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by Stella
Mon Feb 16, 2015 1:30 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Loneliness
Replies: 4
Views: 6080

Re: Loneliness

So sad Dorothy, but "Why" must be the most asked question..
by Stella
Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: That Winter Morning
Replies: 9
Views: 8563

Re: That Winter Morning

Aw bless him..

I like the mono rhyme endings Sandra, and i felt so sorry for Grandpa..
by Stella
Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:47 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Back Tracking To Your Love
Replies: 3
Views: 4803

Re: Back Tracking To Your Love

it would be wonderful indeed if we could backtrack Dorothy..
by Stella
Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:46 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Valentine's Day At Strawberry Fair
Replies: 7
Views: 8455

Re: Valentine's Day At Strawberry Fair

A little naughty and a little sensual, but why not ?

I would love to go to Strawberrry Fair with my Valentine, and the villanelle form suits this light hearted poem beautifully Karin.
by Stella
Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:40 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Blue Mountains 8 (haiku)
Replies: 8
Views: 8263

Re: Blue Mountains 8 (haiku)

Oh yes Ken, and those echoes can be haunting..a lot of wonderful natural imagery in this delightful haiku..
by Stella
Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The unattainable (Senryu)
Replies: 1
Views: 3961

Re: The unattainable (Senryu)

A great senryu Ken....
by Stella
Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: That Special Day
Replies: 5
Views: 6149

Re: That Special Day

Your son must have felt so proud and special at your reading this lovely poem written just for him and his bride..just beautiful Joseph..
by Stella
Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:43 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Painted Reflections
Replies: 6
Views: 7320

Re: Painted Reflections

A wonderful form you have written in Denys , i liked the rhyme scheme and repetition very much.

Memories portrayed in painted reflections were everywhere you went and so she is not completely gone from you..
by Stella
Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:39 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Valentine Day Wish
Replies: 4
Views: 5438

Re: A Valentine Day Wish

These "Make a Wish" foundations do such wonderful work with those who are very sick or terminally ill.

The little girl must have felt so happy that her wish had been granted..
by Stella
Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:32 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Valentine Dreams.
Replies: 5
Views: 5433

Re: Valentine Dreams.

A lovely plea for a valentine lover to show his undying devotion, and the alliteration works really well Fay....
by Stella
Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:29 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Himself
Replies: 6
Views: 6769

Re: Himself

A seagull once took a sandwich clean out of my hands when i was on a ferry; you describe this cheeky little fellow perfectly Fay..
by Stella
Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:51 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Blowing Kisses (a senryu)
Replies: 12
Views: 9807

Blowing Kisses (a senryu)

Image


Were a tune a kiss
I’d play you a symphony
on the evening breeze
~
by Stella
Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:41 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: I’ll Not Do That Again (Triolet )
Replies: 8
Views: 7677

Re: I’ll Not Do That Again (Triolet )

A well done triolet Tom, and what a wonderful subject you have chosen my friend, the whole thing is delightful..
by Stella
Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Meeting Grandma
Replies: 3
Views: 4857

Re: Meeting Grandma

It is always difficult to know what is best in these situations, because maybe grandma has had a difficult life and couldn't always be the constant loving grandma .Surely she deserves more respect than this?

Quite a dilemma Sandra..
by Stella
Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:33 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Praise Him in all Seasons, Yea
Replies: 6
Views: 5796

Re: Praise Him in all Seasons, Yea

Your faith and love shine through wonderfully Richard..
by Stella
Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:32 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Scavenger Hunt
Replies: 6
Views: 6487

Re: Scavenger Hunt

I love the frog in his top hat.. wonderful Dorothy, lots of smiley phrases here..
by Stella
Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:30 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Warriors
Replies: 2
Views: 4335

Re: Warriors

Lovely words Dorothy..
by Stella
Thu Feb 12, 2015 9:19 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: She Doesn't Know I Write of Her...
Replies: 4
Views: 5222

Re: She Doesn't Know I Write of Her...

So beautiful and rare is your love Richard, i almost feel that i am intruding and that should not even whisper across the page.

