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by Karin Anderson
Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:17 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Cyber Girl
Replies: 5
Views: 5270

Re: Cyber Girl

I love the humor and rhyming couplets. Cyber space certainly has its pitfalls and the last line is brilliant thank you Cyber Girl!
by Karin Anderson
Thu Dec 11, 2014 7:22 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Honest Lyrebird (Alouette Poem)
Replies: 4
Views: 6424

Honest Lyrebird (Alouette Poem)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjE0Kdfos4Y Watch him sing and flout, a kookaburra’s now mocked as he struts his stuff, who could love his bluff? Drunk on love he’s just so cocked! Poor Lyre lady birds, he’s in with cheat’s words, clearing space as he performs, clones twenty bird calls, he knows he...
by Karin Anderson
Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:01 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Dickie Sparrow’s Christmas (no:21 in series)
Replies: 6
Views: 5870

Re: Dickie Sparrow’s Christmas (no:21 in series)

This is utterly delightful and you bring the characters to life brilliantly Stella. Your imagination knows no bounds and the menu works a treat. I adore the fun in the last stanzas and my big smiles from reading this Christmas version of Dickie Sparrow, mean that it has made my day!
by Karin Anderson
Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:45 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Chill in the Air
Replies: 4
Views: 5124

Re: A Chill in the Air

Beautifully and hauntingly atmospheric and I admire the alliteration of "before a fine flurry begins to fall" and "held in time entombed by a freeze" really stood out for me thank you Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Dec 06, 2014 9:12 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: If I Could Name It
Replies: 4
Views: 7319

Re: If I Could Name It

I am so sorry you have not been well Cindy. An appropriate poem indeed and I must say I was so intrigued, I peeped at your last stanza before I had finished reading the poem. Great imagery and humour and I hope your cold swims away very soon.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Dec 04, 2014 5:32 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Apart ~ Fibonacci
Replies: 2
Views: 7512

Re: Apart ~ Fibonacci

Fibonacci poems are certainly your forte Stella, and this gem has great alliteration and a subject which is so creatively displayed again. The last line is stretched with distance and the picture highlights distance as well. It is such a treat visiting this site thank you Stella!
by Karin Anderson
Thu Dec 04, 2014 5:23 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Poetry don't sell
Replies: 6
Views: 6301

Re: Poetry don't sell

It's good to meet you and enjoyed this wonderful romp down the page meeting some of your quirky characters from nature and real life. Children would love your imaginative style so keep your poems for generations to come as I have heard that writing will not be taught in schools before too long Denys.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Dec 04, 2014 5:11 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Shall We ?
Replies: 6
Views: 6601

Re: Shall We ?

Passionate and glorious penning which takes me to another place with stunning imagery and the photo sets a breathtaking scene. The answer is YES because who could resist such a wonderful invitation Fay?
by Karin Anderson
Thu Dec 04, 2014 5:04 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Haibun - Back to the Pavillion
Replies: 5
Views: 5442

Re: Haibun - Back to the Pavillion

Like Stella, I enjoy Haibun too and really like this one as I really want him to settle down in his new job as he is wise indeed. The haiku has an added feature of contrast where the spider has not changed its place too thank you Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Dec 03, 2014 9:58 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Me and my Shadow
Replies: 6
Views: 6402

Re: Me and my Shadow

Absolutely delightful and creatively displayed with the picture like a shadow. Your vivid imagination made me laugh out loud and I think children would love this as much as I do Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Dec 03, 2014 6:08 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Children's Party Limericks
Replies: 10
Views: 9894

Children's Party Limericks

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4038/4457648083_a452f6c9e0.jpg A friend of Little Miss Muffet named Rose who was bossy from her head to her toes said “to my party bring pets, but she broke out in hot sweats when scary spiders jumped out of friend’s clothes! A friend of Simple Simon named Billy said ...
by Karin Anderson
Sat Nov 29, 2014 6:33 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Little Green Blanket - haibun
Replies: 5
Views: 5326

Re: The Little Green Blanket - haibun

An outstanding haibun with the sweetest conclusion, I will never forget, as the prose and haiku are magical together. I had a security pillow instead of a blanket and my parents persuaded me to give it to the garbage man, and I believed he would love it, and I love your haibun Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Nov 28, 2014 9:57 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Secret Garden
Replies: 5
Views: 5534

Re: A Secret Garden

I am mesmerized by this picturesque presentation and love your secret garden ocean. As flowers have their own special meanings , it is the perfect setting for stargazing lovers Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Nov 28, 2014 9:42 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Modern haiku - prompt Wedding
Replies: 4
Views: 5265

Re: Modern haiku - prompt Wedding

It is amazing how so few words create my very own pictures in my mind and I really like the humor Sandra. Some weddings do have their problems and I can imagine the confusion in the second and third haiku. The third one has only six words and the chaos it evokes is side splitting. You are a true hai...
by Karin Anderson
Thu Nov 27, 2014 6:51 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Grandfather Mountain
Replies: 4
Views: 7311

Re: Grandfather Mountain

Marvelous metaphor and narrative with wonderful imagination and insight. I thoroughly enjoyed it Cindy and thank you for sharing.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Nov 27, 2014 1:46 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Extrapolate :cool word
Replies: 3
Views: 6108

Re: Extrapolate :cool word

A fascinating new word for me with insightful explanations. I used to keep a diary of daily new words and I think I should start it again and become a cool intellectual for a change thanks to you , instead of a dreamer David.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Nov 27, 2014 1:37 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Leave It.
Replies: 3
Views: 4628

Re: Leave It.

