Out Of Reach Comments
Walked across a pretty flower, thought I'd hold it in my hand
So I knelt down as to grab it, but the flower turned to sand
Tried to carve it as a castle, walls and towers, gates and moat
But the tide washed it away, I had to chase it down by boat
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A wonderful poem with free flow of thoughts. I really enjoyed the theme and contents.
Mike, I don't think I have ever read a poem on acceptance and change like this one. As some who does not accept change easily this poem of yours is very comforting. Thank you.
Ayman. The poem is one of acceptance yes, but moreso, one of resisting the inevitable. In the poem, the struggle is to create something beautiful out of a fleeting and unattainable desire. In the end, reluctance gives way to observance of an undeniable conclusion
Your material finally recognized... good stuff, Mike... congratulations.
Thanks Bill. I'll have to catch up on your stuff, the nicer weather has carried me outdoors and offline so I haven't been nearly as active
Really cool poem! I enjoyed the adventure and good use of rhyme. I played along all they way to the end. What a visual piece. I could see this as a picture book. So well done. Congratulations.
Thank you Elena. I'm a bit baffled at how very many comments I'm getting. A big thanks to everyone for all of them.
Fantastic choice for Poem of the Day! , this is a stellar work, of course I didn't mention it before because the imagery blew me away, but I really do love the underlying theme of this, there is nothing you can hold onto for very long that remains. One of your best great choice by the people.
Thanks a lot Kevin... I had a feeling if I ever got picked for poem of the day it would be this one. It is among my favorites. Glad you enjoy it as well
Well, since I already commented on this piece (at bottom) I will take this opportunity to pass gas in your general direction.: -) Love you, buddy. Congrats on being deservedly highlighted!
And I run away in the opposite direction. There's some perks to being faster. Thank you, as always
Wonderful to see you get this recognition, my friend. A fantastic, imaginative flight of fancy.
Thanks Kim. This was one of my favorites. Written some years ago, and posted as my first poem on the site
Fairy tale.? Or a saga? What a run I run with you...and I too fail to fetch the flower....you remind me kubla khan's pleasure dome.....congrats for member poet that your poems deserve.......thank you particularly for answering to almost all comments!
I try to answer them all, sometimes a few slip through the cracks. Thanks you for your comment
A very well-written, imaginative, deeply-felt and stirring metaphor of the elusiveness of love. Well done Mike and keep refining your talent in poetry-writing.
Not many people catch on to that meaning. The elusiveness of love part that is. But that is indeed what I was thinking when I wrote this. Thank you Briony for reading and for your words
But the flower turned to sand! Thanks for sharing this poem lovely poem with us.
A lovely poem, beautifully conceived and crafted. Enjoyed reading. Congrats! It's deservedly the poem of the day.
We all live within our own worlds of fantasies. One's fantasy may be nothing for the other. Still, poets know how to interest others on them by knitting with aptly entwined words designed rhythmically. You did it very effectively. Congrats on your accomplishment. Thanks for sharing. X
I thank you much for your compliment Jayatissa. You have a precision about your comments which I always enjoy. Much appreciated
Congrats on getting the member poem of the day Mike. It's great to see your talent being, appreciated. As always love your works brother :)
So very nice to hear from you my friend. The world works strangely in that yesterday I was thinking about you and here today you've made contact with me. Always glad to receive your comments Souren. Take care and thank you
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7/19/2025 10:44:30 AM # 1.0.0
A brilliant poem on acceptance. Beautifully drafted... appreciated the three dimensional aspects. Top score.