Feelings

Poetrys not all about 
beautiful things 
Such as falling in love 
hearing church bells ring.
Pretty flowers in bloom 
the first day of spring. 
Nature's calling 
hearing song birds sing. 
Poetry can be dark 
with lots of meaning. 
It all depends 
On how the poet is feeling.
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December 22, 2024 at 5:03 PM
John, a lot of wisdom expressed by you. Many people write about beautiful things, but "things" come in pairs...there is sadness that comes with any good thing for a variety of reasons. If you're thinking that the dark side should get equal time, I think you're correct. Smiles (and frowns) lol...
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December 23, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Hi Duke, I do have a great sense of humour, but I also have a few dark days now and then.
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December 5, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Hi John. How right you are how right you be > aee you think the same as me.. My first poem i wrote was entitled darkness. I wonder if i can find ir. I shal look today and see if i can find that file.. A very heartfelt write my friend Blessings Blessings Jennifer .
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December 6, 2024 at 7:41 AM
Thank you Jennifer I used to write dark poems when my wife passed away, it all depends on how one is feeling. xx
Tor Avatar
December 3, 2024 at 10:51 PM
Wise words written here John. The mood control the outcome. Well said and written. Enjoy your day writing away...
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December 5, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Thank you Michael as you say it's our mood that influences what we write.
Dietrich Avatar
December 3, 2024 at 2:01 PM
So very true, my friend
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December 5, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Thank you Andrea my dear friend. xx
Andresen Avatar
December 3, 2024 at 2:44 AM
- Absolutely... feelings always decide, John :) - hugs
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December 3, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Thank you Anne knew you'd understand. xx
Wolf Avatar
December 2, 2024 at 9:09 PM
I hear, loud and clear. So, Poetry's ceiling depends on how the poet's feeling. I like it! Thanks, John!
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December 3, 2024 at 7:54 AM
The sky's the limit Gershon.
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December 2, 2024 at 8:37 AM
My moods don't really reflect my feelings. I suppose I'll have to write Fiction every time I write a poem.
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December 3, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Whatever suits you Victor.
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December 1, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Indeed you are so correct John. I loved your write - BTW I saw your comment on Kim's poem where you said you don't see much snow in London these days - I believe that you guys have been getting plenty of unseasonal snow, which I used to think came only in late Jan. I'm in Oz and we have summer here. Hugs Maria
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December 2, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Hi Maria, we had some snow in the countryside but none in London, I can't remember when we last had a White Christmas. Xx
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December 1, 2024 at 5:11 PM
This is so good poetry, I agree, and John I try and stay an optimist, but I also agree with your kind heart, we reflect what we write, we are all human. Love your poetic style, it's refreshing. xo
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December 2, 2024 at 7:52 AM
Thank you Anaya, so nice hearing from you, I believe our poetry reflects who we are. Have a lovely day. xx
Kitchin Avatar
December 1, 2024 at 12:28 PM
John, so true, poetry can be light-hearted, humorous, or sad, dark and melancholy nicely penned.
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December 1, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Thank you Tania for your visit and comment God bless you. xx
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December 1, 2024 at 8:57 AM
totally agree John, i have written happy, sad, dark, nature poems but my true love is humour and trying to raise a smile:-) hugs Jan xx
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December 1, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Hi Jan, poems with humour are my favourite's as well, the world is dull enough as it is. xx
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December 1, 2024 at 5:37 AM
I agree with you brother John, happy poets write happy poems, those feeling bad write of feeling sad… Sis Beryl
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December 1, 2024 at 5:55 AM
Hi sister Beryl, true it's whatever life throws at us, humorous limericks tend to lighten the mood though, I do have a Santa limerick which I will post later on. Hope Alan is feeling better.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:33 AM
So true John, I love humour but occasionally write something sombre because sometimes life is like that. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom
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December 1, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Hi Tom, as you say life is not always a bed of roses, enjoy your day dear friend.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Often the poems are a form of diary. Or one could give wings to flights of fantasy via a persona :) the
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December 1, 2024 at 5:08 AM
That's true Suzette, I mainly write down my thoughts, and see what I can come up with, I do prefer poems that rhyme. xx
Lane Avatar
December 1, 2024 at 4:58 AM
Mood certainly sets the tone for my poetry, John.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:14 AM
Sure, but I have to write what presents itself and giving life to sorrow in words is cathartic
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December 1, 2024 at 5:10 AM
I prefer humorous poetry the world is miserable enough.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:07 AM
I am but sometimes dark moods create better poetry.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Hi Lin, I hope your in a good mood today then lol. xx
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