Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This poem can deal with all the disease, violence and the way we are slowly ruining the Earth with global warming. We sometimes don't see things until it is too late or because some only worry about themselves and not others.
Congrats on placing second in the contest
Keep writing and stay healthy
Happy New Year.
dp

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2021

Many thanks for reviewing senior dragon :)

reply by dragonpoet on 28-Dec-2021

Don't mention it, Trask,
dragon

Comment from LisaMay

Excellent

Congratulations on your placing in the contest!
Humans certainly are a short-sighted species generally... very destructive; shitting in our own nests.
Good on you for being a poet activist.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2021

Thank you. I didn't even know I had placed until your message - Awesome!
Yeah we can be quite destructive can't we. I think Carl Sagan said it very well,
"Birds?whose intelligence we tend to malign?know not to foul the nest. Shrimps with brains the size of lint particles know it. Algae know it. One-celled microorganisms know it. It is time for us to know it too."

reply by LisaMay on 10-Dec-2021

Carl Sagan was a wise one - as are birds, shrimps, lint particles, algae and one-celled microorgnisms apparently.

Comment from tempeste

Excellent

Ciao !

I love the scene and the vibe you have evoked

being surrounded by nature s wonders is good for the soul.

I lived for 18 year on the shores of Lake Maggiore very close to the Swiss boarder.. the lake at twilight is beautiful especially when the moon is full and its light is shimmering on the water.

Making a fire of course is not allowed cause the lake is not hidden in some park

I have a fireplace at home snd the sound of the fire crackling and the flames flickering especially in the dark is magical...hypnotic.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Yeah I Love sitting by crackling firelight. Hypnotic indeed. I live on the west coast of Canada on Vancouver Island. There's lots of quality camping opportunities very close by, it's great.

About regret regarding your mother - I also have regret seeing my mom's death. She was terminally ill, at home, and I hardly went into her room to see her. I was terrified to see her. It was too real. Then she was gone..

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Yeah I Love sitting by crackling firelight. Hypnotic indeed. I live on the west coast of Canada on Vancouver Island. There's lots of quality camping opportunities very close by, it's great.

About regret regarding your mother - I also have regret seeing my mom's death. She was terminally ill, at home, and I hardly went into her room to see her. I was terrified to see her. It was too real. Then she was gone..

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Yeah I Love sitting by crackling firelight. Hypnotic indeed. I live on the west coast of Canada on Vancouver Island. There's lots of quality camping opportunities very close by, it's great.

About regret regarding your mother - I also have regret seeing my mom's death. She was terminally ill, at home, and I hardly went into her room to see her. I was terrified to see her. It was too real. Then she was gone..

Comment from Sherry Asbury

Excellent

Oh, this verse and picture stir my handicapped soul. It is so lovely and I remember camping...seeing sparks rise like shining stars. And s'mores, oh yum...and aching rear end from a lump in the sleeping bag, lol. You brought me great memories in this well-presented piece...bless you.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Thank you Sherry, very glad to spark warm memories.
bless you as well :)

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Thank you Sherry, very glad to spark warm memories.
bless you as well :)

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Thank you Sherry, very glad to spark warm memories.
bless you as well :)

reply by Sherry Asbury on 26-Sep-2021

You don't know how good those memories are as I sit here in this bleak situation!

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

What is your situation if you don't mind me asking?

reply by Sherry Asbury on 26-Sep-2021

I am disabled from Domestic Violence of a long time...have been free over 20 years...and trying to rehab myself. Lived in a bldg for 27 years - then was talked into moving to assisted living one...then after 3 months the company quit and I have an unreliable person who is a joke...fell yesterday and laid on the floor for hours...have med alert button, but due to covid it was hours before they could get to me. One more resident is moving out today...I am alone and so lonely and scared, but God will sustain me - thank you for asking...you are very kind!

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Oh my gosh, I am so sorry to hear of your tough situation. I really hope you get the quality assistance you need and deserve. How on earth could those people just leave so soon after you got there?
It saddens me to hear of your lonliness:( No family around?
Well if you need an ear to listen you can contact me anytime, although you don't know, know I care :)
-trask

reply by Sherry Asbury on 26-Sep-2021

No family - children abandoned me for having abusive husband. Daughter is bipolar...

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

My aunt was bipolar. Quite functional but crazy highs and deep lows.
Does writing give you joy?

reply by Sherry Asbury on 26-Sep-2021

Writing is my joy indeed. I have 10 chapters of a horror book and was amazed that I could do it!

Comment from pookietoo

Excellent

A nice poem about spiders, so you find them fascinating? A nice photo to go with your poem. An interesting topic. Keep writing great poems! Goid luck and best wishes

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Thanks for all your positive reviews, you're great :)

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Thanks for all your positive reviews, you're great :)

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Thanks for all your positive reviews, you're great :)

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Thanks for all your positive reviews, you're great :)

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Thanks for all your positive reviews, you're great :)

reply by pookietoo on 26-Sep-2021

You are welcome, do you find spiders fascinating,

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Sorry I didn't answer your earlier question - yes I've always found spiders fascinating. Industrious, and how they catch prey with webs is very cool I think. Most people I know are very creeped out by them but..

reply by pookietoo on 26-Sep-2021

That's ok!

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Thanks for all your reviews. I think I may change this poem to another for the'me arrival 575' poem. While I have you here, what do you think of this one
Sorry to put you on the spot

Shrieks of an eagle
Lake scented wind chills the air
The campfire crackles

reply by pookietoo on 26-Sep-2021

Very nice!

Comment from Giftedone.Eric Wallace .

Good

Well well I liked it. I thought it left me hanging a little bit. But it was overall creative and to the point I wish I had a little bit more to work with. But it is a good poem keep up the good work

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Thanks for your review. I was choosing between two last lines. I changed it to my alternate - better??

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Thanks for your review. I was choosing between two last lines. I changed it to my alternate - better??

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Thanks for your review. I was choosing between two last lines. I changed it to my alternate - better??

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Thanks for your review. I was choosing between two last lines. I changed it to my alternate - better??

reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021

Thanks for your review. I was choosing between two last lines. I changed it to my alternate - better??