Purple Phoenix

2015-11-02
So beautiful and sad. You really have a knack for putting your reader in the picture Elle. Loving your work as always. x

2014-07-16
The last two pieces I have read of your writing have really spoken to me today! I ponder this often now... Once the view no longer pleases it boils down to the personality, the soul within, which personally I find much more attractive... But that isn't how we are trained to think is it? I think the older a woman gets, the more beguiling she becomes with all her lines, scars and wisdom. :)

2014-07-16
I often find myself either in front of the crowd performing or behind it hiding... I make jokes that I could well be the introverted extrovert! The end of the second paragraph might as well have been written from my own head! Then the next one made me think... What would I have missed if I didn't flit around with the other social butterflies? Certainly not my warm couch and a glass of wine! ;)

2014-05-26
This is beautiful. I work with children on the spectrum every day, and none can be classified into a single category... nor should any child for that matter. We are all individuals, unique and viable. He is one lucky son to have a mother who used her instincts to guide him through life, rather than read out of tests books. Touching sentiment in a another well written poem. :)

2014-05-26
The title alone grabbed me, (a long-time sufferer of such a thing!) and the poem did not disappoint. Well put! ;)

2014-05-06
This is brilliant... as are all of your writes. I've been known to drop a bomb or two myself. ;) Love it.

2014-03-16
Children; so cuttingly honest... and unconditionally loving. Welcome back Brian.... good to read you again. ;)

2014-03-16
They say every chance meeting is a lesson. And we soon learn not all lessons are fun... but valuable! Bravo, I liked the short lines, they cut through to the chase. :)

2014-03-12
This sings like a beautiful ballad. So well written! Thank you. :)

2014-03-12
Wonderfully descriptive. I really enjoyed this, I had to read it over again.

2014-03-09
This is beautiful.... my son and I play different instruments but we equally share a love of music that has grown as we have. I really enjoyed this write. :)

2014-03-02
We never had markets such as this in my home town despite it being based on the fishing industry. Reading this however, I feel and smell the air, and see all as if I were there...
Once again your imagery is so skillful I feel as if I am watching a short film, or I'm walking through it!

Another brilliant write Elle. x

2014-03-02
I often ask these questions, online and off. I'd like to think it healthy curiosity rather than cynicism but blind trust does have a habit of diminishing over time. ;)

2014-02-27
I embrace my lameness! If we were all outstandingly brilliant 100% of the time life would get a little dull after a while I think. ;)

2014-02-19
I love cheesy old rhymes and that blissful feeling of purely being high on life. I also love the way your pallette of words paint a picture in my mind. So good to read you again Elle, thank you for this piece.

2012-08-13
I have so missed poems such as this. :) Thank you.

2012-08-09
Nice one Mr D. :)

2012-08-09
Brilliant imagery in this. I could see it as I read, real poetry! Thank you. :)

2012-08-08
I haven't been on here for such a long time. I think I needed to have mine renewed. You always bring a smile to my face Stan. :)

2011-04-10
Like the imagery in this, and the questions it poses. Welcome to the bay Poet! PP

2011-03-12
This made me smile, the way you write is still young and dashing to me Stan. :)

2011-03-07
Sadly I understand those invisible scars you speak of only too well... though now, I have learned to love them for making me the person I am now, as hard as the road was.

P.S. I love your profile pic Melanie Sue, beautiful!

2011-03-07
This is beautiful, I love the way the rhyming words fall off the tongue so naturally and fluid.... I think I may have even swooned a little. :)

2011-03-07
Amen to that... I can relate. ;)

2011-01-11
"I feel the sun has buttered me
Like a muffin." I love what you do with words Reilley... always have. :)

2011-01-11
You really put the reader in the picture when you write! Enjoyed this immensely, thank you! :)

2011-01-11
Gorgeous as always! xx

2010-12-27
So enjoyed the flow in this... it sings! :)

2010-12-27
I enjoyed the imagery in this, felt like I was watching it myself. Loved it!

2010-12-05
This sings to me.... like lyrics of a song. Lovely.

2010-12-05
Read this over and over... well deserving of editors choice. A fine write.

2010-12-05
Ahh inoperable romance... I used to say to a certain someone if I could have him removed like a tumour, I would...! I liked this very much. I have wings of my own now too. ;)

2010-11-13
And they won't listen, just like we didn't! Ahhh all that wisdom by the wayside. You had me singing again Stan! :)

2010-11-01
You're sure not a vegetable Stan... but the mineral AU springs to mind. ;) Loved this... now I can't get the tune out of my head... hahaha! :) xx

2010-10-24
This has a familiar ring, sadly we are all haunted by a similar thing at one time or another. Enjoyed the form and use of words.... very well written, well done.

2010-10-24
Once again you make me smile here Stan. Too true. :)

2010-10-12
I can hear the sentiment... and the lilt in this. Lovely. I hope your friends travel well. :)

2010-10-10
I think there are some things I'd rather forget... and some memories never leave. ;)

2010-10-04
The day I stop seeing humour in life, is the day I call it quits. Laugh and say what the hell! :) x

2010-09-17
The last two lines of the first stanza say it all... Amen to that! ;)

2010-09-14
This made me smile... too cute! :)

2010-09-14
Sadly, there is much truth to this Stan, but one can always hope. xxx

2010-05-07
I really like those last three lines... Give me peace! :)

2010-05-05
Just the word "boing" causes me to stifle a giggle. Will I ever grow up? I hope not! I enjoyed admiring your art. :)

2010-05-05
Love those last four lines. And such a familiar tale! Thank you for this.

2010-05-05
Bahaha! This is great, a very clever piece!

2010-02-02
It's only right that you should write the way you feel it Brian. (Sorry from me too Stevie!). ;-)

2010-01-30
Jim Beam and John Lee Hooker, what more could anyone want? ;-)

2010-01-27
Oh I know this feeling all too well. I try not to worry too much, if doesn't come to me right away I think it's not meant to be written yet... if that makes sense.... and I often don't! ;-)

2010-01-26
That's telling him! ;-)