Survival Of The Clan (poem) by A PAX on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on August 8, 2004

OUTSTANDING LADY A
MOST ENJOYABLE WRITE

WILLIAM

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

Exceptional flow. I could feel it.

Reviewed on August 4, 2004

This superb write will be a definite 'Survivor' in the world of poetry, Lady A - enjoyed this emotional ride ...

Robert

Reviewed by Randal Files (Reader)

Reviewed on August 4, 2004

You are just in a different class than most of us. I am amazed at how effortlessly you weave words that give stark but beautiful images and inspire such deep emotion. I am honored to be able to read your work!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on August 4, 2004

Intriguing and soul-stirring thoughts expressed in these verses, Anita. Thank you. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip

Reviewed on August 2, 2004

Reminds me of the novels by Jean Auel, Clan of the Cave Bear, etc. Excellent ode to the spirit of pre-history.
Best regards, Anita.
Leland

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on August 2, 2004

Fantastic write!

Reviewed by Fletcher Bailey (Reader)

Reviewed on August 1, 2004

Lady A...this is a very interesting poem...thoroughly enjoyed...no matter where man sprang from...there is certainly soem very interesting history in some of these long hidden caves...Fletcher B

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on August 1, 2004

This sort of thing brings me out in goosebumps... you are inspired by the ancients here, Anita, but - call me simple! - I just get excited by a couple of lovers' initials carved into the trunk of a tree, or an inscription of a soldier on the wood of an old armchair or something like that...just wondering what peoples' stories are from whatever age...I think there must be something quite mystical about the desire to "connect" with the souls of others - ancient or modern! Well-crafted and impressive in its minimalism - like the artwork you display - but not so primitive!! Thank you, Kate xx

Reviewed by John Banasiewicz Jr

Reviewed on August 1, 2004

I agree about how much of history is contained on walls of not massive building designed to show art but the simple caves and walls.
Glad they took time to leave us this history
Tommy

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on August 1, 2004

Thanks for telling me about this one, Anita - Marvelous!

I happen to go 'Ape' over this stuff, and I've happily found pictographs and petroglyphs in the great northwoods, as well as in America's great Southwest - and it all fascinates me so.

Another Great Quote by the way!

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot

Reviewed on July 31, 2004

Aptly named, and written, for time is recorded in the reliefs carved, etched, painted, in caves or walls, or stone monuments.
Fantastic write with poignant meaning, TY
**Ch'erie**

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on July 31, 2004

Ah, yes, that old stand by, cave art. I have see some of the offering they have evcuated for caves and it looks better than some of the modern day art they try to cram down our throats.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on July 31, 2004

Thanks for this offering Anita!!

Enjoyed much!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

Art goes way back, mans first attempts to be human, catologued on cave walls...the word that meant the most to me in that poem, I think was "stroke" then something about the tail, so I got kinda horny and had to take a cold shower...such a sexy tale...you have spun...Peace, Ed & Rufuz

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

art is the emodiment of man's creative verve ....

powerful concept and inspired poetry ...

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

. . . and poets do the same with words. Ain't it cool?
blessin's
cynth'ya lewis reed

Reviewed by Tami Ryan

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

Ah, I like this. (smiles) Great rhythm and message here. Thank you.

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

It is pretty amazing isn't it? How much they needed to express themselves in anyway they could. Great poem to remind us of how we are all still trying to survive. ~ Sara

Reviewed by Peter Paton

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

A touch of history here Lady A
Exceptional write

Peter Paton

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

Amazing,just amazing,we have many (had more but wrecked them) such caves in Australia with aboriginal art,thousands of years old.To see someone's art from such a long time ago is as impressive to me as seeing a Van Gough or Rembrant,it is sort of spiritual,the experience of being close to it.
The Egyptians were great at it but modern society have stolen and wrecked too many,your poem highlights the beauty of surviving clan ART.
We (The human race) are a clan,the same clan all of us,I wish we could protect these past relicts of our art history.
Bestw sihes always
and congratulations on your original thought provoking and beautiful poetry.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

(((o, lady a)))

this is an exquisite, exciting write--so enjoyed

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :) *continued prayers*

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

Isn't this just as majical as the ghost dancers of yesterday. I've always studied petroglphs...even have a basketful that I found on my walks in the Ozarks. I am awed by the way your rhythm and wording tell the story without the specifics. You've tapped right into the spirit world. My father was a shaman. He taught me everything important about nature and the signs she offers. You need to tap into this muse more often.
Great!!!
Susan

Reviewed by George MacLean Akurunwa

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

I like the depth, but I wonder about the "Graceful power" in the last stanza.

Reviewed by ~Indigo~ Elga

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

Dear Lady A,

Exceptional write, great
presentation

Warm hugs
Elga

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

intriguing and interesting write, anita! well done; enjoyed much!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your tx. friend, karen lynn. :D

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

A neat piece Lady A!