All of Life Is Memory
A ballad about life29 total reviews
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I would not change a single thing. This is very good.
I am bogged down getting to write a western. I have tried most things. Well I haven't done all of the poems that would take several years. There are over 300 types and counting. And, I haven't written a script either. Dialogue gives me a head ache. Great work here, Love to you and yours. Karen
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2025
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I would not change a single thing. This is very good.
I am bogged down getting to write a western. I have tried most things. Well I haven't done all of the poems that would take several years. There are over 300 types and counting. And, I haven't written a script either. Dialogue gives me a head ache. Great work here, Love to you and yours. Karen
Comment Written 09-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2025
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Hi Karen.
Thank you very much for your positive, and uplifting review and comments. I appreciate you taking time to read the poem and to render a supportive review. I see your comments about what you should write next. I have a motto about my writing. I write what I think, feel, and believe. I write every day and only publish here about once every week or two.
I appreciate your thoughtfulness and analysis of this work in a positive fashion. I am grateful for and honored by your six-star award.
Robert
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What does the shirt say? I had a bumper sticker on my car ( back when I could drive) It said, I may be slow, but I'm ahead of you! I agreed with everything you wrote sweetie pie. It was honest, and I could could feel that. Unless people are my friends I do not offer edits anymore. I have read a lot of good, and a lot of really bad stuff too. I skip them, and move on. Yours was a joy to read. Karen
Comment from DonandVicki
I am reading a book on consciousness, and it meshes with your poem, all memories make up our past. We have some control over our future, but we must live in the present.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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I am reading a book on consciousness, and it meshes with your poem, all memories make up our past. We have some control over our future, but we must live in the present.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Hello Don.
I appreciate your comments in the first sentence, and I find it interesting in the comparison. Our history shapes who we are, and without it, we have no future. From a Christian perspective we are guaranteed the air in our lungs right now. Everything before that breath is history, everything after that exhale is unknown. Faith is what keeps us going. Your final statement encapsulates the entirety of life. Your feedback is appreciated, and I hope you found enjoyment in reading the poem.
Robert
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, All of Life Is Memory, chooses ballons to represent all of our life's happenings which are compartmentalized but all together all the time. They float.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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This poem, All of Life Is Memory, chooses ballons to represent all of our life's happenings which are compartmentalized but all together all the time. They float.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Thank you, Bill.
You're right. Each of the balloons represents a single memory. They do float, and occasionally some of them pop. I appreciate you taking time to review the poem and I enjoyed reading your comments.
Robert
Comment from Tim Margetts
This is an interesting poem Robert... (Rob? Bob? What is your preference?)
The image immediately made me think of the movie - Up
I enjoy your use of the balloon metaphor to illustrate the fragility of memory and that these moments can fly by and past us without being able to hang on to them if we don't cherish each one.
A very good piece of work
Tim
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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This is an interesting poem Robert... (Rob? Bob? What is your preference?)
The image immediately made me think of the movie - Up
I enjoy your use of the balloon metaphor to illustrate the fragility of memory and that these moments can fly by and past us without being able to hang on to them if we don't cherish each one.
A very good piece of work
Tim
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Hi Tim.
Just call me "Z."
Thank you very much for taking time to review the poem before your excellent comments. I appreciate the thought you put into commenting on the metaphor of the balloons. Enjoy reading your comments about the work. I'm grateful for your review and I'm pleased you enjoyed reading it.
Z
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Z it is then :-)
Comment from mermaids
I like your theme that life is memory because it is so true. You have a smooth flow of lines and verses that adds to the strength of your theme. I like the image of the moons as a thousand balloons. It gives a good feeling to your words.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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I like your theme that life is memory because it is so true. You have a smooth flow of lines and verses that adds to the strength of your theme. I like the image of the moons as a thousand balloons. It gives a good feeling to your words.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Hi Mermaids.
Thank you very much for your positive review and comments. I appreciate your complimentary words about the flow and the content of the poem. I am pleased you enjoyed reading it.
Robert
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are engaging, interesting and creative. I pondered
on the author's point of view and yes, it has many memories. The
poem flows and connects well. Thank you for the author's notes - I agree
with the author's statement! The artwork is awesome and compliments
the theme and words of this poem.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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The author's words are engaging, interesting and creative. I pondered
on the author's point of view and yes, it has many memories. The
poem flows and connects well. Thank you for the author's notes - I agree
with the author's statement! The artwork is awesome and compliments
the theme and words of this poem.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Hello Harmony.
Thank you very much for taking time to read and to critically analyze the message and structure of this poem. Thank you for your positive and uplifting review and your supportive remarks.
Robert
Comment from Janet Foor
We definitely are spiritual beings Robert. I live by the "pilgrim concept". I'm just passing through this life on my ways to my real home.
Your poem is very creative from the artwork which is intriguing all the way to the last line. I felt like it supports my Pilgrim concept of life.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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We definitely are spiritual beings Robert. I live by the "pilgrim concept". I'm just passing through this life on my ways to my real home.
Your poem is very creative from the artwork which is intriguing all the way to the last line. I felt like it supports my Pilgrim concept of life.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Hi Janet.
Thank you very much for your positive and uplifting review. I am very grateful to you for the six star award. I appreciate your personal comments about living the Pilgrim concept. That's how Moses said he would live his life in exodus 2: 22. He referred to himself as "a stranger in a strange land." That certainly sounds like the "Pilgrim concept" and it is how we live. I agree with you completely. Memories we have are what reminds us of who we are and where we are headed.
Thank you so much for your positive review of the poem and its meaning. I am very pleased it means something to you.
Robert
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very good artwork and presentation, Robert.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-You wrote a very good poem with
effective imagery and rhyme.
-It flows smoothly from verse to verse.
-Very good opening verses about
a vision you saw "Like millions of balloons."
-I like the line about not changing your "dreams or times."
-A very good concluding verse.
-Very well done; thanks for sharing it.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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-Very good artwork and presentation, Robert.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-You wrote a very good poem with
effective imagery and rhyme.
-It flows smoothly from verse to verse.
-Very good opening verses about
a vision you saw "Like millions of balloons."
-I like the line about not changing your "dreams or times."
-A very good concluding verse.
-Very well done; thanks for sharing it.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Thank you, Pam.
I'm grateful you took the time to read and review this poem. Thank you for your positive comments on the content and structure of my work. I have decided with every piece I post here; I will use AI or my own photographs to accompany the writing. I'm enjoying that.
Robert
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You are very welcome, Robert, and I appreciate your reply. I tried AI images for a while, but got tired of it.
Comment from June Sargent
As soon as I inhale, this moment will have flown. Time is fleeting. Let's make more memories while we can. A lot of food for thought in a lovely ballad. Thanks for the reminder.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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As soon as I inhale, this moment will have flown. Time is fleeting. Let's make more memories while we can. A lot of food for thought in a lovely ballad. Thanks for the reminder.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Hello June.
I am grateful to you for taking time to read and comment on my poem. I certainly agree with you that time is fleeting. I Appreciate your positive words about the construction and meaning of the poem. Thank you, again.
Robert
Comment from royowen
It's not quite that you can't reshape your past, but you can shape your future by shaping your present, but we could change nothing in which case case our lives would be doomed to being a memory, beautifully written Robert, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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It's not quite that you can't reshape your past, but you can shape your future by shaping your present, but we could change nothing in which case case our lives would be doomed to being a memory, beautifully written Robert, blessings Roy
Comment Written 07-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Thank you for your positive review.
Robert
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Most welcome
