Karlcfolkes's comments Page #2

Powerfully pushing grammar and meaning to the hilt while at the same time maintaining a measured poetic balance to deliver within the poem a Sehnsucht or longing of lovers separated by time and space, seeking to hold on to memories of yesteryear midst the muck and the grime of the albatross of time, symbolized by the ever awaiting for that ‘last boat’ that will be the calling for ultimate rejoicing. more »

Thank you, Bella, thank you, yadav.

A fairytale, and a love story, based, it would appear, on the author’s personal experiences and active imagination.

Dear Sarge,
I’m deeply touched by your response. Many of us have lost relatives and friends serving on the frontline. I, too lost a nephew, who at age 18, was not fortunate to make it back. May he rest in peace! more »

And thank you also, whenitgrowsbright, for pitching in. Indeed, we’re, all of us, together in this merry-go-round ride.

Thank you so much, miraculousthemodel, for weighing in on this important subject, penned to invite open dialogue, and hopefully, in the long run, to bring people more closely together, rather than to set us apart and further away from one another. PS: I like your pen name. more »

This is indeed an awesomely well-written, thoughtful poem. I salute you and take my hat off to you, Sir, for your service to this nation. You may not consider yourself as such, but you are indeed a hero, if yet a humble, silent one. Thank you, and God bless you. more »

My immense thanks to you, Symmetry60, for providing on this platform an exposé that is tantamount to an in-depth historical perspective, overview and analysis of US government relations. I’m sure some readers will find it informative, while others might nevertheless regard it as being one-sided opinionated. Such is human nature. more »

Thank you, Akinpet23. Amen.

Thank you, StylesRobin, for your perceptive comment. As a people, we all need to work together for the betterment of one another. That is the hope we all strive for.

Oh, thank you so much, Noddy, for your gentlemanly graciousness, somewhat old school these days, but greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Lawrence, for your own insightful observations.

Approaching 90 this year, and married for 63 years, my pastor refers to me, his Elder, as “Young Man!” And to my wife, the Music Director, he describes as “The Encourager!” I wonder what that means. Nevertheless, we’re both thankful for being able to serve others. more »

This poem echoes the heartfelt cry for love and affection of the Wizard of Oz: “If I Only Had a Heart!” Thank you, Susan, for sharing this very thoughtful piece.

The polemics of creative art. Great job, and, oh, so bloody timely and necessary!

Thank you, ladygracious, for your kindness and hyoid steadfast support.

Dear Noddy,
First and foremost, let me thank you for reading and even more so, for commenting on my recent composition that you’ve categorized as being polemical, and therefore suggesting, however obliquely or implicitly so, that rather than meeting the traditional requirements or rules of, or for poetry, it constitutes a piece of writing that conveys a strongly critical attack, or even controversial opinion concerning a delicate topic or subject (which is the definition of what a polemic composition, poetry or otherwise, does.
May I point out, nevertheless, and even assert, that in substance, poetry can indeed be, and often is, upon analysis and careful scrutiny, polemical, as it often has or conveys an intention to move or persuade its readers; even having the power to raise consciousness, or challenge established norms.
I do however acknowledge and even concede that the use of a prose-like narrative format to deliver this composition may indeed detract some readers, such as yourself, from accepting that this piece, while broadening the architectural paradigm of a poetic composition beyond its perceived traditional boundaries, falls within the perceived conservative domain of poetry. Perhaps, had I employed a more traditional format of poetry-writing, there might be less objection. Thank you once more.

Most sincerely,
Karl more »

Dear Kali_p, thank you for your insightful comment.

Military academy, military discipline, military training, a secular prescription for being “born again.”

Disya poem bunununu soh tel!

…And the greatest of these is LOVE!

A poetic Song of Songs and courtship to the Belovéd.

Thank you both, Joseph and Abby.

Thank you AIDA for your thoughtful in-depth analysis and commentary. It is greatly appreciated. I find it quite instructive.

Thank you, rameshs.88917, for your diligence in reading this composition and offering an in-depth commentary.
Thank you also for your supportive vote.