Please rate my poem

@Pose123 (21635)
Canada
December 10, 2007 3:34pm CST
Hi friends, I thought I'd do something a little different today, and post one of my poems. It was written a number of years ago and has been published. Today I sat alone and watched The masses stagger by The strain of life on every face The worry in each eye Remorse, regret were mingled there Fear on each face did play Lay down your burden brother You only live today I said and watched the robin So peacefully at play No worries of tomorrow He sings but for today A song I felt within my heart I heard a soft voice say Lay down your burden brother You only live today I sat and watched my friends go by Worry greed on every side But though I sought with greatest pain I failed to see of any gain So humbled now I turn and pray For strength to live just for today
17 people like this
26 responses
@uath13 (8192)
• United States
7 Feb 08
Very nicely done & a great point. 2 Thumbs up.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
7 Feb 08
Hi uath, Thank you for your comments. Blessings.
@sherrir101 (3670)
• Malinta, Ohio
11 Dec 07
I think the poem is absolutely beautiful. It is very well written and completely understandable. I find it very hard to understand most poetry. But this is exceptionally beautiful.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
12 Dec 07
Hi sherrir, Thank you for such a positive comment on my poem. Blessings.
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• India
11 Dec 07
Wow! u sure write very well.the poem is more like a song.its very lovely and philosophic.keep it up and post more dear.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
12 Dec 07
Hi anjalisk, Thank you for such positive comments. Blessings.
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@youless (112481)
• Guangzhou, China
11 Dec 07
That's a very nice poem. You have the talent:) I am so surprised that you published your poem before. That's a great honor:)
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
12 Dec 07
Hi youless, Thanks for yor positive comment. Blessings.
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@MisterPlus (1915)
• Philippines
11 Dec 07
This is a good poem. It tells us to live for the day for it might passed as by. The good Lord is always with us in everything we do so just live by the day and enjoy. Be thankful too.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
12 Dec 07
Hi MisterPlus, Thank you for your positive comments on my poem. Blessings.
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• United States
11 Dec 07
What a blessing! Thank you for sharing this with us! It really touched my heart.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
12 Dec 07
Hi countrymom, I'm pleased that you liked my poem. Thank you. Blessings.
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@raenie (705)
• Philippines
20 Jan 08
Your poem has definitely such a wonderful melodic ring to it, the words just flowing. Not to mention that the message holds so much truth to it. Thank you for sharing it. Might I also invite you to a wonderful online writing community site? So you can also post your poetry there, and even meet up with other writers, get critiques and maybe even get ideas and resources as to how to get your work published in the future? It's http://www.onestopwriteshop.com --hope to see you there pose! btw, I also have the same username there =)
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@raenie (705)
• Philippines
24 Jan 08
Hello again Pose123! As far as I know, you can post published works there, you can just also put in there your (c) & the year that you wrote it...I'll confrim that again with you---hope to see you there! =) Enjoy your day!
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
21 Jan 08
Hi raenie, Thank you for your kind words about my poem. I have bookmarked the site you spoke of for future reference. I am wriring for another site right now and want to see how that works out. Thank you for the suggestion, and I may see you there soon. Blessings. P.S. Do you think I could publish this poem on the site, I know that some don't want material that has een published elsewhere.
1 person likes this
5 Feb 08
Hi Pose123 your poem is very straight and to the point. There are no tomorrows just todays yet to come, this day and age is far too fast and we sometimes get weighed down with troubles and woes we should savour every day as if it is our last, to son will come the day it will be. keep writing tc
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
6 Feb 08
Hi TAURUSGirl, Thank you for coommenting. Blessings.
@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
10 Dec 07
It is pretty good. Oh "I failed to see of any gain" might be better rendered as "I failed to see there any gain." You could also insert an "and" between "Worry" and "greed" That is all I could think of, but if it were published, I guess they did not mind. Oh did you get paid for it?
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
11 Dec 07
It was first published in a national Church magazine, and although I didn't get paid I received a letter from the editor suggesting that it might be put to music. Thanks and Blessings.
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@zenmachado (1617)
• United States
10 Feb 08
Wonderful poetic expression, very heart felt...
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
11 Feb 08
Hi zenmachado, Thank you for your comments. Blessings.
