Clara Mae Gregory

2026-06-09
"Darkness" is the absence of "light".

2026-06-09
The earth has rumbled many times and will rumble some more and this poem does evoke visions of an earthquake in my mind. But I can also see it in a metaphorical way... I might see something not there. But the feeling this generates is man vs nature and survival. I have never experienced an actual earthquake but I have a flood. The first opening lines triggered my childhood memories. I was an outdoor playing little kid and when confined to the inside I would easily get bored. Our mom made us take naps. But I would turn my head and look at all the rooms upside down and imagine the ceiling was the floor and the floor was the ceiling. I was just a little kid but it was an amusing view through my eyes.

2026-06-09
I have no words just tears.

2026-06-08
💔 I am sending my hugs through these "air waves", since I can't be there in person. Ann, I feel your sadness and the longing your words so somberly convey. I can not even begin to fathom the deepness of such sorrow. It brings me to tears to even try to bear the thought regarding my own or anyone else having to bear it.. I have many friends that have indeed lost their children, passing away before they did. Our oldest son was estranged from us for a few years and that felt almost the same as if he died. Fortunately that situation healed and we are a coherent, loving family once again. I am saddened to learn you have this sorrow to bear. I pray for your comforting.

2026-06-07
Beautiful.
I believe you.

2026-06-07
Longer poems and written works takes me longer to digest. We are worlds apart but we share our 8th decade and I could not ever write a piece as good as this is concerning life, death, my mother. What can I say? I feel it so strongly because I can understand and relate to this. 🪻Thank you for sharing your English version. I have recently discovered the world of translators.....are not so good

2026-06-07
I do not have any criticism. But I do like your poem's conceptual complexity, which leaves me puzzled in the realm of star, meteor personification. I think maybe, I would just want to stay in a safe, gravitational orbit.
Good luck on your exam!

2026-06-07
Our Creator and the Evil Entities are very real. "Overcoming" this reality requires effort and discipline and it is not easy. It's even harder when this evil darkness clouds one's vision to the point of blindness and they are unable to see there way out of it. Even harder when you have a situation where the blind are leading the blind. I do not know the person behind that curtain that created this writing. I think most humans go through this more intensely, when not efficiently prepared for life and lacking in a support system. I care and I do hope ALL those that are suffering and struggling with this will find the connections that can change the situation from negatives into positives. But much is found inside you- within each individuals self determination to conquer the adversity each life gets presented with. Personally, I spoke out to these evil forces and their master-- "You are NOT getting me, you will not win the Battle over my soul's future....oh no, Dragons. I'll kick your ass with everything I got.
It's up to you if you want to let these demons win or not.

2026-06-06
Thank you very much for explaining. Yes, I am capable of that (laughing at myself-- of seeing what's not there in terms of what it means). But I appreciate your explanation. I see your poem differently now, and how you intended it. And yes, from seeing it that way, you are very right.

It is definitely a unique way of putting it. I got distracted by the actual meaning of the Fable itself versus your symbolic use to illustrate the poor guy who wishes he could fly vs the guy that will in his future (or has that power now) over the skies. Wealth. The symbolism behind the weapon.
I finally "get it". Thank you. Sincerely.

2026-06-06
Back to your poem's implications that begs the question:

Well then, who is "they".
I know who Icarus was as well as why he wanted those wings.

Your poem brought to mind 2 American Presidents Truman and Eisenhower, both once were at the helm of human governance. Truman dropped the Atomic bomb, backed by the concept it would end all future wars as well and well, the sacrifice was thought to reduce the actual death counts associated with the war. Unfortunately it required sacrificing innocent people . Eisenhower was the opposite. He was not a war monger and did not profit off of war. All the Icaruses of the world could have food to eat and wings to fly with clear skies and no residue ever to cloud anyone's place and space. Do you think you can shut down these war machines and war mongers by the continual production of such?
That is the reality. So, who are "they"?

2026-06-06
Laughing I am. I LOVE Love love this, you clever man. ❣️

2026-06-06
Que signifie le terme "Bernard" dans ce contexte ? Je suppose qu'il s'agit du gars de la psychanalyse, puisque vous avez mentionné un "thérapeute" (c'est l'indice contextuel). "Bernard" est un nom de famille courant ; l'expression est fréquemment utilisée comme abréviation pour des pratiques spécifiques de physiothérapie, d'ergothérapie ou de santé mentale (comme Bernard Counseling ou un hôpital paroissial local spécifique).Dans le cadre d'une thérapie conversationnelle ou assistée par l'animal, cela peut faire référence aux chiens Saint-Bernard travaillant comme animaux de thérapie. Connus pour leur taille massive et leur tempérament extrêmement doux et apaisant, ils visitent fréquemment les hôpitaux, les maisons de retraite et les écoles pour apporter soutien émotionnel et réconfort.Thérapie diadynamique (courants de Bernard)Développé dans les années 1950 par le dentiste français Pierre Bernard, ce traitement utilise des courants électriques pulsés à basse fréquence pour réduire la douleur, améliorer la circulation locale et détendre les spasmes musculaires. Il est souvent utilisé pour traiter les entorses, les névralgies et les affections articulaires. [J'utilise ce traitement à la place des médicaments. Tout ce que je peux confirmer, c'est que la thérapie diadynamique fonctionne pour moi.]

