remains timeless
A whisper of wisdom, vital
for every generation..
I read and try to heed, dear Fay
December 16th, 2022 04:52
L. B. Mek said:
Amen!
A classic truth, remains timeless
A whisper of wisdom, vital
for every generation..
I read and try to heed, dear Fay
December 16th, 2022 04:52
That Half-Smile
L. B. Mek said:
\'Behind that half-smile
bravely
shown for a camera
lens she stands
denying pretence\'
words that cut through pixels
and ink out the true tragedies
we\'ve become numb to..
such a poignant write dear Fay
December 16th, 2022 04:50
L. B. Mek said:
\'Behind that half-smile
bravely
shown for a camera
lens she stands
denying pretence\'
words that cut through pixels
and ink out the true tragedies
we\'ve become numb to..
such a poignant write dear Fay
December 16th, 2022 04:50
Sad Reminders
L. B. Mek said:
It\'s shocking to think back
to days when losing a child
was an expected part of life
this reminds me of Elizabeth browning\'s, \'the cry of the children\'
a privilege to read
thanks for sharing dear Fay
December 16th, 2022 04:47
L. B. Mek said:
It\'s shocking to think back
to days when losing a child
was an expected part of life
this reminds me of Elizabeth browning\'s, \'the cry of the children\'
a privilege to read
thanks for sharing dear Fay
December 16th, 2022 04:47
Shifting
Saxon Crow said:
So true Fay. Beats being a grumpy old codger. I\'m working on it! Great piece.
December 16th, 2022 03:02
Saxon Crow said:
So true Fay. Beats being a grumpy old codger. I\'m working on it! Great piece.
December 16th, 2022 03:02
Shifting
Neville said:
uncanny .. aint just any old word that I band about willy nilly these days .. is it okay to say willy nilly by the way Fay .. wot with Fido & the word police lurking behind every dodgy sounding verb ... anyway, now where woz I oh\' yes .. it is indeed uncanny how so very often there appears to be a similarity or associative link in the topic we post .. It was your good self that first drew my attention to this phenomenon quite some time back .. any old how, I think today is a good example of what might well be our intra psychic wotsit .. the only thing is, you did it so much better than me .. Neville .. x
December 15th, 2022 11:34
Neville said:
uncanny .. aint just any old word that I band about willy nilly these days .. is it okay to say willy nilly by the way Fay .. wot with Fido & the word police lurking behind every dodgy sounding verb ... anyway, now where woz I oh\' yes .. it is indeed uncanny how so very often there appears to be a similarity or associative link in the topic we post .. It was your good self that first drew my attention to this phenomenon quite some time back .. any old how, I think today is a good example of what might well be our intra psychic wotsit .. the only thing is, you did it so much better than me .. Neville .. x
December 15th, 2022 11:34
Challenge
Doggerel Dave said:
Nothing here metaphorical in my response, but I\'m motivated to do it anyway:
I have fallen over a number of times in a long and at times difficult life. But the help I\'ve received, particularly latterly, leaves me with a warm glow with respect to other\'s humanity. Thanks Fay - a good reminder.
December 14th, 2022 18:54
Doggerel Dave said:
Nothing here metaphorical in my response, but I\'m motivated to do it anyway:
I have fallen over a number of times in a long and at times difficult life. But the help I\'ve received, particularly latterly, leaves me with a warm glow with respect to other\'s humanity. Thanks Fay - a good reminder.
December 14th, 2022 18:54
Challenge
orchidee said:
Yes, similar to what Neville says - it\'s easier to go downhill than uphill, isn\'t it?
December 14th, 2022 11:25
orchidee said:
Yes, similar to what Neville says - it\'s easier to go downhill than uphill, isn\'t it?
December 14th, 2022 11:25
Challenge
Neville said:
it is so much easier to give up isn\'t it .. but for those who rise to the challenge .. what better feeling could there possibly be than that of achievement .. x
December 14th, 2022 06:58
Neville said:
it is so much easier to give up isn\'t it .. but for those who rise to the challenge .. what better feeling could there possibly be than that of achievement .. x
December 14th, 2022 06:58
That Half-Smile
Goldfinch60 said:
Such empathy in your words and that picture Fay.
Andy
December 14th, 2022 02:50
Goldfinch60 said:
Such empathy in your words and that picture Fay.
Andy
December 14th, 2022 02:50
That Half-Smile
Doggerel Dave said:
Your picture and words combine to completely cover, and at the same time reveal the misery inflicted by humans one to the other, Fay. Can\'t say \'enjoyed\', I will settle for \'valued\'.
Those of us privileged enough to exist in a state of security peace and tranquility should see ourselves as an exception, tragically.
December 13th, 2022 20:00
Doggerel Dave said:
Your picture and words combine to completely cover, and at the same time reveal the misery inflicted by humans one to the other, Fay. Can\'t say \'enjoyed\', I will settle for \'valued\'.
Those of us privileged enough to exist in a state of security peace and tranquility should see ourselves as an exception, tragically.
December 13th, 2022 20:00
That Half-Smile
Bella Shepard said:
A picture is truly worth a thousand words, but your words are so very important here. You give voice to one who can only bear consequences, and has no voice at all. Bravo dear Fay!
December 13th, 2022 13:13
Bella Shepard said:
A picture is truly worth a thousand words, but your words are so very important here. You give voice to one who can only bear consequences, and has no voice at all. Bravo dear Fay!
December 13th, 2022 13:13
That Half-Smile
dusk arising said:
Your words once again bring home the sadness which fills us for these poor suffering peoples accross too much of our world. All in your words.
December 13th, 2022 11:10
dusk arising said:
Your words once again bring home the sadness which fills us for these poor suffering peoples accross too much of our world. All in your words.
December 13th, 2022 11:10
That Half-Smile
orchidee said:
Some will have to answer for this to a higher \'court\' than humans - sooner or later. It has to be so surely, or there is no justice.
December 13th, 2022 10:09
orchidee said:
Some will have to answer for this to a higher \'court\' than humans - sooner or later. It has to be so surely, or there is no justice.
December 13th, 2022 10:09
That Half-Smile
Neville said:
no matter how thick the dust or smoke .. no matter what time of day or night it occurs .. there can be no mistaking that look, can there .. writ like a pro with a camera to hand .. sadly a little masterpiece is thus created ...... Neville x
December 13th, 2022 09:13
Neville said:
no matter how thick the dust or smoke .. no matter what time of day or night it occurs .. there can be no mistaking that look, can there .. writ like a pro with a camera to hand .. sadly a little masterpiece is thus created ...... Neville x
December 13th, 2022 09:13
Sad Reminders
Goldfinch60 said:
Such true words Fay, back in the day nobody cared. (I wonder what has changed?\"
Andy
December 13th, 2022 03:04
Goldfinch60 said:
Such true words Fay, back in the day nobody cared. (I wonder what has changed?\"
Andy
December 13th, 2022 03:04
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