Leave it indeed is certainly the way to go with your powerful penning. The strong message in the last two lines is brilliant and "each shaking victim to knees" really stood out for me too Fay
by Karin Anderson
Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:41 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Brush and Bow
Replies: 5
Views: 5750

Re: Brush and Bow

Poetry like this makes one feel it is a joy to be alive especially, with Monet and Vivaldi being featured. I have just finished watching a Monet video not knowing this treat was in store for me too thank you Tom.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:32 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: “Good Morning”
Replies: 4
Views: 4857

Re: “Good Morning”

Like the other poets, your first lines did it for me, and yet there is so much more to adore with such exquisite imagery. Then your closing lines give gracious thanks to winter as she is beautifully personified Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Nov 26, 2014 6:52 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Bittersweet Valentine (a Sonnet)
Replies: 5
Views: 6651

Bittersweet Valentine (a Sonnet)

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8385/8500028440_86dc338753.jpg Photo - Michells photo flickr Lorikeets rainbow the scented gum tree as azure sky hangs dew drop clouds to dry. Floating on lines of lemon and sweet pea scent wafts through that summer of you and I. Bittersweet fragrance brings memories ...
by Karin Anderson
Sun Nov 23, 2014 5:21 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: loving Touches ~ stellanette
Replies: 3
Views: 4565

Re: loving Touches ~ stellanette

A sublime Stellanette from you Stella and I love the part " it is a very infectious way to say hello without speaking". Although, as I read further down I love it all and the gentleness you evoke flows so smoothly throughout this glorious write Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Sun Nov 23, 2014 5:13 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Put Your Trust In God
Replies: 3
Views: 4270

Re: Put Your Trust In God

I very much admire your rhyme and a shorter lines to produce an outstanding poem to put our trust in God. This is certainly a creative reminder for me to do so thank you Seema.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:24 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Modern - haiku/ senryu prompt: White
Replies: 7
Views: 6749

Re: Modern - haiku/ senryu prompt: White

You have mastered the haiku/senryu form wonderfully and I love all these with the "white" prompt thank you Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:54 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Day's Edge.
Replies: 2
Views: 3212

Re: Day's Edge.

Wow! The colours and vivid imagery are magical. I am captivated from the first word to the last, when reality sets in and the birds need to feed. You never cease to amaze me as to how you interpret nature Fay.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:16 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Little by Little ~ fibonacci poem
Replies: 2
Views: 3613

Re: Little by Little ~ fibonacci poem

Superb penning and reading it, line by line, allowed me to pause and marvel at the beautiful images that open up with love and passion, thank you Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:50 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: So What?
Replies: 5
Views: 5315

Re: So What?

Such an uplifting write and the positivity of putting the stars back in the sky really did it for me, thank you Nishu.
by Karin Anderson
Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:34 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Absence (A Mirror Oddquain)
Replies: 4
Views: 7635

Absence (A Mirror Oddquain)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1127/1394525734_5f084d0a95.jpg (Photo Garden Child by cutiepie06 flickr) Child your absence blow-dries Spring's fragrance. Ice dew from china petals cracks~ Home dew melts, melds warm rose essence buds burst everywhere garden-sprite child~ Karin Anderson ©...
by Karin Anderson
Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:01 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Me And Mister Ester
Replies: 1
Views: 3697

Re: Me And Mister Ester

Spiritually uplifting and your bird is delightful and the color in the picture blows me away David.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:57 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Faith's Song
Replies: 2
Views: 3216

Re: Faith's Song

The number of inspirational poems you write always amazes me and I believe God is with you all the way. Thank you for another heartfelt and beautiful write Seema.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:49 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Best Defense
Replies: 4
Views: 5691

Re: The Best Defense

Brilliant as always and I am still smiling after reading the twist in the last stanza! A strategic mind is far better and lighter than a clumsy suit of armor for sure Chaos!
by Karin Anderson
Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:35 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Then
Replies: 4
Views: 5443

Re: Then

What a creative way to follow though a couple's relationship from secrets to their vows . I feel privileged to have spied their special moments and I just love happy ever afters Fay.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Nov 13, 2014 6:12 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Eau De Cologne Spring
Replies: 7
Views: 7952

Eau De Cologne Spring

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3278/2748409494_3c3fd7f042.jpg (A Shadow Sonnet) When I write with silver strand moonbeams, when you yearn for me in moonrise I’ll find you. Then sate your pen with ink well of rose, then Imbue cloudscape with passion puffs, imbue. Bring paper cream dreams on ...
by Karin Anderson
Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: WAR CRY.
Replies: 3
Views: 5079

Re: WAR CRY.

