Ageless Apparition
the reaper61 total reviews
Comment from Juliette Chamberlain
I like the suggestion that death waits patiently, for those who will not live their life calmly.
The endless hurry sends the victims straight into his arms.
Meanwhile he patiently waits; smiling.
Juliette
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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I like the suggestion that death waits patiently, for those who will not live their life calmly.
The endless hurry sends the victims straight into his arms.
Meanwhile he patiently waits; smiling.
Juliette
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Thank U Juliette. and by the way, U don't look a day over April 29th.
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One day i may tell my secret of youthful looks. lol.
Juliette
Comment from Perp Ihebom
This is a nice piece with a nice poetic diction. It is not easy to understand what the poem is all about, but that does not detract from the fact that it is a good work of art. kudos
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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This is a nice piece with a nice poetic diction. It is not easy to understand what the poem is all about, but that does not detract from the fact that it is a good work of art. kudos
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Thanks for a nice review. If U want to know what a poem is about, never ask the author! LOL
Comment from RebelRose
I'm with you ... slow is the way to go. It is rather a drab and dreary thought that the reaper hovers among us. A fact we can't escape, though.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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I'm with you ... slow is the way to go. It is rather a drab and dreary thought that the reaper hovers among us. A fact we can't escape, though.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Oh how true. Thank U for reading my little effort.
Comment from lola29
Victor, your poetry is always a joy to read, and even though this one is a bit dark, it is a remarkable piece. You've given us something to think about, and I always like that. Bravo!
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Victor, your poetry is always a joy to read, and even though this one is a bit dark, it is a remarkable piece. You've given us something to think about, and I always like that. Bravo!
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Thank U, Lola. Are U sure I can't come to Belieze with U?
Comment from Abba Lin
Hi Victor, great poem, great write, so true.. I have learned to control my mind on this worry thing.. I alway say to myself, why worry when you can pray.. My belief in God and that He has my back. Then my worry becomes trust.. Love Lin
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Hi Victor, great poem, great write, so true.. I have learned to control my mind on this worry thing.. I alway say to myself, why worry when you can pray.. My belief in God and that He has my back. Then my worry becomes trust.. Love Lin
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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I may have to try that. Thanks.
Comment from words
Well done.
I loved the last lines:
'Tis just his lot
to reap from us
the ones with endless hurry.
Love the play on reap/reaper and this idea of death's patience and how all of our "hurrying" will never out run it.
Well done.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Well done.
I loved the last lines:
'Tis just his lot
to reap from us
the ones with endless hurry.
Love the play on reap/reaper and this idea of death's patience and how all of our "hurrying" will never out run it.
Well done.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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That's very nice of U to compliment me. Thank U.
Comment from Sally Carter
What a super little poem, and how much you pack into it!
I specially liked the alliteration on "scythe" and "smiles" (and assonance, come to that), plus that similarity of shape, one conjuring the image of the other.
What a comforting end line too! So sitting here, chilling and having fun is really good for me. Hoorayyyy...
Great flow on top of all that - I enjoyed it very much indeed.
Sally
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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What a super little poem, and how much you pack into it!
I specially liked the alliteration on "scythe" and "smiles" (and assonance, come to that), plus that similarity of shape, one conjuring the image of the other.
What a comforting end line too! So sitting here, chilling and having fun is really good for me. Hoorayyyy...
Great flow on top of all that - I enjoyed it very much indeed.
Sally
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Thank U so much. Yes, chilling and having fun is very good therapy. Take it from a former expertt.
Comment from skye
The scene is stark, the description is very good, and the advice.. excellent.
Slow down or he will come to get you, too.
I love this. Excellent.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
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The scene is stark, the description is very good, and the advice.. excellent.
Slow down or he will come to get you, too.
I love this. Excellent.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
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Thank U so much. Yes, slow down. Let him cull from the herd.
Comment from adewpearl
I like the alliteration in this poem and the strong visual of the grim reaper with his scythe smiling as he collects the souls of A-type personalities who worry and scurry their way to heart attacks and strokes. Good flow and strong rhyme also. Brooke :-)
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
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I like the alliteration in this poem and the strong visual of the grim reaper with his scythe smiling as he collects the souls of A-type personalities who worry and scurry their way to heart attacks and strokes. Good flow and strong rhyme also. Brooke :-)
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
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Thank U. Boy, if hurry and scurry don't bring the rat race image up, I don't know what will. I promised myself (well, a lot of things, really) that I wouldn't make the same mistake of all the farmers that I grew up around. I wouldn't just work, get fat, get drunk, and die of a heart attack in my 50's. Actually, now, with all of the awareness of heart attack causes, the generic farmer has changed quite a bit (for him). I'm a type A, worries, has too much stress, and isn't listening to his inner child. Although, he's screaming.
Comment from Kingsland
this poem has a very good poetic point to its thoughts. I liked the picture as well as the thoughts projected here. It was just a delight to have read and written a review for... John
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
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this poem has a very good poetic point to its thoughts. I liked the picture as well as the thoughts projected here. It was just a delight to have read and written a review for... John
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2010
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Thanks John. A very, very good poem U sent me by the way.