Comments received on poems by Goldfinch60
How Far.
Fay Slimm. said:
Such sound advice dear Andy -- those last two lines say it all - - only look back to see how far our journey has taken us -- good and wise thoughts.
November 20th, 2020 05:56
Fay Slimm. said:
Such sound advice dear Andy -- those last two lines say it all - - only look back to see how far our journey has taken us -- good and wise thoughts.
November 20th, 2020 05:56
How Far.
dusk arising said:
Though looking back is inevitable, at our age having something, or the mindset, to look forward is i feel so very important.
Having made it so far we are so lucky. Looking back, if we must, there is a trail of those who didn\'t make it this far. I know you feel that all too readily in your heart everyday. You are quite remarkable. I think of myself as being a very positive person but i don\'t see myself as in the same league as yourself.
November 20th, 2020 05:48
dusk arising said:
Though looking back is inevitable, at our age having something, or the mindset, to look forward is i feel so very important.
Having made it so far we are so lucky. Looking back, if we must, there is a trail of those who didn\'t make it this far. I know you feel that all too readily in your heart everyday. You are quite remarkable. I think of myself as being a very positive person but i don\'t see myself as in the same league as yourself.
November 20th, 2020 05:48
How Far.
L. B. Mek said:
\'reflection is indeed a tool of evolution\', we must recognise our mistakes to have a chance at not repeating them,
another insightful nugget of wisdom Andy
November 20th, 2020 04:55
L. B. Mek said:
\'reflection is indeed a tool of evolution\', we must recognise our mistakes to have a chance at not repeating them,
another insightful nugget of wisdom Andy
November 20th, 2020 04:55
How Far.
orchidee said:
Yes, we know it well, us too. We got plenty distance to look back to. 1066, the dinosaurs even!
My only regret was in 1066 when I.... you know it!
November 20th, 2020 02:58
orchidee said:
Yes, we know it well, us too. We got plenty distance to look back to. 1066, the dinosaurs even!
My only regret was in 1066 when I.... you know it!
November 20th, 2020 02:58
Into Another Place.
Michael Edwards said:
i am also in another world when i read a good novel.
November 19th, 2020 14:53
Michael Edwards said:
i am also in another world when i read a good novel.
November 19th, 2020 14:53
Into Another Place.
Clara said:
Oh this is wonderful and so very true. Books are one of the worlds finest creations... I\'m never without a good book. Always great to stumble upon another book lover like me! Great poem too!
November 19th, 2020 14:29
Clara said:
Oh this is wonderful and so very true. Books are one of the worlds finest creations... I\'m never without a good book. Always great to stumble upon another book lover like me! Great poem too!
November 19th, 2020 14:29
Into Another Place.
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
ANGELA HERE - Thanks for sharing Uncle Andy - Love JLT a very cool & delicate Piano ! I have a very good imagination (ask Brian !) and I can easily get lost in a gripping novel. I oten stay up reading til the END !
Blessings & Peace to You & Yours
Love Angela - Brian & Smokey ! ! !
November 19th, 2020 09:23
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
ANGELA HERE - Thanks for sharing Uncle Andy - Love JLT a very cool & delicate Piano ! I have a very good imagination (ask Brian !) and I can easily get lost in a gripping novel. I oten stay up reading til the END !
Blessings & Peace to You & Yours
Love Angela - Brian & Smokey ! ! !
November 19th, 2020 09:23
Into Another Place.
dusk arising said:
Ah the pleasure of being lost in a good book. Pleasures i reserve for holidays when i can carelessly relax in comfortable frame of mind.
November 19th, 2020 07:34
dusk arising said:
Ah the pleasure of being lost in a good book. Pleasures i reserve for holidays when i can carelessly relax in comfortable frame of mind.
November 19th, 2020 07:34
Into Another Place.
L. B. Mek said:
nothing better, than the marriage of another\'s creativity to our own capacity for imagination: the fruits of such a pairing, birth some of the most genuinely momentous experience\'s in life
November 19th, 2020 05:09
L. B. Mek said:
nothing better, than the marriage of another\'s creativity to our own capacity for imagination: the fruits of such a pairing, birth some of the most genuinely momentous experience\'s in life
November 19th, 2020 05:09
Into Another Place.
Doggerel Dave said:
Go with books Andy, every time.
I get my books from Vinnies (sorry - a charity shop) They go (even quality stuff) for $2 a pop (that\'s approx a quid in pommy money) as they become out of fashion when electronic gadgetry is the thing now.
