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Lighthouse Rainbows (Book) - 12/22/2018 6:32:36 PM
I have always loved lighthouses. They bring hope to the weary traveler.
The Thoughts In Our Minds (Book) - 11/13/2018 8:21:34 PM
Kotra Siva Krishna....Thank you very much....
The Thoughts In Our Minds (Book) - 11/13/2018 10:06:35 AM
Concept appearing good. I really like this. I like this to be available on other digital channels also.
WILL FAME AND LOVE RETURN / SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2008 (Short Story) - 6/2/2022 7:57:49 AM
Hello Stephen:
I tried taking off my previous comment and rewrite it, but somehow the review got deleted from my Review Tracker place and yet the frame is still visible here in your post. Very strange indeed when I can't even see that from my end to update my review. Strange things are happening.
Oh, I mean to say even though Rick may find himself being rejected by his former group of friends and players now, I am certain, with hard work and more physio therapy he would be back to where he was before. Everything is possible when he sets his mind on it.
I think this chapter has a positive note to it.
Sandie
(My other acct. here on authorsden)
FAMILY OF CHAMPIONS AND LEADERS / DARLENE GANNON (Short Story) - 5/30/2022 9:04:36 AM
I'm assuming this is chapter one of the new story you were telling me about. Way to start, Stephen!
But what made Darlene wants to switch from playing golf to baseball? They are two very different sports.
Sandie
FAMILY OF CHAMPIONS AND LEADERS / DARLENE GANNON (Short Story) - 5/27/2022 11:39:18 AM
I assume Darlene Gannon is a fictional character. It might've been better if this was a true story.
You certainly got the description right and occasionally throw in a little action by way of discussion, primarily. Unfortunately, the whole course of the story was rather flat and somewhat predictable. There were a few spelling and grammar errors that can easily be removed by any good editor, but the story itself just didn't register with me. And it wasn't the subject of sports. Sports stories are often heroic like A Field of Dreams and The Natural.
I wish you luck with your stories, others may find them enchanting.
Ron
WILL FAME AND LOVE RETURN / WEDNESDAY MARCH 25, 2008 (Short Story) - 5/1/2022 7:02:26 AM
When you end a dialogue, the period goes inside (precede) the close quotation mark and NOT after it. I think I have mentioned this many times before, and I have even suggested for you read other authors' stories about how they write their dialogues where do they put the ending punctuations, but you are writing just the same, making the same mistakes as always and refusing to correct them. I don't know what to do with you.
The above is ALL I have to say about this chapter, I will say NOTHING MORE and REVIEW NOTHING more, nothing I have said seems to matter to you. It is very frustrating. I have even made myself look bad to others by commenting on your work, tried so hard to help you but you ignored my suggestion. I'm not one who can help you anymore. There are many other better authors who can help you with the two stories that you are writing.
That's all I can say. It has been too stressful for me when you paid no attention to my suggestion which meant well.
Sandie
KEYSTONE BAY / FRIDAY JUNE 28, 2002 (Short Story) - 4/26/2022 6:21:59 PM
Hi Stephen:
Since you've asked me to review this chapter after I have already placed my comment below, I am under the impression that you are asking me for my thoughts on this story.
So far as I can see, this chapter does have a storyline. I feel that this chapter could be split into two chapters.
The spat between Daniel and his girlfriend could have been written in another earlier chapter, with actions and interactions between the characters. One of the things that would capture readers' attention is writing about things that have happened as if they are really happening before our eyes. Descriptive of an event after it has happened is never the same as writing about the event as if it is happening. (This is just my own opinion. You may not agree to it.)
If you take all the events of your story and write them as if they're happening, you'll add more "action" and "interaction" between your characters. That will even allow your readers to connect better with the characters. It will also add word counts to your story.
Also, please strike out the unnecessary adverbs in a sentence - like the word "particularly" - for it is just a waste of space in that sentence. The sentences will do just fine without that word. Always write in direct sentences.
There are some places that still need editing. If you have taken the time to really read through the chapter after you've posted it you will find them.
Thanks for putting your trust in me to review your work! I hope I have not offended you in any way.
Happy writing!
Sandie :)
WILL FAME AND LOVE RETURN / MONDAY MARCH 9, 2008 (Short Story) - 4/22/2022 1:00:51 PM
As in every sport, there's always jealousy and politics among its team members. Too sad, this is what humans do to one another.
When you're high in your career, people put you on a pedestal, when you're down all they'll ever want is for you to disappear.
Sandie
KEYSTONE BAY / SATURDAY JUNE 8, 2002 (Short Story) - 4/14/2022 12:38:30 PM
Hello Stephen:
This chapter needs some editing. When a question is being asked there should be a question mark at the end and not a period.
Unless the dialogue is spoken by the same person, each person's dialogue should begin with a fresh new line.
For example:
Tom said, "I'm hungry, let's go grab something to eat."
"Where to?" asked Jerry.
"How about McDonald's?" Tom suggested. He suddenly had a craving for some burgers.
I hope this helps.
Sandie
WILL FAME AND LOVE RETURN / SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2008 (Short Story) - 4/12/2022 11:46:43 AM
It's a hard place to work in when you are no longer perceived as being "important". I hope things will get better for Rick soon.
Sandie
KEYSTONE BAY / SATURDAY MAY 25, 2002 (Short Story) - 3/30/2022 10:13:09 AM
When things go right you're on a roll to success. I enjoyed the song lyrics of "You Could Have Said No". Well done, Stephen!
Sandie
WILL FAME AND LOVE RETURN / SATURDAY APRIL 28, 2007 (Short Story) - 3/22/2022 6:21:36 AM
It seems to me that Alicia has a psychological problem. She wants to be the number one all the time and be the best in her parents' eyes. When she didn't get to be the number one she would get mad. She needs to be more humble in order for herself to learn and improve. Sadly, some "me first" children are always manufactured by the parents while growing up. We see this happening all the time in real life.
I was not aware of it but members of my family (the aunts and uncle) told me that my sister used to be the number one in her class every semester, and was showered with a lot of gifts from everyone, but when she got to be the number two in her class, she cried when she came home. I think my parents expected that she needed to be on the number one spot always and she looked at herself as a failure when she became number two in class.
For me, I didn't care to impress anyone. I would be happy if I would stay being in the middle of the class, which I often did. Once I came in number seven and I was so proud and happy for myself. Even though I didn't get any gifts from anyone anyway, I was still proud and happy.
Perhaps the expectation to be the number one on the chart was from the parents, and Alicia got mad at others because she thought she had failed to impress her parents when she was off the number one chart.
Sandie
P.S. I think if you would strike out the word "apparently" in their conversation, you would make the sentence more direct and to the point. - this is just my humble opinion.
WILL FAME AND LOVE RETURN / WEDNESDAY JUNE 20, 2007 (Short Story) - 3/14/2022 8:19:16 PM
That would be wonderful recruitment to have someone whose father and grandfather had already built a name for themselves. The seventeen-year-old may not be too hard to train.
Sandie
KEYSTONE BAY / WEDNESDAY APRIL 24, 2002 (Short Story) - 3/1/2022 6:42:24 PM
Hi Stephen:
I'm so glad in the chapter everyone is more engaging in the conversation. It is so much more memorable.
It seems the group is doing so well. I'm so excited for their success!
This is a good chapter of their lives which brings forth the positive energy!
Sandie
KEYSTONE BAY / SATURDAY APRIL 20, 2002 (Short Story) - 2/24/2022 10:17:40 PM
I'm glad the group had a relaxing time to go sight-seeing before the concert, it helped them give a great performance. Good for them!
Sandie
KEYSTONE BAY / FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2002 (Short Story) - 1/31/2022 6:44:10 PM
Hi Stephen:
This is a good story, but if I may make a suggestion is to have a balance of descriptive events and dialogues mixed into the story so the story won't be lacking anything.
