Comments received on poems by Goldfinch60
What is Life?
Christina8 said:
I think we all wonder that but you said it out loud. Wonderful write, GF!
February 6th, 2018 19:19
Christina8 said:
I think we all wonder that but you said it out loud. Wonderful write, GF!
February 6th, 2018 19:19
What is Life?
dusk arising said:
We all wonder about this dont we. So many what if\'s and other unanswerable questions. Maybe you can judge yourself by the regard in which others hold you. The people you think are worthy people.... do they hold you in such esteem.. just a thought.
Any how \'what is life\' somebody way back when said \"life is what happens to you when you\'re busy doing something else\" (john Lennon - i wasn\'t a fan of his but that statement is quite profound).
Another great piece from you G.
February 6th, 2018 17:34
dusk arising said:
We all wonder about this dont we. So many what if\'s and other unanswerable questions. Maybe you can judge yourself by the regard in which others hold you. The people you think are worthy people.... do they hold you in such esteem.. just a thought.
Any how \'what is life\' somebody way back when said \"life is what happens to you when you\'re busy doing something else\" (john Lennon - i wasn\'t a fan of his but that statement is quite profound).
Another great piece from you G.
February 6th, 2018 17:34
What is Life?
Lorna said:
Thank you for the poem and for Kathleen Ferrier - I grew up with her in the house singing Scottish ballads (records not in person!) ...... No one I have ever known (in the States) knows of her.
February 6th, 2018 05:42
Lorna said:
Thank you for the poem and for Kathleen Ferrier - I grew up with her in the house singing Scottish ballads (records not in person!) ...... No one I have ever known (in the States) knows of her.
February 6th, 2018 05:42
What is Life?
orchidee said:
I reckon you know what is life, with your Christian beliefs. it seems a \'religious answer\' but we can only understand life fully with a spiritual plane, and beliefs included, I feel. We\'re not in the dark, though have times of darkness. But we have the Light of life in Jesus!
February 6th, 2018 05:38
orchidee said:
I reckon you know what is life, with your Christian beliefs. it seems a \'religious answer\' but we can only understand life fully with a spiritual plane, and beliefs included, I feel. We\'re not in the dark, though have times of darkness. But we have the Light of life in Jesus!
February 6th, 2018 05:38
What is Life?
orchidee said:
A good write Gold. You\'re a \'good man\'. When some say this to me, I feel a heart-warming.
Meanwhile - life is not a bowl of cherries. It is a plate of pork pies and many glasses of sherry! heehee.
February 6th, 2018 05:35
orchidee said:
A good write Gold. You\'re a \'good man\'. When some say this to me, I feel a heart-warming.
Meanwhile - life is not a bowl of cherries. It is a plate of pork pies and many glasses of sherry! heehee.
February 6th, 2018 05:35
What is Life?
FredPeyer said:
What is life, what is our purpose, why are we here.....
These are the deep questions we all ask ourselves at some stage in our life. Very few find the answers, for the rest of us I guess we have to wait until we cross over.
Love your poem, Goldie!
February 6th, 2018 03:25
FredPeyer said:
What is life, what is our purpose, why are we here.....
These are the deep questions we all ask ourselves at some stage in our life. Very few find the answers, for the rest of us I guess we have to wait until we cross over.
Love your poem, Goldie!
February 6th, 2018 03:25
The Book.
FredPeyer said:
Just had to make this a favorite, Goldie! Love the way you set it up and the way you ended it. Wonder what happens to that book once we are gone.
February 5th, 2018 18:21
FredPeyer said:
Just had to make this a favorite, Goldie! Love the way you set it up and the way you ended it. Wonder what happens to that book once we are gone.
February 5th, 2018 18:21
The Book.
