Post 1863 America The Beautiful (Book) - 7/29/2015 5:35:16 PM
Congratulations on this book, Thomasena. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
Across Cane River (Book) - 11/20/2013 6:23:10 PM
I am intrigued by this excerpt from the book, can't wait to get the opportunity to read this book in Its entirety. Made me hungry for more!
Across Cane River (Book) - 7/10/2013 8:27:30 PM
You seem to be able to touch the inner core of behavioural patterns of individuals, relationships and the family at the base of it all, It must be making interesting reading, I will try to get a copy soon.
I am doing stories too woven around river Narmada in India.
A Village Rose (Short Story) - 9/16/2019 12:47:52 AM
this is great i want to read more! Chapter 2
A Village Rose (Short Story) - 4/2/2016 5:22:39 AM
a fine memoir, having native American genes is a pleasure, gift and to be tresured
A Village Rose (Short Story) - 4/1/2016 6:59:56 AM
An interesting story about your very beginning. I can only recount things starting about four years of age and then, not very much. I think your memory was enhanced greatly by what your mother told you what happened when you were born. My mother kept a record of my "firsts" showing that I first walked and talked about eight months old. Who came to visit me when I was born, I don't know. But, I have heard the story that Cordell Hull, Secretary of State under FDR, wrote my mother after the birth of my twin brother and I. Right now, I would have to ask her--she's 91--if the story is true.
And then, you moved into the terrible story of what happened to African-American slaves after the Civil War and they were emancipated. And what happened to Native Americans, some of whom were your famous ancestors. It makes me very sad to think of how newcomers from Europe treated people in those days. Their unnatural hatred lingers to this day.
Your story has many typos and could use some editing. Be sure you have that done for publishing further.
Ron
Summer In St. Louis (Short Story) - 10/21/2015 4:02:44 AM
Very enjoyable reading from the viewpoint of a seven-year-old in the big city for the first time. I recall a very short stay of a couple of days in Chicago when I was a little older. My experience was much different. But at seven, we lived in a northern industrial city that had some of the characteristics that you describe in your story.
In some ways, St. Louis is the same today. In other ways, it is very much different. I really enjoy the waterfront and the Arch.
Ron
Summer In St. Louis (Short Story) - 10/21/2015 12:18:55 AM
I enjoyed reading your detailed recollections of St. Louis, Missouri because they are tinged with history and the way things were.
The Tornado (Short Story) - 9/6/2015 7:28:10 AM
It's a good story. At one point you wrote the Lulu was Lula. I recall stories like that from when my mother was a girl. God was not mentioned. But a good description of what happened helps young children learn about the reality of nature and life and death. They accept it much better than their elders who are much more emotionally attached.
Ron
The Tornado (Short Story) - 9/6/2015 1:31:27 AM
In this segment, you not only captured the perspective of a young girl in the wake of a tornado, but also the devastation it causes.
Big News (Short Story) - 8/13/2015 11:51:43 PM
Your story reminded me of the time my dad had to groom my hair and help me get dressed when my mother went to the hospital to birth my sister. Needless to say, my first grade teacher commented that she could tell my mother wasn't home.
Big News (Short Story) - 7/24/2015 4:14:59 AM
A typical children's story from a child' s point of view.
I don' t recall having any such thinking when my sister was born when I was 5. I seem to remember that my brother and I were allowed, as children, to go to that hospital. But I do recall riding with my grandmother to go see my cousin when he was born also when I was 5. We were about halfway there on the state highway in the wintertime, when my grandmother lost control of her Buick on a patch of ice, and we slid into the ditch and rolled over. My twin brother cut his chin, but my grandmother and I were okay. So I didn't get to see my cousin just after he was born in the hospital.
Ron
Hog Killing Time (Short Story) - 6/7/2015 5:08:27 AM
Something so commonplace that few people ever get to see anymore.
Written from a child's point of view, I guess one could dismiss the typos and description of a block and tackle pulley system.
I hunted and fished as a youngster, so killing and butchering for cooking was common to me. I only saw one steer killed on my grandfather's farm and butchered like that. They used a 22 rifle to humanely kill the steer.
Ron
Sunday Morning Incident (Short Story) - 10/28/2013 8:15:42 AM
I enjoyed your memory of a small town showdown. Your vernacular with cursing is perfect, but you should fix the numerous spelling errors before publishing the story elsewhere.
Ron
St Nicholas (Article) - 12/20/2013 7:30:57 AM
Thanks for the history lesson. Your article could use a bit of editing.
Ron
Advice (Poetry) - 7/17/2016 7:59:23 AM
Not always easy to do, Thomasena!
Always,
Deborah
Another One (Poetry) - 7/17/2016 7:56:40 AM
Friendships start the love process many times, Thomasena.
