To Cherish Thorns
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "With Head Held High"Free Verse Poetry
26 total reviews
Comment from Donya Quijote
This was reading like a rant against fly-by reviewing. I guess I under the influence of previous readings. Interesting structure, strong metaphor, open to interpretation.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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This was reading like a rant against fly-by reviewing. I guess I under the influence of previous readings. Interesting structure, strong metaphor, open to interpretation.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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I like that interpretation. I like to leave some room for the reader to insert their own meaning. Thank you so much, mikey
Comment from DR DIP
wow ! interesting read and set out Michael you always present a thinking mans post lol
I really enjoy your work, though brain labour intensive, sometimes after a few reads I always see whereyou are coming from with your cryptic and metaphorical lines
thanks for sharing
dip
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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wow ! interesting read and set out Michael you always present a thinking mans post lol
I really enjoy your work, though brain labour intensive, sometimes after a few reads I always see whereyou are coming from with your cryptic and metaphorical lines
thanks for sharing
dip
Comment Written 16-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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That's me, tales from the cryptic! So pleased you liked this one. I've been trying to sonnetize and haiku and all that. But, this is more my style. Thank you kindly, mikey
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Keep your pride in such a situation I say. You did not lose what was never yours to begin with.. Glad to know it is not about you. Well done Mikey. Nancy
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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Keep your pride in such a situation I say. You did not lose what was never yours to begin with.. Glad to know it is not about you. Well done Mikey. Nancy
Comment Written 16-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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Thank you. It is much easier to write when it isn't me!! mikey
Comment from Winslow
Dear Michael,
Thoughts of you weigh heavy on my mind. How could you forsake our love and go with the girl. Life is cruel and I think that you are too.
Warm regards,
Winslow
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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Dear Michael,
Thoughts of you weigh heavy on my mind. How could you forsake our love and go with the girl. Life is cruel and I think that you are too.
Warm regards,
Winslow
Comment Written 16-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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Perfect synopsis! Well done. Thank you, mikey
Comment from TAB_that's me
Always go through life with your head held high Mikey. Nice free verse and style. I have a couple of questions for you. Do you actually read your reviews? I never get a thank you from you any more and I seldom get a review from you even though I promote mine pretty high most of the time (usually a dollar or more) - did I do something to offend you or do you just not like my poetry?
teresa
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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Always go through life with your head held high Mikey. Nice free verse and style. I have a couple of questions for you. Do you actually read your reviews? I never get a thank you from you any more and I seldom get a review from you even though I promote mine pretty high most of the time (usually a dollar or more) - did I do something to offend you or do you just not like my poetry?
teresa
Comment Written 16-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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I do read them, yes. No, it isn't you at all. It is totally me. I have become so buried that I'm just drowning and I'm not intentionally missing responses or reviewing your work. I do read it. Did I review you Tumbling Words piece? I know I loved it and voted for it. It wouldn't surprise me if I read it thought it was wonderful and forgot to review it. I have a long list of things that started in March that have messed me up on the site, computer problems and my job taking care of mentally ill people etc. But, I'm trying to catch up. I review first the people I follow which are the ones that follow me. I just recently have got caught up kinda with that. I've been reviewing for two cents forever it seems. Now I have millions of responses to face. I'm trying to go backwards most recent first. I hate cut and paste "I'm sorry I got behind" answers, so I don't know if I'll ever get caught up. I'm trying to stay caught up now. I'm so very sorry. You are one of my favorites here. I love what you write. I'll try to be better. I hope you'll forgive me. It is something that bugs the hell out of me when I review someone and don't get a thank you. So, it is embarrassing to be the worst one on the site at responding at the moment. mikey
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Thanks Mikey for your honest reply. If I were you in order to catch up, skip the ones you missed that are only paying 2 cents. no expects one to review after their certificate has expired and yes for replies probably a copy paste is appropiate. I'm sorry for all the problems going on in your life. Take care.
Comment from Sasha
This is superb. I love:
spindled and sprawled, carelessly tossed anvils, mocking honey dripping tones, and especially, snail's arabesque.
Brilliantly written and tells a story (to me) of a man holding onto his pride after losing his love. Excellent work with this one, as usual.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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This is superb. I love:
spindled and sprawled, carelessly tossed anvils, mocking honey dripping tones, and especially, snail's arabesque.
Brilliantly written and tells a story (to me) of a man holding onto his pride after losing his love. Excellent work with this one, as usual.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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Glad you liked this. Yes, you have it exactly. Glad it isn't me! mikey
Comment from Nosha17
Powerful poem about the significance of pride when considering all the aspects of our lives. You have made excellent choice of words and imagery to convey your thoughts. Enjoyable as always. Faye
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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Powerful poem about the significance of pride when considering all the aspects of our lives. You have made excellent choice of words and imagery to convey your thoughts. Enjoyable as always. Faye
Comment Written 16-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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Thank you! Glad you liked this one. I'm happy it isn't me. I liked a couple of the lines in this one. Just popped into my head! mikey
Comment from SLHarper
I hear the dull, demoralizing thuds of those carelessly tossed anvils, and my heart immediately flies out to console this noble narrator, whose "arabesque" (beautiful, potent word, by the way) shell is thoroughly dented on the inside.
What made you think of writing this non-biographical (really?) account of being the ultimate booby-prize recipient in the game of love? You have a true knack for drumming up pathos for the unsung underdog. Quintessential Mikey! That could be a title for your book of poetry! ;)
Stephie
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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I hear the dull, demoralizing thuds of those carelessly tossed anvils, and my heart immediately flies out to console this noble narrator, whose "arabesque" (beautiful, potent word, by the way) shell is thoroughly dented on the inside.
What made you think of writing this non-biographical (really?) account of being the ultimate booby-prize recipient in the game of love? You have a true knack for drumming up pathos for the unsung underdog. Quintessential Mikey! That could be a title for your book of poetry! ;)
Stephie
Comment Written 16-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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That is a good title!! Almost haughty, but how can "Mikey" be haughty? Hahaha. I don't know where these things come from. Just little scenes pop into my head and then I describe them. Almost all of the lost love ones are made up. I'm a very lucky Irish lad for some reason. Maybe poor and amusing is an attractive combination!! mikey
Comment from Sankey
Whooooeeee! Interesting. have to do a bit of thinking on this one. maybe if I go back and read it again. interesting art work as well.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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Whooooeeee! Interesting. have to do a bit of thinking on this one. maybe if I go back and read it again. interesting art work as well.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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Love that black background. Makes everything stand out if you find the right picture.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
WOW! Great ending... didn't see that coming. Superb description of a 'loser at love'... and sadly this is ALL too common. One of the common tragedies/traumas of life humanity has suffered since a suave, fast-talking guy walked out from behind a bush in the Garden of Eden and seduced Eve away from Adam. :)
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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WOW! Great ending... didn't see that coming. Superb description of a 'loser at love'... and sadly this is ALL too common. One of the common tragedies/traumas of life humanity has suffered since a suave, fast-talking guy walked out from behind a bush in the Garden of Eden and seduced Eve away from Adam. :)
Comment Written 16-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2014
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Glad you liked this one. It is easier to write when it hasn't happened to me. I can leave the whining out! HAhaha.