Among The Known (poem) by Tinka Boukes on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Reverend Davey (Reader)

Reviewed on October 7, 2004

Very sad feelings indeed. Please keep your head up and march around, believing that positive things are going to touch your life and something wonderful is just around the corner! No point in feeling down, it will just gather negativity, making a cloud hide your own essence of light. Allow the Light of the Lord to be able to shine on you Tinka, my girl. For soon in the very near future your life will take on a new meaning and happiness will abound!
Believe the old Rev huh? I am praying for you too.
Blessings dear lady, Rev Davey

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)

Reviewed on August 26, 2004

touching wonderful poem......And what a gorgeous family........ty, Dani

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on August 26, 2004

Very sad but beautifully written.

Reviewed by Handsum Hart

Reviewed on August 26, 2004

Life certainly can be tough at times, all one can do is press on, until the light of joy shines once again. Lots of nice smile in your photo.

Joy and happiness
HH

Reviewed by andrea coltman

Reviewed on August 26, 2004

Really touching poem Tinka, wonderful family picture...best wishes Andrea

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish

Reviewed on August 26, 2004

What a beautiful picture above your poem.
This poem is very deep and I feel much sorrow and pain in it.
I have always known Tinka from reading your work that you have a very deep empathy with bruised hearts and sometimes your poetry tugs me into sitting up straight and becoming very alert,it wakes me up.
That's power
and
your poems have it.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Tinka your loving care for family shows in this poem and photo!
I hope and pray you will find the happiness you deserve!
Keep the faith and stay strong!

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Tink? You can come here, as family... We'll give you a taste of just-living-'cause-we're-alive taste, with no pressures, and some of Jerry's mom's cinnamon bread, I have a loaf in the freezer with your name on it...

Such diverse faces, diverse beliefs glowing out of your picuture's face... We cannot hope all grow at the same time, have to learn to love without what we want in return, but, you do have it, Tinka. You have many friends who love you and your soul. :)

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Is that your family or did you just use them to make a family portrait? Peace, Ed & rufuz

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Tinka,

You are a poetess par excellent - an emotionally charged and very-well delivered poetic masterpiece!

Robert

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

this one aches, pulses with raw, honest emotion

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Wandering down the valley of hope

It's the valley that we all need to keep treading, Tinka; well said.

A marvelous family photo, by the way.

Reviewed by Chanti Niven

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Lovely expression Tinka but also so filled with sadness and despondency. A loving hug for you friend ((((((((((Tinka))))))))))
Take heart you bless others with your words
Chanti

Reviewed by Chuckie Finn (Reader)

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Bravo my friend. You have caprtured in verse the life we love with those we love. My sincere compliments.

CHuckie

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

You always express yourself so beautifully. I love the emotion here.

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Beautiful prose and a beautiful family with their mother's smile. Thanks for sharing both with us .
Susan

Reviewed by William J. Cryer (Reader)

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Tinka! This is so beautifully written. The emotion, the pathos.....no doubt you have a been a great source of comfort to many people. Hope you continue to draw strength from your poetry.

Reviewed by Peter Paton

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Very moving piece Tinka...resonant with emotion and sentiment .
Love
Peter

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Tinka, an exceptionally well-penned heartfelt composition my friend. Life is always full of unknowns, yet, it is in ones nature to search out to achieve and find tranquility and harmony. An excellent piece of poetry, and the wonderful picture of you and your family, helps compliment this piece quite well. Take care.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Heart touching write, Tinks! Well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D

Reviewed by Amira van Kerk (Reader)

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Another very sad and touching write, but a beautiful photo.
Is that your children? You are gifted to have such a beautiful family.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Wonderful pic and poem

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Oh tinka this one touhed my soul.

Reviewed by ~Indigo~ Elga

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Dear Tinka,

This one is crying out!!
Dear friend take heart, you
now that you are loved. Do
you need to chat ? let me know !

Warm hugs
Elga

Reviewed by Ann Piatt

Reviewed on August 25, 2004

Life can be so confusing at times...being known yet having no knowledge of what lies beyond in the great "unknown"...

this piece had a very interesting style and i enjoyed it because i felt it was left open to interpretation. Nice work.

Is this your family? Beautiful pic!

Ann