Always,
Deborah
The Fighters (Poetry) - 7/16/2016 7:44:34 AM
Thomasena~
Depth in expressive thoughts.
Well written.
Lady Mary Ann
The Fighters (Poetry) - 7/12/2016 6:34:35 AM
Your words fill me with apprehension for someone in such a position of guarded fear. I suppose there are people like this and we need to, as poets, reveal their anguish and pain so that these kinds of hidden activity can continue without seeing the light of reason. Certainly, by revealing, there is hope for the future.
Ron
The Fighters (Poetry) - 7/11/2016 2:55:00 PM
Surviving one more day . . .
Another One (Poetry) - 7/11/2016 2:53:58 PM
Sweet!
Spring (Poetry) - 7/11/2016 2:53:24 PM
And spring can't come soon enough . . .
Haiku (Poetry) - 7/11/2016 2:51:54 PM
I have that picture in my mind.
Advice (Poetry) - 7/11/2016 2:11:39 PM
Write on!!!
Love ya!
Jane
Spring (Poetry) - 7/11/2016 2:10:18 PM
What an introduction!!! 'Love it!
Love ya!
Jane
Another One (Poetry) - 7/11/2016 2:07:30 PM
Heart touching write! Lovely!
Love ya!
Jane
The Fighters (Poetry) - 7/11/2016 2:05:06 PM
Thought provoking!
Love ya!
Jane
Advice (Poetry) - 7/11/2016 1:56:03 PM
Wise advice, Thomasena. Love and peace,
Regis
Spring (Poetry) - 7/11/2016 1:53:18 PM
This reminds me of a song our choir sang for our spring concert. It is a song by Ian Tyson called "Springtime in Alberta."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb1tcVxi34Y
Thank you for sharing, Thomasena. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Another One (Poetry) - 7/11/2016 1:49:55 PM
Love is all, Thomasena! Thank you for sharing. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Sweeter Than Sweet (Poetry) - 6/15/2016 11:45:51 PM
How does one taste a smile? It's easy when you drop all pretenses and walk softly into the world of Thomasena.
RSURT (Poetry) - 6/15/2016 12:04:32 PM
In other words, who ever you are with, "TSURT" trust is one of the components of any relationship...
Always,
Deborah
Our Place (Poetry) - 6/15/2016 11:58:58 AM
"From Here to Eternity. . .
Always,
Deborah
It's Imaginary (Poetry) - 6/15/2016 11:56:24 AM
Depending on who's point of view. . .
Always,
Deborah
Sweeter Than Sweet (Poetry) - 6/15/2016 11:53:26 AM
Love is that and So Much More!
Always,
Deborah
It's Imaginary (Poetry) - 6/13/2016 2:17:28 PM
I've always thought imagination rules supreme...
"Collecting blown kisses on a delicate breeze.."
How delightful...
Diana...
It's Imaginary (Poetry) - 6/12/2016 1:04:11 AM
I wonder how many know just how difficult it is to write poetry like this? This is so elegant and beautiful. I am a new fan.
Colliding Words (Poetry) - 6/10/2016 3:33:42 PM
You make it easy to visualize your meanings, Thomasena; a compliment to you. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Our Place (Poetry) - 6/10/2016 3:32:09 PM
Did you mean "on" day or "one day." It doesn't matter since your point is well made. I'd meet you. ☻ Love and best wishes,
Regis
It's Imaginary (Poetry) - 6/10/2016 3:30:49 PM
I love the images and the thoughts that they engender, Thomasena. Love and peace,
Regis
Sweeter Than Sweet (Poetry) - 6/10/2016 3:29:37 PM
It is wonderful when that happens. Nicely shared, Thomasena. Love and best wishes,
Regis
It's Imaginary (Poetry) - 6/10/2016 1:38:12 AM
Thomasena~
Pleasant imagery blends fairytale and reality. Beautifully penned.
Lady Mary Ann
It's Imaginary (Poetry) - 6/9/2016 6:44:17 AM
Our imagination is a powerful thing. We can create rainbows out of teardrops like your poem suggests.
Ron
It's Imaginary (Poetry) - 6/8/2016 8:59:54 PM
Great imagery so wonderfully penned ...
Colliding Words (Poetry) - 6/8/2016 2:52:32 PM
Fantastic imagery! Excellent writing, gurl!!
Love ya!
Jane
Sweeter Than Sweet (Poetry) - 6/8/2016 2:46:11 PM
Ah! I know the feeling.............exquisitely written!!
Love ya!
Jane
The Storyteller (Poetry) - 6/8/2016 2:41:37 PM
I love the sages stories in each ones ideology. Everybody loves a mystics or gypsies predictions.
Love ya!
Jane
Our Place (Poetry) - 6/8/2016 2:31:00 PM
A perfect beginning of a lovely evening!
