Thanks for extra likes: Yanma Hidayah & Nigel Astell. đ
Comment is about Happy Makes Me Sad (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
"poet's tree" is beautiful imagery. I was not trying for a rhyme. The more I read this, the more I like it.
Comment is about The Forest (blog)
Original item by New Shoes
Good question. I like all three. Flyntland is right, each does stand on its own (and they work well together). I tend to like shorter poems too, but this works because of the strong content. Marla
Comment is about Processing (in 3 parts) (blog)
Original item by HÊlène
I think it's all intended to 'make America great again'. But only the part that toes his party line. Only the part that feeds his ego. Only those who just see the superior smile, not the knife that slides into their back.
Comment is about The Trump Express: Engine of Havoc! (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Dear Rolph and Tom
I know my place
thank you for reading and for the advice.
Comment is about GIVING IN - - AND GIVING UP (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
Thank you once again Rolph. Rick
Comment is about Hypochondriasis (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
VERY Gandalf girl! love it! but watch out for the black riders!!
ooer Bilbo!
Comment is about A WOODEN TAVERN (blog)
Original item by Naomi
Frighteningly fabulous Rolph. If I was to ask you what the foreseeable future holds, I can assure you that I would need a large whisky before you replied! đ¨ ooer!
Comment is about The Trump Express: Engine of Havoc! (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Fri 21st Feb 2025 17:14
Hello Trevor,
I wanted to thank you for sharing "Departure." The way you capture the emotional weight of humanity's last moments on Earth is incredibly powerful. The tension, the anticipation, and the final sorrow as the planet is destroyed are vivid and haunting. Your ability to blend personal reflection with such a grand, cosmic tragedy is truly moving.
Thank you for this poignant and deeply impactful poem. Just wonderful!
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about Departure (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
Fri 21st Feb 2025 17:06
Dear Flyntland,
Thank you for sharing your powerful poem. The words really speak to me, capturing the frustration and despair the lyrical I is facing. I admire your courage in expressing such raw emotion, and I hope you know that your words have a lasting impact.
I truly hope everything turns out fine in the end, and that the "bully" or "intruder" gets whatâs coming to himâmay he face the consequences of his actions.
Please take care, and know that others hear you and appreciate the vulnerability youâve shown.
Kind regards,
Rolph
Comment is about GIVING IN - - AND GIVING UP (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
Fri 21st Feb 2025 16:51
To everyone who gave my poem a âthumbs upâ. Thank you very much for that!
Tom, Naomi, Flyntland, Aisha, Stephen, Trevor, John, Red B. Keshner đ
Comment is about A Deal Among Devils (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Fri 21st Feb 2025 16:48
Hello Stephen, hello Flyntland and Tom,
Thanks for your uplifting and kind comments! They mean a lot to me as they appreciate what one endeavours to mould into words.
I'm desperately waiting for the day when this Trump monster (Putin, Xi, Erdogan, Lukashenka, Jong-un et al. included!) blows up in his face. I just fear that it will affect us all, too. A nightmare come true.
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about A Deal Among Devils (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Fri 21st Feb 2025 16:40
Hello Naomi and Yanma. Thank you for your "like". It is very nice of you!
Comment is about King Don The Delusional (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Fri 21st Feb 2025 16:40
Hello Stephen,
Thank you very much for your further compliment. That makes me very happy. And also for your âlikeâ. And yes, this deranged psychopath named Trump should be stopped immediately before it's too late for the world. Hitler once showed the world how to do it and everyone let him get away with it long before it was too late. He has now been in power for just over 4 weeks and has already destroyed more than Hitler did in just under 24 years (including the 1920s). Frightening!
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about King Don The Delusional (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Fri 21st Feb 2025 16:35
Hello Tom,
Thank you for your kind words and the "like". That's very uplifting! Yes, it's scary how much this beast called Trump occupies my mind. Not to mention his henchmen.
You might be right with "his manipulating wand idea". Horrible!
He once said that âMein Kampfâ is on his bedside table. He has certainly memorised this disgraceful work in order to test it on the world for a second time - with resounding success, as one can see so far. đ
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about King Don The Delusional (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
This is purely a personal opinion - but I prefer them split into three individual poems - each stands well on its own and it gives the reader more time to digest your words before starting on another.
Or do I just have a reduced attention span (whoops, my age is showing)
It would be interesting to know what others think
Comment is about Processing (in 3 parts) (blog)
Original item by HÊlène
My grateful thanks to Maria and Tom M. for liking my poem.
Comment is about FOR ANNIE (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
Conscience doth make cowards of us all. I loved your use of a chiming rhyme.
Comment is about The Flame (blog)
Original item by Yanma Hidayah
Many thanks Rolph for your incisive and in depth feedback. It is much appreciated. đ
Thanks for extra like: New Shoes đ
Comment is about Happy Makes Me Sad (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
10/10 for using the word 'harse' Good work!
Comment is about The Forest (blog)
Original item by New Shoes
Murphy's Law (also known as Sod's Law) nicely written. G
Comment is about Why Murphy? (blog)
Original item by pallavitryingthings
Finding what true love is, is seeing that you are inseparable from it. Finding a rhythm to incorporate what you love can be a challenge, the mastery is in the details. The energy is out there waiting for you to find it.
