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by Karin Anderson
Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:28 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Flaky Goodbyes.
Replies: 4
Views: 5229

Re: Flaky Goodbyes.

Because I do not see snow in Australia, I can appreciate it through poetic images. And I shall also remember what a delight it is for me to have had the pleasure of experiencing the magic of flaky goodbyes Fay.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Feb 05, 2015 5:06 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHARD (Nightmute)
Replies: 11
Views: 10383

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHARD (Nightmute)

Wow! What a wonderful birthday video Stella and it is amazing how these videos are made. Happy Birthday to you Richard and like the penguins say "may all your dreams come true"! And may your new birthday year be full of happiness and blessings too!"
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:07 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: It happens sometimes
Replies: 7
Views: 6988

Re: It happens sometimes

Very well done Sandra! I love how you have used the imagery of horses to craft these fickle thoughts especially when they are let out in an open field.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 03, 2015 11:52 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Yeah Right
Replies: 7
Views: 6837

Re: Yeah Right

It must have been a massive freak wave, and I can understand how you would never forget it. I love how you tell the story as the little boy and you exaggerate your age and the giant hand and the title is so apt Tom.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 03, 2015 11:41 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Parody of Lady Macbeths speech
Replies: 7
Views: 6828

Re: Parody of Lady Macbeths speech

A very clever parody with mouth watering images to die for. I love how "mine eyes hallucinate" and your concluding confession too!
by Karin Anderson
Tue Feb 03, 2015 11:36 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Annabel
Replies: 6
Views: 6065

Re: Annabel

This is such a pleasure to read with the mono rhyme and lilting images that tells the story of Annabel. A unique and captivating poem thank you Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Mon Feb 02, 2015 7:10 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Snowflakes ~ Alliterative Haiku
Replies: 7
Views: 6252

Re: Snowflakes ~ Alliterative Haiku

So quiet and delicate I feel like whispering "Shh let's tiptoe to Stella's alliterative haiku and step into the picture and feel beautiful snowflakes all around us swirl and shimmer." Because this is how your lovely poetry affects me Stella...
by Karin Anderson
Mon Feb 02, 2015 6:59 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Seasons Of Life
Replies: 10
Views: 8407

Re: Seasons Of Life

This is a masterpiece for sure as it is wonderfully crafted with tetrameter and rhyming couplets in five stanzas. Also one by one we become the seasons, so it is absolutely delightful to read and read again. A great title from a very great poet we are so lucky to have on this site Joseph!
by Karin Anderson
Sun Feb 01, 2015 6:51 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Morning Calling
Replies: 3
Views: 4365

Re: Morning Calling

It is lovely to see you back on the site Dorothy with another delightful write from you. The magic of the dew chasing rabbits is great fun too!
by Karin Anderson
Sat Jan 31, 2015 1:07 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Suddenly.
Replies: 7
Views: 6760

Re: Suddenly.

Poetry can do magic in releasing a trapped soul to become creatively free. I am sure many poets can relate to this beautifully crafted write Fay.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:11 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: “PADDY THE POET”
Replies: 7
Views: 6105

Re: “PADDY THE POET”

This is a wonderful Tribute to Paddy who touched many hearts and I had the pleasure of knowing this beautiful soul. The garden was so special to Paddy and I am sure he will be tending the gardens in heaven you so creatively write about Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:59 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Old Man And His Dam
Replies: 6
Views: 6134

Re: Old Man And His Dam

The juxtaposition of the old man and the dam makes for masterful writing and I am sorry too that your old friend as passed on. So wonderfully sentimental that it brought tears to my eyes, especially when I read "Pardon me, while I wipe some tears" . A touching lament indeed Joseph.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:38 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Plagued by Dementia
Replies: 7
Views: 6696

Re: Plagued by Dementia

You describe the plague of this disease so well as she does not even know her own family. Your question at the conclusion really did it for me Sandra, with its vivid words "dark fear"?
by Karin Anderson
Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:30 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Search - a spontaneous write
Replies: 4
Views: 5099

Re: My Search - a spontaneous write

Home is a haven for the heart and such a beautiful place to come home to. We live and learn and become wiser I believe. I am glad you
posted your spontaneous write as this is so true Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:27 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Restless ~ a diminished hexaverse
Replies: 5
Views: 4912

Re: Restless ~ a diminished hexaverse

The picture complements the poem beautifully and I admire the use of form as well and how the last line becomes "you". You put your heart and soul into this haunting write my dear friend and I am pleased nightmares turned to dreams...
by Karin Anderson
Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:14 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Through Her Eyes
Replies: 7
Views: 6921

Re: Through Her Eyes

Beauty comes from within and some people have different perceptions than others. Some people close their hearts and they become blind to beauty unfortunately. I really love how you have interpreted how they are opposite using picturesque nature descriptions, and there is a strong message to learn to...
by Karin Anderson
Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:03 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: On being brown....
Replies: 9
Views: 7851

Re: On being brown....

