Help Me Understand (poem) by Bobbi Ann Duffy on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by emmanuel francis (Reader)

Reviewed on April 19, 2007

cryed, so much, bobbi,
i loved your poem, absoultly loved it...
if you want come and check out my three poems that i posted on yesterday...
read them and tell me what you think,
lv,
manny

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)

Reviewed on October 21, 2006

Wisdom comes with age. Your poems speak clearly words of wisdom.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 4, 2006

The older I get the less I know
What life really means
The only thing I�m sure of
Nothing�s ever what it seems.

So true, Bobbi. I concur. Thank you for sharing your sentiments and the meaning in your verses. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on March 4, 2006

Ah Bobby, so powerful and true, this is outstanding.

Reindeer

Reviewed by Barbara Terry

Reviewed on March 4, 2006

I agree with everyone here Bobbi. As for the answer tho, it is a very simple one. Live in the shadow of God almighty, and trust in our Lord Jesus. It is such a shame that people want more, more, more, and yet call themselves good Christians, simply because they go to church on Sunday.

The title of this poem, Help Me Understand, is what I have been saying for over 40 years. Help Me Understand Why? I have asked this question forever it seems, and here and elsewhere online I have gotten positive responses. I wouldlike to have enough money to have what I need completed. But, if I don't get it, and I cannot be complete in body and soul, then at least I will have lived as me, and not some pretended person, society wants me to be.

It is the same with the poem, Bobbi.

There seems no rhyme or reason
To the actions people take
They seem so willy-nilly
Often leaving disaster in their wake.

This verse is so true, and is the key to the entire peom, in this little girl's humble opinion. There is no rhyme or reason for the actions of most of society, when they are succumbed by greed, hatred and indifference.

Maybe, just maybe, society as a whole will learn to accept things in their natural course, instead of forcing them, just so they can make more money, and have influential friends. Thnx for sharing sis.

May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie

"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."

Reviewed by SilverCeltic Moon

Reviewed on March 1, 2006

What an awesome statement...and so, sadly enough, true. Great write! ;) Silver

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on March 1, 2006

powerful piece, Bobbi ... one can only wake up when ready ... i usually don't quote from the bible but this analogy seems to work: "all those who say lord, lord, shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven"

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on March 1, 2006

A thought provoking piece Bobbi!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Regina Pounds

Reviewed on February 28, 2006

Bobbi...a timely plea and a sad commentary on our society. I have no answers either, except to say humans haven't changed one bit over the centuries. The same emotions and motivations rule now as they always did.

A well expressed lament, coming from a caring heart!
Gina

Reviewed by Suzie Palmer

Reviewed on February 28, 2006

'...They�re supposed to be a soul in search of being
What God meant them to be.'

This is beautiful Bobbi! Help Me Understand expresses sad facts of today and echoes guidance toward the Greater Path we should be all mindfully walking! The Journey Within...
Thank you for sharing this!
Love & Friendship Suzie :-)

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on February 28, 2006

Bobbi,

Eye-opening, thought provoking write; well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on February 28, 2006

This poem strikes every emotional center and hit the heart of the soul, except in the last two lines. "Help Me Understand" could bring a stronger impact for spiritual revival if the last strophe would be revised -- at least the last line -- and something more symbolistical be used to replace it.

This composition is beautiful as it is now... It is nourishment for the humanity of the mind and energy for the eternity of the soul.

Keep posting Your Jewels, Sublime Poet!

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater

Reviewed on February 28, 2006

The material world has chewed up the masses. I am an easy keeper and live very simple. I buy all second hand clothes. My advice is to treat people as if they were what they ought to be and help them to become what they are capable of being. Affirm, believe, and choose, break loose from negative forces that imprison, put a fresh carnation in your lapel each day and face the world with confidence! A lot of good thoughts here, Bobbi.

Sage

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on February 28, 2006

Greed has ruined this world. Now the media says the ozone is causing premature births. When will the world learn from mistakes? When will harmony reign with nature and man?

I can hear the silent voices screaming. It can't go on much longer. We all are paying a huge price but mostly our children and grandchildtren will suffer.

Susan

Reviewed by Janet Bellinger

Reviewed on February 28, 2006

Lots of wisdom, here.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on February 28, 2006

Perfection Bobbi! You hit all the right buttons with this gem! I too wonder how long it takes some to wake up to reality!

eT

Reviewed by Birgit and Roger Pratcher

Reviewed on February 28, 2006

A powerful, dramatic write and a lot of truth in those smoothly flowing words. Sadly, we can't help you to understand either. Loved it,

Birgit and Roger