Songs of Recovery
Viewing comments for Chapter 5 "Murmur of Myself"A collection of poems around healing.
7 total reviews
Comment from John Ciarmello
Hi K.
"Mumur of Myself" is relevantly beautiful and metaphorically brilliant. It has a deepness that teeters on comprehensible but leaves us with the image of an unsettled soul. Gorgeous, K. Olsen! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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Hi K.
"Mumur of Myself" is relevantly beautiful and metaphorically brilliant. It has a deepness that teeters on comprehensible but leaves us with the image of an unsettled soul. Gorgeous, K. Olsen! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 13-May-2023
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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Thank you very much for reading, John! I?m glad it came out as well as I hoped. I?m grateful for your time and attention and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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You have a wonderful weekend as well, K. I admire your work.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This is a beautiful and sophisticated verse. It uses the imagery of singing as a theme throughout to convey an outpouring of the soul which, whilst not in outward expression for the writer, is "defiant" in its reverberation in her heart. I love the idea of the heart singing, the feeling that is completely your own which doesn't have to be broadcast from the rooftops but is just as valid. The repetition of the three line stanza "How does one sing..." is exquisite and gives skilful cohesion and heart-felt impact to an excellent poem. No difficulty of expression here! Well done! Debbie
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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This is a beautiful and sophisticated verse. It uses the imagery of singing as a theme throughout to convey an outpouring of the soul which, whilst not in outward expression for the writer, is "defiant" in its reverberation in her heart. I love the idea of the heart singing, the feeling that is completely your own which doesn't have to be broadcast from the rooftops but is just as valid. The repetition of the three line stanza "How does one sing..." is exquisite and gives skilful cohesion and heart-felt impact to an excellent poem. No difficulty of expression here! Well done! Debbie
Comment Written 13-May-2023
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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Thank you so much for reading, Debbie! I?m glad it came out as well as I hoped. I?m grateful for your time and attention and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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I really enjoyed your verse. Well done!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Not everyone has the the confidence and bold nature to stand out from the crowd, some are quiet observes and both are worthy, a poignant write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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Not everyone has the the confidence and bold nature to stand out from the crowd, some are quiet observes and both are worthy, a poignant write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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Thank you very much for reading, Dolly! I?m glad it came out as well as I hoped. I?m grateful for your time and attention and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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You enjoy your weekend too x x x
Comment from Ginda Simpson
This is lovely and I wish I had six stars left to give you. The repetition of your lines "How does one sing of their own self when silence swallows the music it seems everyone else can hear? is very effective in emphasizing the feeling of alone and different, but having something to sing about.
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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This is lovely and I wish I had six stars left to give you. The repetition of your lines "How does one sing of their own self when silence swallows the music it seems everyone else can hear? is very effective in emphasizing the feeling of alone and different, but having something to sing about.
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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Thank you very much for reading, Ginda! I?m glad it came out as well as I hoped. I?m grateful for your time and attention and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Comment from Debra White
Hello :)
It's not often that I hit the 'read' tab on here, I usually just read what falls into my message box from the writers I follow, but for some reason, today I ventured from my message box and was lucky enough to stumble into your beautiful poem.
The title definitely piqued my interest. Your writing is honest and raw, everything is right there on display - no more, no less than the words you want to say. Your language is clear and simple and I related to the theme so much. I won't quote your words back to you, but please know that I enjoyed them all!
Best wishes, Debra :)
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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Hello :)
It's not often that I hit the 'read' tab on here, I usually just read what falls into my message box from the writers I follow, but for some reason, today I ventured from my message box and was lucky enough to stumble into your beautiful poem.
The title definitely piqued my interest. Your writing is honest and raw, everything is right there on display - no more, no less than the words you want to say. Your language is clear and simple and I related to the theme so much. I won't quote your words back to you, but please know that I enjoyed them all!
Best wishes, Debra :)
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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Thank you so much for reading, Debra! I?m glad it came out as well as I hoped. I?m grateful for your time and attention and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Comment from Mintybee
Brilliant, touching, emotional, relatable, beautiful. I was going to pull out a few favourite lines to say I loved, but I love them all. This is gorgeous writing with vibrant images and beautiful phrasing.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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Brilliant, touching, emotional, relatable, beautiful. I was going to pull out a few favourite lines to say I loved, but I love them all. This is gorgeous writing with vibrant images and beautiful phrasing.
Mintybee
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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Thank you so much for reading, Mintybee! I?m glad it came out as well as I hoped. I?m grateful for your time and attention and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Comment from pome lover
very good!
Can you really not carry a tune? I have noticed, through the years, that in places where the congregation sings, church, meetings, sports events, etc, it's the person who can't carry a tune who sings loudest. Always tickles me.
However, if you can't and you don't, I'm sure that it's frustrating and sad; but it sounds to me like you don't sing out loud at home. Why not? what a relief to sing along with music and enjoy!!!
No, you sound like a very sensitive person and singing in your heart is not only a lovely expression, but puts a smile in this reader's face.
"I'm singing in my heart" sounds like a good title for a book, or story. :)
Katharine
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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very good!
Can you really not carry a tune? I have noticed, through the years, that in places where the congregation sings, church, meetings, sports events, etc, it's the person who can't carry a tune who sings loudest. Always tickles me.
However, if you can't and you don't, I'm sure that it's frustrating and sad; but it sounds to me like you don't sing out loud at home. Why not? what a relief to sing along with music and enjoy!!!
No, you sound like a very sensitive person and singing in your heart is not only a lovely expression, but puts a smile in this reader's face.
"I'm singing in my heart" sounds like a good title for a book, or story. :)
Katharine
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 13-May-2023
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Thank you for reading, Katharine! I?m definitely not much of a singer, at least in front of people. I?m glad it came out as well as I hoped. I?m grateful for your time and attention and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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thanks. same to you!