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by Karin Anderson
Sun Jan 11, 2015 9:00 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: January
Replies: 4
Views: 5243

Re: January

This is Mother Nature at her beautiful best, and even though others in your community may complain about the cold, you turn to creativity and paint magic with your images thank you Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:22 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: In Celebration For My Birthday...January 9th
Replies: 5
Views: 5045

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

Yes you are truly blessed Dorothy and I hope I am as inspirational as you are when I am 83 years young. Earl sounds a wonderful husband and do have a birthday fit for a queen. With all my love for your very special day Dorothy.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:17 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOROTHY"
Replies: 4
Views: 5135

Re: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOROTHY"

May your birthday be a wonderful one Dorothy and enjoy this enchanting video Stella provided. May you also have many happy returns of the day Dorothy. Thank you Stella for your kindness.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:34 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Love's Lesson Lost
Replies: 5
Views: 5656

Re: Love's Lesson Lost

I think many young people are suffering in Australia as religion is not taught in public schools and they have not been made aware of the Ten Commandments as these are good guidelines to live by, or have not learned some of the prayers. However, I am more into the oneness of God (Love & Light) a...
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Sundered So
Replies: 5
Views: 5751

Re: Sundered So

My heart goes out to you for the pathos you evoke with your pleas in this engaging read Richard. I admire your strong imagery and rhyme as you do your utmost to reach out your true love. When loved ones work together and give assurances of their love, negativity can be overcome as the door of positi...
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:25 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Morning Light
Replies: 4
Views: 4984

Re: Morning Light

The Etheree form, the Reverse Etheree form, your delightful poetry and stunning picture, make an engaging presentation. I keep looking at at the symmetry between the picture and the Etheree shapes and have read the poem three times thank you Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Jan 08, 2015 7:04 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Skylark ~ (alliterative fibonacci)
Replies: 6
Views: 5751

Re: Skylark ~ (alliterative fibonacci)

I just love this Stella with the bird in the picture singing and it is alliteration at its very best. Not only is it alliteration but has the form a fibonacci as well. A beautiful write Stella with such lovely imagery to enjoy.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Jan 08, 2015 6:59 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Before The Next Bombs Fall
Replies: 4
Views: 5207

Re: Before The Next Bombs Fall

Amazing and powerful penning and thank you for the history as to when you wrote this poem. We are lucky to have you on the site with years of experience you have in crafting poetry dear Joseph. This is brilliantly crafted as usual and really tugs at my heartstrings. Nightmute writes great war poetry...
by Karin Anderson
Wed Jan 07, 2015 10:03 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Her Beau's Gift Of Moonflowers
Replies: 5
Views: 6773

Her Beau's Gift Of Moonflowers

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3799/12163738393_0dd41b0192_n.jpg Photo by Tanahlene flickr (A Shadow Sonnet) Dreams, moonflowers open debutante’s Dreams Where lovers share heart beats of lost time, Where Streams glide down the star’s staircase, and deep Streams Share full moon’s pulling of ...
by Karin Anderson
Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:39 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Will you still love me?
Replies: 6
Views: 6049

Re: Will you still love me?

Yes is certainly the answer and how could he resist such a tender and special poem? A wonderful write and wonderful write Nishu...
by Karin Anderson
Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:15 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Senryu As We Move Though Life
Replies: 4
Views: 5150

Re: Senryu As We Move Though Life

Yes, yes this is so true Dorothy and this philosophy can be used time and time again to help us through life. A great write my beautiful friend...
by Karin Anderson
Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:11 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A letter to Mom
Replies: 7
Views: 6334

Re: A letter to Mom

A teenager is seventeen and has yet to learn important lessons. This poem has touched me deeply as single mothers can take on more than they can sometimes cope with alone. This would be a motivational and important poem for young people thank you Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Jan 04, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Silence
Replies: 7
Views: 8286

Re: Silence

A creative and fascinating way to describe silence, and especially after having a lot of visitors in the Festive Season, I certainly welcome silence. I really like "I almost hear it like kitten feet on a carpet" as I whisper thank you Cindy for such a lovely poem.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Jan 04, 2015 5:54 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Anticipation.
Replies: 4
Views: 5539

Re: Anticipation.

