Comments received on poems by Fay Slimm.
COMPLIANCE.
sylviasearcher said:
I read your poem and then your comments.
I did not think it was about a housewife in particular until the end.
I thought it could be about any woman denied the opportunity to be her soul self. You captured the sad notion of folding away dreams which I often wonder about. How many people settle.
I read an article the other day that the notion of \'the one\' destroys marriages. I guess it is much easier now to explore finding \'the one\'
In my younger years perhaps this was my dream. It is not now. It is just to be able to be me without interrogation or derision.
I get out my dream when my husband is not watching.
I pack it away carefully when he returns.
Oh I wear many many hats. I\'m not sure id give any up... Except perhaps \'wife\' but that is easier said than done.
Hmm. Some reflection prompted here. Thanks Fay 💜
August 8th, 2018 03:39
sylviasearcher said:
I read your poem and then your comments.
I did not think it was about a housewife in particular until the end.
I thought it could be about any woman denied the opportunity to be her soul self. You captured the sad notion of folding away dreams which I often wonder about. How many people settle.
I read an article the other day that the notion of \'the one\' destroys marriages. I guess it is much easier now to explore finding \'the one\'
In my younger years perhaps this was my dream. It is not now. It is just to be able to be me without interrogation or derision.
I get out my dream when my husband is not watching.
I pack it away carefully when he returns.
Oh I wear many many hats. I\'m not sure id give any up... Except perhaps \'wife\' but that is easier said than done.
Hmm. Some reflection prompted here. Thanks Fay 💜
August 8th, 2018 03:39
COMPLIANCE.
orchidee said:
A fine write Fay. For one thing, if both parents work, they have to cover childminder, nursery costs, etc too. So it backfires on them a bit.
Then annoying things like:
\'This job requires 110% output from you\' (impossible).
\'Must be able to multi-task (maybe at the same time, which is impossible again. Can only do one thing at a time).
\'Working hours are 8.30am to 6.30pm.\' (Hardly worth going home. I shall bring my camp-bed in to work).
August 8th, 2018 03:31
orchidee said:
A fine write Fay. For one thing, if both parents work, they have to cover childminder, nursery costs, etc too. So it backfires on them a bit.
Then annoying things like:
\'This job requires 110% output from you\' (impossible).
\'Must be able to multi-task (maybe at the same time, which is impossible again. Can only do one thing at a time).
\'Working hours are 8.30am to 6.30pm.\' (Hardly worth going home. I shall bring my camp-bed in to work).
August 8th, 2018 03:31
DEADLY INTENT.
Heartwriter said:
A beautiful write. Birds are majestic. So was your poem!
August 7th, 2018 05:01
Heartwriter said:
A beautiful write. Birds are majestic. So was your poem!
August 7th, 2018 05:01
DEADLY INTENT.
sylviasearcher said:
Thanks for reposting. I watched a kestrel swoop the other day. You took me back. They are magnificent but I did feel sad at the little mouse in his/her claws that day 😪
August 7th, 2018 03:10
sylviasearcher said:
Thanks for reposting. I watched a kestrel swoop the other day. You took me back. They are magnificent but I did feel sad at the little mouse in his/her claws that day 😪
August 7th, 2018 03:10
DEADLY INTENT.
Michael Edwards said:
Great work which truly captures the majesty of these birds.
August 7th, 2018 03:06
Michael Edwards said:
Great work which truly captures the majesty of these birds.
August 7th, 2018 03:06
DEADLY INTENT.
Goldfinch60 said:
Kestrels are majestic birds, as are all raptors. I have seen many of them in my life including a sea eagle, the biggest eagle in the UK but much to my chagrin I have not see a golden eagle in the wild. I have had one on my wrist at a falconry centre but never seen them where they should be.
August 7th, 2018 02:38
Goldfinch60 said:
Kestrels are majestic birds, as are all raptors. I have seen many of them in my life including a sea eagle, the biggest eagle in the UK but much to my chagrin I have not see a golden eagle in the wild. I have had one on my wrist at a falconry centre but never seen them where they should be.
August 7th, 2018 02:38
STIMULATION.
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
BEAUTIFUL FAY ~ I love it when a PICTURE stirs the MUSE and in his instance a PERFECT PICTURE (early Anime ?) has spawned a PERFECT POEM. I love the fact that you have penned a warning to hose who have become (over) stimulated ! Romance ~ enmeshes, Emotion ~ consumes, Bliss ~ bewilders, \"Chasing the Dream\" is akin to insanity and rattles sensations (I like the sound of that !), Vincibility ~ exposes, Love grips so tight it ~ Cleaves as does VIGOROUS VIVACIOUSNESS ~ AMEN ! Thanks for Sharing & Scaring both of us ~ Thanks for seeing so so much in a beautiful Picture of True Love Devotion ~ Peace & Joy ~ BRIAN & ANGELA WE have saved as a FAVE !
