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by Karin Anderson
Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:05 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Where Have All The Poets Gone?
Replies: 7
Views: 6473

Re: Where Have All The Poets Gone?

I too enjoy rhymed verse and free verse. Although some school children are not taught poetry and would rather play with technology than craft a poem. I do see your point of view and linger as long as you wish, as this is your prerogative and pleasure and I look forward to more of your great rhyme Jo...
by Karin Anderson
Wed Mar 04, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Yoga Teacher...
Replies: 6
Views: 5709

Re: The Yoga Teacher...

The surprise ending could change his life for the better. If he respects his former teacher caring for her as much as himself, things should work out. A most enlightening read thank you Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Mar 04, 2015 11:39 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Unsung.
Replies: 3
Views: 4740

Re: Unsung.

From youthful pride to a homeless beggar is heartbreaking, and yet wars continue and young men see it as an adventure, and not the hell it will become. You have highlighted the plight of the unfortunate with genuine concern and your concluding question is a plaintive one dear Fay.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Mar 04, 2015 11:29 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Lifting the Grey
Replies: 7
Views: 6705

Re: Lifting the Grey

As sensitive poets we can be affected by dark grey skies and your inspirational rainbow works a treat. On drab days if I am feeling down, I wear bright colous hoping it will help! (lol) I agree with Stella that your rhyme and rhythm poems are great Tom!
by Karin Anderson
Wed Mar 04, 2015 11:18 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Night Undone
Replies: 8
Views: 6418

Re: The Night Undone

This is a masterpiece and so well crafted that I, the fortunate reader, had no choice to go with the rhyme and rhythm to the wonderful inspirational conclusion. Your talent knows no bounds and this is indeed an unforgettable amazing poem Richard.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Mar 04, 2015 10:01 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Poetic Form...Acrostic Dectina
Replies: 3
Views: 5040

Re: Poetic Form...Acrostic Dectina

You have me smiling as these Acrostic Dectinas were sending me mad. They were the days when we worked on different types of poetry
and some of us had fun and others starting picking at our results. I sure love this fun write of yours Dorothy!
by Karin Anderson
Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:53 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Moving Pieces of the Puzzle
Replies: 4
Views: 4152

Re: 2015 - Moving Pieces of the Puzzle

Wise and wondrous words and it certainly gives me inspiration to work hard . 'Moving Pieces of the Puzzle' is a great title and theme for your poem Seema.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:49 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Force Nine or Maybe Ten
Replies: 6
Views: 6002

Re: Force Nine or Maybe Ten

A BIG wow from me and the power of this narrative poem is amazing and my favorite line is 'the storm screamed like a witch on fire!' You bring the storm alive on this site and I must go as I am getting sea sick. One of your very very best Tom.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A helping hand...
Replies: 5
Views: 5331

Re: A helping hand...

I love it too although i shuddered when the poor donkey was whipped. It is a delightful write with a fantastic ending thank you Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:34 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Fantasy
Replies: 7
Views: 5648

Re: Fantasy

A glorious romantic fantasy and as your name Stella is a star you do shine like a diamond and complement the moon beautifully. It is a lovely surprise to find you posting again Stella and I hope each day your hand improves more and more....
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:42 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Let Us Pray For Our Hostess Stella Armour
Replies: 11
Views: 10755

Let Us Pray For Our Hostess Stella Armour

[flickr] https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4029/4370366741_435b7bbbde.jpg [/flickr] (Photo by John Rogers at flckr) (Stella is resting after an operation on her hand and she should be fine, but I thought if we send her healing energy through prayer, it will help her recovery. For a while S...
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:00 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Places You Won't Find My Cellphone
Replies: 9
Views: 8197

Re: Places You Won't Find My Cellphone

This is so true and I totally agree. Well done as we do need some time to get our thoughts together, without being hassled by constant phone calls
or newest trends. Top marks for this one Richard!
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:52 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - My own Life's Quotes to Live by - February
Replies: 5
Views: 4527

Re: 2015 - My own Life's Quotes to Live by - February

You have put a lot of time into this insightful, inspirational and compelling read and thank you for posting it on Stella's site Seema.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:44 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: In the days of yore....
Replies: 6
Views: 5128

Re: In the days of yore....

A great surprise ending and like Stella, I thought it was a body. The atmosphere you build to the final stanza made it a compelling read for me Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:39 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Buried Voices.
Replies: 5
Views: 5272

Re: Buried Voices.

