Year After Year
A fishy contemplation...44 total reviews
Comment from MissMerri
I love the pouty-faced fish in the illustration, and I enjoyed reading your take on life in this well-written and beautifully presented fifteen-syllable poem. Having discussed these issues with you before, I know you already know I don't quite agree, but how well you write from your own perspective leaves no doubt you are a skillful and thoughtful writer, and I greatly respect that. For me, a relationship with God gives life a deeper, richer meaning and also so much hope that stretches beyond this earthly life. But... even if it turns out I'm wrong about eternal life, knowing God while in this life adds a dimension, a beauty and a joy I wouldn't want to miss... something for which I am deeply grateful. Many hugs to you and the ponies, alpacas, sheep, goats and cats. I thought of you yesterday as I was having dinner with my great niece who is currently a resident of Tasmania. She and her fiance were visiting California. She truly loves it there. I don't blame her. I wish you could meet her someday. ;p
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2023
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I love the pouty-faced fish in the illustration, and I enjoyed reading your take on life in this well-written and beautifully presented fifteen-syllable poem. Having discussed these issues with you before, I know you already know I don't quite agree, but how well you write from your own perspective leaves no doubt you are a skillful and thoughtful writer, and I greatly respect that. For me, a relationship with God gives life a deeper, richer meaning and also so much hope that stretches beyond this earthly life. But... even if it turns out I'm wrong about eternal life, knowing God while in this life adds a dimension, a beauty and a joy I wouldn't want to miss... something for which I am deeply grateful. Many hugs to you and the ponies, alpacas, sheep, goats and cats. I thought of you yesterday as I was having dinner with my great niece who is currently a resident of Tasmania. She and her fiance were visiting California. She truly loves it there. I don't blame her. I wish you could meet her someday. ;p
Comment Written 20-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2023
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Thanks for the lovely, thoughtful review, Adonna.
We all find beauty, meaning and joy in different ways, and different things; and some of us really don't cling to a hope we shall exist forever. Your great niece is lucky - I've been to Tasmania several times, and it really is a paradise. Care to share what town she is near? Maybe one day our paths will cross ;-)
Stay safe, well, and above all, happy.
Craig
Comment from kiwisteveh
Well, hello, Mr Richards. Fancy bumping into you.
Just remember that you're standing on a planet that's evolving
And revolving at 900 miles an hour.
It's orbiting at 19 miles a second, so it's reckoned,
The sun that is the source of all our power....
Clever you to spot the 5,4,3,2,1 sequence adds up to 15, giving a nice shape to your poem and the allusions add depth to the necessarily brief words.
Good luck.
Steve
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2023
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Well, hello, Mr Richards. Fancy bumping into you.
Just remember that you're standing on a planet that's evolving
And revolving at 900 miles an hour.
It's orbiting at 19 miles a second, so it's reckoned,
The sun that is the source of all our power....
Clever you to spot the 5,4,3,2,1 sequence adds up to 15, giving a nice shape to your poem and the allusions add depth to the necessarily brief words.
Good luck.
Steve
Comment Written 20-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2023
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And pray that there's intelligent life
Somewhere out in space
'Cuz there's bugger all
Down here on Earth
Thanks for a fun review and the kind wishes, Mr Herbert.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
This is an excellent 15 syllable poem.I enjoyed reading it. Your presentation is very good. You also use descriptive words and colorful imagery that draw in a reader.
Best wishes!
Alexandra
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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2023
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This is an excellent 15 syllable poem.I enjoyed reading it. Your presentation is very good. You also use descriptive words and colorful imagery that draw in a reader.
Best wishes!
Alexandra
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Comment Written 20-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2023
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Thank you Alexandra, much appreciated. Craig :)
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Well I think this is a lovely inspiring message, Craig, to get on with life before it's too late. Time is precious as your dwindling and fading text would suggest. And those two fish are certainly willing some action. I promise I'll be more active tomorrow (despite the weather!) Great poem! Good luck! Debbie
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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2023
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Well I think this is a lovely inspiring message, Craig, to get on with life before it's too late. Time is precious as your dwindling and fading text would suggest. And those two fish are certainly willing some action. I promise I'll be more active tomorrow (despite the weather!) Great poem! Good luck! Debbie
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Comment Written 20-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2023
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You're in the wrong hemisphere, Debbie. The weather is gorgeous here! Thanks for the lovely review, and for grasping the intent so well. Cheers, Craig