Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

We can become embroiled in our sad memories at times if we dwell on the losses. Our many ghosts of the past tend to haunt our present, a poignant write Bill, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2021

Thanks, Dolly

Comment from LisaMay

Excellent

I thought your poem good enough to gain more votes. To me it is a poignant comment on how things have changed these days, when we can't go to performances and enjoy things like we used to.

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2021

Thanks, Lisa.

Comment from Mary Shifman

Excellent

I read this last night (I think) and I didn't get it. I came back to it tonight and now I do. Interesting how that happens. If I have it right, what it says to me is that wonderful memories of the past, if dwelled upon too much, can take over our life and make the present seem dull and irrelevant. It's as if the present becomes the ghost and the past the reality. I probably have it all wrong, but I like the poem.

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2021

Thanks, Mary

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

This is a very thoughtful and well-crafted Naani, and a poem well-suited to our times. I like your use of alliteration too - very effective. Best wishes for your creative and imaginative entry.
Wendy

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2021

Thank you, Wendy

Comment from duchessofdrumborg

Excellent

"Ghosts of Yesterday", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. Penned with craft and skill. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. Good luck with the contest. Please let me know how you get on?

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2021

Thank you, Duchess

reply by duchessofdrumborg on 20-Sep-2021

You're very welcome.

Comment from Paul McFarland

Excellent

Written well to the prompt. Happy ghosts? That's a change from most literature - except possibly children's poetry. I hope our pale, paltry present doesn't dampen their spirits.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2021

Thank you, Paul

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

There is an eery but sad feel in your naani form. Our ghosts in our life remain with us throughout our lives. Excellent use of words that captured feelings and emotions.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2021

Thank you, m.

Comment from SHABAMO

Excellent

Great use of the Naani style of poem. Each of your four stanzas brings something to the table. You bring forth wistfulness and thoughtfulness in the readers mind. Well written and keep them coming!

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2021

Thank you, Shabamo, for the terrific review.

Comment from Rosemary Everson1

Excellent

I can honestly say that if I sat in a ghostly seat and became pale in the face, you would know from the very start. I don't believe in ghosts but I do believe in spirits.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2021

Thank you, Rosemary, for the excellent review.

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Good artwork and
presentation.
-The syllable count is good,
along with the topic.
-Effective imagery and
use of alliteration.
-I like the image of
ghosts in the empty seats.
-The message is a good one,
showing the impact of today.
-Good luck in the contest.

This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2021

Thank you, Pam

reply by Pam (respa) on 19-Sep-2021

You are welcome.