A most engaging read as I used to imagine ghosts when I was a child. Your reassurance of 'kind voices calling in love" helps a worried child as I was placated by loving parents, for which I am most grateful Fay.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:25 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Ghost Town (acrostic)
Replies: 6
Views: 7975

Re: Ghost Town (acrostic)

Very well crafted acrostic and the image I really like most is 'hollowed out their shells and I find this haunting too Cindy.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:02 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Some Days Are Like That
Replies: 3
Views: 4653

Re: Some Days Are Like That

I love how this poem romps down the page and I know you never miss an opportunity to write when one arises. I am smiling as you have lit up my day with the sun lighting up the sky Dorothy.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:53 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 1
Replies: 6
Views: 5794

Re: Leave It

Great advice from a great poet, and the image of the dead horse is striking imagery from this crisp and unforgettable read Tom.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:48 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Somewhere in Time ~ pantoum
Replies: 9
Views: 8094

Re: Somewhere in Time ~ pantoum

Wonderfully composed and very much admired by me. The repeats enforce the theme so beautifully and I love how the first line becomes the last line at the conclusion Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:45 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: DIY
Replies: 9
Views: 7268

Re: DIY

(lol) what a surprise ending this is! Naughty naughty but nice in a humorous kinda way and I am still laughing Tom!
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:40 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: It's Lent again
Replies: 7
Views: 6223

Re: It's Lent again

Indeed Lent is all the caring qualities of which you speak and so thoughtfully crafted. Prayer brings us together and I will gladly pray for peace in our disturbed world Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:35 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Will You love Me Then
Replies: 5
Views: 5668

Re: Will You love Me Then

An engaging and precious write with a beautiful conclusion. I adore the last stanza and the last line Joseph.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 22, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY"
Replies: 6
Views: 5767

Re: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY"

What a beautiful video Stella has sent you Cindy. So have a most wonderful birthday with many happy returns of your special day....
by Karin Anderson
Thu Feb 19, 2015 12:39 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Why I Must Write-Sonnet
Replies: 5
Views: 5215

Re: Why I Must Write-Sonnet

You certainly did write this "Must Write sonnet" as you are noble in spirit Joseph and may many poets follow and make a plea such as yours. Brotherhood of all mankind is the key which has to open all the bitter hearts in the world and what a wonderful world it would be if they could heal....
by Karin Anderson
Thu Feb 19, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Morning Noon and Night
Replies: 4
Views: 5367

Re: Morning Noon and Night

Picturesque haiku and I particularly love the second one as "salmon coloured clouds drift across robin egg skies" really did it for me. Your imagery is superb throughout this sequence of haiku thank you Tom.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Feb 19, 2015 12:19 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Love ~ (untitled 1)
Replies: 7
Views: 6908

Re: Love ~ (untitled 1)

This is oh so romantic and once more you take me to the sky with another one of your gorgeous Stella love poems. My favourite stanza is the final one as it concludes beautifully Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:29 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: That Winter Morning
Replies: 9
Views: 8265

Re: That Winter Morning

I very much admire your rhyming couplets and I found the ending a real surprise and loved how Grandpa joined Gran in heaven. My dear friend Sandra, thank you for sharing with me.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:19 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Valentine's Day At Strawberry Fair
Replies: 7
Views: 7450

Valentine's Day At Strawberry Fair

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7329/12694713315_90933e7665.jpg (A Villanelle) One Valentine’s Day she skips to Strawberry Fair. Whirly winds whisk her skirt with a shapely leg view. Crimson blush of maid who weds with tumbling hair. Her see through whirligig skirt swishes wishes where Birds trill a...
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:54 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Praise Him in all Seasons, Yea
Replies: 6
Views: 5647

Re: Praise Him in all Seasons, Yea

Your admirable faith is indeed a blessing for you and your family, and this is a privilege to linger over. As Cindy comments, I love the last stanza too thank you Richard.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:48 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Valentine Dreams.
Replies: 5
Views: 5248

Re: Valentine Dreams.

A stunning photo and, as Ken comments, this is perfect for Valentine's Day. Your final stanza is my favorite Fay.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:45 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: That Special Day
Replies: 5
Views: 5948

Re: That Special Day

Your son must have been so proud of you reading this on his wedding day. I am sure all the guests really enjoyed the significance of your carefully and beautifully chosen words Joseph.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:36 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: I’ll Not Do That Again (Triolet )
Replies: 8
Views: 7442

Re: I’ll Not Do That Again (Triolet )

This is highly amusing and I hope you did not lose your nail. We all make mistakes and I love the repeats in your Triolet Tom.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:31 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Back Tracking To Your Love
Replies: 3
Views: 4692

Re: Back Tracking To Your Love

Brilliant poem and imagery, and that memory sure came to life but allowed you to not become trapped in the folds of tapestry. One of your best Dorothy.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:22 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Wilderswill (Tanka)
Replies: 8
Views: 7232

Re: Wilderswill (Tanka)

What a picturesque Tanka your pen paints, and the cow bell's sound and the feel of cool crisp morning sets if off beautifully Ken.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:13 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Valentine Day Wish
Replies: 4
Views: 5204

