| Keep holding my hand
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2026-02-12
Whoever the brother is here this speaks to me of such a strong bond, expressed with eloquence.
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| SOME
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2026-02-12
like being on a train; some get on, some get off, but only one destination.
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| SOME SAY THEY WILL
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2026-02-12
I appreciate this one Ken - terse - to the point.
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| FOR MY CAROL ON VALENTINES DAY
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2026-02-12
Heart felt, as it should be, thanks Alan.
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| IN THE CORNER OF MY MIND
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2026-02-12
I found this to be a profound statement Alan, on a subject that it is nigh on impossible to understand fully if not already in that condition. The nearest I can come to it is with two close friends, the wife of who is now on the same journey.
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| Back To Black
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2026-02-08
The tragedy, but without it would there have been her?
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| Aqua on Seedlings
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2026-02-08
Sublime.
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| FOR ME
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2026-02-08
A sublime evocation of childhood, and how a father could show his love in such a simple yet profound way - Bravo Allen
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| Spring Wind
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2026-02-06
I think Allen said it Jim, and it sort of reminds me of William Duffy's poem about laying in a hammock - though you have certainly not lost........
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| this is what we do
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2026-02-06
I enjoy your poems 'otp' a persona that brings a discerning look into the everyday of life that is to be cherished, as with this one.
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| What Lies Within
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2026-02-06
A wise reflection Melinda. It always seems strange to me, that the one fact we can rely on is that we will die, but then we never seem to live by this knowledge and make the best of our lives.
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| Children's unexpected answers
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2026-02-06
Out of the mouths of babes - comes wisdom!
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| Backward
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2026-02-06
What a good short and terse poem I don't think it could be improved on its subject.
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| Demand Response
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2026-02-03
Spot on Melinda; as its not lifestyle choice to have sufficient heat to live, as with water - also being sucked into data centres. And NC?
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| look back
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2026-02-03
The past is a foreign country - as the wise man said, and we have no map or guide we can trust; nice one Jim.
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| TIES THAT BIND
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2026-02-03
I related to this, having long lost parents , then three brothers, with just one left who I dislike, and two sisters that are strangers. It is in my marriage and friendships that I find meaning.
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| Conversations no 5
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2026-02-03
You've hit the bell perfectly Marie, for this is where the love in marriage resonates.
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| Back Foot Defensive
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2026-02-03
I appreciated this, more so as I found there were the two narratives that coincided into the subtle metaphor of the cricket.
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| avila beach
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2026-01-29
The ending was sublime - a born poet.
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| the morning after
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2026-01-29
Well, just glad I wrote my comment just now, and we all have to suffer for our art.
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| a cold winter night
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2026-01-29
Lovely poem, and evocative of winter and our ancestral urge to hunker down in whatever warmth we find
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| taps
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2026-01-29
I even dreamed about him last night, he had me employed selling salmon; what does that say about me?!?!! Anyway - good poem
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| STILL FINGERS
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2026-01-29
I think our generation, born to parents who live through WWII, had to carry the burden of their trauma; one result being a difficulty in expressing love.
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| BIT BY BIT
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2026-01-29
Larkin summed it up, and yes, we often carry the physic scars; these can only be dissolved in a greater love.
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| PoetBay People: Lawrence ('Larry') Beck
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2026-01-29
We truly don't know what we've got till its gone, as with Larry, who was for me a voice of the true America, an old fashioned patriot, not afraid to speak truth to power; on many levels I'll miss him; and if you're in heaven Larry - give them hell :-)
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| SLAYING THE DRAGON
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2026-01-29
A lot to ponder here Allen. I do wish some humans ill, for what they have done or doing, but does that make me the same?
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| ILLUSION GLASS
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2026-01-29
'on the cold pane of my mind.' I like the metaphors and the way you use language.
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| The Silence Between Us
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2026-01-29
So much is hidden inside, when the world only see the surface.
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| Salutations to the Gifted
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2026-01-29
What a marvellous introduction, and yes, welcome to Poetbay - may your own pen never lack inspiration.
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| The Work of Water
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2026-01-29
I enjoyed this, as it brings to us the gift we have in water, especially when we are the fortunate ones that have it on tap.
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| On Responsibility
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2026-01-29
Thank you Melinda; this needed to be said.
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| Alchemy Couplet
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2026-01-15
Such an excellent use of this poetic form.
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| Christina
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2026-01-11
I liked it. It grows on me the more often I read it, and there's a lot to be said for a shorter poem.
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| When the Floor Collapses
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2026-01-09
I loved the metaphor of the the truth as being the floor, it makes the poem work so well for me. And on 'That' date you do know that Trump is set on breaking the BBC over a slip in editing, when he did indeed incite his mob.
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| THE KINDNES OF STRANGENES
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2026-01-09
There is our hope in this, that the kindness of strangers comes unbidden and without thoughts of gain.
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| A Pithy Myth
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2026-01-09
This cheered me up, so thanks Sameen; and so true, that from ancient time until our day - poets create the myths by which we live out our days.
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| The new year seems cold
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2026-01-09
There is nothing here that I don't share, so thanks for this.
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| JANUARY'S SAD GARDEN
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2026-01-09
I don't think I could put this any better Allen; it perfectly reflects how I'm feeling myself now, as I look around for hope and only find emptiness.
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| When the Stars Failed
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2026-01-09
Thank you for this Melinda. As someone who has personal ties with the USA I do receive some of the despair from decent people as they watch their great nation spiral down into dictatorship. We can only hope that the good will prevail.
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| Olde Englund
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2026-01-09
Was it something we said?
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| This, Too, Is Love
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2026-01-04
So right Sameen; love is just as much in the small things.
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| NOT A POEM, BUT A THOUGHT
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2026-01-04
Spot on Allen
We have to try
to do less we
might as well die.
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| Uncommon Wings
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2026-01-03
I googled the red-winged blackbird, not having these birds in the UK; then I found their symbolism:
'The red-winged blackbird symbolizes strength, resilience, transformation, and good luck, serving as a powerful reminder of new beginnings and the importance of community.'
I thought that in this lovely poem you've woven that as a perfect metaphor for how our lives change.
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| Cape Jasmine
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2026-01-03
For me, an excellent narrative poem, that evokes through the image of the flower the transience of our lives.
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| Held
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2026-01-03
I enjoyed this poem Melinda; for me it has the same quality of lyricism that I find in the Psalms.
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| Some Old Poems for the New Year
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2026-01-02
Apart from being superbly crafted, I can see a link between each one; and any one would stand alone as a delight; a good way to bring the New Year Jim.
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| To an Artist
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2026-01-02
A perfect tribute Jim, to a man of deep sensibility.
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| DE-PARTED
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2025-12-15
I found this a powerful testament to mortality; how you've conjoined the image with the knife that cuts both literally and into the grieving heart; a masterful poem Allen.
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| winter palette
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2025-12-14
I enjoyed reading this, the use of imagery is perfect.
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| cold clear night
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2025-12-05
Evocative of a place that you'd have to be there to convey as well as this.
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from UK