But you have a very good command of the language. Poetry demands a very sophisticated command of language. Where did you learn English?
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But you have a very good command of the language. Poetry demands a very sophisticated command of language. Where did you learn English?
Hahaha ,,, thanks, Danik, for the kind praise which made my day. I learned English first in school simply for the purpose of getting good grades. Later, as soon as we have access to the internet, I learn it from the internet and the English forums. It's really ridiculous we're good at grammar and reading but bad at speaking and listening. By the way, what does Danik mean in German?Quote:
Originally Posted by Danik 2016
I feel remorse
after summer days of fire and fury
have scared numerous people away
from my roselle orchard,
which is now bearing well.
Maybe
if, in time,
I turn myself into a cool autumn breeze,
they'll come back sooner than later.
Better still,
if, in the first place.
I could've run my life well,
I'd be happy now
without those regrettable days.
On second thought,
had it not been for those days,
I wonder
whether or not I'd really appreciate
those sweet hard-won fruits.
It doesn´t mean anything. It is just a combination of letters.Quote:
Originally Posted by angliholic
I think poems are also fruits of labor.
Could my poems be viewed as sweet fruits to you? If yes, why so?Quote:
Originally Posted by Danik 2016
How well put, I love this little poem!Quote:
Seeing
how graceful and flexible the weeping willow is
when swaying with the wind,
I start melting
and feeling tired of being obstinate
as a rock all my life.
I was making an analogy between those lines "whether or not I'd really appreciateQuote:
Originally Posted by angliholic
those sweet hard-won fruits" and poetry itself.
Thanks, kiz paws, for dropping by and leaving such inspiring comment, which is really a wonderful surprise to me and warms my heart a lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by kiz_paws
Thanks, Danik, it's crystal clear.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danik 2016
Again and again,
I've kept waking up to a feeling
of déjà vu,
so peaceful, calm, serene and relaxing
that I can't help thinking of you.
Like a long lost childhood sweetheart,
you've eventually
come back to stay with me.
Notwithstanding,
is it fair
that you've remained ethereal
since time immemorial
while my unkempt hair
is getting grayer than the winter sky?
I loved this ending. So well put. :)Quote:
is it fair
that you've remained ethereal
since time immemorial
while my unkempt hair
is getting grayer than the winter sky?
Thanks, kiz, for your uplifting feedback. As long as there're people who love my poetry, it's worth writing more.Quote:
Originally Posted by kiz_paws
Always love your poetry.
Ta ! (short for tarradiddle),
tailor STATELY
Thanks, Tailor, for the kindest words from the most gracious person, which really inspired me.Quote:
Originally Posted by tailor STATELY
My kind friends,
You'll never know
how ecstatic I feel
whenever I read
your encouraging comments on my writings!
"Your poems read beautifully in English,"
"Continue to enjoy the charm found in your atmospheric poetry,"
"Always love your poetry," and so on.
Your most uplifting words have inspired me
to pen more verses,
hopefully, to entertain a bit
both your mind and your soul.
Since all the flowers have gone with the summer wind;
in addition,
my muse is still on cloud nine,
I'm afraid
I'm no longer capable of crafting
anything enthralling tonight.
Nonetheless,
if you're willing to open your heart
as well as your window,
there're still cool autumn breezes to relish
before sleeping tight.