I am sure she knows that she is the breath you draw and the light of your life without the spoken words..
by Stella
Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:56 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Forever Friends
Replies: 3
Views: 4760

Re: Forever Friends

How gorgeous this poem is Dorothy,the cloud and the sunbeam... forever friends
by Stella
Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:53 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Dreams and Reality
Replies: 3
Views: 4906

Re: Dreams and Reality

Holding back tears can hurt so much..
by Stella
Mon Feb 09, 2015 3:18 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: To Life, With Love-Sonnet
Replies: 7
Views: 7251

Re: To Life, With Love-Sonnet

Beautiful thoughts about the things that really matter Joseph,and yes you will be remembered with much love and kindness my friend.
by Stella
Mon Feb 09, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: On Experiencing Kindness for the First Time
Replies: 3
Views: 4658

Re: On Experiencing Kindness for the First Time

Beautifully written Tom,
a little kindness from a stranger can mean so much... a relief from all the anxiety and pent up emotions coming as tears that help healing as the floodgates finally open.
by Stella
Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:40 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: I Know What It's Like
Replies: 8
Views: 10404

Re: I Know What It's Like

Cindy, many people would be soothed by these words, especially mothers who give their all only to then be rejected , and no amount of healing the rift can be found .
To meet someone else who understands must be so wonderful..
by Stella
Sun Feb 08, 2015 10:46 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Going Back
Replies: 4
Views: 4560

Going Back

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7398/16291343647_b780f52bac.jpg I caught a train from here to there had no ticket and paid no fare, and from the windows I did see yesterday trees of memory. I heard my friends cry “Please don’t go, don’t board that train we love you so” I knew tomorrow was not mine t...
by Stella
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:32 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Wilderswill (Tanka)
Replies: 8
Views: 7435

Re: Wilderswill (Tanka)

A lovely scene you have set for us Ken, rather serene and very calming..
by Stella
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Grey outside (haiku)
Replies: 9
Views: 8134

Re: Grey outside (haiku)

Welcome Ken, it is such a pleasure to see you here with friends old and new.

A lovely haiku for your first post.. hope there will be many more to come.. :)
by Stella
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:27 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Life can be unfair - a true life story
Replies: 7
Views: 6874

Re: Life can be unfair - a true life story

I know this is true and sometimes the more you do for them the more they expect and take for granted.

You have certainly got into the heart of this Sandra and of course that simple word "respect" is often missing in these cases..
by Stella
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:23 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Free Spirited Butterflies
Replies: 2
Views: 3651

Re: Free Spirited Butterflies

Free spirited butterflies... a wonderful grace to be in Dorothy..
by Stella
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:21 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Summer Dream
Replies: 7
Views: 7739

Re: Summer Dream

Bravo Tom, a delightful villanelle and so perfectly executed..

The theme is cleverly turned around as Karin has said.. well done you Tom :D
by Stella
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:18 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Mother's Ambivalence (posted after Sandra's True Story)
Replies: 4
Views: 5573

Re: A Mother's Ambivalence (posted after Sandra's True Story)

oh yes Dorothy, their comes a time when they must see you as a person in your own right, sadly some never actually manage this..
by Stella
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:14 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Owls (alliterative Aruaku)
Replies: 2
Views: 4257

Re: Owls (alliterative Aruaku)

I love alliteration as you well know, and it suits the omniscient owls perfectly...
by Stella
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:12 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Rules To Survive
Replies: 1
Views: 1750

Re: 2015 - Rules To Survive

wonderful mono-rhyme in each verse Seema, i especially enjoyed the first one..thank you so much
by Stella
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:10 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Haiku Trio Rear Window Collage
Replies: 4
Views: 4856

Re: Haiku Trio Rear Window Collage

A truly lovely collage you have created here Dorothy, ..
by Stella
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:06 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Peep Through Life's Mist
Replies: 4
Views: 5121

Re: 2015 - Peep Through Life's Mist

Seema, not only are your words very inspiring, you also write in perfect rhyme .
There is always a message on your posts that contains something relative to situation at any given time..thank you so much.
by Stella
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:03 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Poetry In Motion****How It Began
Replies: 2
Views: 3707

Re: Poetry In Motion****How It Began

love "silky concentrated desire" Dorothy.. a wonderful way to begin..
by Stella
Sun Feb 08, 2015 4:59 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Running To The Beat Of The Drum
Replies: 1
Views: 2843

Re: Running To The Beat Of The Drum

Oh wow Dorothy, what a wonderful experience for you.i didn't realize until i saw your footnote that was a real happening.

