Comments on community poems by Bella Shepard

• Alone (Jazzwa30) It speaks to me of a longing for what might have been, and patience in...
  August 11th, 2022 11:45
• Lost Dreams (Jazzwa30) Your metaphor is beautiful. I make a habit of going outside, right before...
  August 11th, 2022 11:34
• Smile (Jazzwa30) Such a wonderful and powerful poem. Not only is smiling good for the...
  August 11th, 2022 11:31
• Strange Sight. (Goldfinch60) This I love! Where better to enjoy turning the pages of a book than in the...
  August 10th, 2022 15:35
• Restoration Rejoicings (Orchidee) Beautiful dear friend, always an inspiration!
  August 10th, 2022 15:31
• Experiences we take away (Adventuressmalik) To love deeply, is a gift. To be able to express it as you have in this...
  August 10th, 2022 15:29
• The Grim Reaper (Paul Bell) Oh, twists and turns, the build up and then the exquisite twist at the...
  August 10th, 2022 15:13
• Behind (AuburnScribbler) The message of your poem is so very relevant in our world today. It seems...
  August 10th, 2022 14:43
• In Life (Bella Shepard)
  August 9th, 2022 14:22
• And I Was Free. (Goldfinch60) You have spoken the truest words, my friend. When you\'ve found that...
  August 9th, 2022 12:06
• I\'ll Never find (Pearcemelville 兎敏) I went to YouTube and watched a video of Judith from 1968, solo...
  August 9th, 2022 11:44
• Meaningful Moments (Orchidee) Time alone, in contemplation truly cleanses the soul. Thank you for this...
  August 9th, 2022 11:22
• Naturally (Neville) Priceless!!! If only we listened more to what is right under our noses.
  August 9th, 2022 11:19
• Hell\'s Autograph (+1) (Kurt Philip Behm) Sage words, truth in the telling. Great write!
  August 7th, 2022 13:29
• Life\'s Arrow. (Goldfinch60) You\'ve phrased this so beautifully, I\'m ready to go through my quiver...
  August 7th, 2022 13:23
• Transfiguration Time (Orchidee) Beautiful, crystal clear sight. To see the truth in all its splendor. ...
  August 7th, 2022 13:08
• Toreador (Tallisman) Such a wonderful, reflective poem. So often it is the memories of...
  August 7th, 2022 13:04
• Turtle Life (Jazzwa30) On my morning walks I encounter many a turtle, but have never thought...
  August 7th, 2022 11:26
• Wordsworth Reversed. (Goldfinch60) It could just be the first draft, you never know when inspiration will...
  August 6th, 2022 12:54
• The Lost Idea. (Goldfinch60) How true! I\'ve often found myself going through my file of ideas and...
  August 6th, 2022 12:40
• Natures Reflection (Saxon Crow) You put into beautiful words the feeling I get each day as I take my...
  August 6th, 2022 12:36
• Times Of Trials (Orchidee) What a fitting verse for the times in which we live. Good for you dear...
  August 6th, 2022 12:31
• Birthday Blues (Paul Bell) Let the party begin. Really made me sit up and pay attention. Just...
  August 6th, 2022 12:28
• My billet (Sorenbarrett) We do seem to make our own beds, whatever the price we pay. A most...
  August 6th, 2022 12:20
• The Beacon (Tallisman) The nature of death is incomprehensible. We know from a young age that...
  August 4th, 2022 14:30
• tidy groomy trim (Arqios) I suppose, because they are always on display, we need to keep them neat...
  August 4th, 2022 14:23
• Led By The Light (Orchidee) The beauty of light is that is exposes all, so that we may be enlightened....
  August 4th, 2022 14:13
• A Poet (Fay Slimm.) It takes the true heart of a poet to recognize the treasures that others...
  August 4th, 2022 14:07
• A Butterfly (Adventuressmalik) Such a lovely analogy, I thank you for something so beautiful to brighten...
  August 4th, 2022 14:03
• I bade adieu to my love (Domilla) This poem is so beautifully and poignantly written dear poetess. Sublime...
  August 3rd, 2022 13:28
• Oh’ No .. Not Another Survivor (Neville) Dear friend, I should have seen these words a couple of days ago. Here in...
  August 3rd, 2022 12:49
• Incomplete Verses (Thinkerbell) So poignantly written, lovely verse!
  August 3rd, 2022 12:42
• Love out of time (Tallisman) This is such a sweet and tender poem of love that is never lost. You have...
  August 3rd, 2022 12:23
• Seeds Scene (Orchidee) Seeds and soil, such a beautiful analogy of that reciprocal relationship....
  August 3rd, 2022 12:15
• Black Mercedes (Pearcemelville 兎敏) I googled Bosozoku Hooning, and I definitely get it, without a trace.
