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| Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader) |
2/15/2007 |
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| Beautiful words. Lady J |
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| Reviewed by m j hollingshead |
2/14/2007 |
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| well done |
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| Reviewed by Karen Cino |
2/14/2007 |
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This is a deep write with powerful emotions here. A beautiful write and tribute to a child that had to suffer so dearly.
Karen |
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| Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie |
2/14/2007 |
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Ah Jude, how deeply this touched me today, outstanding poetry,
Reindeer |
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| Reviewed by Theresa Koch |
2/14/2007 |
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Lovely write~`*
Happy Valentine day`* |
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| Reviewed by Huda Orfali |
2/14/2007 |
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A poignant write and great tribute from master poet
Happy Valentine |
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| Reviewed by Morning Star |
2/13/2007 |
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This was a terrible tragedy the death of
Anna Nicole Smith,She was so
young and she had so much to live for
This is a very nice tribute to
The memory of a beautiful Soul!!
Outstanding Imagery And Flow another great write!!
Jude Forese.....HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!..Morning Star |
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| Reviewed by Sara Coslett |
2/13/2007 |
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| When I first clicked on this poem, I was expecting to read a story about a person named "distant" who left. Now that I've read it, I see I was partially right. Only instead of distant leaving, life left distance. Does that make sense? ~ Sara |
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| Reviewed by Jean Pike |
2/13/2007 |
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| Hauntingly beautiful poem. No one should die young. |
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| Reviewed by Tactfully Naive |
2/13/2007 |
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She was like a child lost in the wilderness
Where only shadows of footprints lived
A seemingly barren life yet her finest qualities roam free with the wind.
Compelling.
Dai |
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| Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® |
2/13/2007 |
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I hate to see anyone in such desperate straits when death seems more attractive than life. We need to pay attention and save those whom we can.
Love & Light always and in all ways,
Joseph* |
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| Reviewed by Jeanette Foresta |
2/13/2007 |
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| Thanks for acknowleding Anna Nicole Smith. I feel so hurt over the deaths, the lives. The vultures. ;( so so sad.. |
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| Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson |
2/12/2007 |
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this takes me back to a poem i read earlier a true story of abuse on a child a baby, this is like another vision of what she went through
this is moving and sad and familiar
high here very high |
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| Reviewed by Paul Berube |
2/12/2007 |
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Jude,
A world of emotion lies beyond the cover. |
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| Reviewed by Ronald Hull |
2/12/2007 |
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Like a candle in the wind. Nice tribute to Nicole. Unfortunately, she oft acted like the proverbial trailer trash.
Ron |
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| Reviewed by Kate Burnside |
2/12/2007 |
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| ... Sounds like a fairytale: Babes In The Wood or all those others with Wicked Stepmothers and Unscrupulous Uncles. Or a bit Kipling, like Mowgli's Jungle. Unlike this tale, though, most tragic heroines seem to survive in Brothers Grimm, dramatically released by some KISA (Knight In Shining Armour!), but looks like the Grimm Brothers possibly thought they'd won the day here... Yet in her "surrender" was escape. I would like to think she was simply translated, like a character from one of Ovid's Metamorphoses. The spirits of children always go on to grow elsewhere, leaving their magic behind. Enchanting, Jude. TY K xx |
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| Reviewed by J M |
2/12/2007 |
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| She did have a powerful effect like the muse of this one. |
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| Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater |
2/12/2007 |
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Ah...but she poured plaster of paris in her footprints, the quick-setting paste captures her memory in a timeless sculpture placed on the trail in the autumn, why the leaves turn colors in her honor...colorful and wild female archetype...
Sage |
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| Reviewed by richard cederberg |
2/12/2007 |
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Your insight into this character is compelling. It is certainly good when we can see it for what it is and then move on; remembering only the good. Too often the ugly hangs on for too long. Tremendous write Robert!
light and Wisdom ... |
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| Reviewed by Kate Clifford |
2/12/2007 |
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| A very haunting write like the wind that blows. Great character sketch. |
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| Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg |
2/12/2007 |
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| like a sword of truth cutting through illusions |
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| Reviewed by Carole Mathys |
2/12/2007 |
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| this poem wrapped me in sadness...brilliant writing, Jude |
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| Reviewed by Tinka Boukes |
2/12/2007 |
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Par excellence POET!!
Giving you a hi-five...bravo...this is a winner!!
Love Tinka |
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| Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten |
2/12/2007 |
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Your filling up my library Mr. Jude!
