Constructive criticism!? How could I possibly dare? This is a masterpiece. In my first read through this piece I was amazed at every turn. You strike me as a man that wouldn't appreciate pure fawning praise but I cannot come up with anything but praise. A master stroke of a true artist.
Posted 3 Years Ago
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3 Years Ago
Thank you most gratefully, Syr TS 🌿
I can conceive of nothing more graciously humb.. read moreThank you most gratefully, Syr TS 🌿
I can conceive of nothing more graciously humbling or genuinely rewarding than to receive such appreciative sincerity, praise, and accolades for one of my earnest Free Verse pieces.
Coming from a fellow-poet so highly accomplished, admired, and respected, as yourself, I am amply assured my hopeful efforts have proven worthwhile.
Well, a little fawning never hurt a thing. ; )
Bountifully overjoyed … your grateful friend ⁓ Richard 🍃
Ah yes, the comparison to nature is quite appropriate in this one Richard. I too have personalized leaves in the past and find your interpretation to be an emotional representation to life. We will lose loved ones and have to go on without them. Nature teaches us in many ways her lessons but poets seem to be the only ones who notice or listen.
A fine poem, Richard.
Posted 5 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
5 Years Ago
Hey, Tim!
How ya doin', buddy?
It is such a pleasure to find you here, reading.. read moreHey, Tim!
How ya doin', buddy?
It is such a pleasure to find you here, reading and reviewing one of my efforts, and to receive your always keen insights and encouraging, appreciative compliments … from a poet of your caliber, high praise, indeed!
I, also, listen to the lessons of Nature … it is the way of kindred-spirits, eh?
Thank you my always fine friend! ⁓ Richard 🍃
An amazing beautiful eloquent piece of poetry Richard. That really sheds a deep light onto loneliness and emptiness one can feel. And feeling it relate to the rustling leaves under your feet on a bleak and dismissal day. Is heartfelt, sincere and an amazing expression of understanding and relate to being alone.
Posted 5 Years Ago
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5 Years Ago
Such beautifully rendered words you've gifted this poignantly moving piece, Dear Dawn … so very mo.. read moreSuch beautifully rendered words you've gifted this poignantly moving piece, Dear Dawn … so very moving in emotion, praise, and expressed depth of understanding a rare few possess.
Thank you ever-so warmly and appreciatively, Fine Lady-Poet! ⁓ Richard 🍃
Richard, I find such strong reinforcement of a quote that a friend once shared with me > “There is sometimes much beauty in Sadness”. The words you’ve shared within this beautifully sad piece has left me with tears streaming from my eyes and a heart filled with pain just thinking of someone being that lonely to feel the connection with a lone leaf fluttering along in a cold wind.
Its amazing how you are able to continue to share such a clear visual through your words that can touch the reader so deeply that they can feel everything you have written. This is simply a beautifully written sad piece of poetry Richard. Thank you for sharing yOU with us. BIG WARM HUGS of appreciation being sent your way My Dear Man. 🤗🤗 Mary Jo 😇
Posted 5 Years Ago
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5 Years Ago
Gosh Mary Jo!
With your wondrously lovely, appreciative, praising, and insightful words, you'.. read moreGosh Mary Jo!
With your wondrously lovely, appreciative, praising, and insightful words, you've outshone the sun on this warm, sunny, South Texas day, and that is most certainly not an easy thing to do.
Thank you ever-so deeply and sincerely! ⁓ Richard 🍃
5 Years Ago
You are very Welcome Richard. Sending warm BIG tight Hugs your way to warm you on this cool/ wet d.. read moreYou are very Welcome Richard. Sending warm BIG tight Hugs your way to warm you on this cool/ wet day MY DEAR MAN. 🤗🤗☔️🌨⛈🌬🤗. Mary Jo 😇😇😇😋 🍃🌹
there is the coldness of the body, and there is coldness of the spirit, the emptiness of the heart, and nothing as cold as harsh as being close to the one You love yet they are far away with their hearts, and nothing as cold as the empty spaces Your love left You behind, what that lovely leaf didn't know that to shiver in skin is much much... better than to shiver in veins, luckily she only knows the coldness of body.
Posted 5 Years Ago
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5 Years Ago
Oh, Dear Gh!
How insightfully brilliant you always interpret, understand, and praise my humbl.. read moreOh, Dear Gh!
How insightfully brilliant you always interpret, understand, and praise my humble poetic pieces.
No one I know of possesses these special skills more prevalently than do You.
These are why I always hope you'll read, review, and bless my little poems with your lovely, knowing presence.
My most warm and grateful thanks to you! ⁓ Richard 🍃
I found this most extraordinary. Explaining loneliness to a leaf. Such a lovely concept, Richard! Much applause and adoration, my friend.
Posted 5 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
5 Years Ago
Ah, Kelly Sweet*
Nothing makes my heart skip a beat more than seeing your name as reviewer on.. read moreAh, Kelly Sweet*
Nothing makes my heart skip a beat more than seeing your name as reviewer on one of my humble pieces.
The day seems so much more lovely, now! ⁓ Richard 🍃
This poems seems so alive to me, I can almost feel those leaves beneath my feet... and hear those hushed whispers. From this point on, I will always "hear" those whispers as I walk... I love the comparision with family, just like a "family tree." Though, the sadness that comes across really does hit me hard. The image portrayed is crushing. Not so softly sad. Clearly achieved your intention with this poem.
Posted 5 Years Ago
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5 Years Ago
Dear Susan,
Your heartfelt words recognize and seem to actually feel the essence of this poig.. read moreDear Susan,
Your heartfelt words recognize and seem to actually feel the essence of this poignant Free Verse work.
With hugs 'n grateful blessings! ⁓ Richard 🍃
3 Years Ago
How many times I return here... how many times so softly sad. Always so drawn to this. How very much.. read moreHow many times I return here... how many times so softly sad. Always so drawn to this. How very much hearts and seasons change... ( gets me everytime)
2 Years Ago
...always drawn to this one.
2 Years Ago
Often,
A reader may connect with a writer's work in sone deeply special way, but it is rare, .. read moreOften,
A reader may connect with a writer's work in sone deeply special way, but it is rare, indeed, for reader and writer to connect the way we do.
2 Years Ago
Rare, indeed.
1 Year Ago
I always look for this one. Maybe because you’ve captured the feeling of loneliness so well.. mayb.. read moreI always look for this one. Maybe because you’ve captured the feeling of loneliness so well.. maybe because this poem touches something I don’t even understand… either way, I always come back to read.
and since I've been reviewing today... yep, you know it, here I am looking at this AGAIN!
2 Months Ago
Susan Dear 🦋
You are welcome on my pages anytime, all the time, night or day, come.. read moreSusan Dear 🦋
You are welcome on my pages anytime, all the time, night or day, come rain or shine.
I agree, M'Lady … this piece does have its own unique appeal; in a poignant sort of way.
I am always 'n ever grateful for your intelligently lovely presence, Susan … big HUG🤗! ⁓ Richard