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by Nightmute
Thu May 28, 2015 2:43 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: In Thought ~ sonnet
Replies: 8
Views: 7583

Re: In Thought ~ sonnet

This compelling and astute write brings into perspective not only the finite size of us, as human beings, when compared with the sea, but just how fleeting, too, our lives are in comparison to that body of water that stretches forth, seemingly, forever, Stella. But we can feel the changes within us ...
by Nightmute
Wed May 27, 2015 11:44 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Allow Sorrow to End
Replies: 5
Views: 6160

Allow Sorrow to End

Away with your sorrow, my friend, dear friend. Throw open the curtains, and allow sorrow to end. Step out on the lawn, feel the glistening dew with glee-leaping bare feet, and with laughter, renew your spirit of joy filled with wonderment's light; come out of your sorrow, and leave behind your ...
by Nightmute
Wed May 27, 2015 10:51 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Look Deep Within Yourself
Replies: 3
Views: 3250

Re: 2015 - Look Deep Within Yourself

An inspiring write that encourages folks to faith, life, and love, Seema.
by Nightmute
Wed May 27, 2015 10:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Whispers ~ rictameter
Replies: 6
Views: 5949

Re: Whispers ~ rictameter

A touching write, bittersweet, but harmonious, too, with a flavoring of sadness. The joy of remembrance is tempered by the loss of what was and by what might have been if circumstances allowed a continuance for the both, Stella. Haunting, indeed. The soft, murmuring susurration of a whisper perfectl...
by Nightmute
Wed May 27, 2015 6:52 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Successful Poet
Replies: 5
Views: 5599

Re: Successful Poet

The patience forced upon us by the publishing houses is enough to drive any sane author mad, sir. Then they come in with their deadlines and such, and we are left feeling torn in two. I like Stella's advice!
by Nightmute
Wed May 27, 2015 6:48 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Forever Young (a Stellanette)
Replies: 6
Views: 8014

Re: Forever Young (a Stellanette)

An astounding write, and done so adroitly using this magnificent form, Cindy. Soft and reflective, one can feel the curtain of Time pulled back, hanging suspended and caught in mid-billowing flow, Ma'am.
by Nightmute
Wed May 27, 2015 6:38 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Until When.
Replies: 3
Views: 4955

Re: Until When.

The feel you produce through this heady and gorgeous write leaves one with a sigh upon their trembling lips, Fay. Through courtship, and then onward, the relationship deepens and grows to such a degree that even death has no say in the matter, Ma'am. 'Tis a most glorious telling of true love, indeed.
by Nightmute
Wed May 27, 2015 6:27 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Reflections ~ tri-fall poem (Repost)
Replies: 3
Views: 4458

Re: Reflections ~ tri-fall poem (Repost)

First off, Stella, congratulations for the publication of this beautiful write. I see, through your marvelous verse, not only the seasons, but how we, too, mimic the turning of the seasons as we wend our way through life. The complex rhyming scheme found in this form allows for an amazing flow and r...
by Nightmute
Fri May 22, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Haiku Look It's Snowing
Replies: 6
Views: 6292

Re: Haiku Look It's Snowing

Wise and winsome words, Ma'am. We all should do less hiding and more laughing, indeed.
by Nightmute
Fri May 22, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Cancer (haiku)
Replies: 5
Views: 6083

Re: Cancer (haiku)

You evoke a somberness that settles over the heart of the reader with this chilling haiku, sir. Certainly, that mood well depicts the harrowing subject matter. Well written, most assuredly.
by Nightmute
Fri May 22, 2015 5:19 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Ragdoll Cat 'Sky' As A Kitten.
Replies: 9
Views: 8776

Re: My Ragdoll Cat 'Sky' As A Kitten.

You've captured his personality and charisma so well in this fantastic write, Karin. A fun and energetic read, indeed, Ma'am.
by Nightmute
Fri May 22, 2015 5:15 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Create Your Own Sunshine
Replies: 4
Views: 4415

Re: 2015 - Create Your Own Sunshine

Indeed, we should be deterministic about staying positive, and not allow the woes of the world to drag us down, Seema.
by Nightmute
Fri May 22, 2015 4:38 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Doing His Best.
Replies: 6
Views: 6357

Re: Doing His Best.

