Comments received on poems by Fay Slimm.



Afterglow
Doggerel Dave said:

Ah Fay – sunset – change captured. Would be invidious to single out any one line as my favorite; the whole package covers it for me.

July 17th, 2021 22:05

Afterglow
Laura🌻 said:

My Dear Fay,

A wonderful read that reminded me of how blessed I am to be able to witness…
‘as afterglow merges to mystical beauty of twilight’s creating.’

A delightful ending to your poem.
For three months in a hospital room with a view, what I most looked forward to was that transition between day and night.

Thank you for sharing.

Laura 🌻


July 17th, 2021 18:32

Afterglow
Jerry Reynolds said:

A fine write, Fay.
Watched a lot of sunsets all beautiful into themselves.

July 17th, 2021 18:11

Afterglow
Neville said:

ah\' without a doubt one of my three most favouritest times of day ..

and each, has a distinct afterglow or signature of its own ... a delight to read this early nocte .... x


July 17th, 2021 16:32

Afterglow
flyingfish said:

nice images. Cheers

July 17th, 2021 12:58

Afterglow
dusk arising said:

aaaaah, twilight and dusk... the magical times as shadows deepen.
I love that first line, such a relaxed feel of night flowing across the sky. Well I love the whole poem, my fav time of day.
Going into my favs too.

July 17th, 2021 11:59

The Hunter
Goldfinch60 said:

All creatures are hunters in one way or another, only homo sapiens hunts for so called pleasure.

Andy

July 17th, 2021 00:10

The Hunter
Jerry Reynolds said:

Good write, Fay.
Enjoyed the fish tale and the death of the fly. Good twist.

July 16th, 2021 14:54

The Hunter
Michael Edwards said:

Perfect write - i was by the waer\'s edge.

July 16th, 2021 13:38

The Hunter
SureshG said:

Many creatures have to hunt to survive, whether omnivores or carnivores, even one as beautiful as the gold fish. But, the art of hunting has so romantically been voiced, as this poem.

July 16th, 2021 12:46

The Hunter
Trenz Pruca said:

Haha. Love the image. Always inventive. Thank you.

July 16th, 2021 12:04

The Hunter
L. B. Mek said:

think I remember this image
not sure if its the same write though?
or if I\'m imagining the whole thing
(which I probably am) lol
as ever worded like, it\'s:
\'Glistening
beneath dim - watery shades\'..
(what a beautiful take
on those harsh reality\'s of nature, dear Fay)

July 16th, 2021 06:13

The Hunter
dusk arising said:

Oh so many harmless looking beautiful little creations are killers in disguise. I know, I have the scars of close encounters with several vicious pretty\'s.
If reincarnation exists, please dont let me come back as a fly.
Beauty and horror in your post today... or is it my weird interpretation.

July 16th, 2021 05:20

The Hunter
Accidental Poet said:

I too have never thought of a Goldfish as a hunter, but you never know. Stranger things have happened. Great write Fay. ; )

July 16th, 2021 05:09

The Hunter
Neville said:


as quick as a minnow flash ...
caught my eye Fay and now am well n truly hooked ................................... :)

July 16th, 2021 03:15

The Hunter
flyingfish said:

Nice, I have never thought of a goldfish as a hunter before. Let go from goldfish bowls into lakes they can get massive in size, and eat more than flies.

July 16th, 2021 03:02

Dark
Goldfinch60 said:

Very emotive words Fay which I can certainly understand.

Andy

July 16th, 2021 00:06

Dark
Accidental Poet said:

The loss of a loved one is tragic to say the least. But a young widow on the first anniversary to spend it without her Husband is beyond words. And yet you managed to pull it off here Fay, Hopefully this is a work of fiction, but somewhere in the world this has happened to someone. Well penned Fay.

July 15th, 2021 17:05

Dark
SureshG said:

The image sets the tone, but your words gave it meaning, as the saline waves, understandable, accepted the tears

July 15th, 2021 13:15

Dark
Jerry Reynolds said:

Good write, Fay.
You leave a lot of powerful images swimming around in my brain.

July 15th, 2021 12:26

Dark
Neville said:


I am pretty sure that even if these amazing words, this sonnet of yours did not have your name tagged to it, I would have still been able to identify you as the poet behind it ..... x


July 15th, 2021 11:08

Dark
dusk arising said:

Much sadness in your words. They brought to mind how, whilst in low mood of heart matters, we see the world continuing on around us whether it be the exciting crash of waves upon rocks in sunshine or mundane estuary at low tide twilight. They become personal and influence our thoughts.
I felt the loneliness of the scene you describe as if I were there.

July 15th, 2021 09:12

Dark
L. B. Mek said:

\'Gulls shadow night-fall
like fragile omens
as mist fills this twilight
in salty defeat.\'
what choice wording and seamless flow
you managed to create
that artistic yet sympathetic
moody: noir-esque feel
in such a short write,
what a wonderful treat,
thank you, dear Fay

July 15th, 2021 06:17

Fancy
Goldfinch60 said:

Those whispers and feelings are often there to beguile us Fay, as do your words.

Andy

July 15th, 2021 00:45

Fancy
Neville said:



a little masterpiece Fay ... perfectly formed and pinned to the page with a very fine and light dusting of noir and casting shadows afore it ..

I am also reminded of old B&W films pf yesteryear for some reason ...

Top marks again from me .... x

July 14th, 2021 13:16

Fancy
PrEm Ji said:

We all are relics of memories, fear and so on...

July 14th, 2021 11:06

Fancy
Accidental Poet said:

Excellent write Fay. I swear the image moves as you stare at it. ; )

July 14th, 2021 05:39

Fancy
dusk arising said:

Tip-toeing between your words are wraith like cheeky smiles, teasing the senses, the corners of imagination - there! peeping out from behind the ivy, whispering in the echos and mostly haunting our memories.
Delightful read which dances with the nicest of half visioned whispers to tickle.

July 14th, 2021 04:40

Fancy
Doggerel Dave said:

I was creeped out by this - thank you Fay.
Now to try to get a good night\'s sleep.
Not kidding - I had very similar dreams as a child...

July 14th, 2021 04:36

Shall and Because
Goldfinch60 said:

Good words Fay.

“If your dreams do not frighten you they are not big enough”.

Andy

July 13th, 2021 14:43



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