Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

I have a son who is afraid to be alone. He thinks he is incomplete with out a woman. I've told him to turn his focus inward. Work on himself and some of his fears might be alleviated. This was a very deep and wise poem. Gretchen

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024

I used to feel that way.... I was complete without a man but I don't feel like that anymore.

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this reality with us. So often couples may live together but keep almost separate lives. It's sad when a marriage is at that stage. Your presentation was excellent.

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

Gypsy

Comment from shelley kaye

Excellent

if i had my own pool table - i'd be in there, too! LOL!

great senryu
deep emotions
thought-provoking
good imagery
smooth flow

thank you for sharing
shelley :)

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024

Thank you very much, Shelley 😊 I don't have a man or a cave and I'm happy. LoL

reply by shelley kaye on 14-Feb-2024

ditto!

Comment from jmdg1954

Exceptional

I don't believe in man caves nor my wife in women's nests.

We share everything. There are times we are alone, but never lonely. In our 45 years of marriage, we've always done things together and always included our kids when they were smalll.


If the kid had hot dogs for dinner, by golly so did my wife and I. And we always ate together.

Your post says so much in so few words.

Excellent .
John

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024

Thank you for the exceptional six stars review and kind words.

I agree, lonely is different. I added a message in my author notes. I'm happy for you. True love is hard to find. :)

Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hi Gypsy, good observation of married life. It's good that each partner have their own interests, but when that interests keeps them separated, that's not a good thing. Looking at your photo, if the animal heads and the pool table were removed, I might like that as my hangout. Well done. Keep the blue waters flowing. Xo. M

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

Hello, Gypsy!
Your senryu surely resonates with me as my husband loves to be in his workshop, ie, "man cave."
I'm not lonely, as I am always writing... so my last word would be "contentment" = for both of us!

Much enjoyed, Gypsy!
Thank you for sharing!
diane

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024

yes, this is a poem, not true life. This is about the concept that a person can still feel lonely in a relationship or in a room with other people. Being alone is another thing. People can live quite happy by themselves.

thank you😊 very much, Diane
I'm happy you have a good relationship.

reply by Mrs. KT on 13-Feb-2024

Oh, I understand completely!
I don't believe I have ever felt "lonely," in my relationship with my dear husband, but I we are both often "alone"... but within shouting distance! :)
Lovely offering, Gypsy!
diane

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

There's nothing that can feel more lonely than to be with someone who doesn't want to be with you. And I guess the husband in the man cave has made this poor wife feel so sad. Well expressed in your senryu poem!

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024

Yes, why doesn't everybody get my writing the way you do?

Thank you very much, big sister. Big kisses and hugs.

marival

reply by lyenochka on 14-Feb-2024

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