The hardships faced by those men who, for whatever reason, find themselves alone in raising their children...a daunting task, indeed, but one that is taken to with love and determination, Fay. No matter the strain and stress felt, when the children make an effort to show their love and gratitude, th...
by Nightmute
Fri May 22, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Before Winter
Replies: 9
Views: 11381

Re: Before Winter

Quite lyrical, and the imagery is to die for, Stella. Such a depth of passion explored and expounded upon...Wow!
by Nightmute
Fri May 22, 2015 2:52 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: You're The One I Want
Replies: 5
Views: 5401

Re: You're The One I Want

A definite WOW of a write, Bono. The attraction, romance, and magnetic pull felt is given a sultry voice in this hot and well-written verse, Ma'am.
by Nightmute
Fri May 22, 2015 2:11 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Consequence.
Replies: 4
Views: 5492

Re: Consequence.

...and though we might be one of those who do not pronounce judgment upon the one who, out of wedlock, finds herself in such a delicate situation, still she has much to concern herself with now that she must think of the one she carries within herself, Fay. Love is love, however, and though we might...
by Nightmute
Thu May 21, 2015 10:51 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Replies: 12
Views: 13161

Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE

A stunning, analogous write, Karin. The accommodating spirit found within the bond of these trees is a thing of beauty that folks should use as a model in their own lives, methinks, Ma'am.
by Nightmute
Thu May 21, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Sky Ocean Puddle
Replies: 6
Views: 7154

Re: Sky Ocean Puddle

The quietude and calm you evoke through this verse is amazing, Denys. I sometimes find myself lost in the moment while staring silently into puddles myself, sir, though I could never have conveyed it as gorgeously as you have here.
by Nightmute
Thu May 21, 2015 10:39 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Poetic de-vices!
Replies: 11
Views: 10805

Re: Poetic de-vices!

Love the playfulness and the sound advice found herein, sir!
by Nightmute
Thu May 21, 2015 10:37 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - God Helps Us To Go On
Replies: 3
Views: 3775

Re: 2015 - God Helps Us To Go On

Amen, Seema. The Lord is our Rock, our Banner, our Provider, our Shield...our Father, and our Friend, indeed, Ma'am.
by Nightmute
Thu May 21, 2015 10:33 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Ribbon
Replies: 3
Views: 5053

Re: The Ribbon

A wonderful and romantic write, this sharing of each other among two people whose hearts are fully invested in loving one another. Beautiful scenery and the feel of this poem leaves one with a smile and a sigh, Bono. Gorgeous, indeed.
by Nightmute
Thu May 21, 2015 10:17 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Watching Butterflies ~ a Villanelle
Replies: 5
Views: 8829

Re: Watching Butterflies ~ a Villanelle

You fully detail the utter beauty of the butterfly so wonderfully, Stella. I love the colors and the sensations that this magnificent write brings to life. Not easy to rhyme so flawlessly, and yet you pull it off so smoothly and with such high skill, Ma'am. A joy to read this brilliant and lovely wr...
by Nightmute
Thu May 21, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Wilderswill (Tanka)
Replies: 8
Views: 8189

Re: Wilderswill (Tanka)

Now that is one gorgeous picture, depicting the beauty of nature. Your wonderful verse captures the tranquility that must be known by those who live within such a magnificent sight, sir.
by Nightmute
Thu May 21, 2015 9:51 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Enwomb
Replies: 6
Views: 6470

Enwomb

Oh sun, oblate. You mark me with your scouring eye, envelop me, wholly, in beaming arms of succor. Why seekest thou to undo my sorrow? How the essence of your heat bubbles furiously in my soul! Wake me not, I plead. Night's blanket enfolds and nurtures my anguish. Why, now, must the face of the...
by Nightmute
Thu May 21, 2015 9:42 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: There.
Replies: 4
Views: 5409

Re: There.