Sandie :)
WILL FAME AND LOVE RETURN / MONDAY DECEMBER 31,2007 (Short Story) - 1/22/2022 6:50:44 PM
Hi Stephen:
A good account of the New Year's dinner party. Seems like everybody had fun reconnecting with each other. Too sad that Alicia's CDs didn't go well in sales and dropped down to number 28 on the chart. There are always reasons for fans to move away.
All in all, this chapter offers your readers an update on what's happening with everyone.
It's great to see you back at writing this story again!
Sandie
KEYSTONE BAY / SATURDAY MARCH 16, 2002 (Short Story) - 11/25/2021 12:05:52 AM
I'm so happy that the group was able to put together a concert in a forum that is specially designed by a well known architect. The group must have been so sxcited!
Sandie
WILL FAME AND LOVE RETURN / WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2007 (Short Story) - 10/30/2021 12:19:21 AM
Hello Stephen:
I have read this chapter and I've found a lot of repetitions within the lengthy sentences, and also some repetitions of Rick's condition may also have been mentioned already in earlier chapters.
You'll need to shorten your sentences to present much clearer points so that it won't cause the readers to read a bunch of words and then forget the point that you were going to make. Put some commas or periods somewhere after you have made a point. Then you may go on to talk about something else without further repetitions.
All in all this is a chapter about three points you were going to make:
1) Bill Falstaf called Rick to remind him he needed a physical checkup.
2) Bill made the appointment with doctor and they travelled to to clinic or medical center for the necessary tests.
3) The conclusion: The physical tests results were all fine, but Bill Falstaf is still worried about the side effects of the incidence that may still be affecting Rick's mental condition (no need to explain why since you have mentioned before in one of your earlier chapters), so, perhaps a visit to a psychiatrist is next in order?... I don't know... it's your story, you decide what's next.
I love your story so far! I hope Rick will make a full recovery and be in a winning team upon his return. Your sports fan will love this story.
WTG Stephen!!!... Write on!!!
Sandie :)
KEYSTONE BAY / SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2002 (Short Story) - 10/15/2021 3:05:38 PM
It sounds like everyone had a great time, including their fans. Glad that the concert was successful.
Sandie
FAMILY OF CHAMPIONS AND LEADERS / JAYSON GANNON / 65TH BIRTHDAY PARTY (Short Story) - 8/17/2021 9:06:21 PM
Hi Stephen:
Another nice chapter. You have created many characters in this chapter and you put names to those characters.
May I suggest that when they spoke of their experiences with Jayson that you make it more personal? Putting their speech in first-person dialogues would make the person and the speech more memorable to the readers and allowing them to be connected with the speaker when the speaker shares his/her experience. Pay close attention to the speakers. If there is anyone whom you think will resurface later in your story then make an effort to introduce that person, his background, so your readers will be familiar with the character when he/she resurface later in the story.
Oh, above is only my opinion. I share what I know which I think may work better, but you are the one who will decide to take it or leave it. After all, as I kept repeating myself many times before - I'm not a professional editor, so I'm not forcing my opinion on you. I have to be so careful not to step on someone's toes who has nothing to offer to you other than to trash me and my opinion, and calling me a bully for putting my "words" on your work.
Oh, that is upsetting! I didn't expect that at all. As authors, we exchange knowledge and share ideas. That's all my opinion was and that's all it will ever be!
Sandie
FAMILY OF CHAMPIONS AND LEADERS / JAYSON GANNON / LOVE AND MARRIAGE (Short Story) - 8/16/2021 10:42:36 AM
A beautiful event taking place as the couple head off to a new chapter in life. The day is filled with a headful of dreams for both.
Beautifully written, Stephen!
Sandie :)
KEYSTONE BAY / FRIDAY JANUARY 4, 2002 (Short Story) - 8/12/2021 12:27:13 PM
I'm glad to learn that both Michael's and Daniels's singing career is taking off for a good start, and success is expected. What a great venture for them both!
You've done a great job on the song lyrics! It is very spiritual and uplifting at the end. As I've mentioned before in the poetry board:
This song is metaphoric, and it can represent more than one kind of storm. The healing of the storm in our hearts is the most joyous when all colours of a rainbow come back to soothe the damages caused by the storm.
A well-done chapter! I can see the paragraphs are neatly in place. WTG... Stephen!
Sandie
WILL FAME AND LOVE RETURN / FRIDAY OCTOBER 19, 2007 (Short Story) - 8/1/2021 11:00:44 AM
Must put a comma after Rick Randolph...
Rick Randolph having not heard from Bill Falstaf in a while, decided that he would give him a call.
Rick Randolph, having not heard from Bill Falstaf in a while, decided that he would give him a call.
Rick (no need to introduce his last name again since you have done that a thousand times already before. Your readers would know who he is. If you read other authors' stories, you'll notice they all just use first name in their stories after they have done the initial introduction in the chapter)
PLEASE read more stories before you begin to write yours. Use DIRECT SENTENCES rather than indirect. Like this...
Rick has not heard from Bill Falstaf for quite some time already so he decided to call Bill himself.
"Hello," he heard Bill at the other end.
"Hello, stranger! I have not heard from you for quite some time already. What's happening?"(no need to say it was Rick who said it since he was the one who has made the call. Of course, it would have to be him).
... the rest you know how to correct when there are ONLY TWO PEOPLE TALKING TO EACH OTHER. If you keep using the same format, there isn't anything I can do for you. I may not be commenting further on your stories.
You'll need to read more stories from others before you write your own. So sorry, I have to say this to you! I'm a very honest person. I don't sugarcoat anything.
Sandie
THE COBBLESTONE CREEK (Poetry) - 9/4/2023 7:25:30 AM
What a lovely nature poem. Brought memories to me of some creeks I've known just like the one you describe.
SENRYU SERIES 41 (Poetry) - 7/17/2023 3:09:41 PM
SOMETHING ABOUT TRUE LOVE. SOMETIMES, IT DOESN'T NECESSARILY TAKE A LOT OF WORDS TO EXPRESS IT, AT ALL. LIKE THIS SHARING. LOVE,BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS
THE COBBLESTONE CREEK (Poetry) - 7/17/2023 3:06:54 PM
SOMETHING ABOUT THE FORCE OF WATERS...FLOWING AND MOVING OVER ROCKS AND PEBBLES THAT REMINDS ME OF GOD. I ESPECIALLY LIKED YOUR LAST LINE....'IN A STREAM LOOKING MEEK'. THE PATH OF THAT WATER ONLY LOOKS MEEK...IT IS DESTINED, MANDATED, SURE AND STRONG...LIKE THE ONE WHO SET ITS COURSE. AMEN.A FINE WORK, STEPHEN, THANK YOU. LOVE,BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS
THE COBBLESTONE CREEK (Poetry) - 2/28/2023 9:38:45 AM
There are many. You describe your beautifully. Especially in the fall, when the rush of spring thaw swelled the creek is but a memory.
Ron
THE COBBLESTONE CREEK (Poetry) - 2/28/2023 8:34:07 AM
I can visualize this, Stephen. I have always loved water flows in nature, from rill to ocean. All the best,
Regis (Reg) 🦋🐻🙏🐬
THE WORLD OF CREATIVITY (Poetry) - 1/21/2023 9:04:29 AM
Amen! I agree, Stephen. All the best to you,
Regis. 🙏🎸🍁🐝🌳
2023----A NEW YEAR BEGINS 2 (Poetry) - 1/16/2023 3:02:19 AM
Happy New Year, Stephen!!! May the year 2023 be your best accomplished year, ever!!! May you be blessed with good luck, good health, prosperity and happiness!!!
