Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Middle-Aged Comments

Rating: 3.3

He was middle-aged which
means that the mixture of
death and life in him was
still undetermined. And
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Jonathan Galassi
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Sylvia Frances Chan 30 August 2024

CONGRATULATIONS being chosen by Poem Hunter and Team as The Classic Poem of The Day. Most deserving! TOP Marks 5 Stars. Enjoyed reading this thoughtful poem

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Sylvia Frances Chan 30 August 2024

The poem "Middle-Aged" by Jonathan Galassi explores themes of mortality, the passage of time, and the balance between life and death. It reflects on the uncertainties and impulsive decisions that come with middle age, highlighting the mixture of life's vibrancy and the looming presence of mortality.

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Richard Randolph 30 August 2024

I like this poem. Thanks.

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Dr Dillip K Swain 08 August 2023

At the mid point between life and death.... true and perfect. Many congratulations! !

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Kumarmani Mahakul 08 August 2023

So he walks in circles and wonders and kicks at the leaves......nice concluding. A beautiful poem nicely executed. Five stars.

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Liliana ~el 09 February 2014

Very interesting Wondering about life, trying to make sense of it Not sure what you want, yet feeling a lack of something

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Savita Tyagi 09 February 2013

We all like to believe that time of life gone by was not theatrical or a dream but that is the strongest impression left to wonder about. This poem felt strange in reading yet left an impression.

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Gajanan Mishra 09 February 2012

This is very good. it touches me. congratulation.

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Thaddeus Thierisch 11 January 2012

the mixture of death and life in him was still undetermined. Brilliant!

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Jonathan Galassi

Jonathan Galassi

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