A soft and reflective write, whose touch leaves one with a bit of sorrow, but of joys, too, well remembered, dear Fay.
by Nightmute
Thu May 21, 2015 9:19 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Night Sky ~ Stellanette
Replies: 5
Views: 4630

Re: The Night Sky ~ Stellanette

A most powerful and serene write this is, Stella. This is the perfect form for this beautiful verse!
by Nightmute
Thu May 21, 2015 9:15 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Spring Flowers ~ Stellanette
Replies: 8
Views: 6477

Re: Spring Flowers ~ Stellanette

A full bouquet of beautiful flowers, aptly described and given life, Stella. A most wondrous form and a glorious verse, Ma'am.
by Nightmute
Tue May 12, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Not Crying
Replies: 5
Views: 5067

Re: Not Crying

A gorgeous, heart-felt penning, Stella. Such feelings are worthy of shedding tears over, methinks, Ma'am.
by Nightmute
Tue May 12, 2015 7:50 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Swedish Birthday Party In Australia
Replies: 7
Views: 7419

Re: Swedish Birthday Party In Australia

I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the music, Karin, and the verse lends itself so well to the festive feel of the tune, Ma'am. Music, dancing, and food, along with wonderful company...what more could a person ask for? Most excellent!
by Nightmute
Tue May 12, 2015 7:40 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Being A Mother Means
Replies: 4
Views: 3596

Re: 2015 - Being A Mother Means

A most rewarding challenge it is, Seema. Mothers are, indeed, a blessing, Ma'am.
by Nightmute
Tue May 12, 2015 4:22 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: SEEING THROUGH.
Replies: 4
Views: 5168

Re: SEEING THROUGH.

It is in our nature to judge not only others, but ourselves, too, and thus we seek to come to terms with all that surrounds us. Leaving off with justifying our innate need to categorize and place a stamp upon everything and everyone is to become enlightened, indeed, Fay.
by Nightmute
Tue May 12, 2015 4:11 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: ί, and the letting of your burning lips
Replies: 4
Views: 5452

ί, and the letting of your burning lips

ί, and with that thought, my mind fogs, wraps tendrils of ghostly grey and sifting, simpering arms about my nescient form, delivering me up, packaged and securely fastened, to the undersided nether regions of my existence. for who am ί to think of individuality, of splitting the bond, of covalence, ...
by Nightmute
Tue May 12, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A time away, made now, forever (Gitche Gumee)
Replies: 6
Views: 6417

A time away, made now, forever (Gitche Gumee)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgI8bta-7aw " Does anyone know where the love of God goes / when the waves turn the minutes to hours? " ~ Gordon Lightfoot, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" ========================================= We rode by the rail as the ship bore the swe...
by Nightmute
Tue May 12, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: of a time
Replies: 2
Views: 3793

of a time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyM4QWZNhxk of a time, a time, a time when both of us would live; when both of us would give unto each other love. and of a rhyme, a rhyme, a rhyme not clandestine, for stoppering the pain, not ever to have lain the blame on each other's brow. and we end up askin...
by Nightmute
Tue May 12, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Mother .......a haibun
Replies: 8
Views: 7001

Re: Mother .......a haibun

I am amazed at how well the haibun and the haiku complement one another so perfectly in this absorbing and wonderful write, Sandra. The memory of a mother, going about her chores, and who does so out of love, is quite amazing, Ma'am.
by Nightmute
Tue May 12, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Burgeoning.
Replies: 2
Views: 3761

Re: Burgeoning.

That feeling, that need, to change and become more is so vividly pronounced in this astounding write, dear Fay. Indeed, Spring's entrance is a much-needed thing that calls out incessantly in such a lovely voice, Ma'am.
by Nightmute
Tue May 12, 2015 3:48 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: He Laughed So Loud
Replies: 7
Views: 6923

Re: He Laughed So Loud

Astounding memories of a man who obviously had a great and wonderful impact upon you, Tom. A beautiful telling, this, sir. A most touching write that pierces the chambers of the heart.
by Nightmute
Tue May 12, 2015 3:41 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Proper Charlie
Replies: 6
Views: 6942

