The Common Bond
A 5-7-5 style.Talk is cheap. Are you also walking the walk?45 total reviews
Comment from Janet Foor
Definitely, talk is cheap - but can you walk the walk. Very insightful message in this short poem. Your advice is good for living and in our writing. Don't just tell us - show us.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2024
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Definitely, talk is cheap - but can you walk the walk. Very insightful message in this short poem. Your advice is good for living and in our writing. Don't just tell us - show us.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 03-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2024
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Yep, you get it completely! Thanks for the validating review. xoxo
Comment from Carol Clark2
A great analogy between religion and writing -- showing others. This is a powerful and thoughtful statement in very few words. I like the quotation from Cory Booker also. Thanks for sharing. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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A great analogy between religion and writing -- showing others. This is a powerful and thoughtful statement in very few words. I like the quotation from Cory Booker also. Thanks for sharing. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 20-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2024
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And thank YOU for this really terrific review. I appreciate its specifics very much. It's always good to know what "lands" with a reader. xoxo
Comment from Aussie
"Deeds speak louder than words. Blessed are you that hunger and thirst after righteousness, for you shall be filled." Your simple poem says it all. "The tongue is the smallest member of the body and causes the most strife. If a man ask for your singlet, give him your coat also." We are not here for ourselves. To give in real terms, whether it be teaching or simply listening to the poor man who knows nothing of God. Blessings, Kay.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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"Deeds speak louder than words. Blessed are you that hunger and thirst after righteousness, for you shall be filled." Your simple poem says it all. "The tongue is the smallest member of the body and causes the most strife. If a man ask for your singlet, give him your coat also." We are not here for ourselves. To give in real terms, whether it be teaching or simply listening to the poor man who knows nothing of God. Blessings, Kay.
Comment Written 18-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Thank you, Kay, for this deep and insightful review. xo
Comment from Daylily
Your three short lines hold a ton of truth, my friend. People can be very observant and if we are not acting in union with what we believe, it gets noticed--and not in a good way.
I like the comparison you are making here with religion and writing, Rachelle. Very clever and well expressed!! :-)
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Your three short lines hold a ton of truth, my friend. People can be very observant and if we are not acting in union with what we believe, it gets noticed--and not in a good way.
I like the comparison you are making here with religion and writing, Rachelle. Very clever and well expressed!! :-)
Comment Written 18-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Thank you, Lily. I had a rather acerbic detractor last night on this poem, so it's wonderful to have the positive feedback. Bless you for your never-ending warmth and kindness. xoxox
Comment from Michele Harber
Excellent point, and the Cory Booker quote illustrated it perfectly. The creative writing course I took recently stressed "show, don't tell." Then I happened to read a so-called "cozy mystery" that did so much telling and not showing that I was actually offended that they had so little faith in my ability to understand and envision. You've encapsulated the idea beautifully.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Excellent point, and the Cory Booker quote illustrated it perfectly. The creative writing course I took recently stressed "show, don't tell." Then I happened to read a so-called "cozy mystery" that did so much telling and not showing that I was actually offended that they had so little faith in my ability to understand and envision. You've encapsulated the idea beautifully.
Comment Written 18-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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This means the world, Michele; thank you! I think it's cool that you're taking writing courses. Will you be posting any mysteries of your own in the near future? (or, is the mystery whether you will or not?)
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Sorry, but I only write children's books. The closest I come to a mystery (and this is actually a manuscript I've written) is "Tommy the Toddler Detective," where he's solving The Case of the Missing Bottle.
Comment from nomi338
If you only listen to what I say, you may never know who I truly am. However, if you pay attention to how I treat people, not only the ones who know me and whom I know, but also persons I am meeting for the first time. You may begin to get a glimpse into my true and real nature. It was once said of me by someone who did truly know me, "That guy could make a new friend in an empty room." That is truly who I am, and hope to remain.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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If you only listen to what I say, you may never know who I truly am. However, if you pay attention to how I treat people, not only the ones who know me and whom I know, but also persons I am meeting for the first time. You may begin to get a glimpse into my true and real nature. It was once said of me by someone who did truly know me, "That guy could make a new friend in an empty room." That is truly who I am, and hope to remain.
Comment Written 18-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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WOW!! That is quite the enormous compliment that person bestowed upon you!! But I can see how such nice words would befall you...because you always but always treat people with kindness and consideration and respect. Who wouldn't want to be friends with a person like THAT??!!
Thank you for this glorious review, Nomi. I couldn't love it more. xoxoxo
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Thank you so much. You pay me great honor with your gracious comments.
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You get what you give in this life, Nomi. xo
Comment from Dawn Munro
Yes, I've posted this same one you use as your artwork to adorn your wonderful 5-7-5 poem -- on Facebook -- well, not the identical one, but it's perfect, isn't it? It's an excellent choice for this poem. Clever, too, your wording -- it is vitally important advice for BOTH topics. *smile*
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Yes, I've posted this same one you use as your artwork to adorn your wonderful 5-7-5 poem -- on Facebook -- well, not the identical one, but it's perfect, isn't it? It's an excellent choice for this poem. Clever, too, your wording -- it is vitally important advice for BOTH topics. *smile*
Comment Written 18-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Well, what obviously great taste we both have, Dawn!! Thank you for this very encouraging review, which I appreciate with all my heart. xo
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:)) Yep. (Lol). You are very welcome -- it was my pleasure.
Comment from Henry Wesevich
This is a wonderful message. I think about this a lot and often find my self angry at others for telling so much and doing so little.
Thank you, Henry
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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This is a wonderful message. I think about this a lot and often find my self angry at others for telling so much and doing so little.
Thank you, Henry
Comment Written 18-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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I hear you. It can get exasperating; that's for sure.
Thanks for the affirmation here, Henry; very much appreciated. xo
Comment from Debbie Pope
I actually said "Wow" when I read your last line. Honest to goodness. I've written several poems about the art of poetry and what a poet is supposed to do. You sum it up with the word "SHOW." Glad you capitalized it, but it stood out for me anyway.
I've been meaning to write and congratulate you on winning the "erotic writing" contest. Is that perfect, or what. I intend to read it later today. It is still so crazy around here.
In my book, you've got another winner here. Congratulations.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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I actually said "Wow" when I read your last line. Honest to goodness. I've written several poems about the art of poetry and what a poet is supposed to do. You sum it up with the word "SHOW." Glad you capitalized it, but it stood out for me anyway.
I've been meaning to write and congratulate you on winning the "erotic writing" contest. Is that perfect, or what. I intend to read it later today. It is still so crazy around here.
In my book, you've got another winner here. Congratulations.
Comment Written 18-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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I miss you so much, Sweet Debbie Pope. You are the epitome of gracious and helpful as a reviewer. Thank you for your comment about what specifically "landed" for you. xoxox
Comment from jake cosmos aller
Great little poem showing the connections between religion and writing following the adage of show don't tell as fundamental to both enterprises well done
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Great little poem showing the connections between religion and writing following the adage of show don't tell as fundamental to both enterprises well done
Comment Written 18-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Thanks, Jake. I appreciate the positive feedback. xo