Love ya!
Jane
It's Imaginary (Poetry) - 6/8/2016 2:28:39 PM
Oh, he's so grand in his own mind while losing a good thing due to his awesomeness!! (Do I sound sarcastic?) LOL!!! Great writing!!
Love ya!
Jane
It's Imaginary (Poetry) - 6/8/2016 11:23:39 AM
''Building sand castles where there's no sand''-----I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Our Place (Poetry) - 6/8/2016 9:00:47 AM
Ahhh . . . Sounds of the lapping waves . . .
Colliding Words (Poetry) - 6/8/2016 8:39:36 AM
"many stories" . . . There are those stories again. This is a full blown poem of survival.
RSURT (Poetry) - 6/8/2016 8:37:20 AM
"Trust" is everything. Yes, yes, yes.
Sweeter Than Sweet (Poetry) - 6/8/2016 8:36:09 AM
Oh my, intensely romantic, Thomasena. Every line conveys so much passion. Yes indeed, you did GOOD here!
The Storyteller (Poetry) - 6/8/2016 7:28:42 AM
What would life be like with the sages stories? To read, absorb, and ingest stories has been such a large part of my life. I'm, of course, not alone. People need the storyteller's stories!
Footprints (Poetry) - 5/25/2016 1:02:36 PM
Meaningful and perceptive piece of writing...
Diana...
What's the Answer (Poetry) - 5/23/2016 8:45:57 AM
Forgiveness is one of the hardest compliances...first you have to forgive yourself...
Always,
Deborah
Footprints (Poetry) - 5/23/2016 8:40:42 AM
What goes around, comes around and no one is immune.
Always,
Deborah
They Kept Coming (Poetry) - 5/23/2016 8:33:30 AM
The White Man took what was not theirs to Take...
Always,
Deborah
Footprints (Poetry) - 5/21/2016 6:33:58 PM
Thomasena~
Wonderfully penned!
Hugs,
Lady Mary Ann
D A W N (Poetry) - 5/21/2016 9:50:04 AM
Dawn is always beautiful
hug
Kathy
All Is Well (Poetry) - 5/21/2016 9:49:24 AM
Beautiful night scene indeed
hug
Kathy
They Kept Coming (Poetry) - 5/21/2016 9:48:03 AM
How awful some people can be
hug
Kathy
What's the Answer (Poetry) - 5/21/2016 9:47:09 AM
It is easy for others to tell you that and hard to do when it is your heart that is breaking
hug
Kathy
Footprints (Poetry) - 5/21/2016 9:46:02 AM
Excellent write
hug
Katy
They Kept Coming (Poetry) - 5/20/2016 8:52:52 AM
Such horror!!! They will answer to a higher power one day that's for sure.
Love ya!
Jane
What's the Answer (Poetry) - 5/20/2016 8:49:58 AM
Sorrowful write. God bless!!
Love ya!
Jane
Footprints (Poetry) - 5/20/2016 8:47:50 AM
Powerful and meaningful write! Thank you for this offering.
Love ya!
Jane
All Is Well (Poetry) - 4/23/2016 6:20:01 PM
Thomasena~
Lovely poem to the fragrance of the woods and make myself
at home. Shouting silently all is well. Peaceful and serene
verses.
Lady Mary Ann
All Is Well (Poetry) - 4/22/2016 5:31:00 AM
My kind of night scene, wrapped up in beautiful words. You had me reliving it again.
Ron
All Is Well (Poetry) - 4/20/2016 1:07:35 PM
What an uplifting poem!! Bravo!
Love ya!
Jane
D A W N (Poetry) - 4/20/2016 12:14:14 PM
delightful is the word,
brought to you by the birds
All Is Well (Poetry) - 4/20/2016 12:13:00 PM
From the mood of you poem, Thomasena, I would say "All is Well." indeed. Good to hear.
Lair (Poetry) - 4/11/2016 10:54:04 AM
Yes, and so many types...
Always,
Deborah
Well Done (Poetry) - 4/11/2016 10:50:38 AM
An absolute...
Always,
Deborah
Well Done (Poetry) - 4/11/2016 9:17:43 AM
Sometimes to congratulate ourselves when we do good work. Others may not know that we did it or maybe too busy to notice. But deep inside we really can't rely on what others say or do… We have to rely on ourselves.
Ron
My Way (Poetry) - 4/11/2016 8:52:11 AM
I agree with the philosophy that you share through these verses, Thomasena. Love and peace,
Regis
There Is Something (Poetry) - 4/11/2016 8:50:50 AM
Comforting, sensual, and loving; nicely done, Thomasena. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Deal Baby Deal (Poetry) - 4/11/2016 8:49:44 AM
Your verses give me pause for thought, Thomasena. Love and peace,
Regis
Well Done (Poetry) - 4/11/2016 8:48:31 AM
At times, one must congratulate oneself; that is not so easily done for some of us. Love and best wishes to you, Thomasena.
