Comments on community poems by Bella Shepard

• Commission Commitment (Orchidee) Lovely Orchi, Christ\'s work on earth done, now up to us to deserve it.
  April 11th, 2023 13:59
• Suspended Between Mirrors (Neville) Ah, be careful what you wish for. I can only assume that his heart\'s...
  April 11th, 2023 13:55
• Sannyasi (Sorenbarrett) Wow, I am blown away! This is such a wonderful treatise, in poetic form,...
  April 11th, 2023 13:47
• Listening. (Fay Slimm.) Beautifully capatured dear Fay, there is nothing like the trilling and...
  April 11th, 2023 13:17
• Memories (Fay Slimm.) Dear Fay I can see the story unfold as if I am watching it on the big...
  April 10th, 2023 09:04
• What is Love? (Adventuressmalik) Dearest poet you tackle the very essence of love in such divine rhyming...
  April 10th, 2023 08:47
• What is Love? (Adventuressmalik) Dearest poet you tackle the very essence of love in such divine rhyming...
  April 10th, 2023 08:46
• You have the Right of Way (Adventuressmalik) Dear poet this is lovely, I\'m smiling as I read words that are so true. ...
  April 8th, 2023 13:18
• Soliloquy of a Songbird (Thinkerbell) This poem is so beautifully descriptive of what I experience each day on...
  April 8th, 2023 13:09
• Interval Imposed (Orchidee) This is such a beautiful Easter verse dear Orchi. The story invokes such a...
  April 8th, 2023 13:06
• full stop (Arqios) Dear friend I am of two thoughts here, the light at the intersection of...
  April 8th, 2023 13:01
• The end of time (Sorenbarrett) What price immortality, at the cost of how we live? Dear friend I...
  April 8th, 2023 12:54
• Back In The Sixties. (Goldfinch60) My Strongberg-Carlson record player, an adapter holding a stack of 45\'s,...
  April 8th, 2023 12:37
• Call it How You Like….. (Doggerel Dave) Dear friend, you say it so well! United we stand, but it\'s the uniting...
  April 8th, 2023 12:25
• April\'s Insistence (Fay Slimm.) The beauty of spring leaps out of your chosen picture, and your first...
  April 8th, 2023 12:12
• Upon Wanting to Die (Neville) Such a difficult write dear friend, it is hard to understand a state of...
  April 8th, 2023 11:43
• Washed ashore (Thinkerbell) The lovely picture of the pearl melds so beautifully with the imagery of...
  April 4th, 2023 13:37
• April Affair (Fay Slimm.) Nature in April, always seems to be bursting with love and new life. You...
  April 4th, 2023 13:30
• Singing In Harmony. (Goldfinch60) This one is special for me. My dad loved to sing, and in his 60\'s,...
  April 3rd, 2023 14:26
• Priestly Profile (Orchidee) Beautiful poem dear friend, Christ did indeed set the example for all of...
  April 3rd, 2023 14:09
• hanami (Arqios) This poem is truly a beautiful memorium to a beloved father, such gentle...
  April 3rd, 2023 13:51
• Hesiod\'s night (Sorenbarrett) Being unfamiliar with Greek mythology, once again I thank you for...
  April 3rd, 2023 13:38
• Our Sweet and Sticky Mouths (Neville) I believe my friend you have added another definition of the word...
  April 3rd, 2023 13:05
• battle and dream (Arqios) The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune will always get us, no matter...
  March 30th, 2023 13:11
• A Question of Waste (Neville) Dear friend you pose a question to which there should be a simple answer....
  March 28th, 2023 16:08
• Love and Hate / Heaven and Hell (Sorenbarrett) I have always heard that there is a fine line between love and hate, two...
  March 28th, 2023 15:59
• awkward footfalls (Arqios) I think I read into this piece the shattering effect we have upon this...
  March 28th, 2023 15:47
• In a Moment of Poetry (Neville) The perfect moment, how many do we have over a lifetime? Bundle them up,...
  March 27th, 2023 15:17
• Another Year Together. (Goldfinch60) Wishing Mary all the wonderful birthday wishes in the world, and both of...
  March 27th, 2023 15:15
• Faithfully Forwards (Orchidee) To know the good, the right, the honest and true and not waver. Words to...
  March 27th, 2023 14:49
• Becoming Other (Fay Slimm.) Looking at the picture you have chosen, my body just relaxed. Such peace,...
  March 27th, 2023 14:43
• chiseled out (Arqios) I somehow get the feeling that you\'ve had a peak at my latest MRI. I...
  March 27th, 2023 14:27
• These Men Of Wales. (Goldfinch60) Oh dear friend, what perfection! Nessun Dorma is on the playlist I listen...
