Comments received on poems by Goldfinch60
A Man of Infinite Leisure.
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Thanks GF for sharing a very positive and optimistic view of retirement. It does imply that the retiree had good health and sufficient excess income to wine and dine a Lady and mentally alert enough to enjoy a Classical Music Concert ~ VERDI no less. He also seems to still be attractive to the Ladies ~ He is fun and fancy free ! I am sure that this is true of a few and it makes retirement seem like Shangri La ! PLEASE PLEASE don\'t post tomorrow\'s and burst the enticing bubble you have blown in this poem. Thanks for caring and sharing ~ BRIAN. Please check my poem today ~ a tribute to JULIAN & MPS ~ Thanks B
March 23rd, 2017 04:41
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Thanks GF for sharing a very positive and optimistic view of retirement. It does imply that the retiree had good health and sufficient excess income to wine and dine a Lady and mentally alert enough to enjoy a Classical Music Concert ~ VERDI no less. He also seems to still be attractive to the Ladies ~ He is fun and fancy free ! I am sure that this is true of a few and it makes retirement seem like Shangri La ! PLEASE PLEASE don\'t post tomorrow\'s and burst the enticing bubble you have blown in this poem. Thanks for caring and sharing ~ BRIAN. Please check my poem today ~ a tribute to JULIAN & MPS ~ Thanks B
March 23rd, 2017 04:41
A Man of Infinite Leisure.
Fay Slimm. said:
You cover retirement of this retired man very well here my friend - - as a bit of a workaholic \"infinite leisure\" time sounds scary to me but at least your subject is happy.. Great read.
March 23rd, 2017 03:09
Fay Slimm. said:
You cover retirement of this retired man very well here my friend - - as a bit of a workaholic \"infinite leisure\" time sounds scary to me but at least your subject is happy.. Great read.
March 23rd, 2017 03:09
A Man of Infinite Leisure.
orchidee said:
And now in retirement you have so much to do, you don\'t know how you found time to go to work? as some say!
March 23rd, 2017 03:01
orchidee said:
And now in retirement you have so much to do, you don\'t know how you found time to go to work? as some say!
March 23rd, 2017 03:01
The Unwritten Book.
MendedFences27 said:
The book not written. Can a poet find the least traveled path to publication? First, the pages of that elusive book must be filled, and done so with precision and quality. This is the steepest hurdle. Do we possess enough fine words, interesting phrases, and have a story to tell that will draw in the reader? Someday someday, is the common refrain.
Well spoken, got me thinking. -Phil A.
March 22nd, 2017 20:08
MendedFences27 said:
The book not written. Can a poet find the least traveled path to publication? First, the pages of that elusive book must be filled, and done so with precision and quality. This is the steepest hurdle. Do we possess enough fine words, interesting phrases, and have a story to tell that will draw in the reader? Someday someday, is the common refrain.
Well spoken, got me thinking. -Phil A.
March 22nd, 2017 20:08
The Unwritten Book.
willyweed said:
Inspiring write Gold, we all have a story to write, the good book of us.
March 22nd, 2017 15:19
willyweed said:
Inspiring write Gold, we all have a story to write, the good book of us.
March 22nd, 2017 15:19
The Unwritten Book.
orchidee said:
Was you an analytical chemist? But we was there in 1066, among other stuff we may have done!
March 22nd, 2017 09:55
orchidee said:
Was you an analytical chemist? But we was there in 1066, among other stuff we may have done!
March 22nd, 2017 09:55
The Unwritten Book.
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
That is very true GF everybody has at least one book inside them because each of oiur experiences of life is UNIQUE and that is what make s their book unique. I have oenned books but only for my extended Family and to get them out of my system. I have written one SF novel but again not for publication. I have written Papers for Science Journals which are unintelligible to the non~scientist ! Thanks for sharing ~ BRIAN
March 22nd, 2017 06:07
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
That is very true GF everybody has at least one book inside them because each of oiur experiences of life is UNIQUE and that is what make s their book unique. I have oenned books but only for my extended Family and to get them out of my system. I have written one SF novel but again not for publication. I have written Papers for Science Journals which are unintelligible to the non~scientist ! Thanks for sharing ~ BRIAN
March 22nd, 2017 06:07
The Unwritten Book.
Michael Edwards said:
I agree with Zarhgon - a great scribe.
March 22nd, 2017 03:02
Michael Edwards said:
I agree with Zarhgon - a great scribe.
March 22nd, 2017 03:02
The Unwritten Book.
orchidee said:
That\'d be write for sure - a world where reality ceases to exist. Though we were both there in 1066 of course. Have we written our book about it yet?!
