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by Joseph Anderson
Mon Jan 26, 2015 2:22 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: You and I ~ a sonnet
Replies: 6
Views: 5509

Re: You and I ~ a sonnet

Devine,delicate,delicious with many meaningful lines.A love sonnet in true form. A joy to read,especially aloud
by Joseph Anderson
Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:21 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Insightful Poetry!
Replies: 4
Views: 5188

Re: Insightful Poetry!

A deep and meaningful discourse on the art of poetry.You have given this matter much thought
by Joseph Anderson
Fri Jan 23, 2015 3:21 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Heartbeat Away
Replies: 6
Views: 5896

Re: A Heartbeat Away

Nishu-whomever stands a heartbeat away from your love is a very lucky being.A heartfelt,poignant and touching poem of undying love.A great
depth of feeling
by Joseph Anderson
Fri Jan 23, 2015 3:10 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Missing Pieces
Replies: 4
Views: 5079

Re: Missing Pieces

Hello walls,how are things with you today.Tom, if you get all those pieces together can you come and help me? A great little poem covering a
very human problem.You made your point clearly
by Joseph Anderson
Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:17 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Maxim For Living
Replies: 5
Views: 5459

A Maxim For Living

It matters little what you gather, on life's pathway, day by day. It's the seeds you sow or scatter, that will flourish, on your way. IF you sow with love and kindness daily, in the deeds you do; Compassion is not known for blindness, good things will return to you. Take your greed and hate and envy...
by Joseph Anderson
Sat Jan 17, 2015 7:02 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: YOU
Replies: 8
Views: 6778

Re: YOU

Soft,sensual,devoted and heart warming beautiful.A tender trbute to love,at the very best.A small, but ever so tender package
by Joseph Anderson
Sat Jan 17, 2015 6:55 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: in just such a moment
Replies: 6
Views: 6959

Re: in just such a moment

A memorable poem, written from your heart.Your wife most surely will enjoy and appreciate this moving write, filled with great devotion.Done well,
my friend
by Joseph Anderson
Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Seductress ~ acrostic dectina
Replies: 5
Views: 5151

Re: Seductress ~ acrostic dectina

Wow -and she looks like she is a red head.Perhaps I may be lucky enough to dream of her and this sizzler of a poem tonight.A unique style that
makes you point with great brevity.Your writings come with great variety and are splendid
by Joseph Anderson
Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:32 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Performing.
Replies: 5
Views: 5294

Re: Performing.

The whole poem is beautiful.No one can describe nature at its best like you.Ethereal,heaven sent beauty.Visions to remember
by Joseph Anderson
Thu Jan 15, 2015 4:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Olympiad-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 4888

Olympiad-2012

To London towne they came to play and this they did, day after day; Envisioned with a storied past, the stage was set for glories vast. The crowds were huge, the spirits light, the weather never sent it's blight; No terrorism reared it's head, 'twas peace and joy and cheer instead. They came from ne...
by Joseph Anderson
Thu Jan 15, 2015 4:37 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Autumnal Glory Grapevine
Replies: 7
Views: 8234

Re: The Autumnal Glory Grapevine

Karin-As beautiful as the painting, love that title. The repetition you have used only
adds impact and cohesiveness to this splendid write.So, this is what a villanelle looks like?
by Joseph Anderson
Wed Jan 14, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: ‘Twixt Night and Day
Replies: 5
Views: 5170

Re: ‘Twixt Night and Day

This contains such serenely delicate wording,enough to stir my heart.A gem to be savored many times A truly joyful poem.So brief,yet splendid
by Joseph Anderson
Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:51 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: It was
Replies: 10
Views: 9474

Re: It was

I have lots of weeks similiar to this.Decisions are with us daily.A fun write,perhaps typical of many oldsters.Done well
by Joseph Anderson
Sun Jan 11, 2015 11:28 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Eau De Cologne Spring
Replies: 7
Views: 7954

Re: Eau De Cologne Spring

I love sonnets, particully yours. A beauty beyond describing like the first breath ofglorious spring.Please pardon my getting carried away
by Joseph Anderson
Sun Jan 11, 2015 3:41 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Polished Poet
Replies: 8
Views: 6447

Re: The Polished Poet

Good enough, even without tbe filthy stuff.A funny, somewhat satiric view of a poet working with his confused muse.Enjoyed this
by Joseph Anderson
Sun Jan 11, 2015 2:54 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Faltering Faith
Replies: 4
Views: 5278

A Faltering Faith

Time draws near, I await my fate, the fate all mortals must await; Is God still firmly on his throne, or must I make this trip alone? My dimming faith has gone astray, on this I think, on this I pray; A sordid world of greed and sin has stretched my faith extremely thin. Am I alone, do others see re...
by Joseph Anderson
Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:28 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: In Celebration For My Birthday...January 9th
Replies: 5
Views: 4995

