Explaining to a leaf.... [freeverse]

Thank you, MPD,
  I'm so pleased you selected one of my humble pieces to read and comment on and praise.

I so very much appreciate your encouraging words! ⁓ Richard 🍃

Ah, Tim, my very fine friend 🍷
  How insightful your words speak of my truest intend when scribing this rather unusual conspiring of Nature's and emotion's whims.
  There is a special metaphorical bent of whimsy to this one used to emphasize and exaggerate the feelings and imagery from a heart's loss.
There was one reviewer who told me I was cheating to do so, but they admitted to jealousy … LOL!

Bless you with a basketful of thanks for your always meaningful take and praise on my simple poetry! ⁓ Richard 🍃

Your words permeate deep starting with the feel of wind stalking.. how apropos! Your creative use of descriptive metaphors seal in that succinctness of despair and aloneness... how it felt like a gut punch, each question you asked... To me that's how great poetry should affect you.... and damn, you really, did, Richard.

Outstanding ink and really spot on picture choice. I was utterly transfixed
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B

Goodness gracious, Sue 🍂  
 
  Every once in a great while a reviewer will happen along who knows how and possesses the rare, skillful charm to make a bard feel grateful for his humble efforts to write for, in hopes of, pleasing his readers … someone special, just like You.  
   As the master poetess you truly are, to share your effulgent description in the way(s) this piece effects and touches you match perfectly with my intended desire … then, that you have that open, honest, and forthright quality to praise my efforts uninhibitedly sweeps me up and over the moon.  
 
Thank you ever-so warmly, Dear Lady-Poet, for your lovely, lasting touches! ⁓ Richard 🍃

Excellent reminder of real life. Hugs and peace, oral

Thoughtfully and kindly put, Dear Poet 😌
  True, too (sadly so), what you say about life's reality.

Thank you ever-so gratefully for selecting this humble poem.
A basketful of blessings for your day, Oral ⁓ Richard 🍃

Richard, you are so talented and gracious. Look forward to more great poetry from your creativity. Hugs and peace, oral

Oral,
  With such a review as yours, I'm sure to post more often.
  Thank you for your kindness and inspiration … it's exactly what I need. : )
  And, talk about talented, I just read and reviewed your topnotch "ODE TO THE COY LOVER" … ohhh-BOY, I loved it!

Big HUG! ⁓ RJ

Big hug accepted and graciously returned. Yes, coy lovers need to dare come forth; just imagine what the world of passion would be like. Hugs and peace, oral

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Thumbs UP to you. Hugs and peace, oral

Very good poem, RichardJ.
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Ah, so, Marks  ⛩ 啊，原来如此！
 Thank you for your read and gracious compliment! ⁓ Richard 🍃

You're welcome, RichardJ.

Wow Richard, your metaphoric poetry is incredible in powerfully delivering your message. The imagery is palpable. You have brilliantly captured the despair of loneliness. You can feel the depression and anxiety, even apathy. Picture choice is an amazing compliment to the writing. Love this!

Kristina Dear 🎶  
    You are far more than a beautiful face; you've the heart, mind, and soul of a lover of life and the power flowing out from masterful poetry … a masterful poetess in your own right.  
     The kind of uniquely splendid woman a man can appreciate, respect, and love,  
 
Thank you ever-so warmly for blessing me with your effervescent presence.  
Hugs! ⁓ Richard🖌