Sandie
2023----A NEW YEAR BEGINS 2 (Poetry) - 1/15/2023 2:48:26 PM
And my prayers for you are great health, joy and purpose in pure peace
2023----A NEW YEAR BEGINS 2 (Poetry) - 1/15/2023 11:47:19 AM
Happy New Year, Stephen! May it be a blessed one... sorely needed. All the best,
Regis. 🙏✌🍁
2023----A NEW YEAR BEGINS (Poetry) - 1/10/2023 5:08:29 PM
Greatest New 2023 to you Stephen for great happiness and prosperity always.
2023----A NEW YEAR BEGINS (Poetry) - 1/4/2023 10:46:40 AM
Pretty much. We cannot change that. Happy New Year to you, Stephen.
A BETTER WORLD THROUGH CREATIVITY (Poetry) - 8/23/2022 5:26:02 PM
Inspiration gives birth to creativity within the endless bounds of the imagination. Love and peace to you, Stephen,
Regis. 🙏🌳
LOVE CHASING (Poetry) - 7/14/2022 8:10:32 AM
Yes, people in love always say to each other that they have chosen each other.
Sandie
LIFE....CREATIVE OUTLETS (Poetry) - 7/13/2022 9:19:19 PM
Hobbies are wonderful as a means to pass the time when we are running out of options like during the pandemic lockdowns restrictions. I have developed so many new skills that I didn't think I had in me. I'm glad to have "discovered myself" during that time.
Sandie
LIFE....CREATIVE OUTLETS (Poetry) - 6/15/2022 6:53:02 AM
That is most probably true, Stephen. Love, peace, and best wishes,
Regis. 🙏🌳😎
HAIKU SERIES 153 (Poetry) - 6/15/2022 6:51:23 AM
Yes! I love storms, as long as they are not destructive. Love and peace to you, Stephen,
Regis. 🙏🕊🌲
SENRYU SERIES 41 (Poetry) - 6/15/2022 6:49:59 AM
An effective romantic senryu, Stephen. Well done! Love and peace,
Regis. 🙏🌳
SENRYU SERIES 41 (Poetry) - 6/5/2022 8:49:34 AM
Be careful with that passion… Starting with holding hands, it can lead to serious consequences like babies in waiting. ;-)
Ron
HAIKU SERIES 153 (Poetry) - 6/3/2022 12:02:57 PM
Gotta watch out for those thunder rolls. Will roll a damn car over and over! ;-)
Ron
HAIKU SERIES 153 (Poetry) - 6/3/2022 7:56:11 AM
Very nice Haiku poem. Great job, Stephen!
Sandie
LIFE....CREATIVE OUTLETS (Poetry) - 5/30/2022 11:10:35 AM
You're right. I've always had quite a few. Like cooking my evening meal when I came home from work rather than sitting in some restaurant alone, ordering food that wasn't good for me, and wondering when I would have someone to share it with mournfully. Instead, I watched the evening news, unwinding from the stress of freeway commuting and putting up with my boss's idiotic and wasteful, time-consuming requests.
Now, writing is my greatest outlet like yours. When I write like now, I forget all the pain in my tightening muscles and any thoughts I had about something bad that happened or is about to happen or whatever.
Ron
A BETTER WORLD THROUGH CREATIVITY (Poetry) - 5/17/2022 5:21:13 PM
I couldn't imagine my life without creativity. It's the air I breathe. Great write ):
A BETTER WORLD THROUGH CREATIVITY (Poetry) - 5/17/2022 1:42:50 AM
Yes, I agree with you, Stephen. We should all dig into our creative inner selves to release what God has gifted us to do - using our creativity to beautify this world and humanity.
Sandie
P.S. The format to this poem looks good. It's perfect!!! It is not stuck together like one paragraph. I know what you mean. If you've used the AD's editor to post your poem, all line breaks would disappear. This has been a problem which AD has not solved yet. I chose NOT to use the AD's Editor and all my posts are good.
THE WORLD OF CREATIVITY (Poetry) - 5/16/2022 1:56:25 AM
The world is filled with God's creativities, and we have inherited God's genes. We should not ever stop being creative.
Sandie
RHYMING ACROSTIC....CELEBRATION (Poetry) - 5/15/2022 9:44:32 AM
A great idea that needs to be reactivated after the pandemic.
I was religious for many years keeping up with birthdays. Especially for my nieces and nephews. It seems now that I'm older and most of them have families, they rarely, if ever contact me even with all the social media making it easier.
Back in my college days, especially while I was doing my doctorate and just after when I had a cottage overlooking the lake, I held frequent parties to get our hard-working staff and students away from work for a little while just to enjoy a good time. Those were great parties and I never regretted holding many of them without incident.
Ron
A MONTH....APRIL 2015....A SUNDAY SPRING STORM (Poetry) - 5/11/2022 8:26:42 PM
Nature is full of surprises... and very powerful. Personally, I love wind, rain, snow, thunder, and lightning... but all within reason when the weather does not cause damage that can be devastating. Stay well, Stephen,
Regis. 🌳🙏🌲🐰😎
UNDESERVED EULOGIES (Poetry) - 5/11/2022 12:41:38 PM
I know several people who could fit into that category. However, I would not wish that upon anyone who is dead already, not even on my enemy.
When a person dies, all sins are forgiven. To hold grudges about a dead person you are just torturing yourself.
Sandie
UNDESERVED EULOGIES (Poetry) - 5/10/2022 9:03:05 AM
And I know they are. ;-)
Ron
UNDESERVED EULOGIES (Poetry) - 5/10/2022 8:53:28 AM
So sad to be remembered in a bad way. All the best, Stephen.
Regis 🌳🐰🌲🦋🌼
COLD, RAW, RAINY SPRING DAY (Poetry) - 5/9/2022 8:39:17 AM
I do miss those kind of days here in the humid coastal mid Southwest. Going to 95° today with little chance of rain in the near future.
Ron
COLD, RAW, RAINY SPRING DAY (Poetry) - 5/8/2022 2:50:22 PM
Spring has been reluctant to settle in here as well, Stephen. Be well. Be safe.
Regis 🙏🌳🦉🌲🦋
A YARD FULL OF WILD FLOWERS (Poetry) - 5/7/2022 8:25:50 AM
I like Spring time. It is one of my favorite seasons. The other season I like is Autumn. Both are very colorful seasons.
Sandie
A YARD FULL OF WILD FLOWERS (Poetry) - 5/6/2022 1:06:21 PM
And then, prompted by neighborhood restrictions, we are required to mow them down to pristine green grass. What a shame to not let the beauty of and utility for birds and bees of spring wildflowers not to run their course.
Ron
AFFIRMATION OF LIFE 48 (Poetry) - 5/5/2022 8:30:21 AM
Yes. Our surroundings, particularly in nature, offer much loveliness of sounds. All the best to you, Stephen,
Regis. 🐰🎵🌻🌼🙏
A YARD FULL OF WILD FLOWERS (Poetry) - 5/5/2022 7:33:37 AM
Yes! And that is why I wait as long as possible before I mow my front yard (I don't believe in lawns so I let wild grasses and flowers thrive). Love and peace, Stephen,
Regis. 🙏🌳🌼🌷🍁
HAIKU SERIES 152 (Poetry) - 5/4/2022 9:01:03 AM
A poem as lovely as Spring.
HAIKU SERIES 152 (Poetry) - 5/2/2022 9:23:12 AM
Those heavenly scents sure make good sense and good haiku to you in the morning spring dew.
HAIKU SERIES 152 (Poetry) - 5/1/2022 8:09:16 PM
A lovely haiku ode to spring, Stephen. Be well. Be happy. Be safe.
Regis 🙏😎🌳🌲🍁
AFFIRMATION OF LIFE 48 (Poetry) - 4/30/2022 8:30:06 AM
Joyous sounds that I remember. Losing my hearing, I will have to use my memory from here on.