Je n'ai jamais consulté de psychiatre pour quelque traitement psychiatrique que ce soit et pour quelque raison que ce soit, et je n'ai pas non plus l'intention de le faire. Je ne joue pas aux dominos économiques de ce monde. Même si j'étais richissime, ce n'est pas ainsi que j'investirais mon argent. Je ne peux pas m'identifier à cela. Mais merci de m'en avoir donné un aperçu précieux.
"Merci de m'avoir fait découvrir cette fenêtre sur votre monde. Ce n'est pas le mien. Nous sommes à bien des égards deux mondes opposés. Et c'est très bien ainsi, mais il m'est plus difficile de concevoir et de comprendre votre univers tel qu'il s'exprime dans ce poème."

2026-06-06
Hello. My impression is it would be a better poem if it wasn't based in an inference made errantly. It is just an opinion and I hope the following helps in clarifying my critique. If you do not want me critiquing your work, please just kindly message me. I respect your wishes, if that be the case. I don't read everything or everyday what is written here, nor read consistently other authors' work. But I do try.

"To own the skies
We need weapons"
-The Conqueror,

Sounds like a quote that a gamer might make.

But President Dwight D. Eisenhower actually said these words:

"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed."

No truer words are these. And those that destroy- those that destroy the earth are evil- all of them.

I think you missed the point in the Fable of Icarus. I could be wrong, it is just the impression I got from the vagueness of the words' inference as to why Icarus wanted to fly.


Do not fly too high! Reaching too far and exceeding human limits leads to crashing.

Do not fly too low! Staying too close to the ground, wings get wet and heavy.

Conclusion: Stay on the "middle path" and BALANCE AMBITION with CAUTION and SELF-AWARENESS.

The precise lesson of the Icarus fable is the danger of hubris (excessive pride or arrogance) and the necessity of moderation. By ignoring his father's advice and flying too close to the sun, Icarus let ambition and exhilaration BLIND him to his own limitations, which resulted in his deadly fall.The fable conveys its meaning through the two specific guidelines that were given by his father, Daedalus.

It was not naive curiosity without purpose.

2026-06-06
I don't track time or wear a wristwatch. I raise my glass in honor of the Mother of Hubble, Nancy Grace Roman. And I thank you for posting this.

While Objects in L3 cannot be seen from Earth. It offers the potential to observe the FAR SIDE OF THE SUN.

A spacecraft at L1, L2, or L3 is ‘META-STABLE’, like a ball sitting on top of a hill. A little push or bump and it starts moving away, so a spacecraft must use frequent rocket firings to stay in the 'HALO ORBITS around the LAGRANGIAN POINT.

L4 and L5 Lagrange Points as seen from the Sun, the L4 and L5 points lie at 60 degrees ahead of and behind Earth, close to its orbit.

Unlike the other Lagrange points, L4 and L5 are RESISTANT TO GRAVITATIONAL PERTURBATIONS. BECAUSE of this STABILITY, objects such as dust and asteroids tend to accumulate in these regions.

At L4 or L5, a SPACECRAFT IS TRULY STABLE, like a ball in a large bowl. When gently pulled out of place, it orbits the Lagrange point without drifting away.

I can appreciate a metaphorical hint in this writing expressed, but many will probably not understand it.Or maybe the metaphors are just in my own imagination. Poetry can be puzzling, yes?
It certainly can-- which is why a good amount written is totally misunderstood. Creating a meaning out of something not intended is still creative. [said laughingly: I think? maybe?]

But I am just a simple minded star-gazer that appreciates the observable things of the universe.

I am not a satellite or a rocket ship.

2026-06-05
I pray for you, your wife and many others suffering.
I admire you- your work is proof. You made your mark. I love you--
Most misunderstand when I say those words. I love you because all of our lives do matter. What I admire is the expression of yours which is unique, as all are unique. I want to hear you speak until you can no longer do it. I think Wade and I are beginning to show early signs of dementia too. His younger brother just had a stent put in his carotid in his neck. He recently had a minor stroke. A good friends parents also got alzheimers about the same time. Her mother passed first. What was so very sad, due to the dementia, he asked where his wife was everyday after she died because he couldn't remember it had happened until he was reminded. I can't imagine having to grieve for the loss in such a manner. Alan, I don't think I could handle it unless I forgot also, that it is my spouse. I hope Wade and I die at the same time. Most of my friends are widowers. I pray Our Father in Heaven gives you a tranquil and peaceful transition. I do not look forward to one day hearing the saddest news. I guess at our age, it's something we should get use to. But I can't.

