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by Karin Anderson
Sun May 14, 2017 2:19 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Trees
Replies: 6
Views: 31466

Re: The Trees

I truly gorgeous write and trees have so much to teach us. The music is so relaxing and I am now in love with trees more than ever before thank you Stella!
by Karin Anderson
Sat May 13, 2017 5:41 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Cow
Replies: 3
Views: 21489

Re: The Cow

A most poignant, profound and sensitive poem Cindy that had my eyes glued from the first line to the last. I have read it three times to admire your perception of bones like no other and your question mark after the last two lines had me thinking too! Also thank you for sharing Cindy and it's lovely...
by Karin Anderson
Wed Apr 26, 2017 3:27 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2017 – Capture Small Moments In Time
Replies: 3
Views: 21124

Re: 2017 – Capture Small Moments In Time

Small moments become so special when I read this blessed and beautiful poem, and it gives me faith that miracles do exist thank you Seema!
by Karin Anderson
Wed Apr 26, 2017 3:24 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Waiting
Replies: 2
Views: 20619

Re: Waiting

What a romantic set up this is with the stunning picture and the colour red petals. This is such a lovely way to describe Sleep indeed thank you Stella!
by Karin Anderson
Wed Apr 26, 2017 3:18 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Autumn Perhaps
Replies: 3
Views: 21720

Autumn Perhaps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMcZI8pOjjA Autumn Perhaps peers around the picket fence, as perhaps she is witnessing the last rose of summer stepping out of her wilted petticoat to quiver and cascade summer’s last musk petals in her basket. Autumn Perhaps almost reaches her first autumn leaf hidi...
by Karin Anderson
Sat Apr 15, 2017 12:41 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The terrible twins
Replies: 4
Views: 22434

Re: The terrible twins

A most profound write and it has been crafted in monorhyme too! I am so pleased you posted another poem thank you Sandra!
by Karin Anderson
Sat Apr 15, 2017 9:58 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Garden Bliss
Replies: 3
Views: 19716

Re: Garden Bliss

The picture is amazing and I agree with Sandra you have crafted your poem with finesse Stella. I can just imagine the little saplings giggling from behind the fence too!
by Karin Anderson
Sat Apr 15, 2017 9:55 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: HOW TO POST A POEM
Replies: 5
Views: 20488

Re: HOW TO POST A POEM

How lovely it is to see you on Stella's poetry site and I welcome you back too. If you have problems Stella will always help you like she has helped me. It is great to see your work again and it looks like his karma got the better of him but some people have to learn the very hard way! Your story te...
by Karin Anderson
Thu Apr 06, 2017 1:28 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2017 - Daily Inspiration – March 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 18346

Re: 2017 - Daily Inspiration – March 2017

Another wonderful presentation from you Seema. As I read down the page I admired these words 'strong', 'confident', positive' and 'smile' and 'energize' and the last two lines are a fitting conclusion to your work to round it all up beautifully.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Apr 06, 2017 12:36 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: LACE NETTING
Replies: 2
Views: 15492

LACE NETTING

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elwWEauggzM (Ten Word Stanzas) Sea spills through netting black lacing tide with intumescing power. Lovers witness spumescent sea’s roped squares bathing beneath ballooning moon. Her black bikini drifts sifting sand’s candescence underneath profiterole clouds...
by Karin Anderson
Mon Apr 03, 2017 12:55 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON
Replies: 5
Views: 23478

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON

I do hope Stephen had a really delightful birthday and please give him my very best wishes for his birthday year Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Mon Mar 27, 2017 4:59 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: You took my Hand
Replies: 2
Views: 17986

Re: You took my Hand

A gorgeous write and reminiscing back to the age of four is my delight to read. What cutie pies are the children in the picture too Stella!
by Karin Anderson
Sun Mar 26, 2017 12:04 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2017 – Drink From The Cup Of Life
Replies: 3
Views: 18655

Re: 2017 – Drink From The Cup Of Life

A great title and and your words of wisdom really speak to me Seema. Life does has its ups and downs and I really like the imagery and rhyme in 'walk up on the stairs of belief and deep faith and find our way to Heaven's top gate' as I can remember this when I feel down thank you Seema.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Mar 26, 2017 11:56 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Awakening
Replies: 2
Views: 17818

