Little Billy
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Chasing my Tail."memiors from my life experiences.
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Comment from smileycloud
hey
good concept well represnted in fine style and form
heres hoping we all get to be the sailing ship but still just a touch of the dog;- just for a bit of fun and balance
have a smiley day
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
hey
good concept well represnted in fine style and form
heres hoping we all get to be the sailing ship but still just a touch of the dog;- just for a bit of fun and balance
have a smiley day
Comment Written 30-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
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Yes but even when we sail a ship we have to come home again. Thanks for the great review.
Comment from Jenn Starr
nice- I know that feeling well- the picture is so perfect!
I've always said that we must take what we're told as guides but not solid truth- we must evolve from where the great teachers of the past left off- we must take their knowledge and integrate it into our experience- this touches on that- you're definitely a ship setting sail unless you choose to just listen without question- then you're chasing your tail.
;)
JennStarr*
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
nice- I know that feeling well- the picture is so perfect!
I've always said that we must take what we're told as guides but not solid truth- we must evolve from where the great teachers of the past left off- we must take their knowledge and integrate it into our experience- this touches on that- you're definitely a ship setting sail unless you choose to just listen without question- then you're chasing your tail.
;)
JennStarr*
Comment Written 30-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
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That was a good analogy. i think to get an A we try to convince ourselves we have become the teacher. but it wears off in time. thanks for the great review.
Comment from rosah
excellent question, i've often wondered about the wisdom of teaching children, students to ..think like we think,...nothing would ever change, if everything stayed the same, thanks for sharing this witty observation.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
excellent question, i've often wondered about the wisdom of teaching children, students to ..think like we think,...nothing would ever change, if everything stayed the same, thanks for sharing this witty observation.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
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Im glad you enjoyed it. I tried not to over do it and make it in its most enjoyable form. Thank you.
Comment from ArtGal
I really like this poem. In other words, are we going to stand up and be ourselves and not think like others OR thinking like others and just chasing our tail? I like how you chose your words for this, like using 'think' in different ways. I really enjoyed. . .Sharon
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
I really like this poem. In other words, are we going to stand up and be ourselves and not think like others OR thinking like others and just chasing our tail? I like how you chose your words for this, like using 'think' in different ways. I really enjoyed. . .Sharon
Comment Written 30-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
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no what i ment to say is we can change our thinking for a while but we always end up where we started with our own thoughts. thanks for the great review.
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Of course, we go by what we're taught but still have our meanings in mind, thanks.
Comment from jmyron
Perhaps, a bit of both. You limit yourself, however, by restricting yourself to ships and dogs. Throughout life you will be many things
John
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
Perhaps, a bit of both. You limit yourself, however, by restricting yourself to ships and dogs. Throughout life you will be many things
John
Comment Written 30-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
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well i just ment dont we always end up where we started. Well im glad you liked it. Thanks for the great review.
Comment from ThomasDennisC
An excellent piece.
1. I love the usage of metaphor and the rhythm.
2. A good selection for Art work, it gives the topic good emphasis.
3. You reveal someone who is developing mentally.
We can all relate. We are and were being molded by our parents/teachers and continue to be molded by life's experiences.
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I feel your hands upon me,
molding me.
Teaching me to think,
like you think
4. My favorite, I get this a lot from my son's :-)
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I will think,
like you think.
For a while,
anyway.
Keep up the good work.
restlesspen
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
An excellent piece.
1. I love the usage of metaphor and the rhythm.
2. A good selection for Art work, it gives the topic good emphasis.
3. You reveal someone who is developing mentally.
We can all relate. We are and were being molded by our parents/teachers and continue to be molded by life's experiences.
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I feel your hands upon me,
molding me.
Teaching me to think,
like you think
4. My favorite, I get this a lot from my son's :-)
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I will think,
like you think.
For a while,
anyway.
Keep up the good work.
restlesspen
Comment Written 30-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
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wow you really liked this one hu? Thanks for the great review.
Comment from Rama Rao
A fine poem. We learn some things in the college, and we have to think like our professors to clear the exams and move on in life. College is only a launching pad. How one uses the knowledge acquired in the college depends entirely on him.
However, I didn't like the expression dog chasing my own tail-it is not a standard expression as far as I know.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
A fine poem. We learn some things in the college, and we have to think like our professors to clear the exams and move on in life. College is only a launching pad. How one uses the knowledge acquired in the college depends entirely on him.
However, I didn't like the expression dog chasing my own tail-it is not a standard expression as far as I know.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
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I didnt realize i wrote it that way ill have to edit it thank you for the good review.
Comment from mik4L
I like the chasing of words with "think." Intentional? the poem is peppy, frisky; just like a dog chasing his tail. Fun to read.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
I like the chasing of words with "think." Intentional? the poem is peppy, frisky; just like a dog chasing his tail. Fun to read.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
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do you mean using the same word twice. no it was not intentional but it was supposed to be peppy. Thank you.
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You are quite welcome. I really did like how you used "think" several times in a row. :-)
Comment from Minglement
Especially as you say this is about what we learn in college. It's so true and you've expressed it well. Great artwork adds to your nice presentation.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
Especially as you say this is about what we learn in college. It's so true and you've expressed it well. Great artwork adds to your nice presentation.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
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Im glad you like it. thank you so much for your review.
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You're welcome. Marcia
Comment from Ann Smith
Sometimes it seems, in college, that we are like a dog chasing his tail. Around and around we go. Where we'll stop no one knows. This is a short poem but it has good detail and imagery. Welcome to fanstory. ann
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
Sometimes it seems, in college, that we are like a dog chasing his tail. Around and around we go. Where we'll stop no one knows. This is a short poem but it has good detail and imagery. Welcome to fanstory. ann
Comment Written 30-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2010
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Thanks i could have written so many other ways but i thought this was the best way to get the message across.
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Cool. ann