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Thanks ANDY ~ each Year we write another Chapter in \"This is Your Life\" We may not word process or publish it but it exists in our Subconscious and (as you know) it is also recorded in Heaven ~ What & Who we are TODAY is a PRECIS of all the past CHAPTERS ! Thanks for sharing ~ Yours BRIAN I reminded KAT ~ That we are \"A Living & Open Book ~ known and read by everybody ~ AMEN\" Yours BRIAN
February 5th, 2018 15:09
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Thanks ANDY ~ each Year we write another Chapter in \"This is Your Life\" We may not word process or publish it but it exists in our Subconscious and (as you know) it is also recorded in Heaven ~ What & Who we are TODAY is a PRECIS of all the past CHAPTERS ! Thanks for sharing ~ Yours BRIAN I reminded KAT ~ That we are \"A Living & Open Book ~ known and read by everybody ~ AMEN\" Yours BRIAN
February 5th, 2018 15:09
The Book.
dusk arising said:
Oh for the energy and clarity of intent of those early pages before controversy and conciliation entered and clouded things.
Beneath the dust its a fine read sir!
February 5th, 2018 13:40
dusk arising said:
Oh for the energy and clarity of intent of those early pages before controversy and conciliation entered and clouded things.
Beneath the dust its a fine read sir!
February 5th, 2018 13:40
The Book.
orchidee said:
Good write Gold. It must be an encylopedia sized book for you and I, as we\'re millions of years old! You read your notes for 1066 lately?!
February 5th, 2018 03:28
orchidee said:
Good write Gold. It must be an encylopedia sized book for you and I, as we\'re millions of years old! You read your notes for 1066 lately?!
February 5th, 2018 03:28
Light in Chaos.
FredPeyer said:
I really like this poem, Goldie! And one does not have to be religious to believe in it. That light actually can come from anywhere. Chaos is the regular state of affairs, we just have to see through it!
February 4th, 2018 04:04
FredPeyer said:
I really like this poem, Goldie! And one does not have to be religious to believe in it. That light actually can come from anywhere. Chaos is the regular state of affairs, we just have to see through it!
February 4th, 2018 04:04
Light in Chaos.
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Thanks ANDY ~ One of my fave paintings ~ JESUS Light of the World ~ by Holman Hunt ~ FIAT LUX ~ AMEN ~ Yours BRIAN ! The original can be seen in the Chapel @ Keeble College Oxford ~ it is very inspiring ~ JESUS outside my MY LIFE and knocking to come in ~ AMEN So pleased that I did let Him in when I was Teenager ~ AMEN !
February 4th, 2018 03:58
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Thanks ANDY ~ One of my fave paintings ~ JESUS Light of the World ~ by Holman Hunt ~ FIAT LUX ~ AMEN ~ Yours BRIAN ! The original can be seen in the Chapel @ Keeble College Oxford ~ it is very inspiring ~ JESUS outside my MY LIFE and knocking to come in ~ AMEN So pleased that I did let Him in when I was Teenager ~ AMEN !
February 4th, 2018 03:58
Light in Chaos.
orchidee said:
Then again there\'s:
\'Thou whose almighty word
Chaos and darkness heard
And took their flight\'.......
February 4th, 2018 02:52
orchidee said:
Then again there\'s:
\'Thou whose almighty word
Chaos and darkness heard
And took their flight\'.......
February 4th, 2018 02:52
Light in Chaos.
orchidee said:
A fine write Gold. Made me think of: \'The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it\'. Or in some versions...\'the darkness comprehended it not\', or \'understood it not\' (John 1 v.5).
February 4th, 2018 02:51
orchidee said:
A fine write Gold. Made me think of: \'The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it\'. Or in some versions...\'the darkness comprehended it not\', or \'understood it not\' (John 1 v.5).
February 4th, 2018 02:51
Missing Nature.
Christina8 said:
Wonderful write! I love the outdoors, when it\'s not frozen! I do think people should be more in tune to nature also.
February 3rd, 2018 22:11
Christina8 said:
Wonderful write! I love the outdoors, when it\'s not frozen! I do think people should be more in tune to nature also.
