Heart Crafted Poems - 2022
Viewing comments for Chapter 98 "What do you see?"Musings of an old man - 2022
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Comment from Pearl Edwards
This is a lovely, thoughtful interpretation of the artwork for the Picture This club, JLR. Not only telling the story of those in the portrait but also the viewers of the portrait. Well done,
cheers.
valda
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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This is a lovely, thoughtful interpretation of the artwork for the Picture This club, JLR. Not only telling the story of those in the portrait but also the viewers of the portrait. Well done,
cheers.
valda
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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My sincere thank you!
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This has some nice sensory images with metaphors and similes. Interesting. I just phrased some of what you are addressing. Some will identify with the caring, cuddily, protective, attentive mother and begin to grieve that which they did not have. I am comforted by the fact the there will be those readers with such emotional deficits.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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This has some nice sensory images with metaphors and similes. Interesting. I just phrased some of what you are addressing. Some will identify with the caring, cuddily, protective, attentive mother and begin to grieve that which they did not have. I am comforted by the fact the there will be those readers with such emotional deficits.
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thanks Liz, me as well.
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***Hug***
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Hi,
A picture can indeed tell quite a tale or perhaps several more.
The image seems so simplified yet obviously provoked much thought in
penning your poem.
Mother don't often have the time to just sit, ponder, or plan, especially in our fast paced modern world.
You've done a great job deciphering some possibilities here.
Blessings
Shirley
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Hi,
A picture can indeed tell quite a tale or perhaps several more.
The image seems so simplified yet obviously provoked much thought in
penning your poem.
Mother don't often have the time to just sit, ponder, or plan, especially in our fast paced modern world.
You've done a great job deciphering some possibilities here.
Blessings
Shirley
Comment Written 09-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Shirley, thanks!
Comment from Gloria ....
Very strong imagery here to further on a deeper meaning of the artwork. Back in those times marriage did often occur at a much younger age.
You have well expressed the imagination of a warm mother and the sadness one might feel at having never experienced that emotion.
Just one small typo in the subtitle:
A picutre (picture) can create thousand words
Excellent contribution to the club.
Gloria
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Very strong imagery here to further on a deeper meaning of the artwork. Back in those times marriage did often occur at a much younger age.
You have well expressed the imagination of a warm mother and the sadness one might feel at having never experienced that emotion.
Just one small typo in the subtitle:
A picutre (picture) can create thousand words
Excellent contribution to the club.
Gloria
Comment Written 08-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Gloria, thanks for the extra set of eyes.
Comment from Anne Johnston
Your words were well chosen to describe this picture. It could be interpreted in so many ways, but you have caught the essence of it. I would wonder what story this mother had read to her son, and what memories and thoughts it has brought to her mind.
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Your words were well chosen to describe this picture. It could be interpreted in so many ways, but you have caught the essence of it. I would wonder what story this mother had read to her son, and what memories and thoughts it has brought to her mind.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2022
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Anne, thanks
Comment from Sally Law
I feel this way when I look at my own wedding photos and early married years. I was thinking of many things and was filled with hope for my future. Sending you my best today for this marvelous poem,
Sal :))
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2022
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I feel this way when I look at my own wedding photos and early married years. I was thinking of many things and was filled with hope for my future. Sending you my best today for this marvelous poem,
Sal :))
Comment Written 08-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2022
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Hi Sal, thanks, Happy Voting Day
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I already voted as I am blind and need my husband to help. I vote prolife too which I am committed to the change here in America. Blessings, Sal XOs
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
A child bride is a girl as young as ten. Does your poem focus on a child bride this young? Girls this age legally are getting married in the United States - with no protective federal law in place, over 20 states allow for child marriage at 16 years, and 10 have no age limit whatsoever. I am sure there are many stories that would unfold in their lifetime. I just can't imagine a child bride this young, but I am sure years ago there were several.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2022
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A child bride is a girl as young as ten. Does your poem focus on a child bride this young? Girls this age legally are getting married in the United States - with no protective federal law in place, over 20 states allow for child marriage at 16 years, and 10 have no age limit whatsoever. I am sure there are many stories that would unfold in their lifetime. I just can't imagine a child bride this young, but I am sure years ago there were several.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2022
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That certainly wasn?t my intention I am 74 my mom gave birth to me when she was sixteen, my Da was 24, so I guess my Irish roots could be judged negatively
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I hope that you don't think that I am judging your mom's age; because I am not. I just feel that a child that is 10 years old is not ready for a marriage.
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I could not agree more fully - A child is a child period.
Comment from JanPerry
The mother looks at the door wary of strangers or perhaps the father, who has a temper. The boy sleeps in her lap after being read a storybook which is in his mother's hand. Lovely put and very effectively written.
At the top the word "picture" is a typo. Best wishes. Jan.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2022
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The mother looks at the door wary of strangers or perhaps the father, who has a temper. The boy sleeps in her lap after being read a storybook which is in his mother's hand. Lovely put and very effectively written.
At the top the word "picture" is a typo. Best wishes. Jan.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2022
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Jan Perry, thank you for your delightful gift
Comment from jake cosmos aller
I like the way you approached this poem. Quite a bit different from the way I approached it which is a good thing. I love seeing how other people write things.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2022
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I like the way you approached this poem. Quite a bit different from the way I approached it which is a good thing. I love seeing how other people write things.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2022
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Jake, I do as well, have a great week!
Comment from June Sargent
You have certainly penned a very thought-provoking piece here. It is true that there can be many ways of interpreting the artwork here. I have yet to write my own, as I continue to ponder the possibilities. I enjoyed yours very much. Duality indeed.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2022
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You have certainly penned a very thought-provoking piece here. It is true that there can be many ways of interpreting the artwork here. I have yet to write my own, as I continue to ponder the possibilities. I enjoyed yours very much. Duality indeed.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2022
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Thanks June