Ron
POETRY FROM A TO Z----BEACH (Poetry) - 4/30/2022 6:07:54 AM
Thank you for this glimpse of summer, Stephen. Stay well.
Regis 🙏🍁🌳
DON'T TURN IN YOUR HORNS (Poetry) - 4/28/2022 10:17:09 AM
Good advice, Stephen. That is what I am doing and I am humbly grateful to be able to do it. Be well.
Regis 🌳🌲🙏🍁
EXPECTING YOUR RESPECT IS NOT FOOLISH PRIDE (Poetry) - 4/28/2022 9:51:24 AM
You're right. People often have foolish pride, that if you dig down deep, you find that it is a lack of self-esteem that they project as arrogance gathered from those around them instead of from their own clear thinking.
We can expect respect, but we may not get it.
Ron
EXPECTING YOUR RESPECT IS NOT FOOLISH PRIDE (Poetry) - 4/27/2022 7:54:43 PM
It seems very true that the world right now is in a very bad state of affairs on pretty much every front. God, through Jesus and others who were sent among us, showed us the way. Thus far, we have not followed His precepts. Be well, Stephen,
Regis. 🙏🌳🍁
RHYMING ACROSTIC....SPRING (Poetry) - 4/23/2022 8:30:37 PM
Welcome, Spring! Although so far here, it has been very slow in establishing itself. Love and peace to you, Stephen.
Regis 🌲🐰🌼🌳🙏
HAIKU SERIES 151 (Poetry) - 4/20/2022 7:46:52 PM
A lovely haiku, Stephen. Stay safe. Stay well.
Regis. 😊🙏🍁
DREAMS....THE MEADOW (Poetry) - 4/20/2022 7:44:17 PM
You have recalled and shared the moment effectively, Stephen. Love, peace, and best wishes,
Regis. 🌳🙏🍁
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 34 (Poetry) - 4/20/2022 7:42:36 PM
The innocence and wonder of childhood allow the imagination to blossom and burst into blooms of incredible possibilities. Love and peace to you, Stephen,
Regis. 🙏🍁
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 34 (Poetry) - 4/19/2022 7:43:38 AM
So right! Where we lived, no mountains were anywhere near. So I climbed to the top of young trees until they bent over and gently deposited me back on the ground. I enjoyed not having to climb down and skin my thighs and arms anymore from hugging the tree.
Ron
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 34 (Poetry) - 4/18/2022 7:59:44 PM
When I was a small girl, our cousin always took us to climb the Lion Mountain in Hong Kong. The mountain was very steep, almost like just 95 degrees angle. We had no gears, only held on to the grass on the mountain soil that we could get our hands on as we climbed. Luckily, we were so skinny we were not too heavy for the grass. LOL!!!
We would always climb from the city side of Kowloon, climb over the top and then come down to the other side where it was Sha Tin, a suburban town of Kowloon. Then we would hop into the train bound for the city and ride back to the cityside in Kowloon (I'm not sure if we had paid any fare. I don't remember paying anything)
Another climbing adventure we did when we were kids was to squeeze ourselves out of the windows railings, but we were so skinny then it was easy for us to squeeze through the windows. While climbing outside of our big house, we would act like Spider-man, climbing along the pipes from the third floor down to the ground.
Sometimes we would stand on the roof of our 4-storey house, just looking at the neighbourhood while holding onto the wire fence that our grandpa had built to keep us in on the rooftop. We climbed over that wire fence as well, standing at the edge of the roof while holding onto that wire fence with our tiny fingers.
My mom would likely have a heart attack if she ever found out what we did. She never knew. Grandfather never knew either. He thought he had built a safe environment for us. LOL!!! :D
Sandie
MEANWHILE 13 (Poetry) - 4/11/2022 8:16:42 PM
Puzzling indeed! Stay well, Stephen. Love and peace,
Regis. 🌲🌳🍁
MEANWHILE 13 (Poetry) - 4/11/2022 11:34:33 AM
Thank you for un-puzzling the origin of puzzles.
Ron
MEANWHILE 13 (Poetry) - 4/11/2022 4:23:13 AM
A group of mercenaries... perhaps? - That's enough to puzzle everyone.
Sandie
SENRYU SERIES 40 (Poetry) - 4/9/2022 10:21:36 PM
Those are the good times we desperately need nowadays. The world seems to have turned upside down for people in warring countries.
Sandie
POETRY FROM A TO Z----BEACH (Poetry) - 4/8/2022 7:09:26 AM
I have a better suggestion. Stephen, I hope you won't mind my suggestion:
As the weather gets warmer
People head to the beach
The good swimmers swim out to sea
Try to catch some waves there
Unaware that the waves
are busying themselves to reach the shore.
POETRY FROM A TO Z----BEACH (Poetry) - 4/7/2022 8:03:33 AM
I would suggest the lash line to read, "Waves lap just out of reach."
HAIKU SERIES 150 (Poetry) - 4/6/2022 5:43:17 AM
I read this before Regis did, and I've wanted to say the same thing about the word "leave" should be "leaves", but then again I felt that you would not want to change it because I suggested it (This has happened in the past with my suggestions) so I just kept quiet about it.
Good Haiku poem!
Sandie
LYRICS....YOU COULD HAVE JUST SAID NO (Poetry) - 4/4/2022 7:49:01 PM
Sad but not an uncommon case in this world/life. Take care, Stephen. You might want to change the "x" to an "s" in the last line.
Regis 😎🍁
HAIKU SERIES 150 (Poetry) - 4/4/2022 7:44:15 PM
A lovely image, Stephen. Maybe you want to add an "s" to "leave." Your haiku is apt and timely although it does not feel much like spring here today. Be well,
Regis. 🙏🌳🌲🌻
LYRICS....YOU COULD HAVE JUST SAID NO (Poetry) - 3/31/2022 8:14:51 AM
Songs usually rhyme and are more lyrical. There is no "hook" that is repeated helping someone remember the song after listening to it for the first time. And, of the rejection songs like those classic ones by Roy Orbison have some redeeming value like, "Pretty Woman." At the end of the song, she comes "walking back" to him.
Ron
LYRICS....YOU COULD HAVE JUST SAID NO (Poetry) - 3/31/2022 1:36:20 AM
Some women like to put on a show to get attention from everyone. Men should know better. Nice poem!
Sandie
FROM POINT A TO POINT B (Poetry) - 3/28/2022 9:36:45 AM
Your poem is right. We are often distracted from our planned course. In order to focus on my doctoral program, I used PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) first used for the Polaris submarine, and then later, for the Moon program. It worked and I completed my doctorate in 2 1/2 years.
Ron
HAIKU SERIES 149 (Poetry) - 3/26/2022 7:45:18 AM
I remember white dogwoods under the canopy of the forest. And on the ground, colorful wild azalea. And in the fall, the color of dogwood leaves turning a delicate brown enhancing the colors of other leaves changing. The berries from those white blossoms in the spring becoming food for birds and squirrels.
Ron
HAIKU SERIES 149 (Poetry) - 3/25/2022 7:50:45 AM
Yes! I have felt spring in the air over the past couple of days. And the dogwood will not bloom here until closer to mid-April. Peace and goodwill to you, Stephen,
Regis. 🍁
SPRING----LET'S REJOICE (Poetry) - 3/21/2022 3:16:50 PM
Great!!! Spring is a time to have fun!
Sandie
SPRING----LET'S REJOICE (Poetry) - 3/21/2022 8:17:19 AM
Nature heaves a sigh of gentle spring after the harshness of winter. Love and peace to you, Stephen,
Regis. 🙏🌳🌲🍁
SPRING----LET'S REJOICE (Poetry) - 3/21/2022 7:59:54 AM
No longer a spring chicken, I don't have that urge to chase young nubile ladies and coming up with only Spring fever anymore.