  March 26th, 2023 10:40
• Counting Sheep (Fay Slimm.) Dear Fay with the adorable pic, and your wonderful imagery, I can almost...
  March 26th, 2023 10:31
• Upon the Very Cusp of Spring (Neville) Spring is so hopeful of new life, and the smile definitely smiles...
  March 26th, 2023 10:19
• Pursuing The Passion (Orchidee) This seems a lovely hymn-poem of Spring dear friend. Renewal and rejoice!
  March 26th, 2023 10:15
• No Reason Required (Neville) The tone of your poem is so soft and gentle, I can almost see the hint of...
  March 25th, 2023 17:08
• Birth is a suicide mission (Sorenbarrett) You have captured in this poem, a theme that has of late been more and...
  March 24th, 2023 14:03
• Music In Time. (Goldfinch60) Such a beautiful tribute to something that touches us all in so many...
  March 24th, 2023 12:43
• Praise Procession (Orchidee) You always inspire dear friend. thank you.
  March 24th, 2023 12:28
• Invention (Fay Slimm.) Freedom to live, to grow, to think, to dream, to imagine, all rolled up in...
  March 24th, 2023 12:14
• purple martin calling (Arqios) This morning on my walk I heard a Cardinal calling. I stopped several...
  March 24th, 2023 11:34
• Fear of not knowing (Sorenbarrett) I think dear friend that each day is an exercise in dispelling our fear of...
  March 20th, 2023 13:43
• Worthy Word (Orchidee) Always inspiring my friend, thank you Orchi.
  March 20th, 2023 13:27
• Our Shining Love. (Goldfinch60) Beautiful words to describe this beautiful love. May it shine in the...
  March 20th, 2023 13:23
• exist-inguished crises (Arqios) It\'s hard dear bard to feel positive about anything these days. Those ...
  March 20th, 2023 13:08
• The Colourful Holi (Adventuressmalik) Dear friend I have seen videos of this celebration, and it has always...
  March 16th, 2023 15:34
• Nature\'s Cure-All. (Goldfinch60) Dear Andy the peace we find in nature is like nothing else. Such a...
  March 16th, 2023 15:29
• Capturing Commitment (Orchidee) Much food for thought here my friend, I would say a veritable feast!
  March 16th, 2023 15:07
• Dharma (Sorenbarrett) I love the lines \"freedom comes through action, its outcome should not be...
  March 14th, 2023 14:19
• If Music Be.... (Goldfinch60) Your description of the love of sharing records on a turntable with your...
  March 14th, 2023 13:35
• Commonwealth Considerations (Orchidee) What a wonderful annual event Orchi, wish we has something similar here in...
  March 14th, 2023 13:08
• My Wish (Rhmn_7) Share your thoughts dear friend, they are always welcome, as our thoughts...
  March 10th, 2023 13:58
• Newly-Felt. (Fay Slimm.) The glow of new love; excitement, anticipation, beautifully crafted into...
  March 10th, 2023 13:50
• As I Walk Forward Tanka. (Goldfinch60) As I read your poem I am there,taking that first step into the forest. A...
  March 10th, 2023 13:00
• Restorative Remembrances (Orchidee) The second stanza in particular I love. My morning walks are a sort of...
  March 10th, 2023 12:56
• Flows. (Doggerel Dave) There is so much truth in what you\'ve said. It seem these days that the...
  March 10th, 2023 12:18
• Random rainbows in my brain (Poetic Dan) First of all, an adorable video of an adorable little girl, that made me...
  March 10th, 2023 11:56
• Odrorir and the 18th charm (Sorenbarrett) I think in the end it is only natural to wonder what, if any effect we\'ve...
  March 9th, 2023 16:19
• With Both Eyes Closed (Neville) Your words of wisdom are both comforting and so true dear friend. Thank...
  March 9th, 2023 13:41
• Not another one….. (Doggerel Dave) I understand how passionately you feel about this subject. Not knowing...
  March 9th, 2023 13:38
• Hands Dealt. (Goldfinch60) We play our cards to the best of our ability, and hopefully the longer we...
  March 9th, 2023 09:16
• A Lion\'s Share-In (Orchidee) Such a good write my friend, the image of the lion always inspires.
  March 9th, 2023 09:13
• Why (Sorenbarrett) You\'ve summed up in just two perfect lines a question that lurks in the...
  March 9th, 2023 09:10
• A Necessary Evil (Bella Shepard) Now Orchi, I would not compare you to the internet, more like a summers...
  March 4th, 2023 14:35
• Preening love (Thinkerbell) \"Tiny habits of love\", what a wonderful expression dear friend,...
  March 4th, 2023 13:49
• Underdog Days (Neville) It sounds to me, that in you, she found an oasis. Good for her, good for...