March 22nd, 2017 02:51
orchidee said:
That\'d be write for sure - a world where reality ceases to exist. Though we were both there in 1066 of course. Have we written our book about it yet?!
March 22nd, 2017 02:51
The Unwritten Book.
orchidee said:
A fine write. I was only thinking the same thing myself - I must write a book about porkies and sherries! heehee.
March 22nd, 2017 02:50
orchidee said:
A fine write. I was only thinking the same thing myself - I must write a book about porkies and sherries! heehee.
March 22nd, 2017 02:50
The Unwritten Book.
Zarhgon said:
This is really quite a fantastic poem, to me it just sends such an important message, it\'s wonderful!
March 22nd, 2017 02:39
Zarhgon said:
This is really quite a fantastic poem, to me it just sends such an important message, it\'s wonderful!
March 22nd, 2017 02:39
Towards That Place.
Christina8 said:
A wonderful poem. Sometimes I am definitely not at my required destination but after a while of hard work and prayer I\'m at least at the place I need to be even if it\'s not what I truly want. Great write!
March 21st, 2017 10:06
Christina8 said:
A wonderful poem. Sometimes I am definitely not at my required destination but after a while of hard work and prayer I\'m at least at the place I need to be even if it\'s not what I truly want. Great write!
March 21st, 2017 10:06
Towards That Place.
Michael Edwards said:
What if? Yes but? Whatever, I always look forward to the next step and whether it takes me where I want to go or somewhere else entirely doesn\'t matter - I so enjoy the journey and the surprises along the way. I feel I have so much to live for. This super write describes that so well.
March 21st, 2017 08:30
Michael Edwards said:
What if? Yes but? Whatever, I always look forward to the next step and whether it takes me where I want to go or somewhere else entirely doesn\'t matter - I so enjoy the journey and the surprises along the way. I feel I have so much to live for. This super write describes that so well.
March 21st, 2017 08:30
Towards That Place.
Garry said:
Though conversely who was it who said
\"the saddest words in the English language are \'what if\' \"? Or something like that.
March 21st, 2017 06:32
Garry said:
Though conversely who was it who said
\"the saddest words in the English language are \'what if\' \"? Or something like that.
March 21st, 2017 06:32
Towards That Place.
Garry said:
It\'s often the twists and turns and changes of direction that provide the most fun.
This comes across in your poem, which i really enjoyed.
March 21st, 2017 06:30
Garry said:
It\'s often the twists and turns and changes of direction that provide the most fun.
This comes across in your poem, which i really enjoyed.
March 21st, 2017 06:30
Towards That Place.
WriteBeLight said:
One foot in front of the other, always trying to move forward. Great thoughts here Goldfinch.
March 21st, 2017 05:39
WriteBeLight said:
One foot in front of the other, always trying to move forward. Great thoughts here Goldfinch.
March 21st, 2017 05:39
Towards That Place.
orchidee said:
It\'s true though. We may think \'Aww I really wanted to do such-and-such but couldn\'t do it\'. Then something else comes along, which we otherwise may not have done.
March 21st, 2017 03:25
orchidee said:
It\'s true though. We may think \'Aww I really wanted to do such-and-such but couldn\'t do it\'. Then something else comes along, which we otherwise may not have done.
March 21st, 2017 03:25
Towards That Place.
orchidee said:
A fine write. To be daft - Oh I know, it\'s a bother when I can\'t find my way to the pork pie place / shop, with all the road works about! heehee.
March 21st, 2017 03:23
orchidee said:
A fine write. To be daft - Oh I know, it\'s a bother when I can\'t find my way to the pork pie place / shop, with all the road works about! heehee.
March 21st, 2017 03:23
She.
Garry said:
Evocative of so many things. Full of life. Loved the last verse especially.
March 21st, 2017 03:16
Garry said:
Evocative of so many things. Full of life. Loved the last verse especially.
March 21st, 2017 03:16
Falling Faith.
Goldfinch60 said:
Thank you so much Brian, my Faith will return. It amazes me, although it shouldn\'t , on how supportive the people on this site are, thank you and thank you all.
March 20th, 2017 09:31
Goldfinch60 said:
Thank you so much Brian, my Faith will return. It amazes me, although it shouldn\'t , on how supportive the people on this site are, thank you and thank you all.
March 20th, 2017 09:31
Falling Faith.