February 3rd, 2018 22:11
Missing Nature.
FredPeyer said:
Goldie, you are so right. Too many people go through life wearing blinkers (blinders) just like the horses. All they see is straight ahead, missing everything else!
February 3rd, 2018 13:09
FredPeyer said:
Goldie, you are so right. Too many people go through life wearing blinkers (blinders) just like the horses. All they see is straight ahead, missing everything else!
February 3rd, 2018 13:09
Missing Nature.
Accidental Poet said:
The beauty outside you is as beauty within you. Excellent write Andy.
February 3rd, 2018 08:28
Accidental Poet said:
The beauty outside you is as beauty within you. Excellent write Andy.
February 3rd, 2018 08:28
Missing Nature.
dusk arising said:
Well when you are raised in front of a television and given gameboy/x-box/playstation to amuse you what need is there to know your larch from your elm, your thrush from your jay, your butterfly from your moth. Let alone notice them ..... no - knock it all down and build a health club, a cinema complex, etc.
When i went to school most of the boys knew all the common birds, what their eggs looked like, which fish were in the river, could identify the trees by name.
Its a joy to step away from our humdrum urban lifes and soak up mother natures gifts in a woodland or wilderness. Hug a tree and relax, for it really is quite relaxing and refreshing.
Thought provoking writing again Mr G.
February 3rd, 2018 07:14
dusk arising said:
Well when you are raised in front of a television and given gameboy/x-box/playstation to amuse you what need is there to know your larch from your elm, your thrush from your jay, your butterfly from your moth. Let alone notice them ..... no - knock it all down and build a health club, a cinema complex, etc.
When i went to school most of the boys knew all the common birds, what their eggs looked like, which fish were in the river, could identify the trees by name.
Its a joy to step away from our humdrum urban lifes and soak up mother natures gifts in a woodland or wilderness. Hug a tree and relax, for it really is quite relaxing and refreshing.
Thought provoking writing again Mr G.
February 3rd, 2018 07:14
Missing Nature.
dusk arising said:
Well when you are raised in front of a television and given gameboy/x-box/playstation to amuse you what need is there to know your larch from your elm, your thrush from your jay, your butterfly from your moth. Let alone notice them ..... no - knock it all down and build a health club, a cinema complex, etc.
When i went to school most of the boys knew all the common birds, what their eggs looked like, which fish were in the river, could identify the trees by name.
Its a joy to step away from our humdrum urban lifes and soak up mother natures gifts in a woodland or wilderness. Hug a tree and relax, for it really is quite relaxing and refreshing.
Thought provoking writing again Mr G.
February 3rd, 2018 05:59
dusk arising said:
Well when you are raised in front of a television and given gameboy/x-box/playstation to amuse you what need is there to know your larch from your elm, your thrush from your jay, your butterfly from your moth. Let alone notice them ..... no - knock it all down and build a health club, a cinema complex, etc.
When i went to school most of the boys knew all the common birds, what their eggs looked like, which fish were in the river, could identify the trees by name.
Its a joy to step away from our humdrum urban lifes and soak up mother natures gifts in a woodland or wilderness. Hug a tree and relax, for it really is quite relaxing and refreshing.
Thought provoking writing again Mr G.
February 3rd, 2018 05:59
Missing Nature.
Michael Edwards said:
Why indeed? Most are blind - as an artist my eyes are everywhere except staring at the ground - even atmosphere is there to be observed but so many miss it all = a lovely work Andy.
February 3rd, 2018 03:09
Michael Edwards said:
Why indeed? Most are blind - as an artist my eyes are everywhere except staring at the ground - even atmosphere is there to be observed but so many miss it all = a lovely work Andy.
February 3rd, 2018 03:09
Missing Nature.
orchidee said:
A fine write and pic Gold. Aww, why they not want to hear me singing?! lol.