Re: Awakening

This is really profound and I see so much truth in your words of wisdom. I adore 'Then they will have gained the wings of something so beautiful' as it really stood out for me. Your muse is certainly a wonderful source of spiritual information and it has been a pleasure to experience this awakening ...
by Karin Anderson
Mon Mar 13, 2017 12:54 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Christopher Robin Is Saying His Prayers
Replies: 4
Views: 20349

Christopher Robin Is Saying His Prayers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kROSfFiF40 (Stanzas in brackets from 'Vespers' by A.A. Milne) Once parents read with pride to their offspring, As ‘Once upon a times’ would brightly bring Book magic told to wide and trusting eyes From new rainbows to a prince in frog disguise. (...
by Karin Anderson
Sun Mar 12, 2017 11:47 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Cousins ~ haibun
Replies: 2
Views: 16393

Re: Cousins ~ haibun

Haibun is such a lovely way to express memories as you have and what fun we could have as children. I can imagine it all with your vivid poetry and the last stanza sums it up beautifully and reflects the beautiful flowers in your picture Stella!
by Karin Anderson
Sun Mar 12, 2017 11:43 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2017 - Only If You Believe In Yourself Beautiful!
Replies: 2
Views: 16176

Re: 2017 - Only If You Believe In Yourself Beautiful!

You are so right as I believe beauty comes from within and it can then be reflected out. A most heart warming and enlightening write so fitting for Women's Day thank you Seema! The repeats of 'Only if you believe in yourself Beautiful' work so well as well!
by Karin Anderson
Sat Mar 11, 2017 5:05 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Bond of Soul-mates
Replies: 4
Views: 21688

Re: The Bond of Soul-mates

The red rose is so beautiful I can almost smell the scent. Your poem is gloriously romantic and the imagery you use is stunning and the last stanza is just perfect Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Mar 11, 2017 4:58 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Butterfly Souls ~ sonnet
Replies: 1
Views: 14929

Re: Butterfly Souls ~ sonnet

A fascinating sonnet with lots of interesting butterflies in the beautiful video you have provided. I believe butterflies are spiritual and I hope my soul will be a butterfly too. I very much enjoyed the philosophy you have crafted in this English Sonnet thank you Stella, and my favourite line is 'm...
by Karin Anderson
Thu Mar 09, 2017 4:55 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: OH! What A Beautiful Morning.
Replies: 6
Views: 24077

Re: OH! What A Beautiful Morning.

Thank you all for your lovely comments. Cindy to answer your question, the music is by the composer Giovanni Marradi and I also thought you may like to know the paintings are by Viadmir Volegov.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Mar 09, 2017 4:36 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Spring haiku
Replies: 5
Views: 22934

Re: Spring haiku

Such beautiful spring haiku and the colour of your picture and poem is a treat to see and read, as you paint the colour in in my most receptive mind Stella!
by Karin Anderson
Thu Mar 09, 2017 4:30 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Miss Fancy Pants
Replies: 5
Views: 23761

Re: Miss Fancy Pants

Ha Ha Miss Fantasy Pants is a naughty woman indeed! She needs to take off her pants and have her bottom smacked! Plus I don't like horses racing as because of cruelty to animals. A great fun poem indeed Adette and it is lovely to see you back on the site.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Mar 09, 2017 4:22 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Addictive
Replies: 2
Views: 17477

Re: Addictive

I just love poetry and there is more to it than many people would imagine. Your muse is looking after you and wants you to keep writing poetry whether you want to or not! So we are the lucky ones enjoying your literary, addictive and versatile poems, thank you so very much Stella!
by Karin Anderson
Tue Mar 07, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Upon The Wooded Hill (an English Sonnet)
Replies: 6
Views: 24034

Re: Upon The Wooded Hill (an English Sonnet)

This is a most impressive sonnet that creates a spooky atmosphere. I really admire how you have used the volta (turn) where it is not you who walks beside the lake. I have enjoyed reading it immensely and have read it three times as I love reading sonnets that are composed so wonderfully Cindy.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:56 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2017 – Trust In God With Your Heart
Replies: 3
Views: 18444

