Diamonds are a long time in the making. Their brilliance is awesome. Their value, out of reach for many. Likewise to produce a poetic diamond, that too is of great value and rare, rare, rare. And love is brilliant too and in its purest form rare, rare, rare. I am reminded that it only takes a minute shift. A small pebble moving, can produce an avalanche. Can change the shape of a mountain. Can destroy the way it looks forever. Dear Mr E, your poem has my mind wandering in many directions. I am unsure of your meaning here, but your words give a spiritual feel about them and a feeling of what will be, will be. And I am still left with the diamonds. They are just as beautiful. They have not lost their shine. Wonderful poetry.
Chris
Posted 3 Years Ago
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3 Years Ago
absolutely love your impressions, Chris .. you "get" me ... as Lydi does as well .. it is admittedly.. read moreabsolutely love your impressions, Chris .. you "get" me ... as Lydi does as well .. it is admittedly pretty abstract .. but what can I say ..;} really appreciate you relating to love in such a way .. spot on says i! spot on!
You know diamonds can shatter quite easily. And love, well that can shatter too. Pleased to hear tha.. read moreYou know diamonds can shatter quite easily. And love, well that can shatter too. Pleased to hear that I was near the mark with this one :)
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3 Years Ago
yes the can ... and what a tragedy for cutters when such a thing happens .. all their patience and p.. read moreyes the can ... and what a tragedy for cutters when such a thing happens .. all their patience and precise taps and angles ... in pieces .. hurts me to think about it. ;)
Love and diamonds. both are pure. Remains intact through thick and thin. I appreciate how you used these to portrait how fragile the heart is. Well done, Poet.
Posted 2 Years Ago
2 Years Ago
"Diamonds are a girl's best friend" right? ;) yes! through thick and thin is what strengthens the fa.. read more"Diamonds are a girl's best friend" right? ;) yes! through thick and thin is what strengthens the fabric of love, i would say ... as long as it remains healthy and mutual .. thanks for stopping McQueen!! love your take on this one
E.
The brilliance of a Diamond in the Rough is
often overlooked. It reaches up from the Earth to
celebrate Life and Love... when growing and learning together
will bring out the Polished appearance... as if the Sunrise
rose and settled on the divine depth of humanity's beauty. truly, Pat
Posted 2 Years Ago
2 Years Ago
your reviews always sing, bloom and shine .. you are kind and generous, Pat! thank you for taking ti.. read moreyour reviews always sing, bloom and shine .. you are kind and generous, Pat! thank you for taking time to read and let me know your thoughts on it .. really appreciate your take with the diamond in the rough .. thanks so much!
E.
dear E... so many people are Diamonds in the rough... People are tough and can endure like Pearls in.. read moredear E... so many people are Diamonds in the rough... People are tough and can endure like Pearls in an Oyster Shell. Hope your Thanksgiving was pleasant in the Ozarks. We are settling in with our Booster... knowing we are not the young Hen and Rooster that once we were. Be blessed. gently, Pat
2 Years Ago
thanks Pat ... T-Day was restful for me .. I spent the morning at Mass, cooked a turkey breast with .. read morethanks Pat ... T-Day was restful for me .. I spent the morning at Mass, cooked a turkey breast with fixings and Beau and I sat back to eat and nap! ;) Neighbors have told me that booster has quite the kick to it. Hope yours did not give you too much trouble.
2 Years Ago
dearest Gene… Roger and I had a restful Thanksgiving with Seafood Scallops.. thankful that we have.. read moredearest Gene… Roger and I had a restful Thanksgiving with Seafood Scallops.. thankful that we have Heat for the Winter. Our grandchildren visited us in the afternoon… after having Dinner at home. We sipped Tea and took a long walk around our Curcle of homes. We moved here four years ago. The Curcle was already named Patrician Court. What a coincidence to live our “golden years” in a Court with my Name Patricia. May your view of the Sacred Sky be blessed with Stars…. Remembering the Wise Men who traveled Far. Lovely to attend Mass and have dinner with Beau. tenderly, Pat
your talent shines through with this gem
Mr.E..those slight changes like the sands
of time take place with out us mere mortal
men even realizing those shifts
a powerful ending to this one
straining those bonds..for her
writing poetry ..nice work
Posted 2 Years Ago
2 Years Ago
dear Fran ... reviews like yours make me wonder who wrote that poem??? truly! your remarks humble an.. read moredear Fran ... reviews like yours make me wonder who wrote that poem??? truly! your remarks humble and bless me at the same time .. thank you for stopping by my streets .. right here at the Cafe' :)))))))))))))))))
This is so clever! What is earth shattering and intense to one, is something different to someone else. Poems are diamonds, rare jewels of thought and emotion and imagery. Flashes of brilliance that change each time you look at them. And writing one is like straining the bonds of God and man. Well done!
Posted 3 Years Ago
2 Years Ago
thanks Zoe!!! for your sensitive insights .. for taking time to share them with me ... Thank you!read morethanks Zoe!!! for your sensitive insights .. for taking time to share them with me ... Thank you!
E.
Beautifully written my friend. Your metaphor is amazing. ~Sharon
Posted 3 Years Ago
2 Years Ago
holy Toledo Ms. Sharon ... I am thoroughly gratified by your review .. thanks so much .. doubly so f.. read moreholy Toledo Ms. Sharon ... I am thoroughly gratified by your review .. thanks so much .. doubly so for mentioning the music :))))))))
E.
real brilliance radiates forever, and real brilliance is in your last verse! but we must agree that Diamonds are really beautiful aren't they, specially for us women ;) lovely brilliant poem Mr. E, of course I am there in your last verse ;)
awwwwwwwww your words make be blush darlin' :)))))))))))) been away on a vaca this last week .. just.. read moreawwwwwwwww your words make be blush darlin' :)))))))))))) been away on a vaca this last week .. just catching up
2 Years Ago
I hope You has wonderful time there, and yes You already know that You are "Brilliance" :)
A genuine poetic jewel to greet me on my return Gene. This is truly clever, and wonderfully well written. I am thinking that movements we can't see or understand can genuinely affect us in allsorts of ways.
Posted 3 Years Ago
3 Years Ago
i do too Ken! the ebb and flow of so much that is alive all around us .. even the rock as you so mar.. read morei do too Ken! the ebb and flow of so much that is alive all around us .. even the rock as you so marvelously portray in your art .. has life and energy of its own ... welcome back sir ... top o' the mahrnin to ya!
E.
This is so nice! I have no words, especially the last line, beautiful man... I wonder how can you even write such pieces. This is literally called *Brilliance* (no pun intended, lol).
Posted 3 Years Ago
3 Years Ago
you are so kind grace ... thanks so much for reviewing .. abstract is not for everyone but it is my .. read moreyou are so kind grace ... thanks so much for reviewing .. abstract is not for everyone but it is my most comfortable "voice" ... i am humbled and gratified you found something in it to enjoy .. love and peace!
E.
This morning as I began to log in to WC, it occurred to me what an inspiring and comfortable place this has become for me.
There are so many talented people sharing, encouraging, teaching and learni.. more..