Re: In Celebration For My Birthday...January 9th

Happy birthday to a very productive poetic super senior.Apparently life has blessed you and I wish for you many more precious years
by Joseph Anderson
Fri Jan 09, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: January
Replies: 4
Views: 5183

Re: January

Your words provide the brush strokes for these fabulous paintings you give to us.Nature at work provides the canvas.Just about beautiful
by Joseph Anderson
Fri Jan 09, 2015 6:29 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Tranquility
Replies: 2
Views: 4076

Re: Tranquility

Just walking hand in hand with your ever present mortality. This is a real poser, a real thought provoker,with some deep imagery.Unusual and
unique thinking for one so young
by Joseph Anderson
Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:05 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: So What?
Replies: 5
Views: 5316

Re: So What?

l love your positive attitude.Very unplifting, cheerful and a inspiring way of facing life Brief,but beautiful-loved it.
by Joseph Anderson
Thu Jan 08, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: All in Vain
Replies: 4
Views: 5575

Re: All in Vain

Greatflow, cadence and even rhyme. You put much depth of thought in this. Come on out of hiding and move on. You are doing just great.
by Joseph Anderson
Thu Jan 08, 2015 6:56 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Black Mascara Tears
Replies: 6
Views: 7021

Re: Black Mascara Tears

You write extremely well for such a young age.This was so sad and poignant.You got it said with great brevity and said so well
by Joseph Anderson
Thu Jan 08, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Cyber Girl
Replies: 5
Views: 5271

Re: Cyber Girl

An interesting, engaging poem,well rhymed.Be careful lady, you might get more then you bargained for.It is a big, wild world out there.Well penned
by Joseph Anderson
Thu Jan 08, 2015 4:36 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Her Beau's Gift Of Moonflowers
Replies: 5
Views: 6631

Re: Her Beau's Gift Of Moonflowers

Your metaphoric mastery is majestic,mesmerizing and oh so sad.It kept me glued throughout.Your unique styles seem boundless.I could use
much tutoring from you
by Joseph Anderson
Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:59 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Love's Lesson Lost
Replies: 5
Views: 5562

Love's Lesson Lost

A lowly peasant, manor born walked among us long ago and tried to teach for all mankind, of a better way to go. This teacher, preacher for all time spoke of love, compassion, care, peace, contentment and togetherness and our mutual need to share. Famed leaders Gandhi,King oft spoke of the lessons Je...
by Joseph Anderson
Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:46 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Morning Light
Replies: 4
Views: 4912

Re: Morning Light

A very wonderful way to start another day with this sparkling send off. Unique in style
and form. You have envisioned the new day of my dreams. So rare and great beauty
by Joseph Anderson
Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:21 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: when nothing changes
Replies: 7
Views: 5754

Re: when nothing changes

Much beauty in this ode of love and devotion.I do believe nothing shall ever change this.This was from the heart and a very moving piece. So very good
by Joseph Anderson
Tue Jan 06, 2015 11:03 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Life Is A Poem
Replies: 6
Views: 5502

Re: Life Is A Poem

Your thoughts are so touching and so beautifully expressed.I dig your point about the poetry of life. A splendid presentation.A 10
by Joseph Anderson
Mon Jan 05, 2015 4:54 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Before The Next Bombs Fall
Replies: 4
Views: 5132

Before The Next Bombs Fall

I hear the song of driven winds, against the barrack walls; The sound a memory to me sends, of angry barroom brawls. We boys are in a great unease, but speak of usual things; Of women, alcoholic sprees and what the morrow brings. Come morn we are over Dover, in flight to Germany and when this war is...
by Joseph Anderson
Mon Jan 05, 2015 3:03 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: FIRST LOVE
Replies: 6
Views: 5594

Re: FIRST LOVE

Fay- my first kiss with my first love was a frightening affair. Would I get it right?
So long ago,but in memory still fresh. You have opened the floodgates of memories in
this moving, memorable and to me a precious write
by Joseph Anderson
Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:50 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Brand New Day
Replies: 4
Views: 4391

Re: A Brand New Day

And it sounds like you are going to meet this new day with gusto. A precious, joyful look into this new day, new year. I enjoyed this spirited
write
by Joseph Anderson
Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A letter to Mom
Replies: 7
Views: 6256

Re: A letter to Mom

Indeed, a splendid confessional. It was so remindful of my daughter, many years ago? Inspiring and uplifting and ever so tender with its
compassion. May life smile on you
by Joseph Anderson
Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:19 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Anticipation.
Replies: 4
Views: 5463

Re: Anticipation.

