Thursday, September 21, 2017

Isolation Comments

Rating: 2.5

listening to the Universe
there isn't much for me to say
there are no answers from above
the stars are mute in disarray
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Practicing Poetess 24 September 2017

This poem perfectly captures and expresses the universality of the human condition, particularly when enduring suffering or troublesome times. It matters not what one believes; the feelings are all the same. Even those who believe in a personal God have experienced the dark night of the soul, and times when they prayed but the Heavens seemed as brass (both of these are well-known quotes.) The good thing about such times, is TTSP- - This too shall pass. In the words of yet another famous quote, The darkest hour is just before dawn. Thank you, Barry, for giving voice to what all of us feel at some point in our lives. And your lovely picture looks like something taken from the Hubble Telescope!

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Barry Middleton 25 September 2017

Thanks. The image is a stellar nursery taken by Hubble or some other very powerful telescope.

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Nosheen Irfan 21 September 2017

In the vast universe, man often feels insignificant n lonely. You have put it beautifully in words. Sometimes universe seems indifferent to our inner calls, sometimes it answers. Either way, a sense of isolation can beset the heart that broods n reflects.

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Barry Middleton 21 September 2017

That's it exactly. Thanks Nosheen.

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Ravinder Soni 21 September 2017

'the melody of time's debris' - much pleased to read this poem, Barry, Great work.

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