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Shall We Dance

A life's requites

37 total reviews 
Comment from Wendy G
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A extra star for brilliant artwork as well (not really, your poem is also exceptional!) I like the succinct wisdom in your Author's Notes as well. We are analysed in our weaknesses, by each other, judged, pronounced ... wanting, labelled, and their pronouncement seals our human fate. We all have just those few moments of life between birth and death - so little in view of eternity. We are insignificant - and yet, are we not all tiny parts of a much bigger plan?

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 30-Jun-2021
    Wonderful interpretation.
    Yes, I do truly believe we
    are all eternal. Tiny cogs
    in the intricate wheels of all
    that time turns.

    Thank you so much,

    Doug
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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The lifelong dance is far too short and we are soon in our graves and embedded in history with all the other souls who have gone before, a poignant write, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 28-Jun-2021
    Thank you, Dolly.
Comment from equestrik
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I have read and re-read this and I find it full of depth and intrique. I like that it makes the reader think evaluate and consider. Well done and the artwork as well.

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 28-Jun-2021
    Thank you.
    I am affected.

    Doug
Comment from Goodadvicechan
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I like the opening which attracts you to read on : " Hello,
my ghosts. Are you there?" This is a skillful way to draw readers attention. All readers would like to see what happens next.

I have some doubts as the the meaning of this paragraph: "The fate
of all men is the grave," Is this true? Perhaps they carry their fate to their grave.

I enjoy the poem.
Thank yuo for sharing,


 Comment Written 27-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 28-Jun-2021
    Are we all not all fated for the grave?
Comment from Tasuke
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Melancholic but honest; from the skeletons in our closet to the preference to immediate gratification and sensory satisfaction; confident diagnoses and swift dismissal of they which are to be our informants.

Acceptance of impermanence; in that we agree. None escape their appointment with the black reaper.

"Every man is broken eventually" is quite a resonating line as well.

Well done.

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 27-Jun-2021
    I, absolutely, thank you.
    For an open mind, for
    due diligence, for resonating
    when it is easier not to.

    Doug
Comment from Raul1
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This is a very well penned poem. It's beautifully written. The sentences flow with clarity. I have enjoyed reading your piece of poetry. Thank you for sharing! I like it.

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 Comment Written 27-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 27-Jun-2021
    I can only thank you,

    Most sincerely,

    Doug
reply by Raul1 on 27-Jun-2021
    You're welcome!
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
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Compelling and thought-provoking--startling imagery--does this pertain to mental illness diagnosis or addiction--both?--sugg: translation of German in note--what's up with Argentina?

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 Comment Written 27-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 27-Jun-2021
    Eva Perone.
    "Don't cry for me, Argentina.

    Thank you, Doug