Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

You made good use of your fifteen syllables here, Craig. It is true, we have the abilityy to make our life as memorable as we can and not become too bug-eyed like this pair. ð???
Nice one Craig.
Cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2023

Thanks very much, Valda. Appreciated :)

Comment from Katie Mae Dead

Excellent

We're just two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl. Year after year.
I saw Pink Floyd in 1977 on their Animals tour. They played Animals, All of Wish You We're Here and Money and Us and Them from Darkside. Great concert!
Really enjoyed this CD Richard's. I recognized the line immediately. I use Zepplin as a source of inspiration in a lot of my poems.
Well done and best wishes!
Luv&stuff
Katiemaedead

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023

Led Zeppelin are awesome as well. I'm so envious you got to see Pink Floyd live - a treat I've never experienced. Thanks for the kind words, and glad to learn of another fan of great music :) Craig

reply by Katie Mae Dead on 22-Sep-2023

You are most welcome.

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

Hmph... Monty Python and Pink Floyd... great fish eyes.

Great entry into the 15 syllable contest. We bring what we can into our lives and in the blink of an eye, it's gone.

Cheers...
John

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023

That's the truth. Thanks for the kind words :)

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Craig, This is a very cute 15 syllable poem you have penned for the contest. I love the picture of the two pretty goldfish and the way they look. Maybe hoping for another breath! Best wishes to you my friend! Teri

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023

Thanks, Teri. They are cute, aren't they? Most grateful, Craig.

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

Good luck with your 15 Syllable Poem. Something fishy about this poem. True, life has no meaning without the gathering of animals to love us, and glasses to toast a friend. Decorating our house with favorite things. Without all these, it wouldn't be life - a desert of dreams.

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023

I love that thought, Aussie. Thanks so much for reviewing :)

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

This poem speaks truth, power, and sadness. You get out of life what you put into life, and then it's over. Over time, this has been said many ways. You have a great overall presentation with the artwork, poetry, and color choices. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023

Thanks very much for the kind words :)

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi Craig
This short poem tells an important truth. Just as we think we are beginning to understand life it seems to be close to done.
I like the patriotic colors of the font.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Good luck with the contest.
Have a good rest of the week.

Joan

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023

Thanks for all the good wishes, Joan, and for the kind comments regarding this very short poem. Cheers, Craig.

reply by dragonpoet on 22-Sep-2023

You're welcome on both accounts, Craig.
Joan

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

This sentiment is at least as old as I am:-). The answer to the question, "What is our purpose?". It's what we want it to be.

We live and then we die.

Lots of philosophy in so few words!

Good luck.

Pam

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023

I think it's much older than that, Pam. Thanks for the good wishes, Craig.

Comment from jake cosmos aller

Excellent

lovely poem almost half a nonet I suppose that this is form by itself or should be. I like the five four three two one format very effective and I like the meaning

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023

Thanks, Jake, for the kind words, and for noticing the formatting :)

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Absolutely, we're all of a sudden here, and then after many years we are no more. But in between those two extremes we frantically try to fill in the gap with something meaningful. Loved your poem, Craig. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023

Thanks so much, Ulla. You hit the nail right n the head :) Craig