So many people cannot accept who they truly are and I really like brown skin and it is the opposite to mine. A well written poem that made me, the reader, think we should be grateful for what we have. I really like the Father's wise remark at the conclusion too Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Jan 29, 2015 1:57 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: First Step
Replies: 2
Views: 3864

Re: First Step

With the photo of Stella's new granddaughter above perhaps this is a insightful poem into her first step. There is so much ahead after that very first step and this write is a pleasure to read thank you Tom.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:59 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: New Daughter & Granddaughter - To Stephen & Stella
Replies: 8
Views: 10330

New Daughter & Granddaughter - To Stephen & Stella

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gcZeMP9BQU (Music Milky Way by Ernesto Cortazar) (A Wrapped Refrain Poem) Like poetry joins her to you Its essence links your deep love too! Breathing air her love is foretold As cries splits stars and moon winks gold. Tiny hands open as oysters in l...
by Karin Anderson
Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:06 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Where What and How
Replies: 2
Views: 3725

Re: Where What and How

We are certainly helped out on this site, so I would also like to say thank you to Steven and Stella for all that they do for us. It is nice that you showed your appreciation too Tom.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:01 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Winter Hiker
Replies: 9
Views: 8278

Re: Winter Hiker

Your first line drew me right into this beautifully written poem and it feels magical to me, and the "crunch" really did it for me for some reason thank you Tom.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Jan 27, 2015 2:07 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - My Own Life's Quotes to Live by - January
Replies: 4
Views: 3692

Re: 2015 - My Own Life's Quotes to Live by - January

With guidelines like this it makes our life easier to live, and there is so much positivity and good advice in this marvelous presentation. Your work is always inspirational and I feel blessed to be able to enjoy it Seema.
by Karin Anderson
Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Night Sky ~ Stellanette
Replies: 5
Views: 4675

Re: The Night Sky ~ Stellanette

This is stunning poetry and with the music it makes a gorgeous and glorious presentation. It is beautiful to relax with the flow and forget any worries we may have with your invented format. I see you have a "How to" section so other poets can appreciate and learn how to write formats"...
by Karin Anderson
Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: You and I ~ a sonnet
Replies: 6
Views: 5581

Re: You and I ~ a sonnet

Such a glorious picture with sensational colours to accompany this superb Sonnet. Your Sonnet writing is second to none and this one has such a beautiful flow I kept going back to read it. One of your very best poems Stella!
by Karin Anderson
Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:13 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Just Take My Hand (An Ottava Rima Poem)
Replies: 5
Views: 5671

Just Take My Hand (An Ottava Rima Poem)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gAjfARBOis (Video by Listening Earth) Just take my hand, it’s my delight today To show you where maidenhair fern drips lace. We’ll seek Australian breeze of come-what-may To reveal stone steps to our secret place. So down we go on the stone's' grisai...
by Karin Anderson
Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:51 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Watching Reds At Tarn Hows
Replies: 3
Views: 4496

Re: Watching Reds At Tarn Hows

What an adorable photo you have chosen as I have not seen squirrels in Australia where I live. There is so much to admire in this delightful write such as use of colour, scent and the romance of lake-land poets. Also the rhyming couplets have not gone unnoticed from my grateful eyes thank you Tom.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:43 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Maxim For Living
Replies: 5
Views: 5526

Re: A Maxim For Living

This is so true Joseph and as Stella comments it is wise as well. A wonderful maxim for living with rhyme and rhythm adding to the good morals of love and kindness the seeds sow. It reminds me of the inspirational writing Seema so beautifully crafts too Joseph.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:15 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAT
Replies: 8
Views: 7111

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAT

Have a Happy Birthday Pat with many good wishes coming your way with many Happy Returns of the day. Also thank you Stella for your thoughtfulness
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:19 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Missing Pieces
Replies: 4
Views: 5166

Re: Missing Pieces

This is powerful penning and I have read it three times and the imagery is amazing. I start thinking of the saying "Worry does not rob tomorrow of sorrow, but it saps today of strength." A most impressive write Tom.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 23, 2015 5:59 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Pain Is Always Hungry
Replies: 6
Views: 7845

Re: Pain Is Always Hungry

Like Stella, I can really relate to this too, and it is so true. Pain can have a powerful affect on us and hungry as a metaphor is a most original way to convey pain Cindy.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 23, 2015 5:51 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Heartbeat Away
Replies: 6
Views: 5997

Re: A Heartbeat Away

How gorgeous this is and a delight and pleasure to read. I feel the warmth and preciousness of the poem and the concluding sentence is really beautiful thank you Nishu.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 23, 2015 5:46 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: a blessed cadence called me to you
Replies: 3
Views: 4840

Re: a blessed cadence called me to you

As always Richard your vocabulary is most impressive, and added to your voluptuous penning, this is such a treat to read and savor. I admire the title, passion of the poem, and how that rumor dissipates with your sighs at the conclusion. Nobody does sensuality better than you Richard.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 23, 2015 5:24 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A reluctant visit
Replies: 6
Views: 5821

Re: A reluctant visit

A vivid and horrific description pf your ordeal and I felt I was there watching it all take place. Wisdom teeth can be stubborn to remove and it is good to know you are beginning to feel normal again. It is great to see you on the site again Sandra!
by Karin Anderson
Thu Jan 22, 2015 4:58 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAY"
Replies: 5
Views: 6062

