Saturday, February 2, 2019

Dinnertime Comments

Rating: 5.0

seedy hat crushed under
current of rain crashing
against the abandoned
park bench
...
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M.J. Lemon
COMMENTS
Aniruddha Pathak 08 March 2019

So touching, it is sad that even in developed pockets of the world, such a scene prevails. The piece strikes in its simplicity and bare words.

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Mj Lemon 11 March 2019

Thank you so very much, Aniruddha.

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Leeann Azzopardi 25 February 2019

even though i am not homeless, i can feel the pain of solitude with yr poem

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Mj Lemon 26 February 2019

Thank you for your observation, Leeann. So much appreciated.

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Hans Vr 15 February 2019

This poem manages to touch my heart. In my imagination I was experiencing the scene and it felt so real. A superb writing style can do that. Good poetry!

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Mj Lemon 15 February 2019

Thank you so very much, Hans. Much appreciated.

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Unwritten Soul 11 February 2019

My God.............that words paint scenery of heartbreaking eyes to see. I wish we could be more loving toward each others, of course we cant support all of them but i am sure we can do something together to rebuild their life with a great system. Thank you dear for pointing this issues...it is a good effort!

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Mj Lemon 11 February 2019

I thank you, Soul. Thank you so much.

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Tom Allport 10 February 2019

A sad reality write we live in a world of plenty yet there is so much poverty and homelessness everywhere? ... all the powers that be should hang their heads in shame! ........well written MJ

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Mj Lemon 10 February 2019

Tom, thank you so very much.

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Susan Williams 09 February 2019

Excellent write and a good bare-to-the-bones poem form to increase the power of the words. Dang, you're good. 10++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ and onto my fav list

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Mj Lemon 10 February 2019

O wow. So much appreciated, Susan. Thank you.

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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 09 February 2019

A powerful write. This is the scene in many parts of india, MJ. There are hundreds on the streets, so hungry, shivering in cold. I feel so miserable to see them. You hit the nail, dear poet - 'there is no can opener'! ........10

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Mj Lemon 10 February 2019

Geeta, your comment means so much. Thank you.

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Richard Wlodarski 08 February 2019

You have so brilliantly captured the essence of homelessness. Another excellent write from a master poet.

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Mj Lemon 09 February 2019

Very kind of you, Richard. Too kind. Thank you so very much.

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Valsa George 02 February 2019

Against the rough weather, people struggle for survival! There is no shelter to protect themselves in the pouring rain! What they have are park benches! Besides, there is gnawing hunger! A pathetic scene poignantly portrayed!

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Mj Lemon 03 February 2019

So well said, Valsa. And thank you for reading.

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Practicing Poetess 02 February 2019

Ouch. Sounds like someone sleeping rough, or homeless. A vivid portrayal got your point across precisely.

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Mj Lemon 02 February 2019

It is. I often walk through a rough part of the city, and this is a scene I see far too often. Thank you so very much, Poetess.

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