The Heart of Poetry
Viewing comments for Chapter 12 "The heart of love"'Tis not the Bard, but pretty good poetry anyway
30 total reviews
Comment from Irish Rain
I believe you have a winner here! Love so wonderfully described in ALL it's forms! Beautifully written, blessings to you today!
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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I believe you have a winner here! Love so wonderfully described in ALL it's forms! Beautifully written, blessings to you today!
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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A winner would be nice, but I am happy knowing so many of you enjoyed The heart of love, thank you for this great review. :-) Carolyn
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
This is a truly beautiful piece of writing which contains so many truths. You covered not just the erotic aspect of love, but the love of a mother, for a child, for a baby, for a marriage that lasts a lifetime. I don't know what is expected of us in the contest. 'Valentines Poetry' contest. I thought it is meant to be a poem like the ones within a valentine card. I remember getting them years ago with no signature - Just Guess Who!! But we are not given any clues so anything goes and your offering is very lovely. Good Luck in he contest. Regards Dorothy
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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This is a truly beautiful piece of writing which contains so many truths. You covered not just the erotic aspect of love, but the love of a mother, for a child, for a baby, for a marriage that lasts a lifetime. I don't know what is expected of us in the contest. 'Valentines Poetry' contest. I thought it is meant to be a poem like the ones within a valentine card. I remember getting them years ago with no signature - Just Guess Who!! But we are not given any clues so anything goes and your offering is very lovely. Good Luck in he contest. Regards Dorothy
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Thanks Dorothy, I normally rhyme my poetry, but decided to do free verse. Glad you enjoyed the read and appreciate your comments and good wishes. :-) Carolyn
Comment from beautyseeker
Beautiful free verse that gives glory to God and opens our eyes to all love in all forms... I love the last stanza , " the heart of love that dares to give credence to God that is love...." Well done
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Beautiful free verse that gives glory to God and opens our eyes to all love in all forms... I love the last stanza , " the heart of love that dares to give credence to God that is love...." Well done
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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I appreciate your wonderful comments and rating, thank you so much, :-) Carolyn
Comment from Sagnik Das
Would I were vouchsafed a thousand stars at dispense, I would bequeath them to you. This is UNPARALLELED! The way you devised the preceding half (employing Pantheistic overtones) is SUBLIME, & made me feel as though I were reading a work by Whitman [arguably, the foremost exemplar of the free-verse], or even, such neo-classicists as Ralph Waldo Emerson).
The subtle depiction of mortal virtues, transcending the realm of Earthly love to manifest what I call 'Platonic Divinity', has been fervently executed. The words possess a sense of Epicurean profundity:
"The heart of love is never ending but goes on and on
From one generation to another, world without end
A growing valentine, an occupation of the soul that no one can explain" -- REMARKABLE! What can one term this save sheer beauty of expression?...
I would rather allow my paltry rating speak -- This is discernable, Carolyn -- & you are sure to win this (should that headstrong committee intercept its impudence)...
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Would I were vouchsafed a thousand stars at dispense, I would bequeath them to you. This is UNPARALLELED! The way you devised the preceding half (employing Pantheistic overtones) is SUBLIME, & made me feel as though I were reading a work by Whitman [arguably, the foremost exemplar of the free-verse], or even, such neo-classicists as Ralph Waldo Emerson).
The subtle depiction of mortal virtues, transcending the realm of Earthly love to manifest what I call 'Platonic Divinity', has been fervently executed. The words possess a sense of Epicurean profundity:
"The heart of love is never ending but goes on and on
From one generation to another, world without end
A growing valentine, an occupation of the soul that no one can explain" -- REMARKABLE! What can one term this save sheer beauty of expression?...
I would rather allow my paltry rating speak -- This is discernable, Carolyn -- & you are sure to win this (should that headstrong committee intercept its impudence)...
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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My ever growing gratitude to you Sagnik, you bring me a pound of encouragement for every ounce of words I write. As far as the committee goes... LOL... Whoever wins, it won't take one spark from the glow of what you have bestowed upon me. You make me a better writer, and perhaps even, a better person. Thanks so much, Love to all of you, Carolyn
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A privilege as ever, dear friend. :)
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Dear Carolyn - I love the fact that you crafted this one outside of the norm for Valentines which is truly just a marketing ploy. I would much rather have the spirit of valentines throughout the year. Why just one day.