Re: 2017 – Trust In God With Your Heart

The trust you have in God is admirable and it is a reminder to others that we should trust that he is with us. Another inspirational and positive write thank you Seema!
by Karin Anderson
Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:50 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Colour my Life ~ Stellanette
Replies: 1
Views: 14452

Re: Colour my Life ~ Stellanette

What a colourful treat this is with the colourful video and the colours in your Stellanette form too! The meanings of the hues are also informative and inspirational an I have read it over and over thank you Stella!
by Karin Anderson
Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:39 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: OH! What A Beautiful Morning.
Replies: 6
Views: 24077

OH! What A Beautiful Morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-yuyOKCQOA (Villanelle) Mother would wake me with her words of ‘rise and shine.’ Serve breakfast porridge and enduring love to sing ‘Oh! What a beautiful morning’ song she called mine. She would cradle me in Brahma’s lullaby divine. Her calm arms lulled me i...
by Karin Anderson
Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:40 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2017 - My own Guidelines For Life – January-February
Replies: 4
Views: 20516

Re: 2017 - My own Guidelines For Life – January-February

Your guidelines are a most comprehensive guidance for others to help them make the most of their life. I really like 'collect a bucket of sunshine and add beautiful moments and memories to cherish' thank you Seema.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Feb 18, 2017 4:22 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: SOMEWHERE IN TIME
Replies: 2
Views: 16116

SOMEWHERE IN TIME

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yRYOFP0SP8 Can I really be me? leap from mist’s earthly viewed mood to bring flipped-rainbow’s swings, shimmy bright light’s piercing droplets? Scale up rainbow‘s hues of pink Spring in red jelly’s Summer, gulp down autumn’s orange pud’s zest and winter’s blueberry ...
by Karin Anderson
Sat Feb 18, 2017 3:59 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: You Never Knew
Replies: 3
Views: 20171

Re: You Never Knew

A very special poem for a special person and I love how your first line repeats as the first line in the last stanza thank you Stella!
by Karin Anderson
Sat Feb 18, 2017 3:57 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Lingering
Replies: 3
Views: 18225

Re: Lingering

And autumn is a favourite season of mine. I love your sensitivity and how you care for her personification and the music is perfect to complement your presentation thank you Stella. I read it a few times and the music stopped as I read the last line and it was then 'just a whisper' which was a beaut...
by Karin Anderson
Sat Feb 18, 2017 3:44 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2017 - Thank you For Being In My Life Dear Sunny
Replies: 2
Views: 14857

Re: 2017 - Thank you For Being In My Life Dear Sunny

The aspects of love are so artfully expressed in this beautiful tribute to Sunny. And, I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to linger over your lovely words Seema.
by Karin Anderson
Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:06 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Kiss Curls (Cascade Poem)
Replies: 2
Views: 14994

Kiss Curls (Cascade Poem)

The mirror’s mist of roses in her hair. The wait and longing date to make kiss curls. The peak and fall of ripple’s dream cascades. The hair-breadth to a flowing next-do date. The reach of waiting arms to roll love whorls. The trickles down the neck of throaty trust. The soak of perm’s solution to ...
by Karin Anderson
Mon Feb 06, 2017 11:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Dickie’s Beetle
Replies: 2
Views: 16722

Re: Dickie’s Beetle

What a great compromise this turned out to be, and I love how your imagination is amazing and I can just imagine it all happening! A unique and
special episode and its all about 'beetle' which I could never have written Stella!
by Karin Anderson
Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:07 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: DREAM LOVER
Replies: 3
Views: 17861

Re: DREAM LOVER

Thank you Stella and Adette for your lovely comments and I have just read your Double Etheree Stella and from one dreamer to another, it is so beautiful...
by Karin Anderson
Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:04 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Dreams ~ double etheree
Replies: 3
Views: 17728

Re: Dreams ~ double etheree

Such gorgeous poetry to savour and with Ernesto it is simply divine. The "silken pillows" did it for me and the rest is enchanting , all with the lovely shape a double Etheree makes.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Feb 03, 2017 10:56 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2017 - Colorful And Vibrant
Replies: 3
Views: 16268

