Comments : In Seasonal Fragility... (collaboration with Naughtymouse)

  • 9 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    This was such a calming, reflective write in my opinion. I do have just a few suggestions though, if you don't mind:

    "winters rage." should be "winter's rage."

    "breath as one," should be "breathe as one,"

    "And as winter approaches
    it drags them down with it."

    - Possibly place a comma after "approaches" since there seems to be a natural pause?

    "they might see the spring
    ahead a chance to plant the
    seeds of the future, to play
    the first note of an everlasting
    harmony."

    - After "ahead", maybe add a dash or other punctuation mark so it's not a run-on thought? I however loved the idea, and optimism, of playing "the first note of an everlasting harmony". Like the individual will find the right path, the one that will bear much fruit and joy.

    Beautiful ending stanza and I felt it flowed well, plus showed wisdom. It made me think of circumstance vs. outcome. Certain people and situations DO have an effect on us and can add to parts of our personality, but we still can choose how to react. How we learn from our experiences. How we grow or don't grow. The "seeds" that we plant and possibly our attitude and commitment to those seeds, will either reap healthy or unhealthy benefits, good or bad outcomes.

    Something else I appreciated about this write was that it was open to the reader in the sense of who they imagined "they" were. The oppressed, yes, but to one person that may be someone specific. I liked how much sincerity was present in this piece, as the "tears of humanity" could be the result of many factors. But all humans suffer. All humans may have a breaking point or be at their lowest. But hope comes for all.

    A thoughtful write! Hope to read more collabs in the future.

    • 9 years ago

      by Meme

      We appreciate your comment and suggestions :)

  • 9 years ago

    by Naughtymouse

    This is one of my favourite writes very different to what I usually write and it has been a long time since we collabed ....I really enjoyed it :) I do hope to collab again and thankyou for posting while ive been away, I was hoping you would! awesome as always Meme :))

    • 9 years ago

      by Meme

      And its different to me too!

      I always enjoy writing with you Ben, you bring a different side of me :)

      Amazing as always!

  • 9 years ago

    by PorcelainMoon

    Using the word porcelain always has such a dramatic affect. But I'm bias.

  • 9 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    Something different yet its something that shows the pain of the world. The two of you have worked so well to make this write not only flow smoothly but the thought, feelings and images unfolds without interruptions. Well penned!!

    • 9 years ago

      by Meme

      Thank you. We appreciate your comment :)

  • 9 years ago

    by DarkLight

    I like the use of the four seasons all describing something different but related to each.
    Lovely.

  • 9 years ago

    by earlgreytea

    Love Love Love it. I always get hella depressed in winter so this hits the nail on the head.