Amazing imagery, in this heart wrenching view...So many young girls and women fall into this whirlwind, only to be a memory in "Distant Leaves"
Excellent write, as always!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~ |
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| Reviewed by Sandie Angel |
2/12/2007 |
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Oh my! Robert, this is a masterpiece!!!!! You are so very creative!!!!!!!
Sandie May Angel :o) |
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| Reviewed by J.L. Day |
2/12/2007 |
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| Spectacular write! Quite enchanting, it took me on a stroll through Autumn. |
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| Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader) |
2/12/2007 |
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Jude...man...you hit powerfully close to home on this one!
Another exceptional write, as all your many fans agree with me on. |
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| Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath |
2/12/2007 |
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I thoroughly enjoyed this poem. Caused me to recall that recent Anna(the actresses death for some reason)
However, I found these words quite touching indeed,
"...Where only shadows of footprints lived" mmmm my mind thinks those very thoughts...glimpses "Distant Leaves" we are all distant leaves from the same tree if you think about this~Hugs Robert Poet Brother...smile~hope you do!
You know I am a sentimentalist/romantic...and etc,etc...therefore shall I take my leave.
Ps...leaving a leaf behind
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| Reviewed by Susan Sonnen |
2/12/2007 |
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| I'm exhausted! You've expressed her dilemma so well...you made her real! |
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| Reviewed by Randall Barfield |
2/12/2007 |
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| "the trail where no one returned..." it's creepy and a good read overall. sounds like a victim of kidnapping where i live. a touch or two will perfect it. thanks for sharing |
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| Reviewed by Michael Mathieu |
2/12/2007 |
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A strong but sad write my friend,Excellent,
Michael |
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| Reviewed by Mr. Ed |
2/12/2007 |
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She was like a child lost in the wilderness
Where only shadows of footprints lived
So very powerful, Jude, and so very sad. |
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| Reviewed by K. Mulroney |
2/12/2007 |
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She was like a child lost in the wilderness
Where only shadows of footprints lived"
One of the best verse I have read of yours. This has a twinge of hope swirling arounf the sorrow. Great piece.
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| Reviewed by Kay P Devenish |
2/12/2007 |
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One of your very best Robert!
Best wishes always
From
Kay |
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| Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper |
2/12/2007 |
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| "Distant Leaves" has such sad images! The mood and feelings are heart-wrenching, but the message is delivered with wonderful penmanship. |
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| Reviewed by CJ Heck |
2/12/2007 |
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As with all of your masterful writes, this is rich with imagery and meaning, Jude. Exceptional write.
Love,
CJ |
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| Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader) |
2/12/2007 |
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Her only escape was to surrender: Sad that one loses the capacity to fight on and make something of this life. Victor
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| Reviewed by Felix Perry |
2/12/2007 |
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The loss of innocence seems to push the subject of this dazzling well imaged write into an obscurity that though she tried to resist eventually wore here down as life wears us all seemingly down in the end. Great write my friend.
Fee |
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| Reviewed by George Thompson |
2/12/2007 |
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I really enjoyed this writing. Full of images and great use of metaphors for your story. Great writing.
George |
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| Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen |
2/11/2007 |
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cornered, without recourse ..."where only shadows of footprints lived"...
powerfully engaging, melancholy write, jude.
my, you do season well.
peace,
carolyn |
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| Reviewed by E T Waldron |
2/11/2007 |
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Another excellent portrait painted with a bold and honest brush!
Beautiful use of lights and darks, though painful loss hides in deep shadows. |
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| Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan |
2/11/2007 |
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| a heart wrenching tribute |
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| Reviewed by Sherry Heim |
2/11/2007 |
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Pain and disappointment can take their toll on the heart, leaving it empty, cold and numb. Fear of repeating the past takes her into the darkened corners of her soul where no one lives and all dreams die. This poem, though sad, is spot on, Jude.
Take care,
Sherry |
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
2/11/2007 |
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Sad and soul-reaching, Jude; a most engaging write. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace to you,
Regis |
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| Reviewed by Susan de Vegter |
2/11/2007 |
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All too often this poem rings long and lonesome. I know someone like this, intimately it seems, but...it sure keeps her heart from breaking anymore and she sure can hum a tune.
Thank you. You are a Savior in so many ways Robert.
Love,
Susan |
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| Reviewed by George Carroll |
2/11/2007 |
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| Bittersweet memories in this powerful write |
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