Instead, I'm looking forward to getting a little bit of that spring sun every morning to get rid of the fevers of the past winter.
Ron
SPRING----LET'S REJOICE (Poetry) - 3/20/2022 7:48:12 PM
Thank God we made it through that winter!!
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 33 (Poetry) - 3/20/2022 7:43:20 AM
Your poem suggests that anyone out in about in a city would experience similar activity as a normal part of city life.
Ron
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS 6 (Poetry) - 3/19/2022 8:18:25 PM
I am familiar with the theme expressed in your lines. All the best to you, Stephen,
Regis. 🍁🙏
HAIKU SERIES 147 (Poetry) - 3/19/2022 8:14:39 PM
A lovely haiku, Stephen. Be well as you will,
Regis. 😊😎🍁
MORBID THOUGHTS (Poetry) - 3/19/2022 8:12:25 PM
Yes! It is very difficult to be in an "upbeat" mood these days. Love and peace to you, Stephen,
Regis. 🌳🍁
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 33 (Poetry) - 3/19/2022 8:03:16 AM
Echoes of city life... ...quite a difference from the sounds outside my home right now. All is silent. Love and peace to you, Stephen,
Regis. 🌳🌲🍁
HAIKU SERIES 147 (Poetry) - 3/18/2022 11:32:00 PM
You meant: Flowers are in bloom.
Sandie
MORBID THOUGHTS (Poetry) - 3/17/2022 3:50:09 PM
The U.S. seems to have a way to piss Putin off, and I can tell if Putin is desperate enough, he would bite back in a manner no one would see that coming.
The media likes to tick off both sides. I'm tuning out the news for I don't want to spend my time worrying about things that may or may not happen. In most news, you cannot trust its source anyway.
Sandie
MORBID THOUGHTS (Poetry) - 3/17/2022 11:43:04 AM
The news reports the latest and most striking of both good and bad news. But people are hungry for bad news even if it makes them depressed. Seeking alternate sources of news is dangerous because it is often contrived and not true. True journalists report the news from verified sources. Science always trumps innuendo with no legitimate argument.
Every bad story requires action by the individuals reading, watching or listening to the story. We must change our behavior to meet new challenges. If we don't, the reports of future horror stories will visit us more and more often (like global warming) until we do something about it.
Where I live we have had several 1000 year events lately. Most notably, hurricane Harvey that dumped an average of 50 inches of rain in two days on Houston and a four-day freeze where we had no power with the power grid we depend upon incapacitated.
I have been purchasing wind power from West Texas since about 2005. It is currently cheaper than coal fired Texas plants. I have estimated putting solar power on my roof that would cover 95% of my electrical use during any time of the grid being down. It is too costly right now for a retired guy like me. But not for someone in their 20s with their first prior owned home. Costly, expensive eye candy renovation should be replaced with energy-efficient and energy producing projects.
Insulation, conservation, proper appliance choice, LED lighting, and food and travel choices, all can contribute to reducing your global warming footprint to nearly 0. We all need to do it now to avoid the consequences later.
Ron
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS 6 (Poetry) - 3/17/2022 3:54:09 AM
Not good when you're the underdog all the time and you have to try harder to convince everyone that you are good.
I used to try so hard to convince my family members that I was good. But then my sister has taken the glory of everyone's light. She got all the good stuff (well, she was a lot older than all of us anyway) showered on her when she did well. I was supposed to be the stupid one in the family.
My mom would always get mad at me when she had to teach me to read Chinese words. I could read the chapter in Chinese, read it very well because I could remember it line by line without looking at it, but my mom went further. She took out a piece of paper, poked some holes on it, then placed it on top of the chapter that I had read so fluently a while ago, pointed to the words that would appear on those holes and asked me what those words were. Needless to say, I would become lost. I could never figure out those stupid words when they stood by themselves. I couldn't pass my mom's test. She got mad at me. Then my grandma would come by to rescue me. She would tell my mother not to get mad at me when she tried to teach me, she thinks it would only make it worse for me. And grandma was right about that!
Then there was a time my report card was so bad. I have not studied for my exams. so had failed most subjects that needed studying. My mom was totally mad, and I was so scared I fainted - passed out! My grandmother blamed my mom for scaring me, so my mother pretty well left me alone after that incident and didn't bother with me again. I managed to learn on my own, regardless. Hahahaha!!! This was 100% the true story of my life when I was small. Even the servants in our house laughed at me for being stupid.
My big break was when I came to Canada. My less favorable brother of the family who also felt left out was in Utah attending university. He came to Canada after he graduated, found a job here and applied to sponsor me over to Canada, and so I came. I went to apply for a course in college, a computer and accounting course, and boy!... did I ever find myself! I never knew I was actually a smart girl! I was a wiz on the computer, and everyone (my classmates) came to me for advice. My teacher praised me so often I was like over the moon and back.
In the beginning, I didn't have grade 12 experience which was a pre-requisite for the course, I had to take a test to prove my level. After the test, I found out that I actually had the grade 12 experience because the education system in Hong Kong was much higher than the education system here in Canada, so I was allowed to take the course. The accounting course I also took pretty well set my career path with the Canadian government, I was happy to get the job.
My parents came here to Canada and were happy that I've got a government job, considering I wasn't doing well when I was in Hong Kong. But still, as I have mentioned before, whatever all of us do in the family, it is considered a second-class success compared to my sister's. In my parents' eyes, no one can outshine her. My sister was very loyal to my parents though, she kept giving them money to support their spending even when they had money of their own to spend. My husband and I did too to scrape out some (a small amount) and gave to them for their spending also, just to spoil them as though they were our kids. LOL!!!
My sister made a lot of money, but she didn't care about the money. If you would ask her to lend you some money, she would give it to you and never asked you back for it. I am the same way as well. We took after our dad. My dad loved helping others. He would give you his last cent if you asked him.
Oh, look! What you have made me spilt out: Part of my life story with those few intriguing lines you wrote! WTG... Stephen!!!
Sandie :)
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS 6 (Poetry) - 3/16/2022 9:44:59 AM
As the stronger of twins, my brother and I always looked out for those that were treated badly by other kids and made to be underdogs. We included them in our activities. In later life I've helped out many and each one that I did gave me great happiness.
Ron
WRONG PEOPLE, WRONG CHOICES (Poetry) - 3/15/2022 12:34:48 PM
I agree there are bad people around so willing to take advantage. On the other hand, if we surround ourselves with good people, we will be protected from those who are not.
Ron
WRONG PEOPLE, WRONG CHOICES (Poetry) - 3/14/2022 1:37:05 PM
Being with the wrong crowd has a big influence in how our lives would end up being negative. Many young people crave to fit in to a certain crowd of friends, they need to really know if the crowd is good or bad before they so craved to fit in.
I was never a crowd pleaser when I was in school, I still am not! I'd rather be alone than joining the wrong crowd of friends.
Sandie
SAY----AMEN (Poetry) - 3/13/2022 10:19:22 AM
We need to pray a lot now and say a lot of Amen.
Sandie
LYRICS....WAITING FOR YOU TO CHANGE YOUR MIND (Poetry) - 3/9/2022 7:56:17 AM
A common theme. Men seem to be a bit dense when it comes to understanding why a woman might leave them. Waiting seems to be one of the worst things a man can do.
In order for a lyric to work for a song, it should be lyrical while simply read. And a rhyme scheme really helps. Your two-line refrain uses the same word, mind. It could be easily changed to a rhyming couplet like…
Trying to understand for such a long time
Waiting for you change your mind
Ron
THAT'S NOT MY PROBLEM (Poetry) - 3/5/2022 9:43:08 PM
When the shit doesn't have your name
Don't claim it!
~ Sandie :)
SENRYU SERIES 39 (Poetry) - 3/1/2022 10:37:07 AM
True. I wish that many people would view life with joy and not find it so miserable. But there are those who are forced, like the Ukrainians and the Afghanis, before to be faced with terrible trials before they can be happy again.
