-
![Profile picture of Jacob erin-cilberto]()
Jacob erin-cilberto wrote a new post
![]()
Read MoreA Book Report using Cliff's Notes ( a non-scholarly review) The Whale filled several hundred pages the one-legged captain harpooned his dream and in the end went overboard with his quest and then in jest Ishmael told the others to call him finding later on that to be the first...
7 Comments-
-
![Profile picture of Jacob erin-cilberto]()
Oh brother…they gave us such boring books to read.
Fia, thank you for replying to this piece.
j.
-
-
![Profile picture of FlatDaddy]()
Oh, thank God! For a moment I thought this would be some dry learned lecture, then the first verse got me chuckling. When Ishmael asked the others to call him, I just howled and my wife came back here and asked me what was wrong. I told her, “I’ll just have to read this to you.” So I did, and we both roared with laughter all the way through. Thank you so much for this one, Jake. We really needed that. You have any more like this? I can go put on the popcorn!
-
![Profile picture of Jacob erin-cilberto]()
ha ha….I don’t even lecture to my classes. All satirical and glad that it could give you a few chuckles. Thanks for letting me know this.
There is truth in this in the fact of me hating Moby Dick with a passion.
j.-
![Profile picture of FlatDaddy]()
Just please give us more of these. You now have a niche market your fans are literally howling for. Doing anything else could be dangerous.
-
-
-
![Profile picture of Damian DeadLove]()
Cleverly penned, Jacob. Amazing write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
-
![Profile picture of Jacob erin-cilberto]()
Thank you, Damian.
j.
-
-
-
![Profile picture of Crimsin]()
Crimsin wrote a new post
![]()
Read Moreinside I crash into your energysmashing, cunted brillianceshining danger I can't resistinfidelity of the soulmy honesty is invaded by your darknessit seeps into my sorrowyour marred imageit makes me flinch what you call goodmiserable truth I hate the feelingof...
2 Comments-
![Profile picture of Damian DeadLove]()
Beautifully penned, Brenda. Love the depth and layers in this write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
-
![Profile picture of Crimsin]()
thank you graciously dearest Damian forgive my late response I find myself slipping of as of late ❤️
-
-
-
![Profile picture of Tim]()
Tim wrote a new post
![]()
Read MoreShe left without a goodbye.As though our nest was no longercomfortable enough for her. As though from a high perchshe saw something, or someone,better than meand flew off. But life is funnyand often horrific. They found her among the reeds.Some human animal...
6 Comments-
![Profile picture of Damian DeadLove]()
Powerfully penned, Tim. Excellent write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
-
![Profile picture of Tim]()
Thank you. 🙂
-
-
![Profile picture of Crimsin]()
hello dearest Tim this is very dark great write ❤️
-
![Profile picture of Tim]()
Thank you, crimsin.
-
-
![Profile picture of Adelphina]()
Wow! The whole write is moving but the line about having her wings plucked and her breath made off with, great metaphors for death. You have a great talent mister!
-
![Profile picture of Tim]()
Thank you, my beautiful friend. 🙂
-
-
-
![Profile picture of Ghosteen]()
Ghosteen wrote a new post
![]()
Read MoreRoll you hair above your neck let me fortress centuries of love bites upon your skin, where no warrior would ever dare cross our moat The ghost of Caligula haunts my city walls, my heart remains legion; my mind is a bruise which only bleeds kindness, forever chasing...
6 Comments-
![Profile picture of RomaJ]()
I like how the poem casts Caligula -a figure known for cruelty -into a haunting, reflective presence. I feel intrigued and a little unsettled: his brutal history seeps through with a mild, almost playful sadism, yet the poem channels that darkness into a tender, romantic meditation on desire, resilience, and the quiet power of love. Beautiful.
-
![Profile picture of Ghosteen]()
An artistic and intriguing comment. I lived in the English city of Chester for some time and it’s steeped in Roman history,. Think it may have had some bearing on this scribble. Thank you.