Anyway I enjoyed this one and thought you penned it well.
Thanks for sharing it and good luck in the contest. My last six to you dear One.
Love
Maureen
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Dear Carolyn - I love the fact that you crafted this one outside of the norm for Valentines which is truly just a marketing ploy. I would much rather have the spirit of valentines throughout the year. Why just one day.
Anyway I enjoyed this one and thought you penned it well.
Thanks for sharing it and good luck in the contest. My last six to you dear One.
Love
Maureen
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Oh Maureen, since I admire you so much (and love you more) this beautiful six, as I say a 'golden cross' means the world to me. I, like you, feel each holiday is rather exploited, but then, on the other hand, it is a great day to get CHOCOLATEEEEEEEEEEE...
Love you, Carolyn
Comment from Benny Beeharry
It is great in the morning to read something that centres on love and God.
Well done.
I have been busy with getting my poems ready these days and I have not written nor posted anything except a short one shed no tears for me.
Did you read it.?
Hopefully I be back soon.
I shall be reviewing instead now on till I begin to write again.
Thank you. Please bear with me.
Benny Beeharry
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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It is great in the morning to read something that centres on love and God.
Well done.
I have been busy with getting my poems ready these days and I have not written nor posted anything except a short one shed no tears for me.
Did you read it.?
Hopefully I be back soon.
I shall be reviewing instead now on till I begin to write again.
Thank you. Please bear with me.
Benny Beeharry
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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I will always 'stick like glue' do what you have to do, Benny, I know you are always working that creative mind. Thank you for this wonderful review and comments. I am so happy you related to : The heart of love, I will check on shed no tears, I am sure I read it, have not been able to write reviews on everything but I will visit it again, :-) Carolyn
Comment from jmdg1954
Carolyn,
What's the old saying? Love makes the world go round...
It certainly does and you have pinpointed so many timely aspects causing that to happen. I loved this phrasing...
"It's watching your child assist an elderly person cross the street, and knowing in your heart that he or she is made up of more than pink hair, tattoos and a strange fashion statement"
I enjoy reading your poems. They are always filled with love and emotion!
Nicely done... John
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Carolyn,
What's the old saying? Love makes the world go round...
It certainly does and you have pinpointed so many timely aspects causing that to happen. I loved this phrasing...
"It's watching your child assist an elderly person cross the street, and knowing in your heart that he or she is made up of more than pink hair, tattoos and a strange fashion statement"
I enjoy reading your poems. They are always filled with love and emotion!
Nicely done... John
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Thank you John for this wonderful review, and for enjoying reading my work. You encourage me far more than you know.
Have a great week end, Love, :-) Carolyn
Comment from Tomes Johnston
Yes we all have the ability to love within us. Even hitler loved eva brain and his dog. Mother Theresa said that we all have the ability for good and evil within us. When asked if even she had the ability for evil she simply replied especially me.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Yes we all have the ability to love within us. Even hitler loved eva brain and his dog. Mother Theresa said that we all have the ability for good and evil within us. When asked if even she had the ability for evil she simply replied especially me.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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What a tremendous statement you have made in this review Tomes. I agree, we all have the ability and the choice to do good or evil. Thank you for your comments. :-) Carolyn
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My pleasure
Comment from Sylvia Page
Dear Carolyn,
You have indeed excelled your poetic prowess in this beautiful composition for the Valentines poetic contest. Wishing you all the very best in the contest,
Cheers
Sylvia
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Dear Carolyn,
You have indeed excelled your poetic prowess in this beautiful composition for the Valentines poetic contest. Wishing you all the very best in the contest,
Cheers
Sylvia
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and encouraging support, dear Sylvia... Have a great weekend, Love, Carolyn
Comment from The Death
Hi,
I like that you have kept it simple and straightword in the free style. You have nicely shared your views here. Love is something we all want but we need to have a pure heart for it too. Good of luck!
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2014
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Hi,
I like that you have kept it simple and straightword in the free style. You have nicely shared your views here. Love is something we all want but we need to have a pure heart for it too. Good of luck!
Comment Written 24-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2014
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Thanks for this great review, free style is not usually my style, but this one seemed to call for it. Glad you liked it. :-) Carolyn