Comments : Still Life

  • 11 years ago

    by Decayed

    Awesome. Awesome.

    You are a true gift to this site.
    Here you go, my humble interpretation.

    This poem about society is describing the relation between two humans. You are a poet. And he is someone you met. With what you saw from outside (poor facade... drawings on the sand, etc...), you are saying that you cannot know this person. What you see does not reflect the real person inside EVEN IF you are a poet, someone with a great mind.

    And I think, with your ending, you are connecting the 'sun' to what I said before. You saw him in the sun, so you cannot judge him. The sun being here as he is. You still didn't see him in the dark. The dark being here his true sides.

    I don't know if that's correct. But I think you are approaching here the idea of 'judging others' absent mindedly.

    At any level, this is another masterpiece from you. Beautiful, friend!

  • 11 years ago

    by LostWords

    Wow. You always end up blowing me away. What a beautiful poem. So many lines that I absolutely love.

    as the sand listens to his unreachable mind
    ^^
    This is incredible!!

    I somehow could be different from him
    when I protect my dreams from my mouth and imagination.
    ^^
    This is probably my favorite part! Kind of a slap in the face, protecting my dreams from my mouth and imagination.

    AMAZING!

  • 11 years ago

    by average thoughts

    I loved this poem karla ...i mean u turned such a simple thing into a masterpiece..
    a simple observation of someone in a park ..doing carzy things and wow d way u explained d rsn behind it..

  • 11 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    I have seen him barefoot with a stick in his hands,
    drawing enigmas on the ground
    as the sand listens to his unreachable mind
    every single day.

    ^^This opening stanza draws a perfect picture of an old man and the way he doodles on the ground with his stick...a nice opening!

    I feel that the writer here is trying to understand this person and learning not to be like that when age catches up. Each verse is so profound Karla and it makes the reader to dig deeper...excellent!

  • 11 years ago

    by Darren

    Another awesome piece

    here is your review

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    http://vocaroo.com/i/s0lPWoKwrLax

    amazing piece,

    • 11 years ago

      by Karla

      I am honoured Darren. You brought tears to my eyes.Thank you so much.I loved it.

  • 11 years ago

    by Darren

    No probs Karla, I stumbled twice, but hey it was probably the power of your poetry.

  • 11 years ago

    by Tara Kay

    Karla,
    I don't want to be cliche and talk about creativity because I think it is obvious the talent you possess...

    I felt totally captivated by this write, the emotion was strong and deep, sad and hypnotic at the same time.

    Wow...

  • 11 years ago

    by Amreen

    Brilliant is the word.. Karla you are superbly talented I must say... This piece I found to be different and unique .. And the visuals were leading to the same inquisitiveness which u had.. I mean you made the readers feel the same way you did and that is praiseworthy...
    I want to nominate this!!! :)

  • 11 years ago

    by PETER EDWARDS

    Another stunning awesome piece Karla!
    Your poetry is beautiful!

  • 11 years ago

    by Xanthe

    I wish I could write like you. Congrats!

  • 11 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    I loved how you used enigmas here...this was such a thoughtful poem. It was so different and I began to see this curiosity....how you open with the scene of the man and how you reflect on him then. I also like how you say in the beginning you can't understand his "forgotten words", then in makes me think you both are artists, you the more poetic, but he is still seeking to be understood and connected with. Will definitely read again! Beautifully intriguing piece Karla!

    Congratulations on the win :)

  • 11 years ago

    by Yakori bint Muhammed

    This a wisedom counsel from the depths of a wiser persona. We get muddled uncertain of whom we're been with, rather judging one due to social expectancies. We just need to believe in whatever we're doing so its for a just cause, no strings attached. With that any hindrance that may seemingly manifest can be suctioned.

    No one is perfect, but we all have our endurance limits, likes and dislikes. Uncertain whether your actions can be a breeding ground for trouble can be somewhat troubling. Applying a diplomatic candid approach, to withdraw from any form of discomfort or uproar that may ensue is the best. One should live a good life, it'll surely speak for you always.

    A thought provoking piece, message deeply rooted. Exotic! :) ..

  • 11 years ago

    by Darren

    Well done on your win Karla

    awesome write