Re: A Valentine Day Wish

The story in the newspaper would have really touched me,too and your kindness shines through this inspirational write Sandra. The Make-A-Wish foundation celebrated on Valentine's Day is such a wonderful idea
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:02 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Blowing Kisses (a senryu)
Replies: 12
Views: 9681

Re: Blowing Kisses (a senryu)

A gorgeous presentation for Valentine's Day. The picture with red rose petals and the violin, sets your theme off wonderfully Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:21 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: To Life, With Love-Sonnet
Replies: 7
Views: 7016

Re: To Life, With Love-Sonnet

This is just oh! so beautiful as you recall the treasured gifts in life that money cannot buy. I have read it three times and I find it totally relaxing
as I linger in the warmth of your words. Thank you for this treat of a read Joseph.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:11 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: She Doesn't Know I Write of Her...
Replies: 4
Views: 5094

Re: She Doesn't Know I Write of Her...

I feel privileged to read your poems about your dear wife Richard, and like Stella I feel like I am trespassing. She would certainly sense how much you adore her as you are twin souls, and know each others profound love. You write such creative and beautiful scrawlings and it is always a pleasure to...
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:16 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: On Experiencing Kindness for the First Time
Replies: 3
Views: 4452

Re: On Experiencing Kindness for the First Time

A really thoughtful and tender write Tom as the kindness from strangers, can turn the bullied person's life around to hope. The sobbing and the tears are the welcome solace from the hurtful pain, as tears may heal a tortured soul.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:02 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Forever Friends
Replies: 3
Views: 4667

Re: Forever Friends

Enchanting poetry dear Dorothy and I love "tickle the wings of bumble bees" and the conclusion is adorable. I agree with Joseph that it is "sweet and beautiful as any fairy tale", as while I was reading it, I thought children would really appreciate reading it too!
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:27 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Going Back
Replies: 4
Views: 4500

Re: Going Back

Absolute brilliant poetry as it is hauntingly intriguing and splendidly written. Like Tom the Clickity-clack of the train works so well and I really like how the rhyming couplets add to its outstanding presentation. Even the little girl's face reflects she is puzzled and is a perfect choice thank yo...
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Life can be unfair - a true life story
Replies: 7
Views: 6584

Re: Life can be unfair - a true life story

You excel with true story telling poems Sandra and mothers sacrifice their being for their love ones. Another sincere and poignant write from you Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:56 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Grey outside (haiku)
Replies: 9
Views: 7896

Re: Grey outside (haiku)

A delightful haiku and I agree with Tom as it is picturesque and "my daughter laughing" really did it for me thank you Ken. Welcome to Stella's site and thank you for sharing.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:49 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Haiku Trio Rear Window Collage
Replies: 4
Views: 4748

Re: Haiku Trio Rear Window Collage

A perfect beginning of a new day where you appreciate God's gift of a sunset. Beautiful imagery as always Dorothy and thank you for sharing...
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:46 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Summer Dream
Replies: 7
Views: 7490

Re: Summer Dream

A glorious dreamy Villanelle with words that soothe the heart and soul. Yet, it is a total surprise when you expertly craft it with the same repeating lines into a nightmare. One of your very best poems Tom...
by Karin Anderson
Sat Feb 07, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Snowstorm
Replies: 6
Views: 6978

Re: The Snowstorm

Brrrrr this gives me shivers with its great vivid images. My favorite line is "Felt in the shadows like a thousand icy kisses. And like Stella, I feel sorry for the snowman is such a precarious position and for those who built him too!
by Karin Anderson
Sat Feb 07, 2015 11:12 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: He's A Loner
Replies: 4
Views: 4969

Re: He's A Loner

A most intriguing write, yet people who conform can be boring to someone like this unusual man, who prefers to to live just how he wants to. I love the rhythmic rhyme, and how you built his character through your great vocabulary thank you Joseph.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Feb 06, 2015 9:05 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Wintry Night
Replies: 4
Views: 3856

Re: A Wintry Night

This is descriptive writing at its beautiful best and makes for a wonderful poetry presentation indeed. I simply adore the last stanza and the dear little mouse will remain in my heart and spirit for a long time Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Feb 05, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: I Have Never Been To Mexico
Replies: 4
Views: 5981

Re: I Have Never Been To Mexico

What an amazing imagination you have and all the ingredients sound yummy. You have all the comforts of home and you are in Mexico too!
Cheers to a wonderful write Cindy.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Feb 05, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Our Moonstruck Dreamscape
Replies: 9
Views: 8718

Our Moonstruck Dreamscape

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX8npFYhLUw Video – “Dreamers” By Giovanni Marradi (Compound Word Verse) Swoon us to Strawberry Moon's song as wild red pumps our hearts along with moonrise. Come fill our feelings with moon’s gold, linger and cling as we behold our moonscape. String my n...

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