Ron
SENRYU SERIES 39 (Poetry) - 2/28/2022 5:59:33 PM
I think life is what we make of it:
If we are miserable people,
our lives will be difficult and miserable.
If we are joyful people,
every simple thing will be joyous in our eyes.
Sandie
RHYMING ACROSTIC....LOVING (Poetry) - 2/27/2022 7:20:39 PM
An apt and timely poem for the Day of Love. Peace and best wishes,
Regis. 🙏🍁😎
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 31 (Poetry) - 2/27/2022 7:19:17 PM
For many years now, we do not have any real winters anymore here. Be well, Stephen... Oh, and add an "s" to "intead." I often make typos and appreciate when others point them out so that I can edit and correct them. 😎
Regis
HAIKU SERIES 146 (Poetry) - 2/27/2022 7:16:34 PM
Poor groundhog gets blamed for a lot. 😂 Love and peace to you, Stephen,
Regis. 🌳🍁🌲😎
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 32 (Poetry) - 2/27/2022 3:24:29 PM
Seasons summed up! All the best, Stephen.
Regis 🍁
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 32 (Poetry) - 2/27/2022 1:29:02 AM
Ahhh!!! ... but many people like tge winter because of the snow.
Sandie :)
SUNRISE HORIZONS (Poetry) - 2/24/2022 9:32:46 AM
One thing we can count on, except when it's cloudy or stormy.
Ron
SUNRISE HORIZONS (Poetry) - 2/22/2022 5:41:20 PM
I get motivated when I wake up every morning to see the sunrise.
Sandie
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 31 (Poetry) - 2/16/2022 7:45:42 AM
Winter has a hard time becoming spring.
Ron
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 31 (Poetry) - 2/15/2022 2:04:41 AM
The first snow of the winter is always a lovely sight to see, but then... here comes more snow... and then the shoveling...
Sandie
SAY----I LOVE YOU (Poetry) - 2/7/2022 9:53:43 AM
Hard for men to say unless they really mean it. But for sociopaths who prey on women, they use it often to seduce women they don't even care about.
When a gay man I know continued to say to me, "Ron, I love you!," it made me very uneasy. It helped by thinking that he was just being insincere. I am not gay and never will be.
Ron
SAY----I LOVE YOU (Poetry) - 2/6/2022 9:17:32 AM
Amen !
and I love everyone that I utter those magical words "I love You" To
Peace be with you
William
RHYMING ACROSTIC....WINTER (Poetry) - 2/2/2022 11:16:02 AM
You captured the season. But is that crick or creek? I guess it depends upon where you come from in your early larnin'.
Ron
RHYMING ACROSTIC....WINTER (Poetry) - 2/2/2022 7:46:25 AM
I love your poem, so beautiful. Acrostics are a true art form and not always easy to truly capture the essence of the subject like you have done, Stephen. Lovely work.
RHYMING ACROSTIC....WINTER (Poetry) - 2/2/2022 1:14:54 AM
This was nice, Stephen! I've never thought of writing acrostic poetry in rhymes. I'll have to try that one day.
Sandie
SAY----HELLO (Poetry) - 1/31/2022 11:34:39 AM
I agree. A great opening and friendly. One that I don't like is "How are you?" It is a probe into one's mood or physical condition. The fake answer is, "I'm fine." The true answer is usually far from that. Closely followed by, "Are you okay?"
Ron
LIFE....THE PRESSING DAYS (Poetry) - 1/26/2022 3:49:21 PM
Good mantra to keep in the health cupboard, along with the granola and walk out under the sky, any sky. I’m with you :) ~~ djl
SAY----THANK YOU (Poetry) - 1/24/2022 8:58:42 AM
I agree. Too many feel they have to thank for every little gesture. Thanking should be reserved for those that have provided true service. Thank you for pointing that out in this poem.
Ron
SAY----THANK YOU (Poetry) - 1/23/2022 5:00:43 AM
I always say thank you after someone done something nice for me. I doubt if the one whom I thanked would give it any thought that my thank you was sincere. It's just a common courtesy that we say thank you!
Sandie :)
LIFE....DAILY LIFE (Poetry) - 1/22/2022 11:19:04 AM
Yes, taking time out with our loved ones is certainly very worthwhile with all that is going on.
Ron
HAIKU SERIES 145 (Poetry) - 12/5/2021 12:35:44 PM
Sad when that happens.
Sandie
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 29 (Poetry) - 11/30/2021 11:34:04 PM
The title suits the poem. Very unique!
Sandie
HOLLOW, SHALLOW, SUPERFICIAL LIFE (Poetry) - 11/27/2021 5:59:31 PM
Great poem! And so true too! I can even name a few already whom I know of.
While these people group themselves into a little corner there are just so few things that they can do. They missed out on meeting the real world, having meaningful friendships and relationships with others. It's bad when people group themselves into a little corner. Like living at the bottom of a well syndrome, or head in the sand syndrome.
I am retired (retired ever since my husband was diagnosed with cancer. Well, he has passed on already), yet I go places, meet people. I do my everyday things. The only thing I can't do now is to travel because of the stupid pandemic, but I won't and refuse to sit in a corner. I go out and do things, even for a few minutes or an hour or so a day to keep myself sane. I also call up my friends and relatives just to be connected with them.
This pandemic can really get to you when you just sit in a corner with just a few friends.
Sandie
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 30 (Poetry) - 11/24/2021 3:04:16 PM
Short & Sweet!
I remember you say you write about what you see in your environment. Nice
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 30 (Poetry) - 11/23/2021 1:00:37 PM
In Toronto, Canada here it's almost an everyday thing of what you have described.
Sandie
CORNUCOPIA (Poetry) - 11/19/2021 12:40:18 PM
We used to gather a cornucopia together on the farm. Now we gather it at the supermarket. And if we are really lazy, we make an Internet request and the whole cornucopia is delivered to our door… For a handsome fee
Ron
CORNUCOPIA (Poetry) - 11/19/2021 10:53:50 AM
I've always loved having a cornucopia as the center piece of a Thanksgiving table. The cornucopia is a lovely symbol of plenty which I so wish everyone could share.
Thanks for sharing your words...
jeanne
CORNUCOPIA (Poetry) - 11/17/2021 8:56:24 PM
A timely write! Oh yes, I have a jade piece that represents the horn of plenty harvests. It's a piece of off-white jade, 3D carvings on both sides. I like it so much!
Sandie :)
HAIKU SERIES 144 (Poetry) - 11/17/2021 10:02:40 AM
You could be describing what it is like right here. Love and peace to you, Stephen,
Regis. 🍁
HAIKU SERIES 144 (Poetry) - 11/16/2021 8:44:37 AM
The Rockies in fall.
Ron
HAIKU SERIES 144 (Poetry) - 11/16/2021 4:26:30 AM
Gorgeous Haiku poem!
Sandie
MEANWHILE 12 (Poetry) - 11/15/2021 8:46:01 AM
I thought you smelled the cooking that far off, it was so good. Like I smelled the apple pie Keating this morning all the way in my room.
Ron
MEANWHILE 12 (Poetry) - 11/14/2021 8:52:56 PM
Cooking is art now. Look at all those chef's competition shows. Hell's Kitchen... for example.
Sandie :)
FLYING THROUGH THE AIR (Poetry) - 11/14/2021 10:48:46 AM
You missed the birds, dinosaurs that got there more than 100 million years before our last century's contraptions.
Ron
FLYING THROUGH THE AIR (Poetry) - 11/13/2021 4:55:18 PM
Next thing you know we all may be flying in the air instead of walking. The future world awaits us.
Sandie
FLYING THROUGH THE AIR (Poetry) - 11/12/2021 10:14:43 PM
Enjoyed your view of flight.
