The Rainmaker (poem) by Gwen Dickerson on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on August 12, 2014

Hi, Gwen, I like the imagery here. You get pulled into an older world. Good story arc too. One minor thing, a little more authenticity can be attained by changing corn to maize, which is the Indian corn they had before the white man showed up with the modern variety. By the way, I found a type of Anasazi flute I'm planning to buy that is also called a "rainmaker". It makes a beautiful sound.

Reviewed by bluecornflower orangetiger

Reviewed on February 10, 2011

Amen! Best wishes, Mary

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on June 19, 2010

well done

Reviewed by Richard Vallance (Reader)

Reviewed on June 9, 2003

Hi, Gwen!

Having been to many a pow-wow and healing circle in my lifetime, I must tell you how very much I appreciate this moving poem!

Thanks again,

Richard Vallance,
Ottawa, Ontario,
CANADA

Reviewed by Rodney Bohen

Reviewed on May 3, 2003

Gwen
Alas, Samsons last request!
I enjoyed...
Rodney Evan Bohen

Reviewed by Dove (Reader)

Reviewed on May 2, 2003

You seem to have lot's of earth mother in you..! Excellent write, Gwen

Dove ~

Reviewed by Jim McClellan (Reader)

Reviewed on May 2, 2003

I particularly liked the flow and rhythm. It also gives needed insight to this land's original denizen.

Mac =)

Reviewed by ♥ Kari Hirshey ♥ (Reader)

Reviewed on April 25, 2003

I really loved the imagery in this one. Sounds like beautiful land.. :)
~Kari~

Reviewed by Patricia Gomes

Reviewed on April 25, 2003

How absolutely stunning! Excellent imagery renders this one visual to the extreme. Kudos!

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on April 25, 2003

a wonderful deep poem
great imagery
Excellent

William

Reviewed by Digital Fairy

Reviewed on April 25, 2003

"This weather warrior has given his all
May "Mighty One" grant his soul's last call!"

May he have found the peace that comes after the storm...

A very thought provoking write :)

--Karissa

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on April 25, 2003

This was wonderful in its capture of a noble spirit,

Excellent!

Reindeer

Reviewed by na na (Reader)

Reviewed on April 25, 2003

Gwen, the rainmaker gave his heart and his life to his cause. He could give no less.
He he gave is all though it cost him his life. Our troops in Iraq are rainmakers also protecting America. God bless you and this poem. Bill

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on April 25, 2003

This is lovely and profound, Gwen.

Reviewed by Cherokee Sage (Reader)

Reviewed on April 24, 2003

This sounds like my country and you've capture the essence of its beauty.
Peace,
Cherokee

Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)

Reviewed on April 24, 2003

Dear Gwen, I loved this magical writing. I think we should honor Native Americans more than we do. I grew up in an era where the movies depicted them as savages.

tony