Spray of Roses (Poetry) - 8/16/2024 1:41:10 PM
Roses can truly be enchanting as your poem suggests.
Ron
Lavender Ghost (Poetry) - 5/15/2024 2:03:26 PM
I'm so sorry for what you are suffering. I've suffered that way too. I hope the ghost finds other places to visit.
Lavender Ghost (Poetry) - 5/14/2024 9:15:58 AM
I hope I never see the Lavender Ghost of which you write. A kind of creeping illness that distorts reality and I want to be clear about reality when I go.
Ron
Lavender Ghost (Poetry) - 5/14/2024 1:14:28 AM
Beautifully written about the great sorrow of having chronich illness/pain.
Georgia Sun (Poetry) - 4/30/2024 11:39:43 AM
I see country music written all over it. Could possibly the Georgia sun be your son?
Ron
Treasure Island (Poetry) - 4/7/2024 12:04:34 PM
There is also treasure in art and choice. You have a basket full of them all.
Treasure Island (Poetry) - 4/2/2024 8:38:53 AM
Books contain the wealth of Nations. It is interesting how TV adventurers are taking all of the treasure stories from books and other history and running them down for the enjoyment of those watching those treasure hunts. While most of them find nothing but historical artifacts, the truth of stories behind the stories in books are often revealed.
I recall spending 3 or 4 hours each day in a million volume or more library trying to find information for my doctoral research. Finding all kinds of interesting things to read, but nothing for my research that day. Today, I can do a quick Internet search and find multiple answers for the information I'm looking for. Will reading books become obsolete in an AI world?
Ron
A Gate of Bliss (Poetry) - 10/1/2023 10:04:59 AM
Happiness is what we make of it. You are truly blessed to see beauty in nature, and your added imagination of what you can do in it like a fairy tale is the icing on the cake. Your life will always be rich!
Sandie
A Gate of Bliss (Poetry) - 10/1/2023 9:20:39 AM
Some very blissful notions about the natural beauty and seductiveness of the deep woods.
Ron
Book with Flowers (Poetry) - 9/30/2023 10:39:59 AM
A nice interpretation of the painting. She is lovely, too.
Ron
Luxury (Poetry) - 9/28/2023 11:01:41 PM
Anything I might write would get me into a peck of trouble. What a romantic setting!
Luxury (Poetry) - 9/26/2023 9:13:32 AM
A dream that few get to fulfill. And also much more feminine than what a man would want for an ideal place and experience to be in.
You captured the image very well.
Ron
Luxury (Poetry) - 9/26/2023 5:30:52 AM
Valerie this is such a calming, relaxing poem and the picture is lovely as well. Much enjoyed.
Luxury (Poetry) - 9/25/2023 5:43:35 PM
What a beautiful poem!!! Luxury at its best! I wish I were there!
Thank you for your kind review of my poem about my fur babies! It is greatly appreciated!
Sandie
The shoreline (Poetry) - 9/12/2023 10:00:10 AM
I love your words Valerie, and I feel exactly the same…
The shoreline has always been a place of healing for me…
Physically, mentally and emotionally…
The beautiful soft wind gently blowing all those cobwebs away,
and all the wonderful sounds all around that comfort and revitalise us…
Pure magic…!
As I write this I can hear the seagulls cry…I live in Hull, UK,
only a short drive from the coast…
My best wishes,
Diana…
🌿
I could write a thousand poems (Poetry) - 7/17/2023 1:25:00 PM
Beautiful and engaging verses that awaken the imagination. Your words remind me to be more appreciative of the lavender growing in the flower bed in front of my home. Love, peace, and best wishes to you, Valerie,
Regis. 🙏🌸💕🦋🌳
The shoreline (Poetry) - 7/11/2023 6:44:09 PM
Amen to that Valerie, you write beautifully, bringing strength to your readers :)
The shoreline (Poetry) - 7/4/2023 11:47:50 AM
There is a certain peace and serenity along deserted beaches. But frankly, I don't think I could live with the bleakness of horizon, constant winds, violent storms and the calling of seagulls. I prefer the quiet under the trees overlooking a small lake for my solace.
