Forest Memories
A Lover Looks Back75 total reviews
Comment from Bridge
A lovely poem I can read the longing for your friend in your poem. Memories are all that remains The poem flows very well and the imagery is spot on . Very well written
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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A lovely poem I can read the longing for your friend in your poem. Memories are all that remains The poem flows very well and the imagery is spot on . Very well written
Comment Written 16-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Hi Bridge, thank you for reading, your encouraging comments, and all the stars! Rewrote and tweaked, finally just posted before I wrecked the whole thing.
irish
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Irishauthorme a wonderful Wednesday to you. I hope this finds you well. That was a beautiful and heart-felt tribute to your loved companion, thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Hello Irishauthorme a wonderful Wednesday to you. I hope this finds you well. That was a beautiful and heart-felt tribute to your loved companion, thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Wow, thank you for reading, your encouraging comments, and all those stars! Well so far, snowing like crazy here in Wyoming.
Thanks again,
irish
Comment from Frances Jean
A beautifully written poem of love, loss and memory. Vivid imagery of the forest and your sweetheart, I felt I was there too. It's funny as we get older how those special treasured memories become so real to us once more. Thanks for sharing Franky
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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A beautifully written poem of love, loss and memory. Vivid imagery of the forest and your sweetheart, I felt I was there too. It's funny as we get older how those special treasured memories become so real to us once more. Thanks for sharing Franky
Comment Written 16-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Hi, Franky! Thank you for reading, your kind, encouraging comments, and all those stars! And, it is so true, as we mature(!), old, treasured memories come back to us, as clear as they were the day and night they happened.
Thanks for stopping by!
irish
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is a powerful poem that deserves its place as a highly recognized piece of writing. I especially liked the sense of loss created at the beginning of the poem.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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This is a powerful poem that deserves its place as a highly recognized piece of writing. I especially liked the sense of loss created at the beginning of the poem.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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Hi, Katherine, thank you for reading, your kind comments, and all those stars! Didn't expect such a great response, but am grateful for all. Thanks for the encouragement!
irish
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
I like and have enjoyed the read of this poem speaks vividly of the past, you look back your forest memories of love and your state of loved living; well said, well done; post more. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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I like and have enjoyed the read of this poem speaks vividly of the past, you look back your forest memories of love and your state of loved living; well said, well done; post more. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)
Comment Written 15-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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Thank you for reading, your encouraging comments, and all the stars!
Trying to get time to write and post more, tough.
Cheers, irish
Comment from papa55mike
Some of my favorite times were spent in the woods or along a river with fish to catch. What a wonderfully written poem to a dear friend. Best of luck with your writing!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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Some of my favorite times were spent in the woods or along a river with fish to catch. What a wonderfully written poem to a dear friend. Best of luck with your writing!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 15-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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Hi, Mike, thank you so much for reading, your encouraging comments, and all those stars! The Big Horn River runs through town here, great fishing, and a great time watching the ducks and geese.
Cheers, irish
Comment from Badger_29
Dear Irish, I found this to be a poignant and moving memoir. I love the slant rhyming, and the melancholy note prevails throughout. Superb writing, one of your best! I especially like the Spanish galleons, very effective imigary.
Blessings,
Brother Badger
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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Dear Irish, I found this to be a poignant and moving memoir. I love the slant rhyming, and the melancholy note prevails throughout. Superb writing, one of your best! I especially like the Spanish galleons, very effective imigary.
Blessings,
Brother Badger
Comment Written 15-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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Wow, I am humbled! Thank you for reading, the your insight in your comments, and the galaxy of stars!
Take care, irish
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My pleasure~
Comment from Adri7enne
Ah, makes me sigh to read you once again, Irish! Your poetic voice is, as always, gentle, romantic, masculin with a touch of melancholy. There is an earnestness in your stanzas, the meaning never sacrificed to the rhymes. I'm sorry you lost a friend. Your words touch me. I hope you're well, my friend.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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Ah, makes me sigh to read you once again, Irish! Your poetic voice is, as always, gentle, romantic, masculin with a touch of melancholy. There is an earnestness in your stanzas, the meaning never sacrificed to the rhymes. I'm sorry you lost a friend. Your words touch me. I hope you're well, my friend.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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I am humbled! So happy to see you here again! Thank you for reading, the very special insight, and the galaxy of stars! While I was overseas in the US Navy, my Mom wrote that this beautiful, sensitive young lady had taken her life. I feel that by honoring her memory I keep her alive in my heart.
Hope you are back to writing and posting, miss you here!
irish
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I drop by now and again. I'm not writing but I like to review my special friends. I always review you, Irish. Always good to read you.
Comment from victor 66
This is a very beautiful poem and I believe a beautiful memory of a very dear friend. You were lucky to have the woods and your friend. Last summer I got lost with a friend I had known for 65 years. I had never been lost before in the woods. We stayed overnight trying desperately to get out. The next day we were rescued. I wasn't proud, nor was I ashamed. I was with my friend. Later, my friend Pat told me that was the highlight of his summer. Interesting.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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This is a very beautiful poem and I believe a beautiful memory of a very dear friend. You were lucky to have the woods and your friend. Last summer I got lost with a friend I had known for 65 years. I had never been lost before in the woods. We stayed overnight trying desperately to get out. The next day we were rescued. I wasn't proud, nor was I ashamed. I was with my friend. Later, my friend Pat told me that was the highlight of his summer. Interesting.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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Wow, what an adventure you had, lost in the woods! Wondered if you had water or snacks with you? Neat that Pat looked back on that as his highlight, coulda been worse.
Thank you for reading, and all the stars!
irish
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You are most welcome. No water and no snacks for Pat and my little adventure. We did drink some water from a leech infested pond that was pretty dirty. But we didn?t get that sick, just dehydrated.
Comment from Raul1
I have enjoyed reading your piece of poetry. It's beautifully written. The sentences flow with clarity. I like how you structured this poem. Excellent work! Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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I have enjoyed reading your piece of poetry. It's beautifully written. The sentences flow with clarity. I like how you structured this poem. Excellent work! Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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Hi Raul, thank you for reading, your insight, and encouraging comments! I appreciate all the stars, I am humbled.
Take Care, irish
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You're welcome!
