Comments received on poems by Goldfinch60
The Past is Another Country.
WriteBeLight said:
I agree with the point of view Goldfinch!
March 26th, 2017 08:16
WriteBeLight said:
I agree with the point of view Goldfinch!
March 26th, 2017 08:16
The Past is Another Country.
Philip said:
Very good sentiment, well written. Looking forward is the only way. Phil.G
March 26th, 2017 03:54
Philip said:
Very good sentiment, well written. Looking forward is the only way. Phil.G
March 26th, 2017 03:54
I Wonder.
WriteBeLight said:
I recall a talk I heard where you put yourself on your deathbed thinking of all of the dreams and goals you did not attempt. And, suddenly they were standing around you, angry that you did not give them life. Don\'t mean to sound morbid. But, this hit hard with me. I can relate to the thought in your words Goldfinch. If writing poetry was one of your goals and dreams, well you have reached it and have done so, very skillfully and beautifully.
March 25th, 2017 07:39
WriteBeLight said:
I recall a talk I heard where you put yourself on your deathbed thinking of all of the dreams and goals you did not attempt. And, suddenly they were standing around you, angry that you did not give them life. Don\'t mean to sound morbid. But, this hit hard with me. I can relate to the thought in your words Goldfinch. If writing poetry was one of your goals and dreams, well you have reached it and have done so, very skillfully and beautifully.
March 25th, 2017 07:39
I Wonder.
orchidee said:
I sort of knew you might reply in that way - no regrets, but contentment, etc :)
March 25th, 2017 06:38
orchidee said:
I sort of knew you might reply in that way - no regrets, but contentment, etc :)
March 25th, 2017 06:38
I Wonder.
Michael Edwards said:
Rules = structure and stability in a civilised society - and theres the rub not all societies are civilised, well not in our western sense at least. I can empathise with the points made in the stanza though but there are rules and there are rules. Good poem.
March 25th, 2017 04:04
Michael Edwards said:
Rules = structure and stability in a civilised society - and theres the rub not all societies are civilised, well not in our western sense at least. I can empathise with the points made in the stanza though but there are rules and there are rules. Good poem.
March 25th, 2017 04:04
I Wonder.
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Thanks for meditating GF great poem in both structure and subject. As Christians we have great liberty # w are under GRACE and not constrained by LAW. There is only one constraint WWJD ? What would JESUS do ? Never forget that in HIS day Jesus was regarded as a bit of a REBEL ! Yiours BRIAN ~ Please check my poems ~ Thanks B
March 25th, 2017 03:43
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Thanks for meditating GF great poem in both structure and subject. As Christians we have great liberty # w are under GRACE and not constrained by LAW. There is only one constraint WWJD ? What would JESUS do ? Never forget that in HIS day Jesus was regarded as a bit of a REBEL ! Yiours BRIAN ~ Please check my poems ~ Thanks B
March 25th, 2017 03:43
A Man of Infinite Leisure - alternate version.
Garry said:
Very poignant last two lines. A perfect ending. (though the last version was very good d i prefer this one as it has a bit more \'bite\'). Well done!
March 25th, 2017 03:40
Garry said:
Very poignant last two lines. A perfect ending. (though the last version was very good d i prefer this one as it has a bit more \'bite\'). Well done!
March 25th, 2017 03:40
I Wonder.
orchidee said:
Also ... I wonder if I should have another porky pie or sherry! I always do though. heehee.
March 25th, 2017 03:06
orchidee said:
Also ... I wonder if I should have another porky pie or sherry! I always do though. heehee.
March 25th, 2017 03:06
I Wonder.
orchidee said:
Good write. I hope the wonder isn\'t in a negative sense of \'I regret\' or \'If only...\'
March 25th, 2017 03:05
orchidee said:
Good write. I hope the wonder isn\'t in a negative sense of \'I regret\' or \'If only...\'
March 25th, 2017 03:05
A Man of Infinite Leisure - alternate version.
Tony Grannell said:
Hello Goldfinch60 A gentleman of leisure strolls eloquently through this poetic passage of bliss, though sadly, with a damaged heart. A very fine poem indeed and a delight to read. Regards, Tony.
March 24th, 2017 20:27
Tony Grannell said:
Hello Goldfinch60 A gentleman of leisure strolls eloquently through this poetic passage of bliss, though sadly, with a damaged heart. A very fine poem indeed and a delight to read. Regards, Tony.
March 24th, 2017 20:27
A Man of Infinite Leisure - alternate version.
MendedFences27 said:
I like this one, of the two, maybe because I relate more to this. My tag line is ,\"I have no commitments.\" Retirement gives us those freedoms, but they are mostly offset by old age. I liked how you presented this, by showing, more or less, a day in his life. Well done. - Phil A.