Fay- This truly classic. It seems to sing itself right off the page.You sated my desire for
some rhyme. I have been in love with England all my life. Much beauty in this poem and
in your land.Your use of imagery makes for splendid results
by Joseph Anderson
Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: It came Again
Replies: 2
Views: 2765

Re: It came Again

Serenity personified.So gentle and sweet with flow and rhyme.This is my kind of poetry. Rare and precious with a delicate beauty
by Joseph Anderson
Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: New Year Star Cascades
Replies: 9
Views: 9133

Re: New Year Star Cascades

Unigue style,new to me, still beautful.Wow,you found a cottages with moaning winds and flaring lusts.What a great way to start rhe New Year.
In all seriousness this is a gem of beauty
by Joseph Anderson
Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: WINTER SHOWS HER FACE
Replies: 4
Views: 5696

Re: WINTER SHOWS HER FACE

Lovely,I can smell those logs crackling on that fire.As an old country boy who grew up that way this hit me right in the heart.Love your title
by Joseph Anderson
Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:06 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Silence
Replies: 7
Views: 8118

Re: Silence

Silence is oft times golden and I could apply this term for this gem of a poem. It does comfort one.This made me stop and ponder
by Joseph Anderson
Sat Jan 03, 2015 6:56 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Will you still love me?
Replies: 6
Views: 5958

Re: Will you still love me?

Well Nichu-if he dont love you, I bet he will still love your poetry. This is so tender and moving and hits me right in the heart.Dont worry, he will
by Joseph Anderson
Sat Jan 03, 2015 4:59 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: She Is Just A Lady
Replies: 5
Views: 5301

She Is Just A Lady

Yes sir, she is just a lady, God's greatest gift to man; We can never meet her standards, most men should understand. Her form and beauty, grace and charm, surpass the scope of men; Her love, compassion, worth and wit is where few men have been. Adept, aware, professional, she crashed our manly thro...
by Joseph Anderson
Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:04 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Children's Party Limericks
Replies: 10
Views: 9897

Re: Children's Party Limericks

Karin-sweet, pretty,enjoyable and put together in a near perfect form. They are not even naughty as lots of limericks are-just a fun bunch
by Joseph Anderson
Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:04 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Children's Party Limericks
Replies: 10
Views: 9897

Re: Children's Party Limericks

Karin-sweet, pretty,enjoyable and put together in a near perfect form. They are not even naughty as lots of limericks are-just a fun bunch
by Joseph Anderson
Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:56 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Own Life's Quotes to Live By - December
Replies: 6
Views: 5010

Re: My Own Life's Quotes to Live By - December

Beautiful adages for any age.Pearls of wisdom.Uplifting,encouraging and we would be wise to follow them.Thank you for a most uplifting message
by Joseph Anderson
Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:25 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Shall We ?
Replies: 6
Views: 6602

Re: Shall We ?

You will and do it extremely well.The proof is right before me.Pardon please, while I wallow with my envy.This is a splendid andsoaring write
by Joseph Anderson
Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:38 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Let It Snow!
Replies: 4
Views: 5314

Re: Let It Snow!

A wonder filled poem,but you just heep my share of the snow .A lilting,lyrical and joyful read and I really enjoyed it
by Joseph Anderson
Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:30 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Heartbeats….
Replies: 7
Views: 6047

Re: Heartbeats….

Stella-This has to be as good as a poem of love and remembrance could ever be.The eternal garden of our love is beautiful in metaphoric
imagery.This is the way I would wish to write.Superb-5 star
by Joseph Anderson
Mon Dec 29, 2014 7:46 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Love To Last
Replies: 4
Views: 5282

A Love To Last

We stole each others heart away with hope, with dreams and care, E'er knowing love would pave the way for blissful times we'd share. So oft we trod those peaceful hills, when love was sweet and new; 'Twas there that passion lit the spark from whence our family grew. Then death made claim that fated ...
by Joseph Anderson
Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:44 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Goodbye dear friend....
Replies: 7
Views: 6386

Re: Goodbye dear friend....

A sonnet of deep emotion and devotion for your very dear friend.These moments are so very hard to cope with.This speaks so well of you and your love
for her. Time will heal
by Joseph Anderson
Sun Dec 28, 2014 11:09 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Last Night Home Tomorrow
Replies: 10
Views: 8783

Re: Last Night Home Tomorrow

Tom-a real gem of poetic expression that has me dreading our l,ong winters.Done very well and a sadly joyful read
by Joseph Anderson
Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:53 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Grandpa's Red And Green Christmas
Replies: 6
Views: 6859

Re: Grandpa's Red And Green Christmas

Karin-This little gem just broke me up.It is hard to kiss when you need to go.A jolly good one here .Your many styles are unique and thoroughly enjoyable.
A great New Year to you and yours
by Joseph Anderson
Sun Dec 28, 2014 7:01 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Outside of Time.
Replies: 5
Views: 5368

Re: Outside of Time.

Fay-Poetry is nothing more then concentrated prose. This you have so aptly proven,with a great brevity where every word is important.A real beauty by any
standard.Touchingly memorable

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