Life In The Big Shitty
Viewing comments for Prologue "The Song Of A Loner"The first eighty years.
11 total reviews
Comment from irishauthorme
Beautiful definition of how you identify with others! Had to look up the exact definition, but had some hints from your bio/poem.
I think most people who are creative writers are sensitive to a certain point. And, as Hemingway (And others) said, "Writing is a lonely occupation."
You have to reach in and pull out parts of yourself, and expose your creations to the scrutiny of others.
Great that you are still learning, at 86 I am still trying, read a lot.
Good work,
irish
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2022
Beautiful definition of how you identify with others! Had to look up the exact definition, but had some hints from your bio/poem.
I think most people who are creative writers are sensitive to a certain point. And, as Hemingway (And others) said, "Writing is a lonely occupation."
You have to reach in and pull out parts of yourself, and expose your creations to the scrutiny of others.
Great that you are still learning, at 86 I am still trying, read a lot.
Good work,
irish
Comment Written 24-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2022
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Thank you. irish. God Bless you and yours my friend. All the above so true about us writers. Xo. B
Comment from Janet Foor
A beautiful and serene picture to accompany your thoughtful poem. I sympathize with you but I have never been alone and not sure how I would deal with it. Your thought provoking poem says you are coping pretty well when you say, " l learned to love me."
Well done Barb
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
A beautiful and serene picture to accompany your thoughtful poem. I sympathize with you but I have never been alone and not sure how I would deal with it. Your thought provoking poem says you are coping pretty well when you say, " l learned to love me."
Well done Barb
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 21-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Thank you, Janet. I have been alone most of my live. I was terrified when younng. I treasure it now. Blessings Barbara. Xo
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
"Honest to a fault, sometimes." Now that is still being honest. ;))
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I think you may be selling yourself short. I can see the "get pissed-off" thing and I understand your trust vs love issue, but I have to believe there is more to you than what you have given yourself credit for. At least to me, it sounds like there is.
Very nicely written poem, good sized type, easily read, easy to understand. Very nice.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
"Honest to a fault, sometimes." Now that is still being honest. ;))
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I think you may be selling yourself short. I can see the "get pissed-off" thing and I understand your trust vs love issue, but I have to believe there is more to you than what you have given yourself credit for. At least to me, it sounds like there is.
Very nicely written poem, good sized type, easily read, easy to understand. Very nice.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Thank you, Gary. How sweet. Of course, there is the Irish thing. LOL maybe more I don't see. Blessings, Barbara. Xo
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for sharing about YOU! Of course, we writers tend to be introverts and are empathetic. You've also been through A LOT in life. I like your strategy to not trust because even our Lord Jesus didn't trust people but HE really loves us all.
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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2022
Thank you for sharing about YOU! Of course, we writers tend to be introverts and are empathetic. You've also been through A LOT in life. I like your strategy to not trust because even our Lord Jesus didn't trust people but HE really loves us all.
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Comment Written 20-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2022
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Thank you, Helen. Amen.Thankfully he does. Blessings, Barbara. Xo
Comment from country ranch writer
Life isn't easy to be a part of when we can't Tustin another. You have ti to read read between the lines ti get to the truth if things, Being a loner isn't bad we don't have to have trust issues with folks.been there done that,
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2022
Life isn't easy to be a part of when we can't Tustin another. You have ti to read read between the lines ti get to the truth if things, Being a loner isn't bad we don't have to have trust issues with folks.been there done that,
Comment Written 20-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2022
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This was sent a second time. Xo
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Comment from country ranch writer
Life isn't easy to be a part of when we can't Tustin another. You have ti to read read between the lines ti get to the truth if things, Being a loner isn't bad we don't have to have trust issues with folks.been there done that,
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2022
Life isn't easy to be a part of when we can't Tustin another. You have ti to read read between the lines ti get to the truth if things, Being a loner isn't bad we don't have to have trust issues with folks.been there done that,
Comment Written 20-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2022
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Thank you, Amen, Blessings, Barbara. Xo
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Hugs and s ikes
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written, but sad also, poem you have penned about yourself. You used very good descriptive words and very lovely imagery. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2022
This is a very well written, but sad also, poem you have penned about yourself. You used very good descriptive words and very lovely imagery. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 20-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2022
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Thank you, dear Teri. Blessings, Barbara, Xo
Comment from LateBloomer
Barbara, your poem is heartfelt and filled with pain. I think that you are perfect just the way you are. Of special note:
I am an encourager
a problem solver
empathic
honest to a fault
sometimes
(Barbara, everyone needs a cheerleader, and you have cheerleader qualities beyond compare.)