Re: 2017 - Colorful And Vibrant

Your wonderful poetry is a delight indeed and this has a beautiful inspirational message that has made my day thank you Seema! And Happy New Year to you too!
by Karin Anderson
Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:02 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Colour me Purple
Replies: 1
Views: 14157

Re: Colour me Purple

Lovely rhyme, rhythm and flow and the photo you chose is amazing. Also this is a great way of not feeling blue Stella!
by Karin Anderson
Wed Jan 25, 2017 12:56 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Bed of Lies
Replies: 6
Views: 25406

Re: Bed of Lies

I am really impressed with the lay out of this engaging poem. Also the theme of water makes it so compelling I feel like I am there, as we are all told lies we have to deal with. Great poetry indeed Adette!
by Karin Anderson
Wed Jan 25, 2017 12:44 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: DREAM LOVER
Replies: 3
Views: 17861

DREAM LOVER

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/263/31671357364_9b61d6ff85_m.jpg I found you in the sequined milky way last night As when the Sandman filled my eyes so dream-spun tight You stitched and filigreed them with the gracious moon To enter through needle’s eye to my heart’s cocoon. The wind caressed my skin...
by Karin Anderson
Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:45 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAY
Replies: 4
Views: 20318

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAY

I hope you had a very happy and special birthday Fay And, thank you Stella for acknowledging Fay's birthday as I have wonderful memories of how we have shared poetry with Fay.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:35 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Muses
Replies: 1
Views: 14313

Re: The Muses

An engaging write with three divine graces and a great subject to write about too! Yet they know you are a special lady Stella and deserve them to visit you often. I love the photo too!
by Karin Anderson
Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:54 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Bedfellows
Replies: 2
Views: 8852

Re: Bedfellows

What a unique write this is and I thought there may be a surprise ending like she was your dog or guardian angel. It comes straight from your soul and I would be inclined to call it an Abstract Poem. It had me intrigued from the first word to the last, as it is a compelling reading I just love Josep...
by Karin Anderson
Sun Jan 08, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Pocket full of Rainbows
Replies: 4
Views: 19933

Re: Pocket full of Rainbows

The colours in the video are absolutely gorgeous and I agree with Stella that it is a beautiful and refreshing write. I am all smiles now and I will dream of this poem tonight I am sure thank Adette...
by Karin Anderson
Sun Jan 08, 2017 11:52 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Guilt
Replies: 3
Views: 9859

Re: Guilt

Your kindness is admirable and brrrr it must be so cold going out into the freezing night in the UK . A sensitive and thoughtful write indeed Stella!
by Karin Anderson
Sun Jan 08, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: I Knew
Replies: 3
Views: 11272

Re: I Knew

The Ernesto Cortazar video is captivating and the poem oh! so romantic. My favourite lines are 'he was again making love with me standing in his own shadow quietly.' Light of day can sometimes be cruel I now unfortunately realize Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Jan 01, 2017 5:15 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A COLOURED HAPPY NEW YEAR
Replies: 3
Views: 9668

Re: A COLOURED HAPPY NEW YEAR

Thank you Stella for your lovely comment and I admire how you have his beautiful site to share with others in peace and harmony. It certainly gives poets many chances to be creative and for this I am most grateful.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Dec 31, 2016 4:48 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A COLOURED HAPPY NEW YEAR
Replies: 3
Views: 9668

A COLOURED HAPPY NEW YEAR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjmXvfywKIw My brush would be filled with the brilliant white sunlight To crystallize dark-gray-up-staged rage of world’s eyes. I'd mix strokes with wattle, freesias and gold jasmine, And the glory of Saints’ hymns and far-hallowed skies. I’d gather sweet kisses ...
by Karin Anderson
Thu Dec 29, 2016 11:02 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Christmas
Replies: 2
Views: 8181

Re: Christmas

A thoughtful and kind Christmas poem, and the video complements it beautifully. May all you have wished for others be returned to you, and I hope you had a beautiful Christmas Adette.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Dec 23, 2016 3:57 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: His Words Are Cheap
Replies: 7
Views: 12830

Re: His Words Are Cheap

Wow! This is brilliantly crafted in iambic tetrameter and rhyming couplets and as Stella comments the repetition of the title words' adds to it even more. I sense the anger and writing is a great way to get across the message! One of the best poems I have read in a long time Cindy!

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