Comments for Victoria C. Slotto, Author

Comment on Shadows by Baishali

Baishali — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:55:00 +0000

such a beautiful write my dear …

Comment on Shadows by Lorna's Voice

Lorna's Voice — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:07:19 +0000

Just another thought. I have a very positive association with shadows–they shelter me from the glare of the sun, which assaults my senses. Yet nearly reference to shadows in literature has a tone of dread or nefariousness. Interesting. Shadows can shield you from harm, real or imagined…

Comment on Shadows by Lorna's Voice

Lorna's Voice — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:04:12 +0000

This line: “…the rutilant sweetness of another
setting sun.” Ka-pow!

And this poem make me think about all the ways we believe that we imprison ourselves. I say “believe” because we are our own captures, yet so many of us act as if someone else dangles the keys to our cells just out of our reach.

Comment on Shadows by Rowan Taw

Rowan Taw — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:52:02 +0000

I volunteer with Age Concern and regularly visit a lovely lady who was a victim of elder abuse (had to get a restraining order against her son), so this really struck me.

Comment on Shadows by ayala

ayala — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:50:11 +0000

This made me sad, so true for so many. A beautiful write.

Comment on Shadows by Laura Hegfield

Laura Hegfield — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:58:45 +0000

‘I watch her finger
the fringe of loneliness, not seeing, there
before her, the rutilant sweetness of another
setting sun.’ such deep sorrow and loss for what is not fully experienced.

Comment on Shadows by itellthestory

itellthestory — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:16:57 +0000

I find this absolutely beautiful and so honest. Simple with a touch of nostalgia yet effective in it’s construction. The fact that there is no rhyme scheme and it is a free verse makes it stand as a poem of the heart which is open to expression. You say this is based on an experience, so I suppose it was written out of impulse! Wonderful job! I think the idea of it is good because it is personalised and those are the poems that come out best
-Samantha

Comment on Shadows by dragyonfly

dragyonfly — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:43:00 +0000

A very poignant reflection on a segment of life. I know of many who were self centered and greedy in life, and in the end no one was there for them. Of course there are no guarantees of anything but to live a charitable life seems to be the most rewarding. But I enjoyed the jolt of reality.

Comment on Shadows by punnypalaver

punnypalaver — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:30:47 +0000

Beautiful imagery here–the details highlight the difference between then and now and even create an interesting cause and effect–being used and using others leaves one alone when all the motivation is gone. A prison indeed.

Comment on Shadows by kaykuala

kaykuala — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:22:54 +0000

Aging and loneliness comes at a time when one is least able to do justice for oneself. Sadly one is in a most vulnerable situation. It may even be compounded with dementia. Nicely Victoria!

Hank