August 6th, 2018 17:58
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
BEAUTIFUL FAY ~ I love it when a PICTURE stirs the MUSE and in his instance a PERFECT PICTURE (early Anime ?) has spawned a PERFECT POEM. I love the fact that you have penned a warning to hose who have become (over) stimulated ! Romance ~ enmeshes, Emotion ~ consumes, Bliss ~ bewilders, \"Chasing the Dream\" is akin to insanity and rattles sensations (I like the sound of that !), Vincibility ~ exposes, Love grips so tight it ~ Cleaves as does VIGOROUS VIVACIOUSNESS ~ AMEN ! Thanks for Sharing & Scaring both of us ~ Thanks for seeing so so much in a beautiful Picture of True Love Devotion ~ Peace & Joy ~ BRIAN & ANGELA WE have saved as a FAVE !
August 6th, 2018 17:58
STIMULATION.
Heartwriter said:
Another beauty of a write Fay. Like Michael said only you can do. You are unique my dear.
August 6th, 2018 16:15
Heartwriter said:
Another beauty of a write Fay. Like Michael said only you can do. You are unique my dear.
August 6th, 2018 16:15
STIMULATION.
Michael Edwards said:
Fay this a lovely sensitive write written as only you could.
August 6th, 2018 10:17
Michael Edwards said:
Fay this a lovely sensitive write written as only you could.
August 6th, 2018 10:17
STIMULATION.
orchidee said:
A \'swoony\' write Fay. But I swoon at the least thing! lol.
August 6th, 2018 09:49
orchidee said:
A \'swoony\' write Fay. But I swoon at the least thing! lol.
August 6th, 2018 09:49
VIBES.
Laura🌻 said:
My dear Fay,
A masterfully written poem exhibiting the beauty of the English language!
Are you a university professor who teaches the beauty of the English language?
As an English Language Learner, I admire and appreciate how you so eloquently express yourself throughout your writings!
~Laura~
August 4th, 2018 00:11
Laura🌻 said:
My dear Fay,
A masterfully written poem exhibiting the beauty of the English language!
Are you a university professor who teaches the beauty of the English language?
As an English Language Learner, I admire and appreciate how you so eloquently express yourself throughout your writings!
~Laura~
August 4th, 2018 00:11
VIBES.
Michael Edwards said:
A masterclass in the use of the language dear Fay
August 3rd, 2018 14:10
Michael Edwards said:
A masterclass in the use of the language dear Fay
August 3rd, 2018 14:10
VIBES.
Heartwriter said:
Fay this picture is really magnificent! Your words bring it to beautiful life. Brilliant!
August 3rd, 2018 06:39
Heartwriter said:
Fay this picture is really magnificent! Your words bring it to beautiful life. Brilliant!
August 3rd, 2018 06:39
CATZZZ.
Goldfinch60 said:
Good write but I always think that cats are arrogant creatures and as an ornithologist cats are a danger to birds; for every bird a raptor kills for food cats take four hundred to play with and kill.
August 3rd, 2018 01:10
Goldfinch60 said:
Good write but I always think that cats are arrogant creatures and as an ornithologist cats are a danger to birds; for every bird a raptor kills for food cats take four hundred to play with and kill.
August 3rd, 2018 01:10
CATZZZ.
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Ooooo FAY ~ You know how much I adore CATZZZ ~ they are awesome and no two cats are the same. Like you ~ I LIKE them ~ I LOVE them ~ I ADORE them ~ I PRIZE them ~ unlike other ANIMALS they have a touch of the Divine which is why they can relate to Humans on the SAME Mental & Spiritual Level. My Family & Extended Family would never give a \"DOG\" house room but they all ADORE CATS and make their HOMES a Feline Kingdom ! Our Family Mantra is \"HOME is where the CAT is\" AMEN. Your poem highlights some of their many qualities ~ Undisciplined ~ Enchant & Entrap us ~ brook no denial ~ Break Hearts ~ Wilful ~ Whimsical etc etc. Love the picture \"A Galaxy of Cats\" Angela\'s Family have a DOG (who tolerates Me ~ just) My Mum\'s CAT loves Angela and she loves POLLY ! Angela has promised Me that when we are married and in our own House ~ we must have a CAT and she will never pester me to BUY her a PUPPY ~ that is TRUE LOVE ! Please check our new FUSION on a very topical subject ICE CREAM ! Yours as always BRIAN & ANGELA !
August 2nd, 2018 16:50
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Ooooo FAY ~ You know how much I adore CATZZZ ~ they are awesome and no two cats are the same. Like you ~ I LIKE them ~ I LOVE them ~ I ADORE them ~ I PRIZE them ~ unlike other ANIMALS they have a touch of the Divine which is why they can relate to Humans on the SAME Mental & Spiritual Level. My Family & Extended Family would never give a \"DOG\" house room but they all ADORE CATS and make their HOMES a Feline Kingdom ! Our Family Mantra is \"HOME is where the CAT is\" AMEN. Your poem highlights some of their many qualities ~ Undisciplined ~ Enchant & Entrap us ~ brook no denial ~ Break Hearts ~ Wilful ~ Whimsical etc etc. Love the picture \"A Galaxy of Cats\" Angela\'s Family have a DOG (who tolerates Me ~ just) My Mum\'s CAT loves Angela and she loves POLLY ! Angela has promised Me that when we are married and in our own House ~ we must have a CAT and she will never pester me to BUY her a PUPPY ~ that is TRUE LOVE ! Please check our new FUSION on a very topical subject ICE CREAM ! Yours as always BRIAN & ANGELA !