Ron
The shoreline (Poetry) - 7/4/2023 11:20:30 AM
Soothing and relaxing! Walking along the shoreline can help me to gain peace too in my heart.
Sandie
She Whispers Momma (Poetry) - 6/12/2023 12:10:31 PM
A poignant way of expressing the loss of a child. I have no children, but I love them, and if I had one who I lost, I would be devastated. Your poem will, over time, help you overcome those "whispers" and you will move on, perhaps two more children and more laughter.
Ron
She Whispers Momma (Poetry) - 6/12/2023 2:39:47 AM
It breaks my heart to read this. Still I think your vision of her and her little sister tells of a time when you will all be together again, running through sweet scented fields of lavender.
I’m sorry for your loss. This poem is beautiful.
She Whispers Momma (Poetry) - 6/11/2023 6:47:00 PM
Your beautiful words made me cry. My brother died in a car accident also at the age of 33 but forty years ago. I live with that pain every day.
She Whispers Momma (Poetry) - 6/11/2023 5:13:08 PM
A very touching, meaningful, and sensitive piece, Valerie. I cannot imagine what it would be like to lose a child (even as adults, they remain our "children). I extend my empathy to you. Love, peace, and blessings,
Regis. 🙏🌸
She Whispers Momma (Poetry) - 6/11/2023 4:03:46 PM
I sense a great longing in this one you write and the lavender field you described is very beautiful.
Our loved ones have never left us. They are just at another level of life enjoying good health and being happy.
My husband left us on June 29, 2016. To this date I still miss him, and yes I DID hear him calling me about two months after he died. I was lying down on the couch but was fully awake at the time, and I heard his voice calling me, he called out "Honey" - that was how he usually called me. I was so happy to hear his voice and I immediately turned around to see if he was there, but I could not see him even though I knew he was there. It was phenomenal.
Sandie
Simple Peace of Reading (Poetry) - 6/11/2023 9:07:49 AM
With the right setting and the right reading, one can shed all worries and live in a world that is peaceful and bright. Just like your poem suggests with its soft-spoken words and beautiful imagery. The photo matches the words perfectly.
Ron
Simple Peace of Reading (Poetry) - 6/11/2023 5:22:34 AM
Reading romance novels with perfect ending as I wished them to be would always give me the kind of peaceful feeling that you are describing about. Good job!
Sandie
Simple Peace of Reading (Poetry) - 6/10/2023 8:05:49 PM
You have effectively portrayed the "magic" and power of reading with its ability to transport the soul into peaceful and pleasant realms. Well done, Valerie. Love, peace, and blessings to you,
Regis. 🙏🌸🦋
Wild Beauty (Poetry) - 6/10/2023 5:42:21 PM
"Run towards your destiny like a wild beauty."
This is beautiful and deeply meaningful as is your whole poem, Valerie. Love, peace, and blessings to you,
Regis. 🙏🌸🐬🐘🌳
Morning Devotion (Poetry) - 6/10/2023 5:38:04 PM
This is lovely and awakens peaceful thoughts and emotions. I can completely relate to this kind of expressive poetry. Your verse convey a closeness to nature and therefore, to God. You have reminded me of something my father told me when I was a small child, "Stay close to nature and you shall be close to God." Thank you for sharing, Valerie. Love, peace, and blessings to you,
Regis. 🙏🌸🌳🦋💚🌲🌎
'My Love' (Poetry) - 5/8/2015 2:29:41 PM
strange how some poems can cause controversy (i guess that's in their nature)
'My Love' (Poetry) - 5/7/2015 6:46:48 AM
Sorry, Ron, I guess I'm "cliquish" :) and don't get to review very often. Valerie, here is how I would re-write this for more more impact(and a few corrections) beautiful poem, btw:
My love misses you
My lips crave kissing you
My eyes adore every part of you
My finger-tips trace your face, an alabaster cloud;
hanging there in space;
the distance between you and I
means nothing,
the love we shared
bridges all eternity.
