Disorientated Friend (poem) by Tinka Boukes on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on December 30, 2007

poignant

Reviewed on December 14, 2007

This has really affected me. It's powerful
and sad. I'm left feeling helpless,by the content,
the flow, the particular rhythm...

Moving.

Axilea

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on December 2, 2007

Reads like someone far away--no way to encourage or comfort.

Ron

Reviewed by m w

Reviewed on November 29, 2007

Soul Shaking write Tinka

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on November 28, 2007

Oh Tinka, this can be overcome with the right assistance. I was dyslexia as a child, also left handed and that did not help. Time, patience and understanding goes a very long way.......

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed by David Young

Reviewed on November 28, 2007

Very emotional and strong piece of great writing. You got your nails into the word's core.

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on November 28, 2007

A sad Write Tinka
Very well expressed and presented
thanks for sharing
Peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on November 28, 2007

Just how does Kate do it, she's a gift.....
There is pain here, and i suffered from dyslexia but i'm ok you wonk.
Feed babe and his mates, seya next time....

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on November 28, 2007

A very sad write Tinka as confusion can be so frightening between friends lovers or family. Thank you for sharing
Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on November 28, 2007

Incidences of people's minds working in different ways to those ways in which we are mainstream trained are increasing. These are special people who are gifted and talented beyond belief in ways that are not valued, often, and instead are readily castigated for "not fitting in". To spell things backwards shows fluency of thought and concept. I am waiting for standard education to get a grip and realise these things, honouring individuals and enabling them to be assessed and received in ways that are appropriate for them. But this is a poem that goes a lot deeper, Tinks. I think you are very cleverly using a double-metaphor here. The pain is acute and real. I think there is almost no pain deeper than the effects of humiliation... except perhaps that of the person who sees... and whose heart, like yours, is on fire with hurt and indignation of their behalf. Bless you, Kate xx

Reviewed by Walt Hardester

Reviewed on November 28, 2007

Sometimes facing ourselves is the hardest thing we ever have to do.
Knowing we have no control over our own life can be devastating. Especially with no end in sight.
Love,

Walt

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on November 28, 2007

When is despair, think about someone and light a candle, as long as it burns that friend will be there with you to share the darkness, the solitude and the sadness, but that little flickering flame will also tell you that you are not alone, that you never was.
Georg

Reviewed by Morning Star

Reviewed on November 27, 2007

Dyslexia its when they see things and write things backwards I have a friend with dyslexia and he is attending a special school
could your friend have more than dyslexia?
it sounds very devastating especially having suicidal thoughts
Beautifully written and expressed emotions!
Love Peace and hugssss....Morning Star

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on November 27, 2007

i think this is so much deeper than dyslexia, but i work with many such students and it can be devastating

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

Reviewed on November 27, 2007

Things are reversed and inside out from what they should be, or are they? a feeling you brought my senses to. Beautiful emotional tones, but sad. Bless you Tinks! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on November 27, 2007

A deep and emotional acrostic Sissy. Well done!
Richard

Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill

Reviewed on November 27, 2007

Though sadness shines, I do see some hope in there. Touched me, Tinka!
R~

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo

Reviewed on November 27, 2007

"FRIEND" - nothing in this acrostic portrays friend. Perhaps, that is the center of the problem. Wanting this person to be a friend, but who does not have the capacity to be one. As we've all heard 'cut your losses.' Difficult to do, but NOT impossible. Take care.

God bless you. Kathy

Reviewed by R Beeman

Reviewed on November 27, 2007

i can understand as i see you through your words and understand the reality of this life as you have made things clear.

always,
randy

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on November 27, 2007

Tinka,
Your poem clearly spells out the pain. Blessings Always, Paul.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on November 27, 2007

Dark intensity in a series of acroustics that combine to capture the despondency that spreads from frient to friend or lover to lover.

Fee

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on November 27, 2007

This is sooo very sad Tinka my friend. Believe or not the artist, and a very good one, is dyslexic here in this huge corporation I work for. She's beautiful and we all think she hung the moon. She works harder to overcome and we all stand beside her everyday. Dyslexia doesn't have to be a curse.

Love,
Susan

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero

Reviewed on November 27, 2007

Some times, those closer to the problem are the ones less able to help. It's always hard to do. Thank you for this offering.

Carmen :-)

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on November 27, 2007

(((Tinka)))

So sad...painfully penned acrostic conveys the melancholy and disorientation so well.

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

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on November 27, 2007

((((((HUGS))))))) and prayers~

With much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :( >tears! <