I could feel the pace quickening in each lovely verse..
by Stella
Fri Feb 06, 2015 10:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Snowstorm
Replies: 6
Views: 8024

Re: The Snowstorm

When snow falls on snow it does cover everything in pillow like shapes..poor snowman, bet he would love to melt..poor thing :cry:
by Stella
Fri Feb 06, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: It and He.
Replies: 3
Views: 4930

Re: It and He.

Reminiscing as he grows older at how treacherous some beautiful things can be..and how we are tricked into exploring them.

you always manage to portray wonderful imagery with your words Fay.. :)
by Stella
Fri Feb 06, 2015 10:40 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Perhaps
Replies: 3
Views: 4782

Re: Perhaps

i think you are probably right Dorothy.. hearts can do that..
by Stella
Fri Feb 06, 2015 10:38 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: He's A Loner
Replies: 4
Views: 5127

Re: He's A Loner

Ah Joseph, and now you leave us with a nameless one.

Wonderful rhythm and rhyme my friend as always your poetry is a joy to read..
by Stella
Thu Feb 05, 2015 3:38 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Our Moonstruck Dreamscape
Replies: 9
Views: 9824

Re: Our Moonstruck Dreamscape

So beautiful, and beautiful again Karin.

The combination of your sensual words and most dreamy music are too gorgeous for words..and what an exquisite form you have chosen to use.. delightful my friend.
by Stella
Thu Feb 05, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Wintry Night
Replies: 4
Views: 3917

A Wintry Night

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7344/16448250051_a260b5c0f3_n.jpg He watched the willow tree dancing in the evening breeze whilst listening to the garden chimes as they tinkled a pretty and playful tune. The snowdrops were barely breaking through the frozen ground but still they could be seen, and t...
by Stella
Wed Feb 04, 2015 5:02 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHARD (Nightmute)
Replies: 11
Views: 10809

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHARD (Nightmute)

Love and best wishes Richard from all of us..

by Stella
Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:31 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Flaky Goodbyes.
Replies: 4
Views: 5419

Re: Flaky Goodbyes.

We are fortunate in that we have snow but not too much like some countries, and we are able to enjoy these beautiful little flakes when they comes in light showers. Each flake a tiny miracle on its own.. to be remembered as you say with such pleasure, perfect natural gems.
by Stella
Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:17 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: If A Heart
Replies: 2
Views: 2995

Re: If A Heart

:) Our hearts are so delicate , that sometimes they cannot mend and are broken for ever..a lovely write Dorothy
by Stella
Wed Feb 04, 2015 3:48 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: I Have Never Been To Mexico
Replies: 4
Views: 7007

Re: I Have Never Been To Mexico

Oh, how lovely for you Cindy..jut goes to show that you don't have to be in a place to savour its tastiness..

(ps i have sent you a message to your inbox).. :D
by Stella
Tue Feb 03, 2015 7:02 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Day-Dreaming Kind of a Day
Replies: 2
Views: 4110

Re: A Day-Dreaming Kind of a Day

Oh Tom, it is lovely to escape from reality when doing mundane chores and have daydreams of when nothing was mundane and everything was exciting. Nothing mattered then, who cared if the sink was full of dishes or the bed never got made..the beach was calling , days were long and flower power ruled. ...
by Stella
Tue Feb 03, 2015 6:37 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: It happens sometimes
Replies: 7
Views: 7308

Re: It happens sometimes

Steady at first and then galloping, not waiting for approval
thoughts can be like that sometimes they come so quickly there is no time for pen and paper.

The busyness of a keen mind will not be halted until all is done..
by Stella
Mon Feb 02, 2015 4:11 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Annabel
Replies: 6
Views: 6456

Re: Annabel

Wonderful mono-rhyme Sandra, and it all flows so smoothly.

Annabel must have been a very special lady ...
by Stella
Mon Feb 02, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Seasons Of Life
Replies: 10
Views: 8825

Re: Seasons Of Life

Beautifully presented Joseph, and a joy to read.

We certainly do follow the seasons in living out our lives, and at the end of the cycle new life begins again...so we never really die,
our seed is carried on for re-birth and it all starts again, just as nature intended.

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