My true love dances under a plaid blue sky.
My feet kick and run on yellow sun-flamed stone...
I summon my love out loud, like a trumpet from this creole place
before destiny's cruel eyes of doom
that suffocate our once-sacred room
As the tides rush in from the muddy floor of the Mississippi River
soon we'll be together
without regret
we'll blend,
like lavender,
blown together in a feral wind
Enchanted spirits from far above,
skimming sapphire waters,
always, I will be haunting you... my love.
'My Love' (Poetry) - 5/5/2015 12:12:30 PM
Some gorgeous descriptives and romantic strength. Really enjoyed your poem Valerie.
'My Love' (Poetry) - 4/11/2015 9:44:40 AM
I'm really displeased that none of the cliquish regulars here have commented. I find your poem deeply charming in a down south Mississippi Delta sort of way. I wish others had as well.
Ron
Italian Boy (Poetry) - 7/26/2013 1:26:13 AM
That is truly a blessing...I know because I had my son at 53 when my two other daughters already had grown
God Knew (Poetry) - 7/26/2013 1:23:10 AM
Missing your Mother becomes amplified in the lines you offered in your beautiful poem...I know we all want to believe that our Creator works his wonders to lift us up when we need him as long as we believe. It is our undying faith that gets us through and the belief that we shall again see our loved ones someday when this wicked world is no more.
Dragonfly's Mood (Poetry) - 8/19/2012 10:19:11 PM
My My My...Valerie...you do romance quite well and there are many memorable lines in this to prove it. The song on this youtube video reminds me of it so much http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNPQkauSr3w
Amor
I Truly Do (Poetry) - 8/19/2012 9:02:39 AM
A superb piece that brings hope and tranquility to the heart and soul as well as to the mind. Beautiful work, Valerie.
Amor
I Truly Do (Poetry) - 8/11/2012 2:05:41 PM
soo comforting
I Truly Do (Poetry) - 8/11/2012 9:20:33 AM
amen. a fine testimony. thanks for sharing
asa
I Truly Do (Poetry) - 8/10/2012 12:58:07 PM
It's my belief too, as long as we trust Him, we'll surely cope! Nice work, Valerie!
I Truly Do (Poetry) - 8/10/2012 12:33:30 PM
I receive the comfort that emanates from this piece! Thank U!
Katherine G. (Poetry) - 7/2/2012 8:38:44 AM
Lovely words expressing loving thoughts; nicely done, Valerie. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Tree Be Gone (Poetry) - 6/13/2012 8:00:21 AM
My helper just told me this morning that she thought there should be, “a law against cutting down trees.” We have lost many here in Texas due to the drought. My neighbors cut down the trees in front of their houses or hack them up, making the street look like a bleak ghetto, except for my cypress, sweet gum, and asian oak, creating shade and a beautiful lawn.
I keep these trees trimmed so if the hurricane comes, they will not damage the house. it's hard for me to understand why one of mother nature's beautiful chestnut trees is a nuisance and needs to be killed.
Ron
Tree Be Gone (Poetry) - 6/12/2012 12:43:03 PM
"...still warm in His hands." A very neat concept, and I like that you wrote this. Keep writing, ~~ Diana
Tree Be Gone (Poetry) - 6/12/2012 1:58:36 AM
Valerie,
I hope you got your wish.
Budd
Italian Boy (Poetry) - 6/10/2012 5:44:37 PM
A very loving encounter of an unexpected gift.
Italian Boy (Poetry) - 6/1/2012 11:34:40 AM
What a loving embrace! What a beautiful Italian boy! Lately I've been thinking that I am more Italian than my English and Germanic ancestors. After all, the Romans conquered both of these peoples and I'm sure they spread their seed among the women.
Ron
Italian Boy (Poetry) - 5/31/2012 10:01:47 AM
Ahhhhhhhhh....the love of a mother!!! I so enjoyed this piece. I have 5 sons, and one daughter. My last son was born when I was 41....I so relate! Thank you for sharing!!