  August 3rd, 2022 12:11
• Harry Shalgosky. (Goldfinch60) What a wonderful tribute to a man who truly affected your life, and...
  August 3rd, 2022 08:35
• Felt Care (Fay Slimm.) Wonderfully penned, that physical connection we all need. So much can be...
  August 3rd, 2022 08:28
• Her Daddies Old Grey Chevrolet (Neville) Ah, the good old back seat. It was free, available and you couldn\'t beat...
  August 3rd, 2022 08:25
• restless (Arqios) A wonderful, thought provoking poem dear poet.
  August 1st, 2022 16:14
• Send Over a Friend (KRWonder) This is just wonderful! First of all compassion on the part of the...
  July 31st, 2022 12:11
• That Old Broken Dansette & Other Musings (Neville) Each line beautifully expressed! So often it is the little things in life...
  July 31st, 2022 11:44
• Dad Dancing. (Goldfinch60) You just hit on something dear to my heart. I hear the music and I can\'t...
  July 31st, 2022 11:18
• Sheep Security (Orchidee) I love the image as Jesus as Good Shepherd. A lovely write my friend.
  July 31st, 2022 11:07
• Destined. (Tallisman) Whimsical, witty, all around fun. I always love a good zinger at the end....
  July 31st, 2022 11:05
• Invited (Fay Slimm.) Dear poetess, I\'m hanging on every word. This coupling beautifully and...
  July 31st, 2022 10:58
• Would you? (Sorenbarrett) This is so powerful, it takes my breath away. If only we could answer the...
  July 31st, 2022 10:48
• Would you? (Sorenbarrett) This is so powerful, it takes my breath away. If only we could answer the...
  July 31st, 2022 10:48
• promise (Arqios) I\'m lost in \"dusky swirls of distant pealing thunder\", beautiful...
  July 31st, 2022 10:42
• branches of a tree (Arqios) I love your shape poem! I see that beautiful tree summer green, with the...
  July 30th, 2022 13:57
• Why doesnt the sun rise anymore (Tallisman) This is so beautifully written. Loss and grief, we experience it and,...
  July 30th, 2022 13:52
• Wonderful Life. (Goldfinch60) Amen, my friend! You are so right, every moment is precious. Thank you...
  July 30th, 2022 13:42
• Green Eggs & boneless HAM (Pearcemelville 兎敏) Dr. Seuss would never have expected this one, and children will always be...
  July 30th, 2022 13:38
• Storm Stilled (Orchidee) I love this story of Jesus, it begs the question \"What do we really have...
  July 30th, 2022 13:32
• Lunacy (Fay Slimm.) This is so beautifully written dear friend. I\'ve seen a number of trees...
  July 30th, 2022 13:28
• The Shame of Yesterday’s News (Neville) I\'ve not heard or seen news the past couple of days, and this truly...
  July 30th, 2022 13:21
• Strange Dream. (Goldfinch60) The funny thing is, this sounds like one of my typical days. Keep on...
  July 27th, 2022 10:59
• Of Time, That Is .. (Neville) It makes you wonder, if our store of love is infinite if spent on the...
  July 27th, 2022 10:53
• Seasons Change (Saxon Crow) A wonderful lyrical flow, posing a great question. I love living in a 4...
  July 27th, 2022 10:42
• Pleasant Prospects (Orchidee) Pleasant rhymes, soul-filled words, promise yet to come. Everything to...
  July 27th, 2022 10:27
• there were shadows (Dusk arising) Maybe, as we run the race of life we never really knowing what awaits us,...
  July 27th, 2022 09:59
• So Much (Fay Slimm.) You have a gift of expression that paints beautiful pictures in the minds...
  July 27th, 2022 09:48
• silent glow (Arqios) Such beautiful emotion, expressed so beautifully. Simple, true, fav!
  July 27th, 2022 09:40
• Haiku (Tallisman) Beautiful things come in small packages, as does this poem. Being a lover...
  July 25th, 2022 15:21
• Wonder In Life. (Goldfinch60) If you start a \"Wonder Club\" Andy, I\'ll be the first to join, just...
  July 25th, 2022 15:12
• Deadly Intent. (Fay Slimm.) Beautifully penned dear poetess. I\'ve often watched birds of prey...
  July 25th, 2022 09:53
• Deadly Intent. (Fay Slimm.) Beautifully penned dear poetess. I\'ve often watched birds of prey...
  July 25th, 2022 09:52
• The Silenced Poet ~ resolution (Pearcemelville 兎敏) Poetry\'s own! I read aloud and marvel. Woe to those who listen with...
  July 25th, 2022 09:19
• The Silenced Poet ~ resolution (Pearcemelville 兎敏) Poetry\'s own! I read aloud and marvel. Woe to those who listen with...
