tHANK YOU FOR YOUR REVIEW, GEE This is a funny state of affairs. I had forgotten I was a member of this group, until I had an email this morning, encouraging submissions. Having read the reviews you receive, I've realised what a number of writing friends I've missed out on.
Regarding Late in Springtime, I don't consider it too short, (you can always add to it if you want to). You mention the ubiquitous 'four score years' - but we have to take into account that our allotment seem to be getting bigger every year. More and more people around the world reach the age of 100+ these days. So I, for one, am going to live every day to the fullest, and go to wherever with a bottle of wine in one hand, a box of chocolates in the other, and singing "I did it my way!" Regards, Mary
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
Good on you Mary. Yep you're right the age at which we pop our clogs is gradually rising so we can n.. read moreGood on you Mary. Yep you're right the age at which we pop our clogs is gradually rising so we can now suffer ill health a few years more ( joking)
7 Years Ago
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Poignant write. I remember my father stopped going to funerals. Which didn't go down well with the family. I realised years later, why. Your poem sums it up perfectly.
Oh no, not too short! You have captured many thoughts in your words, thought it is brief. We do not always need many words to make a point for the reader. I like the phrase that indicates that next year, he'd be late. He is resigned to accept what will come and be comfortable with it..........live on, wage the good fight! We shall all end in death, and to accept it is a sign of strength!
We all see those shadows lengthening, and wander and ponder when there will be nothing left of us to cast that shadow. It is one of those things where we can hold opposing positions. Some may believe in heaven and hell, some may believe your spirit goes on, but I think it's also okay to be selfish and conclude that the world ceases to exist as we do, just like it never existed before birth. It's how I get through my day at least.
Not too short at all Gee, sometimes less is far, far more and you found a perfect balance in this piece. Its; shortness only adds to the abruptness of when we are no more, and the reader acknowledges this by the words staying with them after they are read. as ever, class shines through and you are a class act.
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
Cheers Nemo, I think you may be mistaking me for someone else, but, I will gladly accept your commen.. read moreCheers Nemo, I think you may be mistaking me for someone else, but, I will gladly accept your comments
I think its perfect - the brevity of it makes it more concrete and honest.
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
Again thank you, got to dash, just arrived on site and have to baby sit a bunch of moaning carpenter.. read moreAgain thank you, got to dash, just arrived on site and have to baby sit a bunch of moaning carpenters !!
Devoted family man and lover of life.
Simply written, easily understood "stuff" for those without code breaking skills. You will NEVER need Google to understand me:)
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