How you adore your Cornwall life and how I admire the beauty within your personified poetic words. I have read it three times and the closing stanza is stunning Fay.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Jan 04, 2015 5:45 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: She Is Just A Lady
Replies: 5
Views: 5379

Re: She Is Just A Lady

I agree with Stella and you are a true gentleman indeed Joseph, and this is a fitting dedication to a lady and other ladies as well. Your wonderful rhythm, rhyme scheme, and content is absorbing reading as naturally I do love it all thank you Joseph.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 02, 2015 5:54 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Winter at last in Mumbai
Replies: 5
Views: 5566

Re: Winter at last in Mumbai

An insightful read on Winter in Mumbai and I found it interesting that mufflers are used and I do feel sorry for the homeless. Thank you for sharing this seasonal write Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 02, 2015 5:43 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: So This Is Heaven
Replies: 2
Views: 2770

Re: So This Is Heaven

Holding dreams and cementing fantasies sounds like heaven to me too! May your New Year be full of happiness and more beautiful dreams Dorothy~
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 02, 2015 5:31 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
Replies: 5
Views: 5086

Re: TO ALL OUR MEMBERS

Thank you Stella for leaving this video for all your members. It is such joyous and uplifting music and I really appreciate the gift of your new site for members to use. May you and your family have a New Year be filled with love, happiness and peace.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Jan 02, 2015 5:14 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: New Year Star Cascades
Replies: 9
Views: 9344

Re: New Year Star Cascades

Thank you for your comments Stella, Dorothy and Nightmute and may all members have a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Jan 01, 2015 4:13 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Graciousness (Basic Pleiades Form)
Replies: 3
Views: 4486

Re: Graciousness (Basic Pleiades Form)

I have never tried a Pleiades Form, but after seeing this beautiful write for your treasured wife, I will certainly try. Using the same letter for the begging of the first word in the lines works a treat for you, and may you and your wife have a blessed New Year of bliss with one another and your fa...
by Karin Anderson
Wed Dec 31, 2014 6:46 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: New Year Star Cascades
Replies: 9
Views: 9344

New Year Star Cascades

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3075/2841811558_7c1ef62699.jpg (A Diminished Hexaverse) (picture flckr by Darkest Soul As billowed curtains blew wide, full-moon sapphire sea shimmered on dusk's spring-tide, where precious unstrung jewels dangled star cascades and spilled gold on sand...
by Karin Anderson
Wed Dec 31, 2014 5:27 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Two Avatars In Love
Replies: 2
Views: 3876

Re: Two Avatars In Love

Such a great hilarious read once again from your playful pen. Such a timely write too as this is how many people meet now, and you did the right thing sending your avatars away! Ha Ha - I simply love the conclusion Steven!
by Karin Anderson
Wed Dec 31, 2014 5:14 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Love To Last
Replies: 4
Views: 5369

Re: A Love To Last

I have tears in my eyes as I read this bittersweet write and this is what great poetry does; it touches the reader's soul with with its sincerity. To have loved and lost is saddening, but your last stanza is the turning point to eternity. I appreciated you leaving the date of your heartfelt loss, as...
by Karin Anderson
Wed Dec 31, 2014 4:49 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Heartbeats….
Replies: 7
Views: 6087

Re: Heartbeats….