Also of note:
I am empathic
I feel other people's
emotions
(Barb, you feel other people's emotions and you see them because you have endured your own share of pain and stresses--you recognize the signs and symptoms. You may be a mind reader, or you are just very smart and intuitive.)
And:
I have God and pets
(And you have your FS friends and family.)
God made you in his image. You are a wonderful person. Keep writing and reaching out. The light is always on in FSland. Today you wrote something brave, and I admire your courage. Xo. Margaret
Suggested correction: "too" damaged vs. to
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2022
Barbara, your poem is heartfelt and filled with pain. I think that you are perfect just the way you are. Of special note:
I am an encourager
a problem solver
empathic
honest to a fault
sometimes
(Barbara, everyone needs a cheerleader, and you have cheerleader qualities beyond compare.)
Also of note:
I am empathic
I feel other people's
emotions
(Barb, you feel other people's emotions and you see them because you have endured your own share of pain and stresses--you recognize the signs and symptoms. You may be a mind reader, or you are just very smart and intuitive.)
And:
I have God and pets
(And you have your FS friends and family.)
God made you in his image. You are a wonderful person. Keep writing and reaching out. The light is always on in FSland. Today you wrote something brave, and I admire your courage. Xo. Margaret
Suggested correction: "too" damaged vs. to
Comment Written 20-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2022
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As always, I thank you, for your kind words and support. The six shines bright and I am honored. I'll make the correction. I know the diff. I am terrible at editing. So thankful for all my fans. :). ps: yes, I am very intuitive. It is all a part of being an Empath. God Bless. Barbara. Xo
Comment from Reso22
I FEEL these words. You even nailed the color combo and font it intrigued me and I was impelled to continue to the finish of this beautiful piece. I understand and relate to your words wholeheartedly and want to let you know, I relate and often feel the same, an alien who feels, and with an intuition that is both a gift and curse in one. You are not as alone as it may seem. There are us that also exist and feel like aliens as well. Never change, it's a rare gift this world needs more of. Embrace all you are, it's a beautiful thing, even amidst the turbulence that accompanies our journey regularly that most don't experience. I get it, more than you know. Never stop writing! Great job!
Best,
Resa
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2022
I FEEL these words. You even nailed the color combo and font it intrigued me and I was impelled to continue to the finish of this beautiful piece. I understand and relate to your words wholeheartedly and want to let you know, I relate and often feel the same, an alien who feels, and with an intuition that is both a gift and curse in one. You are not as alone as it may seem. There are us that also exist and feel like aliens as well. Never change, it's a rare gift this world needs more of. Embrace all you are, it's a beautiful thing, even amidst the turbulence that accompanies our journey regularly that most don't experience. I get it, more than you know. Never stop writing! Great job!
Best,
Resa
Comment Written 20-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2022
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Thank you, so much. Wow. Yes, I do feel so very much alone. It is a gift and a curse like you said. It also caused me to be a runner in my life when things become too much. But thankfully I am at the end of my journey. God Bless you Resa. Barbara. Xo
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Lovnpeace,
Guess I know what you're saying. I too have been a loner so to speak all my life... and for whatever reason I too feel the emotions and pain of others and cherish every slighted pain and emotion it gives me. I believe it to be a service afforded to those strong enough to share the pain of others to somehow alleviate the pain and distress in some fashion by sharing some of it.
I am luck though, I have a beautiful wife, a beautiful life in my own small circle... I have accepted that, as you have in your eighty-two years of growth and experience.
One can only ever be themselves, their authentic self, that is enough.
I thank you for sharing your poem with me... and of course all others who are fortunate enough to read your journey.
Be well, stay safe... and always be kind to yourself.
Lovely presentation.
With our thoughts we create...
solace in our space.
Kind regards,
James.
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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2022
Hi Lovnpeace,
Guess I know what you're saying. I too have been a loner so to speak all my life... and for whatever reason I too feel the emotions and pain of others and cherish every slighted pain and emotion it gives me. I believe it to be a service afforded to those strong enough to share the pain of others to somehow alleviate the pain and distress in some fashion by sharing some of it.
I am luck though, I have a beautiful wife, a beautiful life in my own small circle... I have accepted that, as you have in your eighty-two years of growth and experience.
One can only ever be themselves, their authentic self, that is enough.
I thank you for sharing your poem with me... and of course all others who are fortunate enough to read your journey.
Be well, stay safe... and always be kind to yourself.
Lovely presentation.
With our thoughts we create...
solace in our space.
Kind regards,
James.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 20-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2022
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What a wonderful review James. Thank you for your kindness, And all the best for you. Blessings Barbara. Xo