The Actress
The actress reminisces27 total reviews
Comment from LJbutterfly
An actress reconciles, like we all do as we age, with the meaning of events that occurred during her younger days. This is an interesting poetic, and thought-provoking look at the thoughts during the aging process. Nicely written, rhythmic poem.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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An actress reconciles, like we all do as we age, with the meaning of events that occurred during her younger days. This is an interesting poetic, and thought-provoking look at the thoughts during the aging process. Nicely written, rhythmic poem.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and a great review
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Thanks for sharing the artwork, notes, and poem, Pam.
-A well written poem with effective imagery and rhyme.
-You also tell a good story.
-You do a good job with the opening verses,
and then let us know the doctors couldn't find
a reason for her pain.
-She recalls the things she had liked, like
moonlit nights and ocean waves.
-A good observation:
"Defenses are so hard to find."
-A very good concluding line.
-Well done.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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-Thanks for sharing the artwork, notes, and poem, Pam.
-A well written poem with effective imagery and rhyme.
-You also tell a good story.
-You do a good job with the opening verses,
and then let us know the doctors couldn't find
a reason for her pain.
-She recalls the things she had liked, like
moonlit nights and ocean waves.
-A good observation:
"Defenses are so hard to find."
-A very good concluding line.
-Well done.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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Thank you for all your deep felt comments and for your generous rating
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You are very welcome.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Children these days are bold and forward compared to how we were as children long ago. I much prefer being an adult to a child as you have no control as a child. Fine rhymes and metre Pam, a poignant write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Children these days are bold and forward compared to how we were as children long ago. I much prefer being an adult to a child as you have no control as a child. Fine rhymes and metre Pam, a poignant write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 28-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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no it was the opposite. They knew I would not spread any gossip about them.
Thank you for your wonderful comments and a great review
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
The classic ageing actress who's lost the beauty of her younger years, not only her own but in all her perception of life. When she can reconcile the past with the present then she can find the peace she craves. A well crafted verse with pleasing flow. My only niggle is the contracted fin'ly in the last stanza. Might it be better, perhaps, to say: At last inside her mind she knows....? Thanks for sharing, Pam. Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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The classic ageing actress who's lost the beauty of her younger years, not only her own but in all her perception of life. When she can reconcile the past with the present then she can find the peace she craves. A well crafted verse with pleasing flow. My only niggle is the contracted fin'ly in the last stanza. Might it be better, perhaps, to say: At last inside her mind she knows....? Thanks for sharing, Pam. Take care Debbie
Comment Written 27-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and a great review
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You're welcome! I'm pleased that line worked for you. It gives a nice strong start to the final stanza and replaces fin'ly which doesn't read too well.
Comment from Ulla
Personally I don't find it so bad getting older, as long as you retain your physical and mental health.
But there are some who can't face to lose their eternal youth. A well written poem, Pam. Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Personally I don't find it so bad getting older, as long as you retain your physical and mental health.
But there are some who can't face to lose their eternal youth. A well written poem, Pam. Ulla xcx
Comment Written 27-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and a great review
Comment from Erika Whittle
This poem has a lot of complex thought. I don't think that getting old is a bad thing, rather older people have so much to share! I do find it extremely sad when their mind goes. Lost in memories, lost in time, trapped inside their head-it's all very sad. What's even more unfortunate is that young people also have many mental illnesses these days. Mentality is a double edged sword. Thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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This poem has a lot of complex thought. I don't think that getting old is a bad thing, rather older people have so much to share! I do find it extremely sad when their mind goes. Lost in memories, lost in time, trapped inside their head-it's all very sad. What's even more unfortunate is that young people also have many mental illnesses these days. Mentality is a double edged sword. Thank you for sharing
Comment Written 27-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and a great review
Comment from nomi338
Getting old and suffering from a lack of the much desired attention is always difficult, most especially if you were once highly acclaimed. As you begin to acknowledge and accept that it is no longer about you, how you might wish that it still was.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Getting old and suffering from a lack of the much desired attention is always difficult, most especially if you were once highly acclaimed. As you begin to acknowledge and accept that it is no longer about you, how you might wish that it still was.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and a great review
Comment from royowen
The trouble with being young is that it hides an immature soul, and the problem with being old that it can hide a wise and knowledgeable soul, that the lined and not so beautiful exterior captures the attention to look beyond the the surface, this is beautifully written Pam, in your usual faultless work, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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The trouble with being young is that it hides an immature soul, and the problem with being old that it can hide a wise and knowledgeable soul, that the lined and not so beautiful exterior captures the attention to look beyond the the surface, this is beautifully written Pam, in your usual faultless work, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and a great review
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Welcome
Comment from patcelaw
This is very well written and I enjoyed listening to it very much. I also enjoyed enjoyed the image that you used in this. It's very well done and I wish you a very good weekend and may God bless you. Patricia.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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This is very well written and I enjoyed listening to it very much. I also enjoyed enjoyed the image that you used in this. It's very well done and I wish you a very good weekend and may God bless you. Patricia.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and a great review
Comment from jim vecchio
I don't know if this were patterned after particular individual or if this just personifies what occurs to the aging body and mind, but this is another excellent post and you are proving to be a wonderful wordsmith.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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I don't know if this were patterned after particular individual or if this just personifies what occurs to the aging body and mind, but this is another excellent post and you are proving to be a wonderful wordsmith.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and a great review
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Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!