-
-
![Profile picture of Damian DeadLove]()
Passionately penned, Ghosteen. Incredible write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
-
![Profile picture of Ghosteen]()
Thank you D
-
![Profile picture of Benjamin Scraps]()
Effective personal storytelling through historical abstractions. Your words are both sharp and tender. Always glad to see you posting here.
-
![Profile picture of Ghosteen]()
Many thanks B
-
-
-
![Profile picture of RomaJ]()
RomaJ wrote a new post
![]()
Read MoreI wandered through a forest,sunlight pouring through the canopy like molten gold,shadows drifting over moss-carpeted ground.Ferns unfurled like emerald flames,flowers opened in silent bursts of color,a single pulse in time with the windA stream whispered over smooth stones,its silver...
14 Comments-
![Profile picture of Atticus Abbey]()
Reading this, I thought of the pulse of an olive whispering to the pimento.
-
![Profile picture of RomaJ]()
Wow, I absolutely love that thought! The pulse of an olive whispering to the pimento is such a quiet, perfect echo of the magic in the poem. Thank you!
-
![Profile picture of Atticus Abbey]()
Write it then.
-
![Profile picture of RomaJ]()
Hi Adagio. I like the thought of an olive whispering to a pimento, but I think for now, I’m going to let Forest Pulse stand on its own. It was born from a vivid, complete dream vision, and I feel like the poem already captures all the magic that spoke to me in that moment. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment
-
-
-
-
![Profile picture of Ghosteen]()
Your words are so enticing and enchanting. This splays me into a midnight forest walk and feeling the breath of moonlight as tattoo. Exquisite.
-
![Profile picture of RomaJ]()
I absolutely love the image of “feeling the breath of moonlight as a tattoo.” That’s such a striking, exquisite way to describe that feeling of deep connection. Thank you, Rob. I appreciate your thoughts.
-
![Profile picture of Tim]()
Beautifully done, Romaj. Each line sings and comes to life through the images you describe.
Favorite line
Ferns unfurled like emerald flames,-
![Profile picture of RomaJ]()
Tim, Thank you! I’m really delighted to hear that the imagery resonated with you and made the forest feel alive.
I especially appreciate you pointing out the line about the ferns. The emerald was so stunning and vivid in the dream, and it’s a huge relief to know I managed to capture that vision with words.
-
-
![Profile picture of Damian DeadLove]()
Beautifully penned, Roma. Excellent write my friend, with such colorful imagery. You know how to paint a picture with your words. Appreciate you.
Damian
-
![Profile picture of RomaJ]()
Thanks for reading, Damian! I’m so glad the colorful imagery resonated with you. That feeling of the forest coming alive was exactly what I hoped to capture. Appreciate you taking the time to read and comment
-
-
![Profile picture of Adelphina]()
I love reading poems like this. Full of vivid color and storytelling. I’m a huge fan of anime. The good stuff.
I love how it plays with your mind and brings dream alive. Truly enjoyed the read:)-
![Profile picture of RomaJ]()
Hi Adelphina. Thank you so much! I really appreciate you saying that. Since the poem actually came from a dream, I was trying to capture that feeling of a vivid, hyper-real vision. I can absolutely see the connection to anime. It has that ability to make color and dreams feel so alive! I’m glad you enjoyed the read.
-
-
![Profile picture of Visions_of_Insanity]()
Such marvelous detail in your wording & delivery. Nicely said.
-
![Profile picture of RomaJ]()
I’m so glad you enjoyed the wording…that means a lot. Thanks for reading and sharing your feedback!
-
-
- Load More Posts
Stars Rite a free online self publishing & social platform. A place for writers & readers to connect. Read Write Publish Stories Poetry Articles & Books. Create Ai generated covers for your stories & poems.
Copyright Stars Rite 2026
lol, My nightmare book report was Silas Marner. I remember those days of summer that were stolen from us.