  March 4th, 2023 13:39
• Stones To Bread? (Orchidee) A lovely Lenten poem dear Orchi!
  March 4th, 2023 13:14
• Dancing With Joy. (Goldfinch60) There is freedom and joy in music and movement that is unique, It is there...
  March 3rd, 2023 16:48
• Almost Without Purpose (Neville) You pose quite a quandry my friend. Perhaps the purpose of something,...
  March 3rd, 2023 16:38
• Lasting Love (Orchidee) Ah, the quality of mercy, and love. May it always be. Good write.
  March 3rd, 2023 16:17
• Reflections (Sorenbarrett) Your words strike the chord which reverbertes and connects us all. Thank...
  March 3rd, 2023 15:58
• Gutted Like A Fish (Christina8) This miscreant is fortunate to have another chance, and doesn\'t...
  March 3rd, 2023 15:10
• no longer mine (Arqios) I was just getting ready to say something really witty and profound, but a...
  March 3rd, 2023 14:52
• Timeless affair (Domilla) This beautiful poem, from your heart and soul, speaks of the greatest...
  March 2nd, 2023 15:16
• losing my touch (Adela) Great rhyming pattern makes this poem flow so beautifully. You\'ve...
  March 2nd, 2023 14:51
• Intertwined (Darknessandlight) This 5-7-5 is beautiful, as well as the complementary pic you\'ve chosen.
  March 2nd, 2023 14:46
• midnight rain (Mary.soft) I love the build up to \"wiping my tears away and calling that pizza place...
  March 2nd, 2023 14:38
• untitled (Mary.soft) Great analogy my friend, so true of many things we lose.
  March 2nd, 2023 14:31
• Foolish Education. (Sakwa Franc) You give us much to ponder dear poet, the enigma of life. It is only by...
  March 2nd, 2023 14:23
• Indifferent Nature (Fay Slimm.) Your pic lends itself beautifully to this poem dear Fay. The hidden life...
  March 1st, 2023 13:37
• Slowly Enjoy the gift of Life (Adventuressmalik) This is beautifully written dear friend and so very true. The gifts of...
  March 1st, 2023 13:21
• Respect Deserved. (Goldfinch60) When I was a child many moons ago, I was not only taught respect by my...
  March 1st, 2023 13:04
• Let’s Not Forget Syria #2 (Neville) When I read of the ongoing conflict in Syria, compounded by this ...
  March 1st, 2023 12:49
• Forgiveness Fullness (Orchidee) Beautifully written dear Orchi, acknowledging our sins is a biggie.
  March 1st, 2023 12:17
• wharfside reverie (Arqios) You pose such an intriguing scenario dear poet. Do we truly listen, or...
  March 1st, 2023 12:13
• Troll. (Doggerel Dave) I have read that sunlight it will turn a troll to stone. The trick is to...
  March 1st, 2023 11:56
• The Lost Idea. (Goldfinch60) How true your words dear Andy, been there so many times. The older I get,...
  February 26th, 2023 14:29
• Always Singularly Noticed (Neville) This is such a beautiful write dear friend. Wandering through this canvas...
  February 26th, 2023 14:14
• Mission To Mankind (Orchidee) This is such a beautiful poem of hope dear Orchi, and so fitting on this...
  February 26th, 2023 14:02
• within reach (Arqios) Dear friend you direct our attention to the state of the world in a most...
  February 26th, 2023 13:55
• Vibgyor Hues (Thinkerbell) Beautiful poem and beautiful pic. I love rainbows.
  February 26th, 2023 13:45
• Friendship of 2 (Rhmn_7) \"together facing every obstacle, every trap\", how true dear poet of the...
  February 26th, 2023 12:32
• Blessings In Life. (Goldfinch60) The golden moments of life that you count are the greatest treasure dear...
  February 23rd, 2023 12:10
• A Brief Inconvenience (Neville) I guess if you\'re going to let him down, don\'t waste your ammo, get \'im...
  February 23rd, 2023 12:05
• Time for... (Orchidee) Dear poet this is just delightful, and gave me the biggest smile. You are...
  February 23rd, 2023 11:55
• A storm at sea (Sorenbarrett) The picture you paint in words is so vivid, the fear so palpable, and the...
  February 23rd, 2023 11:53
• Better Is There. (Goldfinch60) How very true dear friend, and how very well said. Thank you!
  February 19th, 2023 14:37
• The Timeless And The Temporary (Orchidee) Our time is fleeting, best we do it well. Good write Orchi.
  February 19th, 2023 14:35
• Ghandi (what legends are made of) (Sorenbarrett) Dear friend this is breathtakingly beautiful in verse and truth. Ghandi...
  February 19th, 2023 14:26