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
11 Dec 07
Hi Pose123! That is a very beautiful poem! It is simple yet so rich in meanings. I do love it and somehow it made me realize that we are constantly worrying and just letting the day pass us by. I have always kept in mind that each morning, as I wake up I will always paused from my busy schedule to stop and smell the roses and be thankful for a brand new day ...for the first few hours I constantly remind myself and then by midday, I am already lost with all the worries and burden of all the todays and the tomorrows and the yesterdays.LOL! Just my thoughts and I think I will rate your poem with a rating higher than 10! Wow! I simply like it my friend! Take care and have a nice day! :)
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@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
13 Dec 07
You're most welcome my friend! Besides you really deserved that high rating because the poem is really good! Merry Christmas! :)
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
12 Dec 07
Hi faith, I'm happy that you liked my poem, I just felt like posting it as something different from what I usually write. Thank you for such a high rating. Blessings.
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
13 Jan 08
That is really good, Pose.. So who publish the poem for you? My daughter write poetry and she shared her poem the other night at the Watch and everyone loved it..
• United States
14 Jan 08
Funny you should say poetry.com, that is the one that did publish her poem, but not in a sense of helping her, but to get her to give them money for this award or that award.. Poetry.com is a scam.. I was hoping to find something that will take her work seriously...
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
14 Jan 08
Hi carmelanirel, Thanks for the compliment. There are various poetry sites, where chosen poems are printed in books of poetry. Try poetry.com. Blessings.
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• United States
14 Jan 08
That's ok, if her work is to be taken seriously it will when the timing is right..:)
@DarkAng3L (106)
• Romania
8 Feb 08
Like it, thought it's not my favorite style of writing. Congrats on publishing it and good luck getting good reviews.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
8 Feb 08
Hi DarkAng3L, Thank yuou for your comments. Blessings.
@JJ4Ever (4693)
• United States
11 Dec 07
Your poem has excellent visual effect using words. I could see the people looking disappointed, and I could feel the pain and sadness. The main thing I got from the poem was that the one who is having these thoughts (the main character) is looking for something and seeking happiness. The friend then tells him to live just for today. You've probably heard the saying, "Yesterday is history; tomorrow is unpromised. Today is a gift; that's why it's called the 'present'." This quote is so true because we never know if tomorrow will come or what tomorrow will bring. We have to enjoy today like it's our last day. "Live life to the fullest!" Never do anything you would regret, but never fail to do something because you're afraid. If it's something you truly want to do, have the experience or you'll regret not doing so. The gift of being able to write and communicate through writings is a gift and treasure. Hold onto it! You have great potential. This is a great site for you!!
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
12 Dec 07
Hi jj4ever, I can see that you too took time to think about the real meaning of the poem, thank you. Today is indeed the only time that we really have. Blessings.
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@JJ4Ever (4693)
• United States
7 Jan 08
Hi, Pose. Thank you so much for best response! It was a pleasure reading and soaking in your inspiring work. I know it means a lot to you and I most certainly respect that. It is at times like these that I'm thankful I was forced to sit in class and break apart poems line by line. I could tell you put so much more than time into your poem. For you, writing is your way of expressing yourself. I appreciate it that you've created an excellent discussion out of it using your wonderful talent. I'm looking forward to discussing many of your poems in the future. Thanks again!
@Norstar (694)
• India
3 Feb 08
If you are not a regular writer of poems, then this shows the great talent that you have and it could not remain hidden for long! Simply great! Continue, please and write here also. All the best to you.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
4 Feb 08
Hi Norstar, Thank you for commentimg. I may place another poem here soon. Blessings.
@zenmachado (1617)
• United States
20 Jan 08
quite inspiring and full of hope but lacking arrogance
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
21 Jan 08
Hi zenmachado, Thank you for your comments. Blessings.
• Canada
21 Jan 08
I think you have expressed what a lot of people feel as they observe the lack of concern for life in the animal kingdom. They are focused in the NOW of their experience and your poem is an eloquent reminder of that fact. Good job Pose...keep on writing...you have much to offer. Raia
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
21 Jan 08
Hi perspectives, Thank you for your very kind remarks. Blessings.
@CEN7777 (855)
• India
15 Dec 07
Hi posed, Its a good poem. You have very good qualty of poet in your self. Your poem is simply touching to heart and is so simple to understand. Congartulations for your early publishing of this poem. Pls continue and have new poems from your heart which can reach to heart of every reader.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
15 Dec 07
Hi CEN7777, Thanks, I'm pleased that you liked the poem. Blessings.
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• India
12 Jan 08
It was really very, very, very nice my friend.I think u have tried to show the reality of each and every one of our lives.Thank's a lot for starting this discussions and sharing ur poem with all of us. Just keep it up my friend
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
13 Jan 08
Hi Helpingfriends4uu, Thank you for your comments. I appreciate it. Blessings.
@Pandaboy (157)
• China
14 Jan 08
blue,sentimental,but i like such kind of feeling
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
14 Jan 08
Hi pandaboy, Glad you like it. Blessings.