Regis
Well Done (Poetry) - 4/11/2016 5:10:16 AM
very well done
Well Done (Poetry) - 4/10/2016 5:55:50 PM
Takin' it to the limit . . . Yes, indeed, nice work.
Lair (Poetry) - 4/10/2016 5:32:34 PM
Oh, my friend, liars are everywhere. You do not have to look very hard or very long to find liars. They are our own best friends.
Deal Baby Deal (Poetry) - 4/1/2016 7:33:43 AM
A wheeler-dealer I shall never be…
Ron
There Is Something (Poetry) - 3/31/2016 9:59:53 AM
The physical impact of this poem, with how you staggered the lines, especially at the end give more depth to the words you write. Very good poetry.
Stolen Moments (Poetry) - 3/31/2016 9:37:31 AM
Interesting formatting to present your theme, Thomasena. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Frosty Morn (Poetry) - 2/6/2016 7:05:19 AM
Mornings with fresh snow are beautiful
hug
kathy
Etching In Winter (Poetry) - 2/6/2016 7:03:32 AM
The first snow of winter is the most beautiful because it is so pure and serene.
hug
Kathy
My Way (Poetry) - 2/3/2016 6:11:57 AM
We can do it. Start over, nothing is permanent as we're the change within the change.
Birds In Winter (Poetry) - 2/2/2016 8:03:25 AM
Beautifully done
hug
Kathy
Color Us In Love (Poetry) - 2/2/2016 8:02:37 AM
Lovely way to color love
hug
Kathy
January (Poetry) - 2/2/2016 8:01:43 AM
Ahhhh brings back sweet memories
hug
Kathy
My First Love (Poetry) - 2/2/2016 8:00:56 AM
How awesome
hugKathy
My Way (Poetry) - 2/2/2016 7:59:46 AM
I would change just some of the things. Not all for some were good.
hug
Kathy
Waiting In The Dark (Poetry) - 2/2/2016 7:58:39 AM
Yes I agree. If the you get a chance go to First People and read some of the awesome work written by some of my good friends there. I have a few poems in there also. This is lovely.
hug
Kathy
My Way (Poetry) - 1/25/2016 8:43:09 AM
It used to be the nature could readily heal all those mistakes. Now, I'm not so sure. We better wise up soon and start flying right.
As nice as it would seem, I don't think starting over is in the cards.
Ron
January (Poetry) - 1/25/2016 8:39:15 AM
January here in Chicago is usually the coldest and has the most snow...but, not this year.
Always,
Deborah
My Way (Poetry) - 1/25/2016 8:34:51 AM
Again, we learn from our mistakes, and if there is no learning,
something is haywire....great write, Thomasena.
Always,
Deborah
My Way (Poetry) - 1/25/2016 5:15:28 AM
Yeah, I wore out my eraser on the easeir ones to erase, then used all my liquid paper on the much deeper harder ones that an eraser would not work on. By then realized I had a whole darn book to do and just gave up.
Great simple analogy of what we all think looking back.
Dan
My First Love (Poetry) - 1/24/2016 5:26:45 PM
I met my first love again a couple of years ago. We can't be together. I fell in love with her when she was like eight years old and I was eleven. When I saw her again, it was like completely in love with her. Anyway, it's life I guess. Your poem means so much to me because I miss her and right now, I cannot be with her; at least I have not figured out why. Also, I never want to hurt anyone. Your poem certainly connected with me. Thank you, Thomasena. Love and best wishes,
Regis
My First Love (Poetry) - 1/24/2016 3:07:38 PM
Ahhhhh . . . FANtastic!
My Way (Poetry) - 1/24/2016 3:05:45 PM
Pretty much how I feel about it too.
January (Poetry) - 1/24/2016 1:30:46 PM
Yep, January, "garnished with much fun," and keep grandma's cough syrup handy.
January (Poetry) - 1/24/2016 1:30:29 PM
You have captured and shared the essence of a true January; I miss the real winters of the past. No winter here for four years now. Love and best wishes to you, Thomasena.
Regis
Color Us In Love (Poetry) - 1/24/2016 1:29:07 PM
I love this, Thomasena; you write my kind of poetry. Thank you for sharing. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
Color Us In Love (Poetry) - 1/24/2016 1:28:38 PM
Yes indeed you have given love a dramatic salute. Congratulations!
Birds In Winter (Poetry) - 1/23/2016 5:49:45 PM
I like the images this poem gives me. The birds before they leave for winter, flying from the coming cold. Those that stay find life that much harder. Well written. I enjoyed. Bob
Birds In Winter (Poetry) - 1/17/2016 12:01:55 PM
They certainly are fascinating. It's a wonder how they can stay warm, they are so small. Some birds, like chickadees, seem to thrive in the winter. I believe they can find insects in the cracks of the bark of trees.