Dave
November 19th, 2020 04:10
Doggerel Dave said:
Go with books Andy, every time.
I get my books from Vinnies (sorry - a charity shop) They go (even quality stuff) for $2 a pop (that\'s approx a quid in pommy money) as they become out of fashion when electronic gadgetry is the thing now.
Dave
November 19th, 2020 04:10
Into Another Place.
Neville said:
that\'s reading for you .. or rather that\'s a good read for ya .... I know exactly what you mean Andy ....
November 19th, 2020 03:15
Neville said:
that\'s reading for you .. or rather that\'s a good read for ya .... I know exactly what you mean Andy ....
November 19th, 2020 03:15
Into Another Place.
orchidee said:
Good write Gold
Yes, we know that state when transported back to 1066, when we read of The Battle of Hastings. But wait - we wrote the book, having been there in person!
November 19th, 2020 02:52
orchidee said:
Good write Gold
Yes, we know that state when transported back to 1066, when we read of The Battle of Hastings. But wait - we wrote the book, having been there in person!
November 19th, 2020 02:52
Beginner to Winner.
Neville said:
I feel as if a bomb just landed on me and woke me up to the universal truth you just penned ... and then, I noticed if one looks at the whole picture (the form of this fine poem) it is shaped like a bloomin bomb too .. boom boom :)
November 19th, 2020 01:35
Neville said:
I feel as if a bomb just landed on me and woke me up to the universal truth you just penned ... and then, I noticed if one looks at the whole picture (the form of this fine poem) it is shaped like a bloomin bomb too .. boom boom :)
November 19th, 2020 01:35
Beginner to Winner.
Clara said:
Great poem and perfect timing for sometimes we need the encouragement to not give up, to keep practicing and see where it takes us. Thank you.
November 18th, 2020 19:04
Clara said:
Great poem and perfect timing for sometimes we need the encouragement to not give up, to keep practicing and see where it takes us. Thank you.
November 18th, 2020 19:04
Beginner to Winner.
Fay Slimm. said:
Tryers who get up once they drop are worth copying as your fine verse says today Andy - - an inspiring read.
November 18th, 2020 11:39
Fay Slimm. said:
Tryers who get up once they drop are worth copying as your fine verse says today Andy - - an inspiring read.
November 18th, 2020 11:39
Beginner to Winner.
dusk arising said:
Well we all started somewhere.
P.S. I dont live in a wellie in Glos but in a house in Worcester. My son just moved away from gloucester also into the forest of dean... coincidences rule.
November 18th, 2020 09:34
dusk arising said:
Well we all started somewhere.
P.S. I dont live in a wellie in Glos but in a house in Worcester. My son just moved away from gloucester also into the forest of dean... coincidences rule.
November 18th, 2020 09:34
Beginner to Winner.
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
ANGELA HERE ~ Gut Mitwok Onkel ANDY ! On lunch break catching up on MPS. Thanks for a cool piece of Chet Jazz - sooths the nerves after a Busy Morning in the Aquaterapy Pool ! Loved the Poem reminding us we are all on the *Competitive Ladder of Life* ! Brian & I are still on our *WAY UP* but Im hopng my next role (post COVID 19) will be as a Mother rather than *Head of Physiotherapy* !
Blessings & Peace to You & Yours
Love ~ A & B & Smokey 💛💛💛
November 18th, 2020 08:11
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
ANGELA HERE ~ Gut Mitwok Onkel ANDY ! On lunch break catching up on MPS. Thanks for a cool piece of Chet Jazz - sooths the nerves after a Busy Morning in the Aquaterapy Pool ! Loved the Poem reminding us we are all on the *Competitive Ladder of Life* ! Brian & I are still on our *WAY UP* but Im hopng my next role (post COVID 19) will be as a Mother rather than *Head of Physiotherapy* !
Blessings & Peace to You & Yours
Love ~ A & B & Smokey 💛💛💛
November 18th, 2020 08:11
Hippies.
Doggerel Dave said:
Certainly hit a chord there Andy: Great response. Ideals close to perfect (including those of a liberated sexuality) so I\'m not going to argue about how it played out now. Just enjoy the moment.
Take care, Dave
November 18th, 2020 06:02
Doggerel Dave said:
Certainly hit a chord there Andy: Great response. Ideals close to perfect (including those of a liberated sexuality) so I\'m not going to argue about how it played out now. Just enjoy the moment.
Take care, Dave
November 18th, 2020 06:02
Hippies.