Comment is about Rot. (blog)
Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth
You are a woman Jordyn
One who is facing her life rather than running from it!
Comment is about My Inner child still screams (blog)
Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth
A pointed limerick, Rolph. Thanks.
He seems to have really lost it - if he ever had it in the first place - and it's dangerous for us all.
Comment is about King Don The Delusional (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Thank you, Rolph. This came to me on a train journey between Brussels and Antwerp. I always keep a notebook handy to jot down ideas.
Rows of houses, nearly kept, conjure up a sense of perfection, of contentment. And yet, who knows what emotions stir behind those walls? Untold stories, as you so rightly say.
Thanks again for your kind comments.
And my thanks to all of you who liked this poem.
Comment is about Neat (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
I love that your poetry is honest and real. Marla
Comment is about The Ghost in My Car (blog)
Original item by Steve Higgins
Thu 20th Feb 2025 20:19
Thank you very much, Andrew, for the kind comment, I really appreciate it! đ
Comment is about Silt. (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cMOKamtpUA8&pp=ygUhcHJldGVuZGVycyBiYWNrIG9uIHRoZSBjaGFpbiBnYW5n
Comment is about overqualified (blog)
Original item by Landi Cruz
Iâm grate full for your comments, Tom and Tom.
Comment is about GORGONZOLA (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Or should my comment have been-well Krafted đ its worth raising a toast to methinks-now where did I put my coat? đ
Comment is about GORGONZOLA (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Rolph-I think Don has been reading Mein Kampf for too long
Spooky that we both had ' Don take two ' on our minds almost at the same time. I wonder if he has a mass manipulating wand
Thanks again-big time!
Comment is about King Don The Delusional (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Thu 20th Feb 2025 16:01
Stephen,
Your words beautifully highlight the contrast between outward appearances and the hidden complexities beneath the surface. The neat houses passing by symbolise the seemingly orderly lives people lead, while the underlying "furious hearts" remind us that not everything is as perfect as it seems. The imagery of "airtight dramas" and the idea of keeping our heads down suggests a poignant reflection on how we often distance ourselves from the struggles of others. Itâs a powerful reminder that behind every neat exterior, there are untold stories and emotions. A thought-provoking piece! I love it!
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about Neat (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thu 20th Feb 2025 15:56
Rick,
Your poem cleverly captures the humour and irony of hypochondriasis, blending wit with a touch of vulnerability. The exaggerated fears of the character, paired with his belief in terminal conditions over minor ailments, make for a delightful read. I love how you build up the tension around each "serious" health concern, only to reveal the less dramatic, and often comical, reality in the end. The twist of a psychological diagnosis is both clever and fitting. Itâs a fun and insightful take on a very relatable human tendencyâwell done!
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about Hypochondriasis (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Thu 20th Feb 2025 15:45
Tom,
Your poem is a powerful and honest expression of inner turmoil, and its raw emotion deeply connects. The contrasts you weave throughout capture the struggle of a mind at war with itself, making the piece both haunting and relatable. Though darkness looms in your words, your questions about light and sanctuary hint at the possibility of hope. I truly believe that even in the heaviest moments, the mind can find its way to peace. Keep writingâyour words have meaning, and I hope you find the answers you seek.
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about Happy Makes Me Sad (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Many thanks Marla - There are more questions than answers ?? đ
Thanks for likes: Red Brick Keshner, Stephen G, Aisha, Naomi, Holden &TOM MERTON đ
Comment is about Happy Makes Me Sad (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Thu 20th Feb 2025 15:36
Naomi,
What a wonderfully atmospheric pieceâwell done!
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about A WOODEN TAVERN (blog)
Original item by Naomi
Thu 20th Feb 2025 11:08
Thanks for your thoughts, Graham and Tom. And for the Like, Red Brick.
Comment is about GORGONZOLA (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank you all for the likes on this one.
I suspect some might find the final line a little jarring. I am not a pacifist although I have in the past given it a great deal of thought.
I believe there comes a time when to defend decent human values of equality and respect for all is necessary. Unfortunately such resolve often means abandoning basic human values of not killing. This is not something I say lightly as I abhour violence.
Any escalation toward murderous conflict needs to be mananged with the wisdom of Solomon, it seems we are short on Solomon's wisdom at this time.
David RL Moore
Comment is about Advice from fallen angels (blog)
Original item by David RL Moore
Thank you so much @Flyntland for comment. Justice for some is a relative term. Justice can never be truly done.
Comment is about "Black Hawks" (blog)
Original item by Emeka Collins
Is it really ten years JC? Almost as long as the mousetrap!!
Comment is about GORGONZOLA (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Tom, you have asked some good questions. Marla
Comment is about Happy Makes Me Sad (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
A timely and thoughtful poem, HÊlène.
Comment is about Side by Side (blog)
Original item by HÊlène
That's seems very true Graham, at least one moron has made himself available. Let us hope that the dynamic of "The Kings New Clothes" begins to fade.
I fear that some will never recognise a moron, even if that moron exposes himself for all to see.
David RL Moore
Comment is about Advice from fallen angels (blog)
Original item by David RL Moore
Martin Peacock
Fri 21st Feb 2025 22:50
Thank you all for reading my poem.
Comment is about 7-Up: Together (blog)
Original item by Martin Peacock