Ron
Birds In Winter (Poetry) - 1/15/2016 10:55:16 PM
Simple, sweet, insightful, a wonderful poem. Thank you.
John
Etching In Winter (Poetry) - 1/14/2016 7:29:31 AM
Winter is the most serene as it snows...beautiful write, Tomasena.
Always,
Deborah
Frosty Morn (Poetry) - 1/14/2016 7:25:09 AM
AAAhhhh....the peacefulness of a"Frosty Morn."
Always,
Deborah
Birds In Winter (Poetry) - 1/14/2016 7:22:48 AM
A wonderment of winter you written, Thomasena.
Always,
Deborah
Birds In Winter (Poetry) - 1/13/2016 3:51:35 PM
You are very descriptive giving your poetry magic within your words!
Frosty Morn (Poetry) - 1/13/2016 3:49:56 PM
You painted a perfect picture of your "Frosty Morn."
Etching In Winter (Poetry) - 1/13/2016 3:48:48 PM
Yes, indeed, the stillness that is the aftermath of a night of falling snow, is something just beautiful.
Manifest Destiny (Poetry) - 1/12/2016 12:47:15 AM
When a tyrant adopts a slogan and calls it "Lebensraum," you've inspired the wrong crowd.
Manifest Destiny (Poetry) - 1/10/2016 10:48:13 AM
This is certainly thought-provoking, Thomasena. You made me think about "them." Love and best wishes,
Regis
Manifest Destiny (Poetry) - 1/10/2016 7:02:07 AM
They came and they conquered by thunder stick, deception, and disease. And now they think they own the place that they took without payment of any kind except slaughter.
Who do they think they are?
Ron
Waiting In The Dark (Poetry) - 1/9/2016 11:38:02 AM
Yep. Promises made. Promises broken.
Lament 4 (Poetry) - 1/7/2016 6:14:41 PM
Cleverly created; I love the whimsical and the mystical, Thomasena. Thank you for sharing. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Lament 4 (Poetry) - 1/4/2016 5:54:56 AM
Most enjoyable reading great for kids
Love and peace be with you
William
Lament 4 (Poetry) - 12/23/2015 5:33:38 PM
Favorite, "Mother may I when Simon said,"
Words we have all heard and said, but not
in the order that you have put them in.
Well done, Thomasena.
Always,
Deborah
Lament 4 (Poetry) - 12/23/2015 7:28:41 AM
I love the use of timeworn lines… Especially if they are spruced up a bit… Changed a little… And renewed with humor.
Ron
Lament 4 (Poetry) - 12/23/2015 6:04:50 AM
Thanks my friend. You inspire me. Happy Holidays. . .
Lament 4 (Poetry) - 12/22/2015 6:10:27 PM
Oh my, this was for sure a whimsical piece using old sayings and adages, some not quite they way they were originally penned, but still . . . Loved, loved this great little play on words, Thomasena . . .
Haiku (Poetry) - 12/17/2015 3:24:50 AM
Nice thoughts. Well said!
MY Place (Poetry) - 12/16/2015 7:30:57 AM
The almighty...
Always,
Deborah
Haiku (Poetry) - 12/16/2015 7:29:25 AM
Actually, it also could be a conflict between many...well done, Tomasena!
Always,
Deborah
Haiku (Poetry) - 12/16/2015 1:18:29 AM
Your haiku is a perfect image for seasonal transitions.
Only Space (Poetry) - 12/15/2015 7:18:47 PM
An interesting and unique way of looking at creation, Thomasena. Love and best wishes,
Regis
MY Place (Poetry) - 12/15/2015 7:17:44 PM
Lovely and thought-inciting, Thomasena. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Haiku (Poetry) - 12/15/2015 7:16:50 PM
As you probably know, I love haiku and senryu and tanka too, actually. Very well done, Thomasena. So much can be expressed with an economy of words at times. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Haiku (Poetry) - 12/15/2015 3:15:26 PM
Very nice.
Love ya!
Jane
Cronie's Corner (Poetry) - 12/15/2015 12:08:08 PM
I really appreciate you Guys. Have a wonder filled holiday season.
Haiku (Poetry) - 12/15/2015 11:40:33 AM
Your Haiku fits too. love ya.
Only Space (Poetry) - 12/15/2015 11:38:05 AM
Thanks Jerry.
Warming The Soul (Poetry) - 12/15/2015 11:36:36 AM
Merry Christmas Dee and Jerry.
Thank you for your thoughts.