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
ANGELA HERE - Good Evening Uncle Andy - Thanks for the 60s Video & Poem ! By the time (80s) Brian & I were born the 60s Sexual Revolution was the Norm ! Growing up in the 21st Century - The Pill (& alcohol) was universally available - Pornography was rife on the Internet and Radio & TV were more sexplicit. The majority of Teens were sexually active and those who opposed *Free Love* were labelled Prudes & Spoil Sports. Of cours you would NOT expect BRIAN & I to be advocates of *Free Sexual Love* ! We were both raised in Christian Homes and accepted the BIBLE as our Guide for Life. I was 28 when I met BRIAN and still a VIRGIN. Some MEN rejected me because of my morals and I was accused of bein FRIGID ~ MOI ? Brian accepted that and respected my Virginity until we were married. He also respected my Parents who are very devout Catholics. Brian (33) was also technically a VIRGIN and when we were engaged I became a Member of His Evangelical Church where he was a Deacon. We had an important role as YOUTH LEADERS and had to set a Standard & Example to the 30 Teenagers in our Youth Group and Brian was also as a Student Counsellor in the College !
There are four levels of Human Love. ONE The Love we have for our Friends - Neighbours & Colleagues TWO the Love we naturally have for our Extended Family. Then there is Sexual Love between Couples and then there is Spiritual Love - AGAPE - between God & His Human Creation ~ MANKIND. We believe extending SEXUAL LOVE (EROS) universally to everybody & anybody is unnatural and devalues the sacredness of Male & Female Virginity and devalues Marriage which explains why there is so much Maritial Unfaithfulness & Unhapiness & Divorce !
Blessings & Peace to You & Yours
Love Angela & Brian & Smokey ! ! !
November 17th, 2020 17:20
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
ANGELA HERE - Good Evening Uncle Andy - Thanks for the 60s Video & Poem ! By the time (80s) Brian & I were born the 60s Sexual Revolution was the Norm ! Growing up in the 21st Century - The Pill (& alcohol) was universally available - Pornography was rife on the Internet and Radio & TV were more sexplicit. The majority of Teens were sexually active and those who opposed *Free Love* were labelled Prudes & Spoil Sports. Of cours you would NOT expect BRIAN & I to be advocates of *Free Sexual Love* ! We were both raised in Christian Homes and accepted the BIBLE as our Guide for Life. I was 28 when I met BRIAN and still a VIRGIN. Some MEN rejected me because of my morals and I was accused of bein FRIGID ~ MOI ? Brian accepted that and respected my Virginity until we were married. He also respected my Parents who are very devout Catholics. Brian (33) was also technically a VIRGIN and when we were engaged I became a Member of His Evangelical Church where he was a Deacon. We had an important role as YOUTH LEADERS and had to set a Standard & Example to the 30 Teenagers in our Youth Group and Brian was also as a Student Counsellor in the College !
There are four levels of Human Love. ONE The Love we have for our Friends - Neighbours & Colleagues TWO the Love we naturally have for our Extended Family. Then there is Sexual Love between Couples and then there is Spiritual Love - AGAPE - between God & His Human Creation ~ MANKIND. We believe extending SEXUAL LOVE (EROS) universally to everybody & anybody is unnatural and devalues the sacredness of Male & Female Virginity and devalues Marriage which explains why there is so much Maritial Unfaithfulness & Unhapiness & Divorce !
Blessings & Peace to You & Yours
Love Angela & Brian & Smokey ! ! !
November 17th, 2020 17:20
Hippies.
dusk arising said:
Well they had a point, I was too young at 15 in the summer of love to really understand them and as my post today shows i had enough problems of my own.
But i do believe the hippie and similar themes from the sixties did move us along...All you need is love.... and ... imagine.... are songs which contain wonderful ideas upon which to dwell.
Comapared to the 1950\'s, the general public in western society contains far more people inclined towards making peace not war.
As christianity falls from being forced down the necks of our children a more natural spiritual feeling of peace, love and togetherness becomes apparent. The countries and societies where religious dogma is still infused upon the masses demonstrate quite the opposite.
November 17th, 2020 10:16
dusk arising said:
Well they had a point, I was too young at 15 in the summer of love to really understand them and as my post today shows i had enough problems of my own.
But i do believe the hippie and similar themes from the sixties did move us along...All you need is love.... and ... imagine.... are songs which contain wonderful ideas upon which to dwell.
Comapared to the 1950\'s, the general public in western society contains far more people inclined towards making peace not war.
