Reminiscing over at the 'What are your listening to thread'. Remembering @"Olivier5" and all the wonderful music he shared. Merci :cool: Including thi...
Merci beaucoup. I hadn't heard that version before. C’est magnifique :cool: I recognised it and wondered who had shared it. @"180 Proof" posted 'Ne me...
Poetry and Music It's easy to see the connection between poetry and song lyrics. But can that be translated to sound, notes and chords? I suggested ea...
I love this. What a superb find! La Mer. One of my favourites. This is so unusual. The story of Django...wow. From 4 years ago: I've linked this to my...
Poetry in Music? Yes I'm stuck in the middle with you, And I'm wondering what it is I should do, It's so hard to keep this smile from my face, Losing ...
That is Love. :heart: Making 'life a little brighter' is one of the best things anyone can do for themselves or others. And I agree it is important to...
Yes. That's part of the fun of poetry. The writer and readers care and share. In all kinds of ways. Amazing to see where a single 2-part poem can lead...
Strangely enough, the confusion reminded me of @"Tobias" captivating story. The hairpin. https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/13745/the-hairpin-b...
I think that the reader always brings their self to an interpretation. How else could it be? And I thought too that the poem could be autobiographical...
Still, very unfortunate. Your mother did well in the circumstances. That seems to be the way to manage bullies. See current American politics. Not tak...
Yes. The more I look, the more I see... Hmm. Interesting point of view. For me, Part 1 concerned a domineering husband confronted by his wife finding ...
Exactly. Yes. It's all about power and control. You are not alone in knowing this story. Sorry to hear that. I know guilt as being inbuilt. Stemming f...
Yes, I can see how this poem could bring tears to the eyes of a pet lover. They are precious companions who bring joy, love and comfort in so many way...
Thanks. You make good points as to why Part 2 is disregarded by some who find it too long and less sharp. However, I find it troubling that it is not ...
Differences of Opinion I find it interesting that more attention is given to the first part. Indeed, some only receive this as a short poem. The secon...
Yes. Perhaps so. We can view the natural world as a poetic element. An aesthetic experience stimulating the senses, consciously and subconsciously. Ta...
Yes. There is also the use of symbolism. Symbols can help or hinder readers understanding. If there is a sensory impression or shared association, it ...
Re: nostalgia. Actually, I have to admit, it did give me a pang when I saw your interaction with @"Agent Smith". Now gone... And when I read some of t...
Hah, yeah! Not gonna happen. Not in that particular thread, anyway. I'm as nostalgic for that as my cookery class exam in high school. :fear: :monkey:...
:smile: I have not always been so gentle and mild. And my generosity only extends so far. Have you read the Tao Te Ching? There's a rather lengthy 34 ...
You have been extremely fortunate in life and open to learning! It seems I never do. My laptop is now hospitalized. Awaiting assessment and prognosis....
Part of A CHILD'S GARDEN OF POETRY where children discuss the meaning and mystery of poetry and recite some of their favorites by heart: A video of Po...
Hope in Poetry The words of others can help to lift us up. From: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/collections/142028/poems-of-hope-and-resilience The ...
Poetry and Psychology Words help poets “say the unsayable”: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/between-cultures/202303/saying-the-unsayable-the-p...
Thank you. What a special choice, requiring more than one read to fully appreciate. A beautiful and balanced way to look at Good and Evil. I'd heard o...
Therein lies madness and death. A tragic state of affairs. Hubble, bubble... You better watch out.Vera, Amity and Javi are on the case! You got power,...
No idea. OK. Interesting. Still doesn't answer my question. Some things never change. You lot either haven't worked it out yet or can't be arsed telli...
:smile: Thanks. I know that it is a good idea to keep a back-up. However, I rarely do this. And it would 'hurt' in terms of time, energy and space. Es...
For those who didn't read 'Dawn' by Vera. It's from 'Short Stories 2023'. https://thephilosophyforum.com/categories/50/short-stories-dec-2023 https://...
A born story-teller, gifted with imagination and the spirit of creativity. I guess you took it as natural and confident in audience reaction. Cats pur...
Was it always like this for you? Or was there a time as a beginner when you felt the strangeness and anxiety of finding yourself in your writing? When...
Yes, I know about the once a year decision. As such, it should be happening this December 2024. However, with the precarious state of the forum with o...
OK. Time to go off-line. My lap top isn't working. Cursor has gone AWOL. Have tried all the techie advice for hours to no avail. Can you hear me screa...
There's no such thing as 'just' a story. And they always involve the 'personal' at different levels of consciousness, belief and values. Even the titl...
Yes, but I think that some here might enjoy a new challenge. Let's do the Renga! Cha-cha-cha... Make it as light, bright, sunny or sad as you like. An...
In Renga, the individual and, at least, one partner can unite in a dance of images and words. The form keeps you in step.The reader observes the trans...
Yes. I understand the intensity. And perhaps that is why renga didn't work in your haiku community. Individuals protective of their feelings. An added...
Collaborative creativity. Quite the fun challenge, as writer then editor. To combine individual voices as one. I've read that such collaborations are ...
Again, thanks for sharing a beautiful quote and I don't believe it is 'for no particular reason'. It is, of course, a gift just for me! :wink: It made...
You see that is what I love to hear. How part of you becomes part of a character. And possibly vice versa. How much does the self gain by writing and ...
Yes, I understand the magical element and can imagine the satisfaction of world- building. I didn't manage to express myself very well. I'll try again...
PS After revisiting the years of TPF short stories, I would like to add that there have been many highlights, some low, but overall an exceptional cre...
Thank you, John, for this - it means so much. I see you haven't been forum active for some time. I hope you are well wherever you are, whatever you ar...
Ah, yes. I pop into the Rational thinking thread for my early morning entertainment :wink: Some recent heated exchanges remind me of 'fighting like ca...
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