A glorious write with superb imagery such as the eternal garden, blossoms and pressing flowers . Remembrance is lovingly portrayed with your golden pen Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Dec 31, 2014 4:39 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Oops and his Tootsies
Replies: 3
Views: 4932

Re: Oops and his Tootsies

A remarkable and comical write indeed Denys and you bring much joy to the site. I can't stop smiling especially with the last word being Yipee!!
by Karin Anderson
Wed Dec 31, 2014 4:24 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Last Night Home Tomorrow
Replies: 10
Views: 8857

Re: Last Night Home Tomorrow

I can see why others have enjoyed this picturesque write and I love it too. I am drawn in to its romantic images so wonderfully Tom...
by Karin Anderson
Wed Dec 31, 2014 4:12 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Happy New Year
Replies: 3
Views: 3358

Re: Happy New Year

This is beautiful lead in to the New Year as there are so many wonderful Aha moments that it leaves me breathless. And, is it your winter season and so appropriate for your country. The closing lines are stunning as "swirling skirts in the snow" leaves me breathless Stella...
by Karin Anderson
Wed Dec 31, 2014 3:45 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Own Life's Quotes to Live By - December
Replies: 6
Views: 5055

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

These are certainly great guidelines to live by Seema and to have them on hand when needed, is important I think. So, have taken a copy of your your November 2014 Life Quotes and shall take a copy of these too! Thank you for having such wisdom and using it to help others on life's path Seema.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Dec 28, 2014 12:16 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Ah Winter
Replies: 4
Views: 4052

Re: Ah Winter

It is a pleasure to know you are now on this site Dorothy. This poem has such beautiful imagery it leaves me breathless and will stay with me for a long time Dorothy...
by Karin Anderson
Sun Dec 28, 2014 12:12 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: From Behind the Walls - A Prisoner's Song
Replies: 4
Views: 4710

Re: From Behind the Walls - A Prisoner's Song

I could really feel the chill in this sad song Dorothy and it immediately put a picture in my mind as the wind echoed. One of your best Dorothy and it could be called a Tanka poem as modern Tanka does not specify a certain syllable count.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Dec 28, 2014 12:02 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Over The Hill
Replies: 6
Views: 6309

Re: Over The Hill

How lovely it is to find you on Stella's site Joseph and I love the poetic humour and rhythm and rhyme you have used with your departing muse. I too look forward to reading more of your work as your muse is just being fickle and I believe it is a "she". Remember to give her a big kiss when...
by Karin Anderson
Sat Dec 27, 2014 1:36 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: when nothing changes
Replies: 7
Views: 5817

Re: when nothing changes

How wonderful it is to see you on Stella's site Richard and thank you for sharing with me. This is a glorious Dedication to your wife, and this poem is one of the most beautifulest poems I have ever read. Blue eyes as a metaphor are the deepest pools of love, and your closing rhyming couplets are an...
by Karin Anderson
Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:32 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Snow Kissed ~ senryu
Replies: 4
Views: 4809

Re: Snow Kissed ~ senryu

I really like the picture as I have never seen eyelashes covered with snowflakes like this before. A bit naughty but really nice presentation thank you Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Dec 23, 2014 6:16 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Grandpa's Red And Green Christmas
Replies: 6
Views: 7000

Grandpa's Red And Green Christmas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZgBA0OEpE4 (Two Minute Poems) Grandpa's beard sprouts with red and green and he's been seen mistletoe crazed and Christmas dazed. He's in a red green Scotchman's kilt Ooh see it tilt but tries to kiss yet needs to piss. What goes backwards wi...
by Karin Anderson
Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:01 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Shadows
Replies: 1
Views: 2243

Re: Shadows

A lovely little poem with the stars and moon featuring with the shadow and I love the surprise ending Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:25 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Polished Poet
Replies: 8
Views: 6530

Re: The Polished Poet

What a fusspot he was, and a usual the humor is brilliant Steven, especially the closing lines. I imagine all the fun he is having now as he gets up to filthy mischief. (lol)
by Karin Anderson
Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:55 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Goodbye dear friend....
Replies: 7
Views: 6481

Re: Goodbye dear friend....

Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your dear friend Sandra. Her struggle is admirable yet it ended in grief, and I really feel your heartfelt words. It is the ones who are left behind who also suffer with grief, and knowing she is at rest in a better place can hopefully give you some form of ...
by Karin Anderson
Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:40 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Believe
Replies: 5
Views: 6983

Re: Believe

Sometimes when I see the signs to believe, I think it means to believe in ourselves. Believe in ourselves and care about others and know how we treat others positively can make a difference in their lives. I really enjoy reading a poem that makes me think and I do appreciate this delightful write Ci...
by Karin Anderson
Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:29 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Sweet Blush of Morning
Replies: 5
Views: 5218

Re: The Sweet Blush of Morning

A superb meditative write that fills my soul with profound beauty. I would like time to stand still for me at my command with the beauty of your words Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:31 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: For Karin Anderson - Happy Birthday
Replies: 5
Views: 4602

Re: For Karin Anderson - Happy Birthday

Thank you Sandra, and what a lovely surprise to find a Happy Birthday poem from you on Just For You Poetry, and I wish I didn't live so far away from you. I have spent time dining with my family today, and tomorrow it will be with friends. The "getting fat" Christmas functions have also be...
by Karin Anderson
Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:19 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Still Waters.
Replies: 7
Views: 6503

Re: Still Waters.

A deep and meaningful presentation on peace where I, the grateful reader, rise with hope and peace of mind. The deep and silent soaking really stood out for me thank you Fay.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:04 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Unwanted Gifts (A Nativity Poem)
Replies: 2
Views: 3620

Re: Unwanted Gifts (A Nativity Poem)

You do portray Mary in such a practical way and it is good to see she is up to date with technology with Play Station. I cannot stop laughing and love your imagination. Now I wonder is there any lotion left to make my split sides better Steven?
by Karin Anderson
Tue Dec 16, 2014 5:36 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Christmas Party
Replies: 6
Views: 6312

Re: The Christmas Party

Your grandchildren are adorable and joy is all over their faces. A delightful write and I very much enjoy how you have crafted it with great meter and rhyme. Your grandchildren do doubt, will treasure your beautiful presentation Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Tue Dec 16, 2014 5:26 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Christmas Sonnet
Replies: 4
Views: 4936

Re: A Christmas Sonnet

A glorious Christmas Sonnet and Il Divo are the perfect choice to give it yet another rich layer. The "hush of Christmas snow" did it for me, as I have never witnessed a white Christmas thank you Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Dec 14, 2014 11:58 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: It came Again
Replies: 2
Views: 2795

Re: It came Again

I am happy for you feeling that inner peace again Stella. We all have our ups and downs but the feeling of harmony within us is very beautiful. Also the site is so much quicker to use now and thank you to you and Steven for looking after it so well.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Dec 14, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Christmas
Replies: 5
Views: 4891

Re: Christmas

Blaming the kids for a booze up is cheeky indeed and what a fantastic array of drinks there are. If you don't drink the Baileys you can send it to down under Australia thanks Tom!
by Karin Anderson
Sun Dec 14, 2014 11:48 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: HOME Time
Replies: 2
Views: 3567

Re: HOME Time

This really pulls at the heartstrings as Christmas can be happy for some and sad for others. "An aroma of roast turkey and urine" is such a strong image as are so many others that lead to memory loss. But as you have such a great sense of humor I did smile at the last line, and it is great...
by Karin Anderson
Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:23 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Poet’s Garden
Replies: 4
Views: 5119

Re: The Poet’s Garden

This is Oh so beautiful, with breathtaking superlative imagery to love. Coupled with Ernesto Cortazar's music "Just For You" it is so appropriate for your site. The last stanza is sublime and a fitting conclusion from you magical pen Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:33 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Oops and Dash
Replies: 4
Views: 5403

Re: Oops and Dash

Well done and highly amusing with great imagination indeed. I look forward to reading more of this series Denys.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:25 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Storm - Haibun
Replies: 2
Views: 3272

Re: The Storm - Haibun

Another great Haibun and topical too because the weather is going haywire in so many places. I really like Stella's summation about temptation and wisdom too Sandra.

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