Comments received on poems by Goldfinch60
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
Better World.
Michael Edwards said:
I did a watercolour workshop today - quite demanding - and in the car on the way home put on Einaudi - so relaxing it took me to another world - (had to reset the sat nav - only joking) so yes I know exactly what your poem is saying so well.
February 1st, 2018 12:38
Michael Edwards said:
I did a watercolour workshop today - quite demanding - and in the car on the way home put on Einaudi - so relaxing it took me to another world - (had to reset the sat nav - only joking) so yes I know exactly what your poem is saying so well.
February 1st, 2018 12:38
Better World.
Fay Slimm. said:
A perfect description of what music can do when listened to Goldi - - I have had that feeling when listening to sax or clarinet revealing the true lure of jazz.
February 1st, 2018 09:28
Fay Slimm. said:
A perfect description of what music can do when listened to Goldi - - I have had that feeling when listening to sax or clarinet revealing the true lure of jazz.
February 1st, 2018 09:28
Better World.
Lorna said:
Thanks for the wonderful \"wakeup\" music this morning Goldfinch....
February 1st, 2018 07:41
Lorna said:
Thanks for the wonderful \"wakeup\" music this morning Goldfinch....
February 1st, 2018 07:41
Better World.
orchidee said:
A fine write Gold. No trace of me there singing to that jazz? That would have ruined everything! lol.
February 1st, 2018 02:45
orchidee said:
A fine write Gold. No trace of me there singing to that jazz? That would have ruined everything! lol.
February 1st, 2018 02:45
My Artist.
dusk arising said:
This reads like you were a dry sponge soaking up the beauty of the image you beheld. Life\'s like that sometimes we are spellbound by the contrast such finery has to the everyday - recharges our batteries
January 31st, 2018 18:51
dusk arising said:
This reads like you were a dry sponge soaking up the beauty of the image you beheld. Life\'s like that sometimes we are spellbound by the contrast such finery has to the everyday - recharges our batteries
January 31st, 2018 18:51
My Artist.
Fay Slimm. said:
The Pre-Raphaelytes were the best of the finest for clarity and detail and I too just love W.Holman Hunt - - so pleased you enjoyed the your time with some of his paintings dear friend.
January 31st, 2018 05:17
Fay Slimm. said:
The Pre-Raphaelytes were the best of the finest for clarity and detail and I too just love W.Holman Hunt - - so pleased you enjoyed the your time with some of his paintings dear friend.
January 31st, 2018 05:17
My Artist.
Michael Edwards said:
I also love the PR groups work and this stunning piece is a great example. Strangely imho it breaks a number of compositional rules the main one being the figures on the right and the figure in the distance all lead the eye out of the painting instead of into it towards the focal interest thus splitting the picture in two and yet it doesn\'t seem to matter - it still works as a whole. I\'ve not been to the Ashmolean and yet I went to Ashmole School in North London - I must make the effort to go there. Next week I will be visiting the Tate Gallery to view the impressionist exhibition - something I\'m looking forward to . All this and I\'m forgetting to comment on your superb poem - well written Andy.
January 31st, 2018 03:11
Michael Edwards said:
I also love the PR groups work and this stunning piece is a great example. Strangely imho it breaks a number of compositional rules the main one being the figures on the right and the figure in the distance all lead the eye out of the painting instead of into it towards the focal interest thus splitting the picture in two and yet it doesn\'t seem to matter - it still works as a whole. I\'ve not been to the Ashmolean and yet I went to Ashmole School in North London - I must make the effort to go there. Next week I will be visiting the Tate Gallery to view the impressionist exhibition - something I\'m looking forward to . All this and I\'m forgetting to comment on your superb poem - well written Andy.
January 31st, 2018 03:11
My Artist.
orchidee said:
A fine write and pic Gold. Yes, I \'ve been there a couple of times. Lovely place.
There\'s St Mary\'s Church there too - a scary tower to climb if you get vertigo - I do! A couple of other towers there too.
January 31st, 2018 03:01
orchidee said:
A fine write and pic Gold. Yes, I \'ve been there a couple of times. Lovely place.
There\'s St Mary\'s Church there too - a scary tower to climb if you get vertigo - I do! A couple of other towers there too.
January 31st, 2018 03:01
Music In My Soul.
FredPeyer said:
Great, great poem, Goldie! I don\'t listen to the same kind of music, but my music too does the same thing for me!
January 31st, 2018 01:38
FredPeyer said:
Great, great poem, Goldie! I don\'t listen to the same kind of music, but my music too does the same thing for me!
January 31st, 2018 01:38
Music In My Soul.
dusk arising said:
I couldn\'t imagine living without music. If its not playing then im making some sort of music noise myself.
January 30th, 2018 15:52
dusk arising said:
I couldn\'t imagine living without music. If its not playing then im making some sort of music noise myself.
January 30th, 2018 15:52
Music In My Soul.
Michael Edwards said:
You\'ve encouraged me to listen to more of his works - fine work Andy
January 30th, 2018 12:50
Michael Edwards said:
You\'ve encouraged me to listen to more of his works - fine work Andy
January 30th, 2018 12:50
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