2026-06-05
Loved him and his band.

2026-06-04
Poetry can lead the way....but to where?
I think it can help us focus and leave the old baggage behind.
Buy some new luggage...start a new journey. 🫂
I wish you the best, always.

2026-06-03
This. ❤️
Yes. Very good. This one has the exquisite qualities of timelessness. It is beautifully composed and expressed.
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हजुर। धेरै राम्रो। यसमा कालातीतताको उत्कृष्ट गुणहरू छन्। यसलाई सुन्दर ढङ्गले रचना र व्यक्त गरिएको छ।

(Transliteration/Pronunciation):
Hajur. Dherai ramro. Yesma kalatit-tako utkrishta gun-haru chhan. Yeslai sundar dhang-le rachana ra byakta garieko chha.
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Oui. Très bien. Celui-ci possède les qualités exquises de l'intemporalité. Il est magnifiquement composé et exprimé."

2026-06-02
The French poet was known to consume alcohol heavily, as well as embibe in opium consumption which included laudanum (a tincture of opium), both for recreational purposes and to cope with his chronic health issues, depression, and periods of withdrawal.His experiences with intoxicants deeply influenced his life and his writing. He famously documented his explorations of drugs—including opiates and hashish—in his 1860 book, Les Paradis artificiels (Artificial Paradises).

I personally, don't condone his recommendations.

2026-06-01
I just found out another friend has passed away a few days ago. He was in much pain before he passed. He was an earth gem. It saddened me upon hearing the news. And I thought of this poem. I am so much like the man that penned this poem. It was not always that way. RIP Jeffrey Earl Williams. Hope to see you again when my turn comes.

2026-06-01
Awwwe 😔.....love's woes.. ...hard on hearts. Can even harden them.
This expression of such, is well crafted. The ambiguity in the choice of words is very clever. It leaves the reader to speculate and wonder what the "price" is.
It is said "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"- inferring "beauty is subjective".....
maybe that "price" is likewise?

The price might be materialistic or emotional, both or somewhere in between the two........choice or fate?

I like the way you have framed it, the unpleasant side of life experiences.

2026-06-01
Marcel Duchamp is one of my favorite modern artists. Marcel Duchamp used the pseudonym "R. Mutt" to sign his infamous 1917 artwork, "Fountain". By submitting an upside-down, mass-produced urinal to the Society of Independent Artists under this fake name, Duchamp fundamentally shifted the definition of art from physical craftsmanship to conceptual choice.

2026-05-31
Through the pelicans eyes......of our imagination of being that pelican. I love this, Kee. It is very good, well done. And for me, personally, it appeals to my senses. You can write anything and are wise to the power of words-
This poetry, for me, is like, soothing to my soul.
Thank you, my friend.

2026-05-30
Thank you, Ann for translating and posting this. It is a stark reminder of our humanity.... or lack of it. He captured that harsh reality's sadness. This not only reminds, it evokes tears......and why and for what?
It makes me very thoughtful and thankful.

And again, THANK YOU

2026-05-30
Alan, you are and always will be a great man and poet. I know it's hard. You are a fighter... and it is between you and God, when that life battle ends. You will have the legacy of your very awesome, excellent work for us to savour and contemplate after you are gone. I am a better person, having the opportunity to meet you. Always room in my heart to keep the memory alive. I am thankful you are trying and are able to still communicate with us.
Love,
Melanie

2026-05-30
Life.

2026-05-25
😥

2026-05-25
Every day is a new day, but not for everyone.
You voice is clear with well chosen words so well spoken, I wept reading them. It brought into view some of my sad memories too.

2026-05-24
Les pensées dépressives ne connaissent pas de saison. Elles peuvent surgir de nulle part ou être déclenchées. Elles semblent aimer la pluie. C'est dommage de gâcher le soleil.

2026-05-24
The ultimate truth of "self" can not be studied, observed or explored....it is a fluidity that can not be measured in those terms. It should not be confused with ego. "Self" and "ego" are not the same things.

As with all your writings you share--
Much enjoyed.