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Thanks for your very frank confession BROTHER ~ It made me sad but at the same time it honestly highlighted some of the issues that test our Faith ~ especially for Christians in later life. You have enjoyed the blessings of Christian Service with a Godly Wife at your side supporting you in all aspects of your Ministry ~ not everyone has such a blessing from the Lord. Remember our Catholic Priests are celibate and have no such blessing. I can understand that your wife\'s dementia is gradually removing that blessing from you. I have never faced such a circumstance ~ I trust (and pray) that I would be Praising the Lord for all his past blessings. As we grow older we see our Grandparents and Parents die and deteriorate and also we suffer the loss of siblings and people in our extended Family ~ that\'s life. As Christians we have the privilege of PRAYER and also the assurance that our loved ones are in Glory and that we shall meet them again. You are on my Prayer List GF and I trust that when you count your blessings (past ~ present ~ future) you Faith in GOD will be restored and strengthened ~ AMEN. Yours in Christ ~ BRIAN
March 20th, 2017 08:34
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Thanks for your very frank confession BROTHER ~ It made me sad but at the same time it honestly highlighted some of the issues that test our Faith ~ especially for Christians in later life. You have enjoyed the blessings of Christian Service with a Godly Wife at your side supporting you in all aspects of your Ministry ~ not everyone has such a blessing from the Lord. Remember our Catholic Priests are celibate and have no such blessing. I can understand that your wife\'s dementia is gradually removing that blessing from you. I have never faced such a circumstance ~ I trust (and pray) that I would be Praising the Lord for all his past blessings. As we grow older we see our Grandparents and Parents die and deteriorate and also we suffer the loss of siblings and people in our extended Family ~ that\'s life. As Christians we have the privilege of PRAYER and also the assurance that our loved ones are in Glory and that we shall meet them again. You are on my Prayer List GF and I trust that when you count your blessings (past ~ present ~ future) you Faith in GOD will be restored and strengthened ~ AMEN. Yours in Christ ~ BRIAN
March 20th, 2017 08:34
Falling Faith.
orchidee said:
Yet some churches I think: Why bother to have faith? if it seems to just be bumbling along and getting nowhere. Though that could be just \'having faith in going to church\' or in the services. Hold on tight there. I feel it\'s better to have faith in Him that in ourselves. And then my usual \'I don\'t know why\' is my answer to many things. My hymn-poems seems to state facts. I suppose one could write them and just believe in Psalms as historical records, yet to me they are more than that.
March 20th, 2017 03:58
orchidee said:
Yet some churches I think: Why bother to have faith? if it seems to just be bumbling along and getting nowhere. Though that could be just \'having faith in going to church\' or in the services. Hold on tight there. I feel it\'s better to have faith in Him that in ourselves. And then my usual \'I don\'t know why\' is my answer to many things. My hymn-poems seems to state facts. I suppose one could write them and just believe in Psalms as historical records, yet to me they are more than that.
March 20th, 2017 03:58
Falling Faith.
orchidee said:
It\'s difficult. Easy to give \'pat answers\', saying He knows, He cares, etc. Yet it is true. I maybe have \'blind faith\' or believe naively at times. I know it\'s easy for me to have faith, even strong faith, when all is cosy, all going well.
March 20th, 2017 03:55
orchidee said:
It\'s difficult. Easy to give \'pat answers\', saying He knows, He cares, etc. Yet it is true. I maybe have \'blind faith\' or believe naively at times. I know it\'s easy for me to have faith, even strong faith, when all is cosy, all going well.
March 20th, 2017 03:55
Time No Longer.
orchidee said:
Oops one more, to be daft - there\'s time no longer for me to wait for my pork pies. I\'m gonna scoff one! heehee.
March 19th, 2017 04:36
orchidee said:
Oops one more, to be daft - there\'s time no longer for me to wait for my pork pies. I\'m gonna scoff one! heehee.
March 19th, 2017 04:36
Time No Longer.
orchidee said:
Also there is \'time, times, and half a time\'. Some see this as symbolic; some take it as 3 and a half literal years.
March 19th, 2017 04:24
orchidee said:
Also there is \'time, times, and half a time\'. Some see this as symbolic; some take it as 3 and a half literal years.
March 19th, 2017 04:24
Time No Longer.
orchidee said:
A very fine write. There\'s a bit where it says there is silence for half an hour (that may be literally 30 mins, or symbolic). Either way it seems a strange silence. What next? Something awesome, foreboding, dramatic, or what? We can read on in Revelation to find out.
March 19th, 2017 04:23
orchidee said:
A very fine write. There\'s a bit where it says there is silence for half an hour (that may be literally 30 mins, or symbolic). Either way it seems a strange silence. What next? Something awesome, foreboding, dramatic, or what? We can read on in Revelation to find out.
March 19th, 2017 04:23
Golden Girl.
orchidee said:
Good write. I\'m gonna sing wot Soul wrote - oh no! Meeoowwwoo, that\'s me!
March 18th, 2017 11:50
orchidee said:
Good write. I\'m gonna sing wot Soul wrote - oh no! Meeoowwwoo, that\'s me!
March 18th, 2017 11:50
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