It would be wonderful to have wings and be included in the flight.
jeanne
HAIKU SERIES 143 (Poetry) - 11/11/2021 4:06:41 PM
Very peaceful feelings.
Sandie
HAIKU SERIES 143 (Poetry) - 11/10/2021 9:28:30 AM
I prefer natural waterfalls, but this one I will take.
Ron
HAIKU SERIES 142 (Poetry) - 11/9/2021 10:51:17 AM
Love it when the water is like that.
Ron
HAIKU SERIES 142 (Poetry) - 11/8/2021 2:20:49 PM
What a serene and peaceful scene. I hope the watermen (I'm assuming you meant fishermen) caught a lot of fish from the rainbow.
Sandie
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 28 (Poetry) - 11/7/2021 7:06:54 PM
Many people would go for that "Once in a lifetime conquer". When they succeed, they know if they succeeded in climbing to the top, their life would have been worth living.
Sandie
HAIKU SERIES 141 (Poetry) - 11/6/2021 6:17:38 PM
Birds fly south as Winter is approaching. A good Haiku poem!
Sandie
SENRYU SERIES 38 (Poetry) - 11/2/2021 10:37:39 AM
These days, one would began to wonder how long they will stay together in such a loving way. She just left, giving me that kiss as she goes off to her shop for another day there before coming back lovingly again to prepare me a wonderful dinner.
Ron
SENRYU SERIES 38 (Poetry) - 11/2/2021 9:02:55 AM
It's always good when people fall in love.
Sandie :)
IT HAD NOT BEEN A GOOD DAY (Poetry) - 10/30/2021 1:16:13 PM
It has been raining for the past several days here in Toronto, Canada, too. Very annoying little rain all day.
Sandie
HALLOWEEN STATE OF MIND (Poetry) - 10/28/2021 11:03:24 AM
I'm sure all the runaway it's, with their little apostrophes flying, will eventually change the state of mind, and continue to keep growing.
A wonderful fantasy for those who believe that skeletons can lead lives like those of us in flesh and blood.
Ron
HALLOWEEN STATE OF MIND (Poetry) - 10/28/2021 4:55:15 AM
See these eyes?... Don't leave home without them.
Sandie
HALLOWEEN APPROACHES (Poetry) - 10/26/2021 8:41:47 PM
You'll know it's the time of the year when the leaves change colours and you see all these witches and little monsters out on the front lawn. Oh! let's not forget to bring in the heroes... Batman, Superman, Spiderman...They all should have a place too in our front yard.
Sandie :)
RAMBLINGS OF THOUGHTS 26 (Poetry) - 10/23/2021 10:01:09 AM
Time to put on a jacket and get out there and enjoy!
Ron
SENRYU SERIES 36 (Poetry) - 10/21/2021 12:26:18 PM
Stephen:
There is no such thing as a "Senryu Haiku" poem. It is either a Senryu or a Haiku. In this case, this is a Haiku poem. You should NOT classify this poem as a "Senryu Haiku". There is no such thing.
Sandie
SENRYU SERIES 36 (Poetry) - 10/21/2021 10:43:31 AM
I couldn't miss Halloween in this one.
Ron
SENRYU SERIES 35 (Poetry) - 10/16/2021 8:54:32 PM
Nicely done, Stephen. You have conjured up the scene and the experience effectively with very few words. Be safe. Be well.
Regis 🎵🍁
HAIKU SERIES 138 (Poetry) - 10/16/2021 11:38:22 AM
I love haiku and senryu. Nicely done, Stephen. Check out my single limerick posted today. It is a personal one. Take care. Love and peace to you,
Regis. 🍁🎃👻🦇🧙♀️
APPLES 3 (Poetry) - 10/16/2021 7:36:07 AM
Those last two lines are clever, melodic and crunch of ‘country.’ Your Haiku has a nice touch to it also. Keep enjoying your writing…it is a good place to be. ~~ djl
OCTOBER TIME (Poetry) - 10/14/2021 7:36:29 AM
Most apt and timely, Stephen. Love and peace to you,
Regis. 🎃👻🦇🍁
OCTOBER TIME (Poetry) - 10/12/2021 9:32:55 AM
I'm watching for those witches during the full moon. Haven't seen one cross yet after many years of looking. But I believe I saw ET pedaling a bicycle… Does that count?
Ron
OCTOBER TIME (Poetry) - 10/11/2021 9:41:11 PM
Yes, it's the time of the year. Kids waited the whole year for the candy and fun. Some adults too.
Sandie :)
HAIKU SERIES 139 (Poetry) - 10/11/2021 8:30:12 AM
Always a lovely sight to see. Wildlife in the city.
Ron
HAIKU SERIES 138 (Poetry) - 10/9/2021 12:08:58 PM
Hey, Stephen! This is good Haiku! Very timely indeed.
Sandie
HAIKU SERIES 138 (Poetry) - 10/9/2021 10:00:28 AM
Hallowed be thy wean. From childhood worries about the dark, ghosts and goblins.
Ron
SENRYU SERIES 35 (Poetry) - 10/6/2021 6:03:31 PM
Hi Stephen:
I believe this is a Haiku poem.
Sandie :)
SENRYU SERIES 35 (Poetry) - 10/5/2021 9:24:46 AM
A haiku for any occasion.
Ron
APPLES 3 (Poetry) - 9/29/2021 10:47:34 AM
We've had some apples picked in Louisville for the last couple weeks. It's really nice to have fresh fruit directly from the tree instead of from the supermarket for a change.
Ron
DAWNING HORIZONS (Poetry) - 9/28/2021 6:50:07 PM
Sunrise is as beautiful as the sunset. I enjoy both!
Sandie
LIFE....PLETHORA OF CHOICES (Poetry) - 9/28/2021 6:48:55 PM
God gives us a path, but it is up to us to design it. No matter, God is with us every step of the way.
Sandie
HAIKU SERIES 137 (Poetry) - 9/26/2021 9:02:19 AM
As I read this, I'm looking at a painting that I have, Sunrise on Emerald Bay. By a painter painting the early morning scene in Corpus Christi Texas. Matches your haiku perfectly.
Ron
HAIKU SERIES 136 (Poetry) - 9/23/2021 1:24:24 AM
Ah! What a visual image! Love this!
Sandie
HAIKU SERIES 136 (Poetry) - 9/21/2021 10:24:55 AM
I see the scene clearly.
Ron
IT'S A MEMORABLE DAY (Poetry) - 9/18/2021 3:40:08 PM
My dear author:
You did not let us know what was so memorable about this day and why it is so unforgettable. You only say it is memorable, and I will say, "Huh?" in responding to this.
Sandie ;)
INSPIRATIONAL....THE FRUITS OF THE HARVEST (Poetry) - 9/15/2021 1:50:37 PM
INDEED, WE WILL. IN WHATEVER WAY GOD SEES FIT HE WILL RAIN HARVEST INTO OUR LIVES, AMEN. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS
INSPIRATIONAL....WE GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE (Poetry) - 9/15/2021 1:49:07 PM
YES HALLELUJAH, IN THE PRESENCE OF ALMIGHTY GOD, WHEREVER THAT BE, WE CERTAINLY GIVE HIM THANKS AND PRAISE! ENJOYED. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS
A HAPPY FAMILY PARTYING (Poetry) - 9/11/2021 3:36:16 PM
This reminds me of the time when my in-laws were still alive. We had family gatherings all the time. My mother-in-law was a Leo and she never shuts up. LOL!!! She made all the conversation topics and we would just respond to her. She was the heart of the party. Without her, the party would not have been the same. The family gatherings eventually disappeared after she died. Too bad for all, for those parties were fun!