As christianity falls from being forced down the necks of our children a more natural spiritual feeling of peace, love and togetherness becomes apparent. The countries and societies where religious dogma is still infused upon the masses demonstrate quite the opposite.
November 17th, 2020 10:16
Hippies.
Michael Edwards said:
Make love - forgotten about it all - must get the manual out.
November 17th, 2020 09:04
Michael Edwards said:
Make love - forgotten about it all - must get the manual out.
November 17th, 2020 09:04
Hippies.
L. B. Mek said:
totally agree,
though with a reminder to enjoy the pleasure\'s of life with one eye on safeguarding yourself against irreversible consequences
November 17th, 2020 05:31
L. B. Mek said:
totally agree,
though with a reminder to enjoy the pleasure\'s of life with one eye on safeguarding yourself against irreversible consequences
November 17th, 2020 05:31
Hippies.
Doggerel Dave said:
Not going to disagree (my favorite stance) with any of that. Just wish...nah - not going there...
Stay cool man
Dave
November 17th, 2020 04:56
Doggerel Dave said:
Not going to disagree (my favorite stance) with any of that. Just wish...nah - not going there...
Stay cool man
Dave
November 17th, 2020 04:56
Hippies.
Neville said:
What a message... it became my mantra many moons ago.............
November 17th, 2020 03:44
Neville said:
What a message... it became my mantra many moons ago.............
November 17th, 2020 03:44
Hippies.
orchidee said:
I don\'t know - it might be too \'swoony\' - free love. I\'m in me shelter anyway - in me sheltered life! lol
November 17th, 2020 03:03
orchidee said:
I don\'t know - it might be too \'swoony\' - free love. I\'m in me shelter anyway - in me sheltered life! lol
November 17th, 2020 03:03
Here We Go!!
Trenz Pruca said:
I enjoyed the poem. While I have long given up on the idea of a transcendent being or even a discernable purpose, I do, however, enjoy ritual especially if accompanied by music.
November 16th, 2020 15:50
Trenz Pruca said:
I enjoyed the poem. While I have long given up on the idea of a transcendent being or even a discernable purpose, I do, however, enjoy ritual especially if accompanied by music.
November 16th, 2020 15:50
Keys Lost.
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
BRIAN HERE ~ Good Evening Uncle Andy ~ We love PP & M a bit of genuine simle & mystical FOLK MUSIC in the midst of all tayihat cacophanous Rock & Roll. You*ll never br richas a Folk Singer but You*ll always be Happy ! Im too young to lose KEYS always in RH Trouser Pocket. Angel on the other hand has *Handbags* so big you could lose and Elephant in them. At least once a week she comes to me tearful saying *Honey Ive lost my KEYS* My initial repost is *Have You looked in Your Bag Angel ?* *Yes* she sobs *Twice*. I daren*t tip the Bag out (it would take a week to repack it !).My hand is a *Key Diviner* I reach down and search the bottom and within seconds I *Feel the familiar shape of TEN KEYS and rattle them TRIUMPHANTLY ! She is soso pleased she almost wants to take me back to BED ~ but (alas) she is late for work already ! The only time I failed to locate ~ she had handed me the *WRONG BAG !* C.est la KEY !
Blessings & Peace to YOU & YOURS with LOVE
Angela & Brian & Smokey Cat 💛💛💛💛💛
November 16th, 2020 15:16
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
BRIAN HERE ~ Good Evening Uncle Andy ~ We love PP & M a bit of genuine simle & mystical FOLK MUSIC in the midst of all tayihat cacophanous Rock & Roll. You*ll never br richas a Folk Singer but You*ll always be Happy ! Im too young to lose KEYS always in RH Trouser Pocket. Angel on the other hand has *Handbags* so big you could lose and Elephant in them. At least once a week she comes to me tearful saying *Honey Ive lost my KEYS* My initial repost is *Have You looked in Your Bag Angel ?* *Yes* she sobs *Twice*. I daren*t tip the Bag out (it would take a week to repack it !).My hand is a *Key Diviner* I reach down and search the bottom and within seconds I *Feel the familiar shape of TEN KEYS and rattle them TRIUMPHANTLY ! She is soso pleased she almost wants to take me back to BED ~ but (alas) she is late for work already ! The only time I failed to locate ~ she had handed me the *WRONG BAG !* C.est la KEY !
Blessings & Peace to YOU & YOURS with LOVE
Angela & Brian & Smokey Cat 💛💛💛💛💛
November 16th, 2020 15:16
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