God Knew (Poetry) - 5/31/2012 2:56:39 AM
This is a really beautiful poem, almost a prayer, obviously written with so much emotion and devotion.
Thank you for sharing it.
Steve
Italian Boy (Poetry) - 5/31/2012 2:53:56 AM
Perfect. such a beautiful tribute to your son I liked this very, very much.
Steve
Italian Boy (Poetry) - 5/30/2012 3:34:39 PM
What a gift! This is overflowing with love for your boy.
I too would love to have a baby at this age (in my forties), but alas it is not to be for me. Have so much fun!
Blessings,
Christine
Katherine G. (Poetry) - 5/30/2012 6:11:35 AM
A beautiful little lullaby for Grandmother and Granddaughter to share.
Donne
Katherine G. (Poetry) - 5/30/2012 2:55:47 AM
Sweet and very special
Katherine G. (Poetry) - 5/29/2012 10:33:48 AM
There is a vague resemblance… Just kidding. She is cute as a button and the poem proves it.
Ron
Katherine G. (Poetry) - 5/29/2012 2:23:23 AM
Valerie,
They are our greatest reward full of love and trust, thank you.
Budd
September Morning (Poetry) - 5/23/2012 5:04:18 PM
Valerie,
A spectacular tribute to your lost loved ones, bravo.
Budd
God Knew (Poetry) - 5/23/2012 5:31:28 AM
Beautiful words of gratitude, belief and thankfulness in this engaging poem...We never stop missing our Mothers...but in time the pain softens a little and we can be happy with the lovely memories they have left us...I hope you are now at this point...
Hugs, Diana...
Two Hearts (Poetry) - 5/23/2012 2:44:43 AM
Valerie,
would that it were ever so, you penned it very well this dream of love enduring.
Budd
Spring Baby (Poetry) - 5/15/2012 10:23:21 AM
She's nineteen now, but your poem brings back vivid memories of the wonderful time of her birth.
Ron
Wild Beauty (Poetry) - 5/15/2012 7:59:51 AM
A wonderful, enigmatic mysterious and mystical poem....
I love the imagery and the atmosphere you create here...
Your language is rich and perfectly placed...
Hugs, Diana...
Dragonfly's Mood (Poetry) - 5/15/2012 7:53:04 AM
This is my kind of poetry! I love the inclusion of beautiful colour, and breeze and slumber...I could almost smell the lavender..and feel the petals of the crimson roses..."warm twilight sparkling sand"...perfect! Certainly one to save in my library...
Thank you...
Hugs, Diana...
Spring Baby (Poetry) - 5/15/2012 7:45:33 AM
This is absolutely enchanting! I loved the style you employed and all the lovely soft little fairytale scenes you created...
Like you I have a chocolate eyed raven haired beauty of a daughter, all grown up now, and a handsome son who was born in 1983!...plus another beautiful daughter...
We are blessed!
Hugs, Diana...
Spring Baby (Poetry) - 5/15/2012 1:52:15 AM
Valerie,
very beautiful with visions of sweet memories.
Budd
Dragonfly's Mood (Poetry) - 5/13/2012 2:09:41 PM
You have a a wonderful gift for expression of the soul. I loved it.Wild beauty and dragonfly are a must read.
Dragonfly's Mood (Poetry) - 5/13/2012 8:13:02 AM
Your dragonfly mood is enchanting. I can feel it every little nuance in the night.
Unfortunately, dragonflies seem to be creatures of a hot summer day. And there could be something else there and being a dragonfly, as I wrote in my poem, “dragonfly” here. ;-)
Ron
Wild Beauty (Poetry) - 5/1/2012 6:11:34 PM
Really captures some mystical experience with other dimension forces embodied in the tiger.
Wild Beauty (Poetry) - 5/1/2012 5:06:23 PM
Excellent images throughout this piece.
Wild Beauty (Poetry) - 5/1/2012 11:10:18 AM
I love the wild. It is beautiful everywhere you look. Native people knew of its beauty and guarded that beauty with their lives. We have much to learn from those ancient mystical teachings of the spirits before it is too late.
Ron
