Heart Cafted Poems - 2020
Viewing comments for Chapter 62 "What Love is"Musings of an old man -2020
16 total reviews
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
This is a lovely rendering of the great things about love.
The inspiration, the giving and receiving, and the lessons learned while the love is growing. There is too much to say about what love is. It is so much a part of what we are. You have covered a lot in a graceful poem.
Ralf
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2020
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This is a lovely rendering of the great things about love.
The inspiration, the giving and receiving, and the lessons learned while the love is growing. There is too much to say about what love is. It is so much a part of what we are. You have covered a lot in a graceful poem.
Ralf
Comment Written 16-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2020
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Ralf, thank you! Yes love is a very infinite subject. As a practice of Present Moment living, I do my very best each day to put on my Spiritual cloak of Love and go forth into the day. Some days works beyond words to describe other days not so much....
Comment from royowen
Of all the English words that are totally inadequate is "love". It's one word with so many applications, that aren't necessarily related, except in the case of caring. The most self indulgent is the male/female, the most sacrificial is dying in place of one's enemy, which really, only one man achieved that. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2020
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Of all the English words that are totally inadequate is "love". It's one word with so many applications, that aren't necessarily related, except in the case of caring. The most self indulgent is the male/female, the most sacrificial is dying in place of one's enemy, which really, only one man achieved that. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 15-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2020
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Roy, thank you very much, it seems the message and intent went over many peoples heads.
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I don?t think so,
Comment from HarryT
This is a fine poem. I like the opening stanza equating love and the need to give, and the second stanza that suggests no expectation of return. However, the third stanza, I believe is misaligned having an upper case "The" in the middle of the line. Should it have been the start of the fourth line? If so, I would suggest deleting the subsequent "The(s)". Second to last stanza I would suggest changing "that" to for.
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2020
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This is a fine poem. I like the opening stanza equating love and the need to give, and the second stanza that suggests no expectation of return. However, the third stanza, I believe is misaligned having an upper case "The" in the middle of the line. Should it have been the start of the fourth line? If so, I would suggest deleting the subsequent "The(s)". Second to last stanza I would suggest changing "that" to for.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2020
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Harry yes good catch! The line wrapped and I changed it. Thank you!
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You are welcome.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
love just is all of this
What Love is
Hello, anonymous,
Great entry for the
What is Love? writing prompt contest.
Suggestion...
All, each and everyone
gains a little more humanness (humanity)
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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love just is all of this
What Love is
Hello, anonymous,
Great entry for the
What is Love? writing prompt contest.
Suggestion...
All, each and everyone
gains a little more humanness (humanity)
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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Gypsy Blue Rose 🌹 you know I love 💕 your reviews and comments always. In this use of the word humanness (the qualities of being human).
I am referring to individuals as the focal point of what love can provide. Humanity as defined the human race; human beings collectively.
have an great week!
Comment from Wendy G
A beautiful poem to celebrate love - what it is, how it is reflected, and the rewards of loving, as well as the sometimes sacrificial way of loving. It is a well constructed poem.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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A beautiful poem to celebrate love - what it is, how it is reflected, and the rewards of loving, as well as the sometimes sacrificial way of loving. It is a well constructed poem.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much🙏❤️
Comment from Sally Law
What a beautiful offering for the love poem contest, dear J. The abstract agrees with your poem that love matures and multiples into something truly special. Sending you my best today and blessings always,
Sal XOs....
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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What a beautiful offering for the love poem contest, dear J. The abstract agrees with your poem that love matures and multiples into something truly special. Sending you my best today and blessings always,
Sal XOs....
Comment Written 14-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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Thank you dear soul!
Comment from Boogienights
This is a wonderful explanation of what love is. It really is at the core of our humanity, that which causes us to feel empathy for others and thier pain. Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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This is a wonderful explanation of what love is. It really is at the core of our humanity, that which causes us to feel empathy for others and thier pain. Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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Boggienights, thank you!
Comment from greyson ernst
nice job you won my vote good luck in the contest and as always keep writing and stay safe have a happy holiday i hope i see more writing from you soon
sincerely Greyson Ernst
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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nice job you won my vote good luck in the contest and as always keep writing and stay safe have a happy holiday i hope i see more writing from you soon
sincerely Greyson Ernst
Comment Written 14-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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Greyson, I appreciate the validation, thank you!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
As you say love should never be given or taken lightly as so much is invested into this kind of emotion and the world thrives on love as it soothes and calms, you brought the gifts of love here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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As you say love should never be given or taken lightly as so much is invested into this kind of emotion and the world thrives on love as it soothes and calms, you brought the gifts of love here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 13-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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Dolly, thank you.
Comment from sammielwf
What Love Is...
is everything that your free verse has so elequantly stated.
It is freely given, with no strings or conditions attached...
I especially related to this line- for I believe this is so very important...
"We gain humaness from the maturation of tolerance."
That is such a wonderful concept.
I really liked this writing dear Mystery Writer. Good luck in the contest- this should be a strong contenders.
Sammielwf
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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What Love Is...
is everything that your free verse has so elequantly stated.
It is freely given, with no strings or conditions attached...
I especially related to this line- for I believe this is so very important...
"We gain humaness from the maturation of tolerance."
That is such a wonderful concept.
I really liked this writing dear Mystery Writer. Good luck in the contest- this should be a strong contenders.
Sammielwf
Comment Written 13-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2020
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Sammie, thank you for your review and reflection on this poem.