  July 25th, 2022 09:19
• -Silent Flame- (Dean langmuir) I just love the analogy, so beautifully worded. Such a thoughtful write...
  July 25th, 2022 09:01
• The Redundant Fist (Neville) Having grown up in an era of spankings and hand slapping I can definitely...
  July 25th, 2022 08:58
• Copywrite Pending (Neville) Question: Will there be a test on this Monday? If so, I definitely need...
  July 24th, 2022 10:50
• As Each Day Dawns Acrostic. (Goldfinch60) I will now be smiling all day, even as I\'m frying an egg on the concrete...
  July 24th, 2022 10:44
• Breathless (Dove) I confess, I did not know what a villanelle was, so I googled it, and I\'m...
  July 24th, 2022 10:40
• Peace Possible (Orchidee) Peace be with you my friend. Beautiful!
  July 24th, 2022 10:32
• Foolish #1 (Saxon Crow) So eloquently said my friend! It begs the question \"How did we come to...
  July 24th, 2022 10:30
• Someday (Paul Bell) What happens to our hopes and wishes? Do we recognize the person we are,...
  July 24th, 2022 10:26
• Break the chain… (Tallisman) Wow! Raw, laying it all on the line, all or nothing thinking, cognitive...
  July 23rd, 2022 16:03
• Analgesia (Kurt Philip Behm) Respite, retreat from the encumbrances of life. Sometimes we just need a...
  July 23rd, 2022 15:55
• Ode to Babylon (LalalaEulalie) Such a wonderfully penned, and heart-felt poem. Let us hope that our...
  July 23rd, 2022 12:51
• Socrates Impression (AuburnScribbler) Would that I could be in a place where someone would wander in and recite...
  July 23rd, 2022 12:33
• Early Morning Rituals   (Neville) The magic of morning, there\'s nothing else like it. The start of each...
  July 22nd, 2022 16:46
• Virginia\'s Bottle (LalalaEulalie) Your graphic and title are perfect. I love to read poems aloud. For me...
  July 22nd, 2022 13:20
• Why, write? (L. B. Mek) This is, without doubt, the best description of poetry I have ever seen. ...
  July 21st, 2022 13:15
• Souls in Agony (Tristan Robert Lange) What an intriguing picture you paint, dark, ominous, pulling the reader...
  July 21st, 2022 12:58
• It’s Only Insta (LexiLou) While I\'m not a social media user, I truly get you\'re saying. Too often...
  July 21st, 2022 12:48
• I Dreamt (Bella Shepard) Thank you my friend, I\'m still looking, haven\'t checked every nook and...
  July 21st, 2022 10:04
• Leaky Day. (Goldfinch60) Loved your choice of music to accompany this poem. I feed the birds each...
  July 20th, 2022 15:12
• Reigning Ruler (Orchidee) The beauty of this world cannot be measured, it stands alone as a gift to...
  July 20th, 2022 15:03
• Summer Moon (Arqios) So beautifully written, such a personality you\'ve given this glorious...
  July 20th, 2022 14:59
• You Would Not Care to See me Naked .. Surely (Neville) Scars that are exposed , painful but lingering, memories difficult to...
  July 20th, 2022 14:49
• The Light Bulb (Paul Bell) A lesson learned does not necessarily make us wiser? lol
  July 20th, 2022 14:38
• First & Last (Kurt Philip Behm) Light, realization, transformation?
  July 20th, 2022 14:33
• Wake Up World. (Goldfinch60) We cannot hear these words enough dear friend. They must be repeated,...
  July 19th, 2022 13:38
• It Only Takes One Little Thing (Neville) Wow! From Elizabeth Barrett Browning to W.H. Auden in one fell swoop. Yes,...
  July 19th, 2022 13:34
• Refreshing Rains (Orchidee) The sky raineth and the sky taketh away. Feast or famine these days, dear...
  July 19th, 2022 13:18
• Windfalls (Fay Slimm.) You\'ve hit a truly soft spot in my heart with this one. I live for fall,...
  July 19th, 2022 13:12
• Not a gift to us all (Poetic Dan) I truly wish you all the best for a healthy outcome and recovery. There...
  July 18th, 2022 13:52
• Dream Car. (Goldfinch60) My question; do you like your martinis stirred or shaken? My husband\'s...
  July 18th, 2022 13:41
• King Of His Kingdom (Orchidee) Song is a powerful prayer that truly fills hearts with joy. The faithful...
  July 18th, 2022 13:32
• Just Asking on Behalf of a Friend (Neville) Well, if it\'s for a friend I it\'s OK. So I guess this can both ways,...
  July 18th, 2022 13:28