Haiku (Poetry) - 12/15/2015 10:58:50 AM
Heard by birds and friends
Is nature's way of saying
Night's greeting to dawn
Only Space (Poetry) - 12/15/2015 10:55:56 AM
Ahhh . . . A whole 'nother take is this visionary look into the creative thoughts taking place . . . back then . . .
Warming The Soul (Poetry) - 12/15/2015 10:36:34 AM
You are right about snow falling and how peaceful it is
to our souls. MERRY CHRISTMAS, Thomasena!
Always,
Deborah
Warming The Soul (Poetry) - 12/15/2015 10:22:00 AM
What a beautiful and intimate offering concerning the snow falling around you. And yes, my friend, it's messages are meant for you, and you alone. This was the best snow-related poem I've read this season.
Where Do I Start (Poetry) - 12/10/2015 8:13:58 AM
Many speak with their heart, but when you are cerebral it seems
to make your feelings more concrete...at least more me. Thought-provoking poem, Thomasena.
Always,
Deborah
Be Blessed (Poetry) - 12/10/2015 8:10:16 AM
We tend to forget that we are blessed, just be alive is a blessing, Thomasena!
Always,
Deborah
Who's Joking (Poetry) - 12/10/2015 8:05:50 AM
Being something you are not? Great metaphors, Thomasena!
Always,
Deborah
Embrace Change (Poetry) - 12/10/2015 8:02:51 AM
In the continual change and working on the butterfly part...
Always,
Deborah
Embrace Change (Poetry) - 12/9/2015 8:40:33 AM
Wonderfully expressed thought for the day. As poets, we all should be open to new ideas, thoughts, and experiences. We should be the leaders of thought like your poem expresses and not the harbingers of doom and the messiahs of our own self-destruction.
Ron
Embrace Change (Poetry) - 12/7/2015 2:46:29 PM
I appreciate this meaningful metaphorical poem, Thomasena. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
Be Blessed (Poetry) - 12/5/2015 10:10:02 PM
AMEN! FOR WE MUST 'KNOW' WE ARE TO CLAIM IT. WELL DONE AND THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Caught In A Trap (Poetry) - 12/5/2015 9:34:29 AM
Wise advice, it seems to me; although not easy to follow at times. Thank you for sharing, Thomasena. Love and best wishes,
Regis
A Hope Forgotten (Poetry) - 12/5/2015 9:33:11 AM
Your verses awaken my thought process, Thomasena. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
Better Than... (Poetry) - 11/5/2015 1:38:14 PM
And the whole that you express bursts into love, Thomasena. Thank you!
Regis
Where Do I Start (Poetry) - 11/5/2015 1:36:59 PM
Succinctly engaging, Thomasena. Love this too. My best to you,
Regis
Be Blessed (Poetry) - 11/5/2015 1:35:57 PM
I am "into" this, Thomasena. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Be Blessed (Poetry) - 11/5/2015 12:38:34 PM
Oh . . . I can for sure relate to this one, Thomasena . . .
A Hope Forgotten (Poetry) - 11/5/2015 11:29:27 AM
Some heavy-duty wordsmithing within the lines of this one . . .
Frontin' Up (Poetry) - 10/26/2015 1:35:49 AM
well said
Ensnare (Poetry) - 10/26/2015 1:35:15 AM
poignant read
A Lesson Learned (Poetry) - 10/21/2015 2:44:38 PM
You are right.
Ensnare (Poetry) - 10/21/2015 8:53:01 AM
I don't think I would wish to be in this person's
place in this apparent love, hate situation...
Always,
Deborah
Frontin' Up (Poetry) - 10/21/2015 8:47:49 AM
Thought-provoking verses, Thomasena. Thank you for sharing. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Trumped Up Romance (Poetry) - 10/21/2015 8:46:47 AM
Your use of metaphors in this poem is excellent. Describing
one who fabricates lies and excuses in a relation.
Always,
Deborah
A Lesson Learned (Poetry) - 10/21/2015 8:45:27 AM
Succinctly meaningful. Thank you for sharing, Thomasena. Love and best wishes,
Regis
A Lesson Learned (Poetry) - 10/21/2015 8:33:56 AM
If it happened again, you didn't learn, did you?
Always,
Deborah
Frontin' Up (Poetry) - 10/21/2015 8:31:58 AM
"A treasure truly desired," and you put this in the
April Fools category...I would say your poem reflects
upon those wanting that will never succeed in getting.
Very uniquely written, Tomasena.
Always,
Deborah
Frontin' Up (Poetry) - 10/21/2015 6:16:17 AM
Desire certainly exceeds need. We are all attracted to the exotic. But few realize that it can't be bought.
Ron
Frontin' Up (Poetry) - 10/21/2015 5:13:02 AM
"rolling up ia carriage of gold"
Oh yeah, that'd be cool . . .