February 3rd, 2018 02:47
orchidee said:
A fine write and pic Gold. Aww, why they not want to hear me singing?! lol.
February 3rd, 2018 02:47
Baffled.
dusk arising said:
This is natures way of getting back at us for the industrial revolution. This never happened before washing machines were invented.
It is with deep personal regret that i have not seen those swishing \'dollys\' of yesteryear keeping our ladies nimble every washday.
Any volunteers?
February 2nd, 2018 18:24
dusk arising said:
This is natures way of getting back at us for the industrial revolution. This never happened before washing machines were invented.
It is with deep personal regret that i have not seen those swishing \'dollys\' of yesteryear keeping our ladies nimble every washday.
Any volunteers?
February 2nd, 2018 18:24
Baffled.
FredPeyer said:
Great poem, great question, Goldie!
And you are in luck!!! I researched this phenomena for many years, actually wrote my doctoral thesis on it.
The real scientific reason is awfully complicated and would probably not be understood by most members here, so I am trying to keep it simple.
Two factors: A) The forward and backward motion of the washing machine, and B) The northern hemisphere, where water spirals clockwise. There are numerous other factors that influence this phenomena, such as the atomic weight of the shirt, the manufacturer of the soap and much much more.
I do hope I was clear enough to give you an answer to your question.
Sincerely, Dr. Fred
February 2nd, 2018 14:37
FredPeyer said:
Great poem, great question, Goldie!
And you are in luck!!! I researched this phenomena for many years, actually wrote my doctoral thesis on it.
The real scientific reason is awfully complicated and would probably not be understood by most members here, so I am trying to keep it simple.
Two factors: A) The forward and backward motion of the washing machine, and B) The northern hemisphere, where water spirals clockwise. There are numerous other factors that influence this phenomena, such as the atomic weight of the shirt, the manufacturer of the soap and much much more.
I do hope I was clear enough to give you an answer to your question.
Sincerely, Dr. Fred
February 2nd, 2018 14:37
Baffled.
orchidee said:
And did that bread have any marmalade on it, as well as butter?! heehee.
February 2nd, 2018 09:31
orchidee said:
And did that bread have any marmalade on it, as well as butter?! heehee.
February 2nd, 2018 09:31
Baffled.
Michael Edwards said:
Super sketch and a great poem Andy. Actually I think the 2 Ronnies surpassed M and Wise in that their sketches never fail to make me laugh whilst M&W sketches tend to get a bit boring (except for the kitchen sketch of course which ranks alongside this one).
February 2nd, 2018 05:47
Michael Edwards said:
Super sketch and a great poem Andy. Actually I think the 2 Ronnies surpassed M and Wise in that their sketches never fail to make me laugh whilst M&W sketches tend to get a bit boring (except for the kitchen sketch of course which ranks alongside this one).
February 2nd, 2018 05:47
Baffled.
orchidee said:
Good write Gold heehee. And does your bread always fall and land buttered side down? Depends if you put any butter on it before it falls to the floor I suppose!
February 2nd, 2018 02:39
orchidee said:
Good write Gold heehee. And does your bread always fall and land buttered side down? Depends if you put any butter on it before it falls to the floor I suppose!
February 2nd, 2018 02:39
Better World.
FredPeyer said:
While I generally prefer a saxophone over a clarinet, this player was absolutely amazing! You expressed that well in your poem!
February 1st, 2018 13:13
FredPeyer said:
While I generally prefer a saxophone over a clarinet, this player was absolutely amazing! You expressed that well in your poem!
February 1st, 2018 13:13
My Artist.
FredPeyer said:
You are right, Goldie, we can get lost in a beautiful painting, or a beautiful piece of music....or a beautiful woman. Well written, like it!
February 1st, 2018 12:41
FredPeyer said:
You are right, Goldie, we can get lost in a beautiful painting, or a beautiful piece of music....or a beautiful woman. Well written, like it!
February 1st, 2018 12:41
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