I know I sure would not wish to encounter a werewolf. With those sharp, powerful fangs, deadly claws and "a thirst for fresh blood" no thank you. The occasional grumpy dog is enough of an encounter during my walks. I should think the bloodthirsty howl is fear-provoking, too. Yikes. Happy account anniversary.
This is a thoughtful and heartfelt rendering. Memories of Grandpa come alive as if in dreams. I too associate coffee with my grandparents. I love the aroma memories. It is sobering to live long enough to become the age Grandpa once did. He lives on in and through you. Happy account anniversary.
"Crystal fantasy wonderland." I will admit that snow and ice can appear to be beautiful. Some of the ice even resembles fancy sculptures. Oh, you describe the snow accumulation and the incessant shoveling. Snow is always difficult to pin down re amounts. As it increases the benevolency "dissipates". Great word by the way. Happy account anniversary.
I am laughing reading your story. Ruby did indeed earn a bit of comeuppance. She and her gossiping ways remind me of that expression "flapping your gums". I suppose that is all she could do for a while. You paint quite the picture of this Ruby. Yep, I imagine her husband and the locals loved their brief peace and quiet. Happy account anniversary.
I like the concept of art being a gift. Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder. A painting, for instance, can as you explain evoke feelings, emotions, hopes, sorrows and memories. Not everyone sees and interprets it the same way. Words do the same thing. The world as a "tediously floating rock" creates a raw, provocative image. "We would would struggle to see things clearly." I believe that's one too many woulds. "It touched our souls." The rest of your verbs are present tense and perhaps this one should also be, hence, try touches. Happy account anniversary.
Hurray! I appreciate that you celebrate the "ordinary things" in this poem. They are the everyday things, but they are important, vital, life-affirming, extraordinary things, too. Many aspire to experience and then cherish these moments. I like the flow of this piece of poetry and its affirmations. Happy account anniversary.
Reading this I cheered for Ruby and her new found resolve. She is worthy of so much more than Jack who treats her like a maid. The contract of marriage is not the best reason to stay with a cold partner. Sadly, this story is relatable and probably true to many couples. Happy account anniversary.
Well, this is an original take on the blank page. You choose to celebrate, almost revere that once overlooked page. Yes, perhaps it is fate, or destiny to be passed over in favour of another page. Does a page need to be filled to be relevant? You reveal that it does not. Its very blankness is beautiful, meaningful. Happy account anniversary.
My family lived with German Shepherds and I have fond memories of them. They are loyal and intelligent dogs. I can feel your love for Macha in this story. I believe children and pets compliment each other. Nobody cuddles like a beloved pet. I enjoyed reading this. I did notice two spelling errors. They should be spelled ecstatic and tenant. Happy account anniversary.
I have heard it said that growing old is not for the faint of heart. Obviously, too many people are not granted this experience, opportunity or privilege, no matter what you call it. It is unfortunate that aging takes a toll. I believe it is a shame that some seniors feel invisible and burdensome. No one deserves to be thought of as irrelevant or anonymous. Sigh, that is a bleak picture. Happy account anniversary.
I loved reading this fun, rollicking piece of poetry. It has a great rhythm and the rhymes are not at all forced or clumsy. I believe you did a great job telling this from a child's perspective. Is it a monster in the laundry room? What relief to discover a forgotten "soft toy all covered in dust." Thanks for the imagery and the smile. Happy account anniversary.
You did it. You made me chortle. Sorry, but this is a well-crafted bit of fun reading concerning aging. Sigh, it is inevitable if we are lucky to grow older, but it does come complete with its challenges. "Too bad the ships sunk to my hips." Now that is a hilarious observation and often too true. Your description of under eye bags with tools is a funny remark. Thanks for the images that now swim in my brain and the laughter. Happy account anniversary.
This is something we all learn the hard way. Practice takes effort and perseverance. Pretty much everything we attempt needs this. Perhaps patience could help. I suppose we all strive for proficiency. I am still attempting to master handwriting. I have a scrawl. Happy account anniversary.
As someone who has weathered the formidable cold, I agree, cold does snap. It spares nothing and no one. It is what it is, unapologetic, decisive, brutal, harsh and disdainful of the calendar. I like your portrayal of tulips as courageous and daffodils as audacious. They are such short-lived flowers, so they waste no time blooming, cold be damned. Happy account anniversary.
This little tale held my attention from its first word to its last. It had a steady pace and an interesting main character. You chose to consider what life might be like for someone seen as a freak. Nice writing. That mentor seemed like a great guy and he made a wonderful dying wish. You have material for a sequel here. Happy account anniversary.
This is a loving tribute to your mother. I like that you recognize your Mom's many talents and you celebrate that she is far more than your parent. The final two lines of this poem are telling. Yes, you would be successful if you could create half as much as your mother did. Sewing a dress for a beloved daughter reflects a love unparalleled. Happy account anniversary.
I believe the thing that seems to amaze first time pet owners/ co-habitators is that animals do have personalities. They can do the strangest things and their peculiarities grow on us and become fondness. This Siamese does seem to be attached emotionally to you. Just a head's up. There are areas that require capitalization and punctuation. Happy account anniversary.
This is a special and poignant memory, and it shows in your words. Wow, your Mom reached a great age, didn't she? We are so much braver when we are children and place absolute trust in our mother. Your example of jumping over waves is a wonderful analogy for life. Take that first scary jump. The experience is well worth it. Happy account anniversary.
Your Mom is my birthday twin. June 1st is a great day. I read between the lines and I understand how much you miss your mother. I yearn for my Mom everyday. That wanting to share a reflection, a triumph, a story with her never fades away. Happy Birthday Florence. Happy account anniversary.
I confess I do not know exactly what you are writing about. A relationship? An addiction? It does not matter as the self-awareness and personal growth are the same. Not everyone and everything are as they seem. We learn. We survive. We move on. "Healing is a personal journey, not a sideshow, not a community event, but a solo goal." I agree. Happy account anniversary.
This is a heart-wrenching yet lovely poem. You clearly grieve for the loss of your twin, but you also celebrate that she is no longer burdened by her physical limitations. It has a joyous tone and I believe that it resonates from the easy rhymes. The final verse is beautiful. Happy account anniversary.
Death is the unknown. None of us will know anything about it until we die. A common perception is that there will be a cessation of light. If life is extinguished does light cease to exist? Is it similar to closing our eyes? You write of the absolute "pitch" darkness as being "comforting soothing." I do hope that if death equals darkness it is this "warm void." Happy account anniversary.
I agree with the sentiments you express in this piece of poetry. If there is indeed a measure of a day it should be the little things that we do, say, notice and share. Each and every day is full of moments and they all contribute to our growth. The ongoing lessons are life-affirming. Happy account anniversary.
Well, the whirring and spinning of this heirloom top could be interpreted as eerie and frightening. Why did it begin to move seemingly without any nudging? Why so late at night? Was it trying to convey some sort of message? Spooky. "Awe and admiration were lacking on my part." Now that is an understatement. You have the beginning of a horror or mystery tale here. Happy account anniversary.
You accomplished it. You made me chuckle as I read this delightful piece of writing. First of all, an exchange program between penguins and lemmings, quirky, yet possible. That lemming doing all the speaking/recruiting is hilarious. "Death from above! Woot!" He is nothing if not intense and eager. Also clueless, he is clueless. That wee dig at the incest of lemmings totally misses its intent to be an insult. "Pure bloodline." Oh no, "an adverbial relationship." "So I'll be as arrow demonic as possible." Now that's a plan. Thanks for the laughs. This is a conversation for the ages. Happy account anniversary.
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