From wet behind the ears to war cry this is powerful penning, especially with the conclusion's rhyming couplets and we certainly will remember them Fay.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Nov 08, 2014 5:14 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Meadow Flowers
Replies: 6
Views: 7453

Re: Meadow Flowers

Tears came to my eyes when I reached the second stanza as I love buttercups and daisy chains. The tenderness
you show really touches my soul, and is bittersweet with the life that has ceased to be, yet sweet with the beauty
of your words Tom.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Nov 08, 2014 5:02 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Special Moments
Replies: 4
Views: 5595

Re: Special Moments

The way you express this special moments with your beautiful imagery is magic to me. I love "that second when a dragonfly wing shimmers as it dances in purple hues across the water" and "icy spider webs were so beautiful and intricate". Your poetry is so special and has your own ...
by Karin Anderson
Sat Nov 08, 2014 4:48 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: You Never Knew
Replies: 5
Views: 5919

Re: You Never Knew

You have poured your heart and soul and I think this has happened to many of us. Life goes on but we can bring back memories through poetry we can all share with one another, to help us through our journey Lyda.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Nov 08, 2014 4:36 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Moonlit Garden
Replies: 5
Views: 6445

Re: The Moonlit Garden

Such a beautiful tribute to the moon with glorious colors and imagery, and I feel blessed having the opportunity to dwell on moons loveliness and mystery thank you Nishu.
by Karin Anderson
Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:39 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Enid Blyton's Magic Faraway Tree
Replies: 2
Views: 4908

Enid Blyton's Magic Faraway Tree

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7274/7583829054_768a553907.jpg Teacup by kjessiet , on Flickr Enid Blyton’s Magic Faraway Tree If I could hold onto your heart I'd wrap it with my wand'ring smile To adorn it with rich red rose and sit with you and rest a while. I'd catch each single diamond tear with...
by Karin Anderson
Tue Nov 04, 2014 11:59 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: To my illusive Muse
Replies: 3
Views: 4352

Re: To my illusive Muse

I can really relate to an illusive Muse too! I love the atmospheric first stanza as a lead into the rest of the poem which is also wonderfully haunting. Never mind she will return when you least expect it my friend.
by Karin Anderson
Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Introducing Myself
Replies: 1
Views: 11912

Introducing Myself

A happy hello to everyone and a big thank you to Stella and Stephen for their inspiration to create a safe and friendly poetry site with wonderful features. I enjoy investigating different formats to try and make them flow with ease even though it is time consuming like jigsaw puzzles. I do like fre...
by Karin Anderson
Sat Nov 01, 2014 5:24 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Mind your language, English, Vinglish, Hinglish
Replies: 6
Views: 6033

Re: Mind your language, English, Vinglish, Hinglish

This is a fascinating and humorous read indeed and you have opened my eyes to another language which I would not otherwise known. I think we Aussies are a bit backward but I also think I will stay here and not get too tongue tied. You have made my day and it is lovely to see your work on this beauti...
by Karin Anderson
Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:07 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Scarred for Life...
Replies: 4
Views: 6404

Re: Scarred for Life...

I was glued from the first stanza to the last as your writing skill is brilliantly penned. Such an atrocious situation and yet she had the courage to escape. It is so good to see you on this site and to read your real life narrations Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:49 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Modern haiku - Fall
Replies: 4
Views: 5828

Re: Modern haiku - Fall

A delight write using the brevity of a modern haiku, I can visualize it all in my mind's eye and it is really beautiful Sandra.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:56 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: All Wrapped Up
Replies: 4
Views: 6980

All Wrapped Up

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3519/3810979843_2c43dd5d89_n.jpg She genies my world like a brand new picture book and whirly winds whiles with her sweet fanciful look. She runs on life's air with a flushed curtain of breeze and flings blossoms of hair to twine Spring into trees. She flirts with...
by Karin Anderson
Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:54 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Silver Night
Replies: 7
Views: 7734

Re: Silver Night

This is breathlessly beautiful as is the gorgeous photograph. It is such a pleasure to read poetry that is so well crafted and your imagery as always is sublime Stella.
by Karin Anderson
Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:45 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Memories
Replies: 7
Views: 7285

Re: Memories

And the older we become these memories are so very special and precious. Your images brought back my memories too and I enjoyed this beautifully written poem immensely Lynda.
by Karin Anderson
Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:21 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Those Words ~ Fibonacci
Replies: 1
Views: 3975

Re: Those Words ~ Fibonacci

There is so much truth in your carefully placed words and your sincerity is admirable Stella. The more people who read this poem, the better as it may save a heart from being broken. I love how it is centered too as it looks stunning. Karin
by Karin Anderson
Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Sleep Dreamer's Lullaby Fall
Replies: 4
Views: 6652

Sleep Dreamer's Lullaby Fall

On sleep dreamer’s edge flashes of prismatic light flicker on whitewash spume to dreamer’s watercolour fall as angel fish dart and zigzag to a quicksilver migraine. Headache flickers shimmers as sea star’s tiny tubular feet rip from bed’s deep comfort and are caught in coral’s pink spectrum from hi...

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