Re: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAY"

Stella, what an invigorating Happy Birthday video you have posted for Fay and Fay's name as been used too, so thank you! Fay, do have a most wonderful birthday filled with love and joy with many happy returns of the days coming your way...
by Karin Anderson
Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:09 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Letters
Replies: 7
Views: 6525

Re: Letters

The pressed flower as a metaphor is so touching, as the comparison from a transparent tiny flower to a mud filled trench to no pressed flower brings tears to my eyes. Your anti war poems are always exceptional thank you Tom.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Jan 20, 2015 11:21 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Trapped Inside Myself
Replies: 4
Views: 4597

Re: 2015 - Trapped Inside Myself

You have put your heart and soul into this despondent poem you have written for your dear Mother and I hope a cure will be discovered before too long. It must be frightening for your Mother and upsetting for you and may God Bless you both Seema as Mothers are so special.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Jan 20, 2015 11:13 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Tender Blessings  And Dream
Replies: 8
Views: 6668

Re: 2015 - Tender Blessings  And Dream

A home is a haven for our heart and what a splendid write for the 3rd Anniversary of your home. May you have many more happy years in your blessed home Seema.
by Karin Anderson
Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:27 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Grief.. (an ekphrastic fibonacci)
Replies: 3
Views: 3460

Re: Grief.. (an ekphrastic fibonacci)

This painting adds a deeper meaning to your poetry and I appreciate how we can have ekphrastic expressions on your site Stella. As I look closer at the picture I can see your name on the picture so you must have painted this too! You are a very talented lady Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:22 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: YOU
Replies: 8
Views: 6871

Re: YOU

Within the brevity of this write is a beautiful soothing and softness of the soul. I feel the love and peace and the picture complements the poem so artistically thank you Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:51 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Olympiad-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 4965

Re: Olympiad-2012

With England hosting the games,what a memorable event it is for you and Stella, and a great subject to write about. What really caught my eye is in the second stanza about terrorism, as it is a word that is being used more often now and let's hope it calms down soon. I appreciate your rhyming couple...
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 16, 2015 5:18 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Ghost Of Me
Replies: 6
Views: 7259

Re: The Ghost Of Me

It is a pleasure to read this mystical and thought provoking write and I was glued from the first word to the last. The imagery in the "drop of dew" is so achingly beautiful thank you Cindy.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 16, 2015 5:08 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Seductress ~ acrostic dectina
Replies: 5
Views: 5190

Re: Seductress ~ acrostic dectina

Oooo a seductress is in our midst and I can see you smiling from your photo Stella. I find These acrostic dectinas take quite a while to craft and you have done this brilliantly. The photo gives it another great layer too!
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 16, 2015 5:00 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Yaks (alliterative Aruaku)
Replies: 4
Views: 5400

Re: Yaks (alliterative Aruaku)

I could see there is more to this than first meets the eye, so I sticky beaked and checked it out on the internet and used both eyes. So I now know it is cleverly crafted, especially using the word "yak". I don't want to yak on too much but I love the inventiveness of the form and humor to...
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 16, 2015 4:23 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Performing.
Replies: 5
Views: 5365

Re: Performing.

What a stunning cliff top experience this is Fay and I applaud you for your poetic interpretation. Your gift has been granted as you allowed me to live my experience through your wonderful images.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:44 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Autumnal Glory Grapevine
Replies: 7
Views: 8661

The Autumnal Glory Grapevine

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8051/8129807591_93949cfbfe.jpg Photo flckr by Michael Flippoff (A Villanelle Poem) Don’t rip down the glory grapevine, it needs more time As I sing and swing on colours autumn can bring. It simmers embers of crimson sunsets divine~ Leaves in warm spring burst ...
by Karin Anderson
Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:18 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: in just such a moment
Replies: 6
Views: 7061

Re: in just such a moment

Thank you for sharing the precious time when you saw your wife and I love the music and felt the quirkiness you speak of. Also the poem looks wonderful centered with the video. The romance and passion you share is breathtakingly beautiful and I admire how you do not take your wife for granted, as yo...
by Karin Anderson
Thu Jan 15, 2015 6:39 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Painting By Moonlight
Replies: 6
Views: 6117

Re: Painting By Moonlight

A delightful write with your artful creativity expressing gorgeous moonlight images thank you Dorothy.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:57 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: ‘Twixt Night and Day
Replies: 5
Views: 5228

Re: ‘Twixt Night and Day

A heavenly beautiful piece of writing with outstanding imagery and I am sure the Angels kissed your star too! These precious few seconds are magical Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:49 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Melancholy - Another Sad Song
Replies: 5
Views: 4781

Re: Melancholy - Another Sad Song

Yes Dorothy this is very sad indeed and when I came to the last line I was even sadder. A sensitive and touching poem Dorothy.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:10 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Faltering Faith
Replies: 4
Views: 5352

Re: A Faltering Faith

I completely agree with Stella and I also think God is a wonderful love force and not a man sitting on a throne as I thought when I was a child. Your love ones are closer to you than you think and you will be guided towards them so do not worry about death. We are all at different levels of consciou...

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