March 24th, 2017 19:47
MendedFences27 said:
I like this one, of the two, maybe because I relate more to this. My tag line is ,\"I have no commitments.\" Retirement gives us those freedoms, but they are mostly offset by old age. I liked how you presented this, by showing, more or less, a day in his life. Well done. - Phil A.
March 24th, 2017 19:47
A Man of Infinite Leisure - alternate version.
Philip said:
That is an excellent alternative ending, because loss is ever present, I see it in my friends, who have lost someone and just sometimes it makes me hold my love extra close. Phil.G
March 24th, 2017 06:06
Philip said:
That is an excellent alternative ending, because loss is ever present, I see it in my friends, who have lost someone and just sometimes it makes me hold my love extra close. Phil.G
March 24th, 2017 06:06
A Man of Infinite Leisure - alternate version.
orchidee said:
I\'m \'doomed\' to be a man of infinite porkies and sherries. Not that it bothers me. hic! heehee.
March 24th, 2017 03:55
orchidee said:
I\'m \'doomed\' to be a man of infinite porkies and sherries. Not that it bothers me. hic! heehee.
March 24th, 2017 03:55
A Man of Infinite Leisure - alternate version.
Michael Edwards said:
I was waiting to read this and I\'m not disappointed. This is one side of the reality which many of us will face at some time or other.
March 24th, 2017 03:39
Michael Edwards said:
I was waiting to read this and I\'m not disappointed. This is one side of the reality which many of us will face at some time or other.
March 24th, 2017 03:39
A Man of Infinite Leisure.
WriteBeLight said:
Ha Ha. Great points from you both and great write!
March 23rd, 2017 11:54
WriteBeLight said:
Ha Ha. Great points from you both and great write!
March 23rd, 2017 11:54
A Man of Infinite Leisure.
ron parrish aka wordman said:
great thoughts,i will have to work till i pass on,lol
March 23rd, 2017 10:08
ron parrish aka wordman said:
great thoughts,i will have to work till i pass on,lol
March 23rd, 2017 10:08
A Man of Infinite Leisure.
willyweed said:
Good poem Goldfinch, a gentleman\'s gentleman! Bravo! I find retirement just more work but without the pay?
March 23rd, 2017 09:43
willyweed said:
Good poem Goldfinch, a gentleman\'s gentleman! Bravo! I find retirement just more work but without the pay?
March 23rd, 2017 09:43
A Man of Infinite Leisure.
Michael Edwards said:
Well I retired some 8 years ago and am continually on the go looking forward to what I can achieve etc - it\'s now 10.15am here in the UK and I\'ve been into town to do some shopping at the supermarket and picked up 5 paintings from my framers - they look good. I\'ve now got the rest of the day to write more and finish a painting in the studio as well as keeping an eye on MPS. love Verdi, health just given a full check and all bits working okay, all\'s well with the world !! And all\'s well with this poem - looking forward to tomorrows version.
March 23rd, 2017 05:21
Michael Edwards said:
Well I retired some 8 years ago and am continually on the go looking forward to what I can achieve etc - it\'s now 10.15am here in the UK and I\'ve been into town to do some shopping at the supermarket and picked up 5 paintings from my framers - they look good. I\'ve now got the rest of the day to write more and finish a painting in the studio as well as keeping an eye on MPS. love Verdi, health just given a full check and all bits working okay, all\'s well with the world !! And all\'s well with this poem - looking forward to tomorrows version.
March 23rd, 2017 05:21
Dinner in the Dark.
Garry said:
Very Gothic. Enjoyed the story, enjoyed the words you told it with. Despite the darkness of the content there is a certain joyfulness in it. A love of life. (in more ways than one actually)
March 23rd, 2017 04:56
Garry said:
Very Gothic. Enjoyed the story, enjoyed the words you told it with. Despite the darkness of the content there is a certain joyfulness in it. A love of life. (in more ways than one actually)
March 23rd, 2017 04:56
A Man of Infinite Leisure.
Garry said:
Great poem. Nearing the age of retirement myself i am quite envious. I have a taste of it at the moment as am off work ill for some months. (the poem\'s nearly ready to post so beware!)
You\'ve offered a very happy, hopeful poem, wonder how the next one will fare. Waiting in eager anticipation.
March 23rd, 2017 04:50
Garry said:
Great poem. Nearing the age of retirement myself i am quite envious. I have a taste of it at the moment as am off work ill for some months. (the poem\'s nearly ready to post so beware!)
You\'ve offered a very happy, hopeful poem, wonder how the next one will fare. Waiting in eager anticipation.
March 23rd, 2017 04:50
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
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