Year After Year
A fishy contemplation...44 total reviews
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Thanks for sharing the image, notes, and poem, Craig.
-You have used your 15 syllables well with a good topic.
-Good description and message about the meaning of life.
-There are a number of adages that go with it, like
you get out of it what you put in so enjoy it while it's here.
-A good entry; good luck in the contest.
-I think the fish are amazed, too!
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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-Thanks for sharing the image, notes, and poem, Craig.
-You have used your 15 syllables well with a good topic.
-Good description and message about the meaning of life.
-There are a number of adages that go with it, like
you get out of it what you put in so enjoy it while it's here.
-A good entry; good luck in the contest.
-I think the fish are amazed, too!
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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I've had so many comments about the fish, Pam--they've definitely caught some attention. Thanks for the lovely comments. Craig
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You are very welcome, Craig. You might be on to something with these fish!
Comment from jaded831
Extremely powerful, your 15 syllable poem sums up life. We live to die, but leaving a mark while here, a symbol or poem that tells people we were here, I feel is important. Great job.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Extremely powerful, your 15 syllable poem sums up life. We live to die, but leaving a mark while here, a symbol or poem that tells people we were here, I feel is important. Great job.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Thank you very much for the kind comments!
Comment from rama devi
I love how you used the font styles to effect a concrete metaphor in dwindling till its gone. Very effective and imaginative! The picture and title suit this well. Strong theme. I like how the phrase 'besides what we bring to it' adds a positive note sandwiched in otherwise relatively tragic truth.
I've read a bunch of 15 syllable posts today, and this one is one of the more thought provoking ones.
Good luck, my friend.
Warmly,
rd
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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I love how you used the font styles to effect a concrete metaphor in dwindling till its gone. Very effective and imaginative! The picture and title suit this well. Strong theme. I like how the phrase 'besides what we bring to it' adds a positive note sandwiched in otherwise relatively tragic truth.
I've read a bunch of 15 syllable posts today, and this one is one of the more thought provoking ones.
Good luck, my friend.
Warmly,
rd
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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I'm glad you think the presentation worked well, RD. Strangely, perhaps, I don't find our mortality tragic. I think it would be unbearable if it were otherwise.
My partner has a friend whose father is 105. Apparently, he is as fit as a fiddle, and his children have to stop him from getting on the roof to clean gutters and doing other things inappropriate for someone his age. But he frequently says he just wants to not wake up one morning. He's had, and still has, a good life, but it's gone on long enough, according to him.
Anyway, it's great to hear from you, and thanks for the lovely comments :)
Craig
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Ah yes, I meant tragic to some readers, as I also view death positively, having worked with the dying for two decades in India. I've seen hundreds of deaths. There's a blissful 'presence' and vortex of energy at a death that a midwife friend told me is similar to births.
My mom's 89 - hopefully she'll live as long as your friend's dad!
Hugs,
rd
Comment from Barry Penfold
Liked your choice of words and love the image. There is not a lot of scope in a short poem but I think you have done well. Take care and have a great day.
Regards
Barry Penfold
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Liked your choice of words and love the image. There is not a lot of scope in a short poem but I think you have done well. Take care and have a great day.
Regards
Barry Penfold
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Thanks for the kind comments, and enjoy your day too :) Craig
Comment from Wendy G
Yes, we have to find meaning and significance for our lives, but at the same time we find it in being in relationship with others, including the world of nature. I can't believe how quickly life is passing.... And doubtless I am in the autumn of life, if not the winter. As those captions on t-shirts and mugs say: I thought getting old would take longer.
Your fifteen syllables and excellent (well crafted and well set out) presentation are light, but yet make one really think. Best wishes or the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Yes, we have to find meaning and significance for our lives, but at the same time we find it in being in relationship with others, including the world of nature. I can't believe how quickly life is passing.... And doubtless I am in the autumn of life, if not the winter. As those captions on t-shirts and mugs say: I thought getting old would take longer.
Your fifteen syllables and excellent (well crafted and well set out) presentation are light, but yet make one really think. Best wishes or the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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You're not alone with that feeling, Wendy. Thanks for the kind words and wishes. Craig
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Exactly, we need to make our mark before we leave and our legacy lives on when we are gone, you made me smile here and this is a good 15 syllable write with a poignant message, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Exactly, we need to make our mark before we leave and our legacy lives on when we are gone, you made me smile here and this is a good 15 syllable write with a poignant message, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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I'm happy it made you smile. Thanks very much, Dolly :)
Comment from karenina
Wish I had six gold stars for these gold fishies. Really impressive fifteen syllables with the BEST image I've seen in ages! Important message brought to us with a smile! How can THIS not be the winner? Just saying!
Karenina
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Wish I had six gold stars for these gold fishies. Really impressive fifteen syllables with the BEST image I've seen in ages! Important message brought to us with a smile! How can THIS not be the winner? Just saying!
Karenina
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Thanks for the lovely comments and virtual six, Karenina. Much appreciated, Craig :)
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My pleasure! Hope this one gets lots of reviews!
:)
Comment from Gloria ....
I don't suppose I have ever seen goldfish showing shock before, so this is a first.
A most artistic presentation here that works in delivering an important message to bring as much meaning to life as we can. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
Wishing you great luck with the Contest Committee with this gem. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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I don't suppose I have ever seen goldfish showing shock before, so this is a first.
A most artistic presentation here that works in delivering an important message to bring as much meaning to life as we can. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
Wishing you great luck with the Contest Committee with this gem. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Thanks for the wonderful rating and comments, Gloria. I think maybe they're shocked because they have seen what the diners are having for lunch :)
Comment from lyenochka
Gee thanks, Craig. That's a bit depressing. The positive part is "what we bring to it" but humans are prone to mood swings and emotions would change what we think we might bring into life. But you summarized philosophical 15-syllable poem. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Gee thanks, Craig. That's a bit depressing. The positive part is "what we bring to it" but humans are prone to mood swings and emotions would change what we think we might bring into life. But you summarized philosophical 15-syllable poem. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 20-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Ha, sorry Helen. It really wasn't meant to be depressing, just matter-of-fact. We have one life, it's short, and therefore we need to find our purpose and work with it. The great thing is, we get to choose the meaning. That was the idea, anyway. I don't find mortality depressing ;-) Thanks for the good wishes!
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You're such a pragmatist! I got that meaning, too! 💞
Comment from Annmuma
No greater truth has ever been spoken. I love the goldfish, colors, the rhythem and how the words made me feel. Great post. thanks for sharing ann
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2023
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No greater truth has ever been spoken. I love the goldfish, colors, the rhythem and how the words made me feel. Great post. thanks for sharing ann
Comment Written 20-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2023
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Thanks so much Ann. I'm glad you liked :) Craig