Just Let Me Be Okay (poem) by Tinka Boukes on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)

Reviewed on October 31, 2005

Tinka First of all Never apologize and secondly this poem is so yearning that I know all too well. Everything you say in here, is so true and I've yell. Just let me be who I want and AM! I can be me and still love you. I love this poem Tinka it has such a powerful message in it although I know the screaming and hear the feeling screaming out in this, it really has a great message to remember for everyone. Let each other be each our own don't stop us from living and being who we each are, ourself! It's like death before dying, an empty shell.
Superb poem and Tinka Yell all you want and never apologize!!
Love yer friend
Tracey 42xoox(c :)

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on October 23, 2005

'Kay!!

Ron

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on October 21, 2005

There sadly are no guarantees in this life...you just have to live through the tough times to get to the good ones....I personally know this...stay strong Tinks...

love and peace, Carole

Reviewed by Handsum Hart

Reviewed on October 21, 2005

That's life, very painful at times. But don't forget, the joys of tomorrow are only a second away.

Peace

Reviewed by Aberjhani

Reviewed on October 21, 2005

A powerful declaration of love and selfhood that fairly explodes with emotional honesty and spiritual intensity. The beauty here is in the truth and rawness of the telling.

Reviewed by Joyce Hale

Reviewed on October 21, 2005

Ah, Tinka, my heart goes out to you. Sometimes we must cry and grieve alone to handle the things that go on in our lives, and to put them in their rightful places. And sometimes a love must be placed in a corner of our hearts, where we can look back and say, It was good.

Peace. Joyce

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

love can never be truly erased from your heart but it can seek to be rekindled ... that is the power of love ...

Reviewed by Bianca Boonstra (Reader)

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

I feel with you Tinka. Trish usually says that I worry too much. (((hugs)) to you and strength.

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

I know I have said this before and I certainly don't mean it in an unkind way at all, but "Only the dreamer can change the dream." You need to be willing to give up some of the "things" that you have grown fond of if you will ever have a chance at living your own life again and being free to love and blossom. I pray for your strength to make the seemingly difficult choices that you will need to make so that you can experience renewal.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

Tinka, always be you. Being someone else is too much work. ~ Sara

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

Yur hurt is palpable Tinka and I wish I could wave a magic wand.
Take a day to do whatever you wish, and forget everything else. You can do it, just make up your mind and take a day away from it all!

Love and hugs,
Eileen

Reviewed by Dave Harm

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

everyone can share these feelings, but only a few can speak about it so openly... from pain comes renewal and rebirth and I look forward to the day all your pains go away and life again becomes new

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

Let it all out, cry it into the four winds
let the wild zyphers, unburden your load
write as you feel it
show us the true poetess, that you truly are
set your soul free.

Great write Tinka
William ......Love & peace

Reviewed by Michelle Mills

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

Tinka dear, you are beloved by your AD friends...we couldn't do without you. They say 'that which does not kill us makes us stronger'. Just like ripening oranges on a tree become extra sweet after a few nights of cold, our writing is enriched by our pain and life's experiences. Think of all you can relate to that some can only imagine...And think of how glorious the joy will feel when it returns to your life. Hang in there my friend...much love, Michelle

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

Wow! How much attention do a girl like
you need? I don't know about out of the den,
love that is.
Your loved a lot here at the den, well
someone here loves you. Me do.
A well penned sad poem..
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Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

This is a growing pain experience. No apology needed. Posting is a priviledged choice; reading your work is an honor.

Stay real Sis Tinka,
cynth'ya

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

Life's a bitch at times but hope for a better tomorrow is what we have to look forward too.

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

Say wot yer gotta say..

Reviewed by Steve Patterson

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

You Are You.

The One & Only YOu. Thru the Rain. Thru the Pain, Thru the Insane... You Are. So BE.

well written piece here. heartfelt. poetic.
cowboy

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

Oh Tinka so sad and reflective and we all have those moods from time to time I know this feeling well. Let the tears wash the pain from your heart and sould and come alive once again my friend.

Felix

PS. I mailed somthing to you today should receive in 7 days or so they tell me. Hope you like it.

Reviewed by Rukiya Faizah (Reader)

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

I hear you clearly. No need to apologize for writing what you feel...we all have those days. We all have that need to cry about our current condition. Thanks for sharing this. Stay Blessed.

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

Sounds of Silence resonates in this one, Tinka. Your pain will see its way to the flashing neon again one day. "And the people bowed and prayed to a neon God they made." Lines from Simon and Garfunkel. I know why you chose this music. Be okay, okay?

Sage

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

I just want to be me
Let me be

Something we truly all need and want, Tinky, and I hope you can soon be 'you' again.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

Tinka,

The pain you're feeling pours from your words...I'm sorry you're going through this torment. You are in my prayers, okay?

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