Recent Reviews for Jon Willey
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Piquancy of Poetry (Book) - 2/24/2008 7:50:18 AM
Ouch! Delightful, poignant write!
Tabula Rasa (Poetry) - 11/28/2009 2:58:51 PM
Having witnessed my father deteriorate over a period of three years, your poem truly "hits home," Jon. Thank you. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Tabula Rasa (Poetry) - 11/28/2009 12:20:50 PM
So beautifully written.
Mary
Tabula Rasa (Poetry) - 11/28/2009 5:39:57 AM
...our trails of venture never cease, some are so full of sadness..this reminds me of the saying it takes a village to raise a child..I think these grown children now need to be there for the ones that were there for them...a community indeed...great write Jon
Blessings and Love,
Christine
Tabula Rasa (Poetry) - 11/27/2009 1:23:46 PM
From my experience, Jon, your fine talent accurately captures
the grim, depressive, shameless side of today's nursery homes
and, in too many cases, age, "where minutes tick away into [unforgiving] days." Great work, my friend. -gene.
Tabula Rasa (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 9:30:02 PM
Powerful write, Jon; well done!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! (Sick with a cold; not feeling my best. *ICK!*)
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( *tears!*
Tabula Rasa (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 6:13:18 PM
"...time an unflattering makeup artist
has absconded with ruby cheeks"...oh God, nothing could be more vivid, or creative. You paint eloquent and clear, Jon, you understand....not just understand - you know. This is grim, serious and very fine poetry.
John
Tabula Rasa (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 11:37:42 AM
VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Tabula Rasa (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 10:48:01 AM
Sad and dejected. Very vividly described.
Tabula Rasa (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 9:29:04 AM
So vividly described. I had a turkey dinner in a very fine and loving house here last Sunday. The five elderly occupants were surrounded by family for a brief celebration before slipping back into the existence you describe. That's why I favor euthanasia and a living will.
There is no character or grace in silent suffering, kept alive for the sake of living.
Ron
Tabula Rasa (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 7:17:05 AM
Jon,
A very thoughtful piece. I worked in a nursing home for some time. You recreate that somber feel for me. Great descriptions throughout this poem. Have a happy Thanksgiving:)
Sheila
Tabula Rasa (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 5:15:47 AM
Our tabla rasa is what it is in the beginning. Then, filled with life experiences it becomes what we are. As we reach an advanced age the tabla becomes muddled and unclear as to our recent past, but the middle times are so deeply ingrained they never leave. Hence, the residents of "rest" homes can recall 50 years ago with clarity, but yesterday is gone. Well done Jon.
Walt
Tabula Rasa (Poetry) - 11/26/2009 5:05:13 AM
Vividly penned - the older I get, the more I see this, the young foisting off their elderly to rest in these homes - 'rest'? Anything but. Powerful, Jon, these poignant lines - well done.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Happy Thanksgiving: I'm thankful for YOU. =]
No Grandee Was He (Poetry) - 11/25/2009 8:41:15 PM
A most powerful and engaging write, Jon. Thank you, friend. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Of Jack and Art (Poetry) - 11/18/2009 9:11:19 AM
Jon, Jack Lewis literally lives in this beautifully conceived
and lovingly executed tribute. The writing is marvelous, line
for line. Hence, I suggest that the last line, "colorful
memories parading in an artisitic mind," apply equally to Jack
Lewis and Jon Willey. -gene.
Of Jack and Art (Poetry) - 11/18/2009 5:16:14 AM
A vivid tribute, Jon. For me, you set the scene right away with the Panama hat. Well done. Hugs,
Sheila
Of Jack and Art (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 9:40:13 PM
Jon you always have a way of taking me right there..artistic in story and image...what a wonderful tribute
love and blessings,Christine
Of Jack and Art (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 10:13:02 AM
This is very,very good.Excellent work.take care
Of Jack and Art (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 7:08:51 AM
this is a truly equisite pen, jon!
"single hog hair brush, and water colors is lust"...
color me blissfully bedazzled,
carolyn
Of Jack and Art (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 7:01:54 AM
Jon - Enjoyed the physicality of the images that create such a vivid portrait I almost feel I could reach out and shake hands with.
Of Jack and Art (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 7:53:48 PM
"colorful memories parading in an artistic mind" ... Jon & Jack have much in common ...
Of Jack and Art (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 6:22:37 PM
Wonderfully artistic prose to match the man and his brush of many colors.
Ron
Of Jack and Art (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 2:18:31 PM
John,
What an interesting piece of history and a fine man.
Mary
Of Jack and Art (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 12:35:55 PM
Thank you for sharing this fine tribute, Jon; a lesson for me. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Of Jack and Art (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 10:36:00 AM
...your masterful pen became your creative brush to paint this glowing tribute, Jon Michael...splendid write!
peace and love, Carole~
No Grandee Was He (Poetry) - 11/15/2009 9:45:31 AM
Absolutely stunning poetry, Jon Michael...you draw one in to feel the passion of your words.
peace and love dear friend, Carole~
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