2026-05-24
🙏💔🙏 Isabelle, je prie pour ton réconfort. Je prie pour ceux qui doivent être présents—qui le sont déjà ou qui le seront bientôt. Je prie pour que Dieu te donne plus de temps et apaise ta douleur. Je me soucie de toi et cela m'attriste profondément, même si je ne te connais pas personnellement. Et, au sein de ma propre famille, je suis déjà passée par là. J'aimerais pouvoir faire plus pour toi. C'est difficile de rester forte et tes réactions sont tout à fait compréhensibles. Ma propre santé commence à décliner—et ce n'est pas quelque chose que j'attends avec impatience—cette douleur physique bien réelle. Je prie pour que tout ce qui t'apporte de la joie se présente à toi aujourd'hui

2026-05-24
I would like to learn some,too, if I may.
Even so, I have begun a new quest of learning....
and you can help me or not.

Either way, it's ok
❤️

2026-05-23
Your words are like a beautiful kaleidoscope sight of seeing.
I thank you very much for this one.
You have a gift.
The value
Is priceless.
Thank you
❤️❤️❤️

2026-05-23
Je comprends. Je ressens la tristesse que ces mots évoquent. Je sais aussi que ce dont vous parlez est réel et vrai. Ce n'est pas de la pitié, mais cela me préoccupe parce que votre vie compte. Toute vie compte. 💔"

2026-05-23
Dear Alan, I, too, am glad you are still here.
God bless the nurses
and God bless your precious gem,
Your grandson.
My [hug] in this form is all I can send...
But dear one, I thank our Lord
You're still here. Amen

2026-05-21
Well, there's a shred of truth in this silly word play...
"Pedro" is a real "pet" brown bird. I met Pedro as one of the boat owners at the docks was feeding Pedro his daily rations.

2026-05-15
LOVE THIS BEYOND ANY MEASURE OF WORDS!

WOW!

(* strange, but I feel like you are spiritual kin--
almost like a my spiritual twin...

My favorite was always green until I started loving purple


Blue's somewhere in the middle....

now I just love the Rainbows of all colors...

with favorites of green and purple in a tie....

I love the tie-dye too. 🙂

2026-05-08
Oh, how I do love this.
Why? I love the expressive words you compose, and it is real.
It's so real but also so universally real because your words are absorbed, felt and understood as we relate back to our own like-minded moments.
Your poetry is wonderfully provoking as much as it is also precisely paradoxical in the wisdom it conveys.
Kudos all the way.

2026-05-08
Raising peeps can be expensive.....

As are many other things as well...

Inflationary existence exploded decades ago.
No, I would not recommend rearing children in these extremes, either. But, I also believe a woman should freely make the choice of motherhood or not (without killing another). Only those women that want to be dedicated mothers, equipped with strong love and commitment and support should take on such a challenging investment. If they cannot but become pregnant anyway, there's an old saying:
"Where there's a will, there's a way.

2026-04-11
Excellent writing, imho. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every word-
You write poetic inventions I find attractive.
Thank you

2026-03-30
Oh. How I LOVE THIS. You could be describing our daughter--. She's like that too. I am a very lucky mother and have always had a good relationship with her. She's also one of my best friends. We talk every day and try to see each other as much as possible, despite a 5 hour drive separating us. She's a natural mountain girl but loves lakes and oceans too---just like we do. I love all colors, but like your daughter, purple has become my favorite color too. This is very good, expressive writing,. I like your daughter and I have note even met her!

2026-03-24
Wow, Melinda....I was simultaneously reflecting about my mother too.
This is very well written. I loved my mom very much but we had some tension in our relationship, something I am very thankful for not experiencing with my own daughter.

Good stuff.

2026-03-24
What can I say, except this teases the senses....
Enjoyed very much.

Thank you

2026-03-22
Believe NONE of it....

2026-03-21
You really do paint a vivid picture with words in a uniquely descriptive way.
I like it very much. I love that last line, especially. So fitting.
In '66, I was a 12 year old, living in Amarillo.

2026-03-20
Formerly, I would agree- invest in Gold. Now, I'm not so sure---
Silver may be better due to the electronic demands influencing its value.
And imho, if we do witness "doomsday"- the destruction of this world as we know it, and in our time, when it truly comes---
There will be no place to run...
and nor will any be "raptured".

2026-03-18
Wow. I like this very much.
Very good writing and most pleasant to read.

2026-03-18
Love this.
It flows and mellows my mind.
I am happy you are still here.
I enjoy reading your work.

2026-03-18
My father served "3" 6 month tours in Vietnam, Ken.
He flew in those B-52's being shot down. I know nobody personally that likes war. Those that profit from it and gain power are the exceptions and always have been- in the past and always will be in any future we may behold ourselves. Nothing new under the sun.
I personally, have no crystal ball as to the outcome.
Thanks for posting, even if I don't share the same sentiments regarding it.

2026-03-18
Makes a head spin.
Love this.