Cronie's Corner (Poetry) - 9/30/2015 8:18:36 AM
I never met old cronies in my lifetime, only what I observed
from the movies. Enjoyed, Thomasena.
Always,
Deborah
Boundless (Poetry) - 9/29/2015 7:41:02 PM
You are fortunate to be loved that way. Ashiff
Boundless (Poetry) - 9/29/2015 5:31:30 PM
Love is "Boundless," with many shades of color and a uniqueness all its own. We all want to be adored and loved unconditionally...I love
the words you use.
Always,
Deborah
Knight of The Sun (Poetry) - 9/29/2015 5:17:38 PM
Many of us have been there...beautiful, endearing write, Thomasena.
Cronie's Corner (Poetry) - 9/29/2015 1:08:49 PM
You had me right there, listening in on the boasting and picking fun of one another. That's what old cronies used to do. I wonder what they're doing now?
Ron
Cronie's Corner (Poetry) - 9/29/2015 11:50:03 AM
Sometimes the cronies are old souls too. Pity the young never sit to listen to tales of old anymore. Their old souls are video games and social media. Ashiff
Cronie's Corner (Poetry) - 9/29/2015 9:08:23 AM
i agree with Jerry, i can see those days from memory with a pang of nostalgia , thanks for allowing me to reflect on them again
Cronie's Corner (Poetry) - 9/29/2015 6:52:37 AM
Ahhh . . . I can picture the cronie's corner very well, Thomasena. Somehow it reminded me of growing up where every backyard had a clothesline, and the endless sessions of backyard gossip was a thing of beauty, that is unless they were talking about you, Heh.Heh
Boundless (Poetry) - 9/29/2015 5:25:41 AM
When love is so adorned we wear it like a protective coat of armor, protecting it from the pitfalls which are seemingly everywhere.
Knight of The Sun (Poetry) - 9/28/2015 9:16:38 PM
I love you Jerry, Thanks
Knight of The Sun (Poetry) - 9/28/2015 6:06:48 PM
Oh boy! Short, sensuous write. What on earth could be wrong with this picture. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. I, among many others I assume the position you have given us . . . So realistic this poem is . . .
It Is What It Is... (Poetry) - 9/27/2015 7:20:07 AM
I believe I've never read a more telling narrative of that moment of sweet surrender. Stirred up much emotion as I read.
Upon Yogi Berra's death, your title reads like one of his pronouncements. ;-)
Ron
It Is What It Is... (Poetry) - 9/26/2015 5:35:50 PM
Oh boy, Thomasena, this one is hot!. . . Hot! . . . Hot!
"Smiling as the essence flows
Delicate sweet lips they blow"
Yesss! I love this write, my friend, love it!
Taking Stock (Poetry) - 9/24/2015 12:07:20 PM
I am such a romantic and very sentimental...I hear and see
where you are coming from, Thomasena.
Always,
Deborah
Secret Melodies Unwrapped (Poetry) - 9/24/2015 11:49:17 AM
Fantasies are great and can come true. My favorite stanzas are:
"feather stone markers
signal to friends passing
by the porch wrapped
around the portico and walls
separating strollers and
my love"
Always,
Deborah
Secret Melodies Unwrapped (Poetry) - 9/24/2015 9:39:39 AM
IMAGERY BATHED IN THE SWADDLING BEAUTY OF IMAGINATION TOUCHES THE MIND AND HEART TO SEE THE GLISTENING SECRETS OF WHAT INSPIRES...A GIFTED SOUL. 'HOME'...IS WHERE THE HEART IS. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Secret Melodies Unwrapped (Poetry) - 9/24/2015 3:53:04 AM
Such a sanctuary calling for you to come and reside in it, awaiting your true love. And how can he resist such a siren's call of love?
Taking Stock (Poetry) - 9/23/2015 5:20:22 PM
Hah! I do that every so often, probably in my way of thinking, to make room for more. Just sayin' I completely understand where you are coming from.
0704 Every Year (Poetry) - 9/15/2015 9:01:23 AM
A most apt and timely tribute to that special day, Thomasena. Love, peace, and best wishes,
Regis
Sparked From Within (Poetry) - 9/11/2015 3:08:45 PM
Yet one must know when the art is perfected, as if that were possible. But al least know when any more edits or additions make the work overcooked. So much wisdom here.
Sparked From Within (Poetry) - 9/7/2015 10:15:37 AM
FROM ABOVE...THE GIFT/SPARK OF INSPIRATION PLACED WITHIN. AN ENJOYED PERSPECTIVE. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
The Cure (Poetry) - 9/6/2015 7:31:59 AM
I find this meaningful and uplifting, Thomasena. It also reminds me that time seems to speed up the older we get. Thank you for sharing; love and best wishes,
Regis
Visitant 7 (Poetry) - 9/5/2015 3:11:24 PM
Thank you very much.
