tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.comments2013-08-19T10:38:42.011-07:00--- Come So Far ---Spencer Ballardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01430820142552061680noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-89567094092287658422013-08-19T10:38:42.011-07:002013-08-19T10:38:42.011-07:00That was so touching and really made me think abou...That was so touching and really made me think about myself with the things that I am doing in life and the trials that I have had and still gonna face. Thanks for your thoughts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07136474007130777672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-21645755497078692432013-06-21T18:08:49.417-07:002013-06-21T18:08:49.417-07:00Very visual and symbolic... I liked the style of w...Very visual and symbolic... I liked the style of writing, even though I perceived it as being rather dark... which suits me fine... <br /><br />This is the mental image I had while reading this... I was looking down at the tips of my shoes, hanging over the edge of a body of water...<br />Then in the second verse I imagine jumping in and succumbing to certain death, at this point “floating” evokes a mental image of a lifeless body... floating face down in the water / dead, yet at peace: and “flying” representing escape... redemption... the ultimate state of freedom... ascension...<br /><br />I would have ended it differently, by presenting a choice to “float” / die, or “fly” / live... I would not have equated the two... But that's just me...<br /><br />But I enjoyed it... It made me think... I like that...<br /><br />I thought it might be useful if I gave you an honest interpretation of what your writing meant to me, and how it made me feel... How I interpreted it...<br /><br />Good job!!! Looking forward to reading more!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-78911267087680881622013-06-21T12:54:53.130-07:002013-06-21T12:54:53.130-07:00Im pretty sure you're always going to float. I...Im pretty sure you're always going to float. I mean if you don't end up building a whole ship and sailing. Ditto Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589264707442251699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-72054271664382292522013-04-17T05:12:39.885-07:002013-04-17T05:12:39.885-07:00phenomenology of the difficult push-up, huh? What ...phenomenology of the difficult push-up, huh? What brings peace when you have completed a difficult push-upAlasdairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030737441661651227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-24111237611466006902013-04-07T01:51:27.794-07:002013-04-07T01:51:27.794-07:00I am your audience!
I feel that way every day. I...I am your audience! <br /><br />I feel that way every day. I'm like, "I'm supposed to do something big, something that changes people". But by the end of the day, I wasted the chance for that day and decide to give it a go the next, only to squander it.<br /><br />Great poem, Spence. Keep em coming ;)Ditto Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589264707442251699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-31067971308721280982013-03-27T15:32:17.918-07:002013-03-27T15:32:17.918-07:00I really like this.I really like this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152669985598685531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-69067386045115619992013-03-05T21:55:28.265-08:002013-03-05T21:55:28.265-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14120005099000907865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-32167681303038546542013-03-05T21:35:20.272-08:002013-03-05T21:35:20.272-08:00Spencer, this is beautiful! I was completely absor...Spencer, this is beautiful! I was completely absorbed from start to finish. Bravo, cheers. <3carolinearolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11889131067749077982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-38071366082922621332013-02-12T20:52:53.828-08:002013-02-12T20:52:53.828-08:00I still tear up when I read this. I love you Spenc...I still tear up when I read this. I love you Spencer. (:Alexushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11881038863451177187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-12439677796319425052012-12-15T20:43:39.490-08:002012-12-15T20:43:39.490-08:00Stunning. Simply stunning. Stunning. Simply stunning. Shmerleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00932782679918025118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-8351832242820221392012-12-10T22:31:27.475-08:002012-12-10T22:31:27.475-08:00Beautiful.Beautiful.carolinearolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11889131067749077982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-13272825292021161502012-12-10T16:30:48.206-08:002012-12-10T16:30:48.206-08:00that's so comforting :)that's so comforting :)<br />Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03692085261449156711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-60646857379848484162012-10-08T16:23:01.497-07:002012-10-08T16:23:01.497-07:00I'll be a creeper too! I'm good at that :)...I'll be a creeper too! I'm good at that :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03692085261449156711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-79890987990874975012012-10-08T16:13:43.213-07:002012-10-08T16:13:43.213-07:00I myself would entitle this "A Truth" so...I myself would entitle this "A Truth" sounds like it to me!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03692085261449156711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-88461595665300147852012-10-08T16:11:35.775-07:002012-10-08T16:11:35.775-07:00I would love some more feedback, and to give some ...I would love some more feedback, and to give some on yours! spencerballard33@gmail.comSpencer Ballardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430820142552061680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-67590187635461995852012-10-08T16:09:16.266-07:002012-10-08T16:09:16.266-07:00shiver... wow you're good :)shiver... wow you're good :)<br />Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03692085261449156711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-61586663624591003972012-10-08T16:06:42.746-07:002012-10-08T16:06:42.746-07:00You should title this "thoughts of the soul:P...You should title this "thoughts of the soul:Part one" I wanna hear more! plus if you are really into writing and giving feedback I want some myself, I am a poetizer and have got a blog that I'd like a comment or two on...pink-rain-doodle.blogspot.com and I'd need your e-mail address, just if you feel like it though :)<br />Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03692085261449156711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-14010729567798009492012-10-08T15:58:45.719-07:002012-10-08T15:58:45.719-07:00I thought they had committed suicide for a moment ...I thought they had committed suicide for a moment there! WOW don't know what I think.... maybe trying too hard let it flow more I think that it is very rigid...don't know how else to put it but it does have a pretty cool feeling to it otherwise :) loved it over all super off balance keeps you reading.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03692085261449156711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-26641051139599210082012-10-06T00:33:04.262-07:002012-10-06T00:33:04.262-07:00I like the descriptions. The words you use lure me...I like the descriptions. The words you use lure me in, and the vagueness makes me think for myself what it means. I also love how you showed how much time has passed without saying "hours later.." or something cliche like that.Kambrie Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08522257681561258880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-40949590434186838252012-10-05T17:31:55.140-07:002012-10-05T17:31:55.140-07:00Love it! I love how you give just a little informa...Love it! I love how you give just a little information and let the reader find what it means themselves, truly poetic! Gender neutral is really good with this because it is supposed to be kind of vague. I don't really have any advice, which I know isn't helpful! Keep up the writing! Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356541946664537486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-21359184020335636472012-10-05T16:21:48.024-07:002012-10-05T16:21:48.024-07:00Dully noted and advice taken!Dully noted and advice taken!Spencer Ballardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430820142552061680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-30210167436081594622012-10-05T15:59:08.022-07:002012-10-05T15:59:08.022-07:00Spence! I like it. It's kinda eery.. but in a ...Spence! I like it. It's kinda eery.. but in a cool way. BUT you gotta switch the font. ALL CAPS IS HARD TO READ.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14120005099000907865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-84897851752266898712012-10-05T15:31:13.741-07:002012-10-05T15:31:13.741-07:00By the way, did you notice that it was gender neut...By the way, did you notice that it was gender neutral? Do you like it that way, or would you prefer it if it was specified?Spencer Ballardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430820142552061680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-45635203544075510172012-09-25T17:09:25.151-07:002012-09-25T17:09:25.151-07:00That's a very good question, Jacob. I honestly...That's a very good question, Jacob. I honestly hadn't given it too much thought. My first response is to say anyone who will listen. I try to put feelings I have had myself--or that I have seen someone close to me feeling--into words. I suppose that I write in the hopes that at least a few people who read my posts will be able to come to a better understanding of themselves and those who are around them. Does that answer your question?Spencer Ballardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430820142552061680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5528260200852654486.post-35899269424563601892012-09-25T12:48:03.980-07:002012-09-25T12:48:03.980-07:00Who is your audience? Who is your audience? Jacob Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11414720785851960547noreply@blogger.com