Sandie :)
AFFIRMATION OF LIFE 47 (Poetry) - 9/10/2021 2:19:46 AM
So true. Stephen! I need to thank you for your caring heart to lend an ear to hear me rant about my family problems. I know it was not easy when I dumped everything onto you. You were so patient and caring to see me through a diff8cukt time. Now, that chapter is closed and I and my family can move forward, Thanks so much for lending an ear, my dear friend!!!
Sandie Xo
AFFIRMATION OF LIFE 47 (Poetry) - 9/8/2021 9:04:41 AM
Why, during my travels, I always took the time to stop by and see my great aunts and uncles as well as aunts and uncles, grandparents whenever I could. Of an evening going out of my way. They always enjoyed my visit and shared with me what was happening with them, having lost their spouse along the way.
Ron
RAINBOW REFLECTIONS (Poetry) - 9/6/2021 11:51:51 AM
A photo would greatly complement this poem.
Ron
LIFE....HAVING AND SHARING (Poetry) - 8/31/2021 9:28:57 AM
Sharing is one of the greatest pleasures in life. As a twin, and since we were poor, I learned to share with him and let him have first dibs most of the time so that he would feel better. I still eagerly awaited my share in my time.
Ron
LIFE....HAVING AND SHARING (Poetry) - 8/30/2021 2:00:49 PM
Yes, I agree. We share what we have. My dad had done it through his life, and I'm like my dad too.
Sandie :)
IT'S A GARDENING DAY (Poetry) - 8/30/2021 8:29:16 AM
I was always worried about digging. "Be careful or you will reach China."
Ron
.BECKY GODWIN - RENOWN TEENAGE ARTIST (Poetry) - 8/28/2021 9:30:53 AM
Oh, no! What a tragedy! I don't know why those who are gifted don't normally live long.
Sandie
NATURE AT IT'S FINEST (Poetry) - 8/28/2021 9:10:28 AM
Nature's flowers offer a vibrant display of many colours. My front yard is witness to this. Love and peace to you, Stephen.
Regis 🌲🌳🍁
NATURE AT IT'S FINEST (Poetry) - 8/25/2021 4:25:05 PM
Flower arrangement is a form of art as the types of flowers used have to blend in well with one another. Nothing is as easy as it seems.
Sandie
NATURE AT IT'S FINEST (Poetry) - 8/24/2021 9:02:35 AM
Nature is the best landscaper. You are describing our manipulation of nature for our delight.
Ron
HAIKU SERIES 135 (Poetry) - 8/23/2021 10:34:08 AM
A beautiful 5-7-5 Haiku poem!
Sandie
HAIKU SERIES 135 (Poetry) - 8/23/2021 9:10:13 AM
Snowballs of summer. I have seen them at Callaway Gardens. Beautiful.
Ron
LIFE....EMULATING OUR HERO'S (Poetry) - 8/21/2021 9:58:49 AM
We always look up to someone whom we like and idolized to be our hero of success. When I was younger I used to idolized Linda Carter, the Wonder Woman. Everything she did was fascinating to me. She had the cutest and sweetest face to look at. But today's Wonder Woman does not do the same magic on me. I don't like the one who plays Wonder Woman today.
My Dad is also my hero. Everything he had done in his lifetime was for his family and friends. I remember there was a family of 5 that was not relating to us that he had taken care of them financially, and even when we were broke ourselves he would still look after that family's finance. They were very thankful to my Dad and our family. My Dad was my hero. When he died many friends and relatives came to his funeral. The flowers were piled up inside the funeral room all the way down to and along the hallway. He was well-liked by his friends and people who got to know him. He was the hero who had saved them.
Sandie
A DAY....AUGUST 6, 2021....THE ZOOMING JET (Poetry) - 8/20/2021 11:28:48 AM
Noise is one of our instinctual fears. When it comes upon us like a sonic boom, we can't help but be upset by it. Fortunately, as quick as jets come, they leave. Hopefully, your tranquility returned.
Ron
LIFE....FORTUNATELY (Poetry) - 8/19/2021 12:49:20 PM
From very early in my life I had the ability to see through people just by talking with them for a few minutes. In just a few minutes I could tell the person is good or not. Believe me, it is one of the skills required by Canada Border Services (Customs). We need to have the skill to characterize people, learn how they would disguise themselves; and we also need to learn their body language to see if they are telling the truth or lying. On most occasions, my hunch was correct in my assessment of people.
We all need this kind of skill to avoid making the wrong judgment on others because if we made a wrong judgment on another person we may harm that person's reputation, and our own character is also damaged for making the wrong judgment. As I have mentioned before in one of my comments to another poet, it is always good to learn the truth first before making a judgment on another person. When making a judgment on another we should be fair and not leaning to one side only.
Yes, there are good people among us but we can only see them when we take the time to know them.
Sandie
LIFE....FORTUNATELY (Poetry) - 8/19/2021 8:56:58 AM
Yes, so many good people they do not get the recognition they deserve for doing good deeds every day without any notice whatsoever.
Ron
HAIKU SERIES 134 (Poetry) - 8/17/2021 6:32:32 AM
A riot of flowers' color.
Ron
HAIKU SERIES 134 (Poetry) - 8/16/2021 10:32:12 AM
Beautiful combination of colours. These flowers would make a beautiful floral bouquet.
Sandie :)
LIFE....THE SIMPLE JOYS OF NATURE (Poetry) - 8/15/2021 7:19:47 PM
Good job on this poem! Oh, I heard that walking barefoot on the grass can cure one's arthritis, or is it back pain? I need to research that.
Yes, most often people forget that the joyous things in life are simple and free, but only can be seen and felt when we take the time to seek them.
Sandie
LIFE....THE SIMPLE JOYS OF NATURE (Poetry) - 8/14/2021 10:04:48 AM
Watching the clouds go by. Yes, nature is sweet, calm and beautiful. Except when it isn't.
Ron
LYRICS....SOMEWHERE THERE IS A RAINBOW (Poetry) - 8/12/2021 12:33:53 AM
A beautiful ending as after every storm we've earned the rainbow to our hearts. A good metaphoric write Stephen! This poem can be felt in more than one way.
Sandie
LYRICS....SOMEWHERE THERE IS A RAINBOW (Poetry) - 8/11/2021 8:50:02 PM
We sure could use some of that rain here with the heat and the drought that have given rise to so many wildfires. A storm, as your words suggest, can be very symbolic of human conditions and life in general. Love and peace to you, Stephen.
Regis 🍁
LIFE....THE EVIL PEOPLE (Poetry) - 8/7/2021 10:15:26 PM
It has to be really bad in order to be named "Evil" by others. I have people who would disagree with me in some matters and I can only agree to disagree. They are bad people, but only in my eyes. I would not call anyone whom I think is bad an "Evil" person.
To be "Evil" is devilish and satanic. Not everyone can be an "Evil" person.
Just my opinion.
Sandie
LIFE....THE EVIL PEOPLE (Poetry) - 8/7/2021 11:06:04 AM
Makes me wonder why so many people so easily follow them.
Ron
THE VERY LITTLE CHIRPING BIRD (Poetry) - 8/3/2021 4:07:20 PM
The birds outside my windows start chirping everyday around 4 a.m. They wake up early. I'm so used to their noise already.
Sandie :)
A DAY....JANUARY 16, 1977....THE DUCKLINGS (Poetry) - 8/1/2021 9:02:19 AM
A blustery winter day can bring out all kinds of creature experiences. One time when I was staying with my brother there was a holly bush just outside the door. We had a snowfall and birds came, I can't remember for sure if it was cardinals or robins. But they ate every holly berry in short order and left to find some other food.
Ron
SENRYU SERIES 34 (Poetry) - 7/27/2021 10:19:10 AM
This is actually a Haiku poem, not Senryu as Senyru poetry describes a person's feelings and emotions while Haiku describes scenic beauties.
A well-done Haiku poem!
Sandie