Sparked From Within (Poetry) - 9/5/2015 3:03:44 PM
Thank you, Guys, I am humbled by your appreciation of my efforts. Thanks for the comments.
Genius Complete (Poetry) - 9/5/2015 2:54:03 PM
Regis, did you think the structure added or distracted
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Sparked From Within (Poetry) - 9/3/2015 6:56:39 AM
My favorite lines..."finger paints out of time, like a giggle running amuck." Inspiration comes directly and indirectly, love your "Sparked
From Within."
Always,
Deborah
Disguised (Poetry) - 9/1/2015 12:47:59 PM
Your verses "speak" to my soul so easily, it is as though you know me well. I have a poem here (many others along your theme in this one) titled, "Yearnings." I'm not sure if you have read it. Your words here so reminded me of the vision that inspired that poem. Thank you for sharing, Thomasena. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Genius Complete (Poetry) - 9/1/2015 12:43:47 PM
Thought-inciting, Thomasena; the structure of your poem gave me pause for thought; maybe that is what you intended. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Sparked From Within (Poetry) - 9/1/2015 6:33:37 AM
There is genius in this little poem. A distillation of a lifetime searching for the truth. I especially like the word "sagginess" and its application here.
Ron
Visitant 7 (Poetry) - 8/31/2015 3:34:47 PM
Your "self" expressed through your verses intrigues and engages me, Thomasena. It's so "intimate" to me, that which you share. I think you meant to write "impressions" in your fifth verse. I make typos all the time and I am always grateful when people point them out. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
Sparked From Within (Poetry) - 8/31/2015 3:30:49 PM
Well this is beyond belief so "real" for me as I am rereading my latest manuscript for a book of short stories (very few) and quotes (quite a few). I feel "intimate" with what you have shared via your verses, Thomasena. Thank you. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Sparked From Within (Poetry) - 8/31/2015 3:18:10 PM
Eh . . . You took this subject to the limit in my opinion. Taking everything to the nth, you worked it all down to the last two cool lines where you took truth to your bosom. Loved it.
Sparked From Within (Poetry) - 8/31/2015 3:04:36 PM
THe creative source they all tell about.. Well written..
Magnificant (Poetry) - 8/19/2015 7:22:25 AM
This prayerful poem is a testimonial to your affinity with nature and its wonders. Thank you for sharing, Thomasena. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Magnificant (Poetry) - 8/14/2015 1:57:17 PM
help me love them with no hesitation
My favorite part of this poem. We should all be as aware of mother earth as are you.
Thanks,
Chris
Magnificant (Poetry) - 8/14/2015 5:56:01 AM
Mother nature certainly is filled with wonder and your poem is a magnificent tribute to its wonders.
Ron
Magnificant (Poetry) - 8/13/2015 12:20:30 PM
Once again a poem with great depth. You may be on better terms with mother earth and father sky, but I sense similar thoughts when I stretch out beside Bayou Lafourche and gaze upward. Enjoyed.
Give As Good As You Get (Poetry) - 8/13/2015 8:14:03 AM
Sometimes, just the gift of a smile to a stranger does wonders for that person. Points well-made, Thomasena. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Ready For The Move (Poetry) - 8/13/2015 8:11:50 AM
Hopefully times are changing for the good. Well stated write
hug
Kathy
Genius Complete (Poetry) - 8/13/2015 8:09:43 AM
Very potent work. Enjoyed how you wrote it.
hug
Kathy
Give As Good As You Get (Poetry) - 8/13/2015 8:08:15 AM
I always try to live like you describe here. Life is so much more fulfilling if we give without expecting something back.
hug
Kathy
Give As Good As You Get (Poetry) - 8/13/2015 7:45:01 AM
Such wonderful thoughts. We all have been given a great deal, especially those of us who consider ourselves successful. Time to give back and help future generations.
I hate pledging because it gives an opportunity for someone to feel good about stating that they will "give" and then later forget about or actually be unable to give what they pledged. And giving doesn't have to mean money. Like your poem suggests, your time and your compassion are far more valuable.
Ron
Give As Good As You Get (Poetry) - 8/12/2015 12:29:30 PM
This is a poem which should be read each day as we drink our first cup of java. It says so very much. Even those of us who do not have much can still give someone who could use it . . . a smile.
0704 Every Year (Poetry) - 8/1/2015 5:28:20 AM
Yes, a joyous time to remember that freedom is a precious entity that can be taken away if we're not vigilant. The good news is that each year more people find freedom in this world than ever before, thanks to examples set by the independence declaration by a few brave man in 1776.
Ron
Lament 1 (Poetry) - 7/30/2015 6:59:07 AM
You have recreated a lovely place and shared its ambiance most effectively through your verses, Thomasena. Thank you. Love and best wishes,
Regis