August 2nd, 2018 16:50
CATZZZ.
orchidee said:
Yes - lovely cats and dogs. A fine write Fay. Though for a time I was afraid of ANY dog. One barked at me when young, or something, and scared me.
August 2nd, 2018 11:30
orchidee said:
Yes - lovely cats and dogs. A fine write Fay. Though for a time I was afraid of ANY dog. One barked at me when young, or something, and scared me.
August 2nd, 2018 11:30
CATZZZ.
Laura🌻 said:
My dear Fay,
A great write indeed...as Michael stated!
My daughter is the cat lover! Actually she lost two...Scherzo and Vespers...within three months! She’s totally devastated! She has another...Prince Harry...He’s a young one compared to the other two!
“Furry dictators” with
“a quiet cat attitude”!
Lovely!
Enjoyed the read! I will forward your poem to my daughter. She’ll appreciate it!
~Laura~
August 2nd, 2018 09:06
Laura🌻 said:
My dear Fay,
A great write indeed...as Michael stated!
My daughter is the cat lover! Actually she lost two...Scherzo and Vespers...within three months! She’s totally devastated! She has another...Prince Harry...He’s a young one compared to the other two!
“Furry dictators” with
“a quiet cat attitude”!
Lovely!
Enjoyed the read! I will forward your poem to my daughter. She’ll appreciate it!
~Laura~
August 2nd, 2018 09:06
CATZZZ.
Michael Edwards said:
I am not a cat lover (or should I say a cat owner lover) but recognise a great write nonetheless.
August 2nd, 2018 07:48
Michael Edwards said:
I am not a cat lover (or should I say a cat owner lover) but recognise a great write nonetheless.
August 2nd, 2018 07:48
CATZZZ.
Heartwriter said:
I am a lover of cats. Unlike dogs they are untamable. Thanks Fay. Loved this share.
August 2nd, 2018 07:05
Heartwriter said:
I am a lover of cats. Unlike dogs they are untamable. Thanks Fay. Loved this share.
August 2nd, 2018 07:05
CATZZZ.
dusk arising said:
Oh i just love this. I can see so many of the lovely cats i have known in your words. They are the highest life forms on our planet i think. Which other beast commands love and respect from day one from us the supposed intelligent ones.
Goes into my favourites.
Lovely.
August 2nd, 2018 06:30
dusk arising said:
Oh i just love this. I can see so many of the lovely cats i have known in your words. They are the highest life forms on our planet i think. Which other beast commands love and respect from day one from us the supposed intelligent ones.
Goes into my favourites.
Lovely.
August 2nd, 2018 06:30
CHAINS.
Goldfinch60 said:
If those chains of sanity break they may let you free to a wonderful life.
Good write.
August 2nd, 2018 00:08
Goldfinch60 said:
If those chains of sanity break they may let you free to a wonderful life.
Good write.
August 2nd, 2018 00:08
CHAINS.
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
My sanity is held by CHAINS
Memory infiltrates my BRAINS
My sense is shrouded with REGRET
I fear that you would leave me YET
Half-hearted love will LACK
Capacity to take you BACK
Name calling ~ my hope DRAINS
My sanity no longer held by CHAINS !
FAY ~ Please excuse
My fragmentation of your Muse !
Loved it ~ Yours as always ~ BRIAN
August 1st, 2018 10:17
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
My sanity is held by CHAINS
Memory infiltrates my BRAINS
My sense is shrouded with REGRET
I fear that you would leave me YET
Half-hearted love will LACK
Capacity to take you BACK
Name calling ~ my hope DRAINS
My sanity no longer held by CHAINS !
FAY ~ Please excuse
My fragmentation of your Muse !
Loved it ~ Yours as always ~ BRIAN
August 1st, 2018 10:17
CHAINS.
Lorna said:
Wow brilliant Fay.......love \"shoulders must shrug\"........ and the whole sentiment of falling apart at the end of each day........
August 1st, 2018 05:43
Lorna said:
Wow brilliant Fay.......love \"shoulders must shrug\"........ and the whole sentiment of falling apart at the end of each day........
August 1st, 2018 05:43
CHAINS.
dusk arising said:
I\'m all too familiar with the sentiment of your well written piece today Fay. My sanity still holding up as i write.
August 1st, 2018 05:39
dusk arising said:
I\'m all too familiar with the sentiment of your well written piece today Fay. My sanity still holding up as i write.
August 1st, 2018 05:39
CHAINS.
Heartwriter said:
Fay, at certain times we become more aware of things. Those that use to fill our days are empty. Never truly empty though. They live on in our memories. You are a marvelous writer!
August 1st, 2018 04:25
Heartwriter said:
Fay, at certain times we become more aware of things. Those that use to fill our days are empty. Never truly empty though. They live on in our memories. You are a marvelous writer!
August 1st, 2018 04:25
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