Re: A Proper Charlie

Having actually earned a couple of medals during times of strife while wearing my country's uniform, I am flabbergasted and can only sadly shake my head at those who would presume to paint themselves as heroes when they have done nothing heroic. Hmmm....to serve, especially during times of war and s...
by Nightmute
Tue May 12, 2015 3:33 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Poem Without A Melody
Replies: 2
Views: 4020

Re: A Poem Without A Melody

This has a journal-type feel to it, and beautifully captures the anticipation of yet another day of glorious joy to be lived and experienced, Ma'am.
by Nightmute
Tue May 12, 2015 3:31 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Arriving ~ a tanka prose poem
Replies: 2
Views: 2896

Re: Arriving ~ a tanka prose poem

Literal and metaphorical truths revealed, and in such beautiful fashion, Stella. Coming into our own, becoming, and making an entrance is displayed with much skill in this innovative and compelling write, Ma'am.
by Nightmute
Fri May 08, 2015 11:40 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Abandon.
Replies: 4
Views: 6086

Re: Abandon.

Even lacking wholeness, the shell still sings forth beautifully and continues to share with us its grace and beauty, Fay. A glorious write, my friend.
by Nightmute
Fri May 08, 2015 11:16 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: All Shook Up Instant Attraction Chemistry
Replies: 8
Views: 8891

Re: All Shook Up Instant Attraction Chemistry

The draw we feel with attraction is quite powerful, indeed, Karin, and you certainly put on display the efficacy of that daunting and enjoyable pull...but you rightly state that "True love may take time and reason to be". Love the song and that is quite a hot pair of dancers shaking it up ...
by Nightmute
Fri May 08, 2015 8:38 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Time of Day (pentaiku poem)
Replies: 8
Views: 7256

Re: My Time of Day (pentaiku poem)

I do so like how the queries, put forth, and the answers given allow for depth and clarity on the subject presented, Stella. An intelligent form that allows for beautiful responses to logical and well-thought questions, Ma'am. I deeply appreciate the beauty and the aptly cogent and puissantly astute...
by Nightmute
Thu May 07, 2015 11:28 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Tribute to Sanity
Replies: 6
Views: 5767

Re: My Tribute to Sanity

A wonderful tribute that pays homage to one who has touched the hearts of many, Stella.
by Nightmute
Thu May 07, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Hope and Promise By Stella and Tom
Replies: 8
Views: 7567

Re: Hope and Promise By Stella and Tom

I find this form quite endearing, and specifically how this write clarifies the joy felt, expanding that mood and pronouncing a feel of infectious glee. A most awesome pairing you two make with this write, Stella and Tom.
by Nightmute
Thu May 07, 2015 9:11 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: If Only In My Heart
Replies: 10
Views: 10409

Re: If Only In My Heart

The desire to be away from the concrete jungle we inhabit, and to feel the breeze flitting through our hair and the freedom of the open air, Cindy. I think this is a fantastic write, Ma'am, and the last two lines beautifully sum it up.
by Nightmute
Thu May 07, 2015 9:00 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Where does beauty live?
Replies: 4
Views: 5103

Re: Where does beauty live?

Always looking for something better, it seems, Nishu, and not realizing that beauty is staring us right in the face, Ma'am. How is it that we allow ourselves to be tripped up by what society falsely perceives as beauty? A beautifully sagacious write, Nishu. I am glad that I found this write of yours...
by Nightmute
Thu May 07, 2015 8:53 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Knocking and Knackered
Replies: 4
Views: 5107

Re: Knocking and Knackered

I've not the patience for such household jobs, Tom, so must rely upon contractors...which costs more than I would like. Alas, but you are right about getting older, I fear, sir...I just ain't got the juice to keep moving like I used to.
by Nightmute
Thu May 07, 2015 8:50 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Love's Muse.
Replies: 3
Views: 4246

Re: Love's Muse.

A spellbinding write that fully weaves the enchantments of love through the air, Fay.
by Nightmute
Thu May 07, 2015 8:45 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Bigites and the Massiveites
Replies: 4
Views: 5315

Re: The Bigites and the Massiveites

Yes sir...there is always someone faster on the draw or bigger or just plain meaner, I reckon, Steven. A fun read, and a lesson to be learned, too.

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