In Shack Or Estate (poem) by A PAX on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Butch Howard (Reader)

Reviewed on April 25, 2007

Yes Anita, these are the choices we must make for ourselves. Self doubt is something we all face, but equipped with our knowledge of past mistakes and adopt the right point of view, we can avoid the sabotage. Great insight!
~Butch

Reviewed by Regina Pounds

Reviewed on April 24, 2007

Served on a crystal plate..reflecting truths

Well done,

Gina

Reviewed by Art Hernandez

Reviewed on April 23, 2007

A nice work on the subject of self esteem, something I worked on for many years with many students within the Martial Arts, teaching one to have self confidence and self esteem and then being able to see it grow within so many was a real joy for me....

nice work on this through poetry....

Art Sun...

Reviewed by Approximately Naive

Reviewed on April 23, 2007

When the shadow of self doubt and sabotage
Haunt self esteem, as a phantom in lodge

Self - doubt is indeed a marauding, sabotaging, negative trait, a psychological pirate invading the steady waters of self - esteem. If we surrender to the cutlas of its self depleting thrusts we become galley slaves in the lowest deck of self - confidence. Many of us know the mental whiplash of this enslavement only too well. It's within our grasp to skuttle self - doubt and sabotage; to make the choice to resist or surrender. Indeed, to sup at the barren table of a shack or at the sumptuous life fulfilling table of an estate. Who would choose the former?

A good pause for reflection.

Regards
Dai

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on April 22, 2007

Her books are wonderful, and so is your poem.

Elizabeth

Reviewed by Alexandra* OneLight*� Authors & Creations

Reviewed on April 22, 2007

Never has a "quickie" said so much and delved so deeply, amiga - more than many long pondered, "chewed on", written and re-written musings. And, speaking about musings... if the muse, here (Debbie Ford) seems to have been powerful, me feels that the poet (you) was - is - the truly clever and strong one. You looked, right in the face, at a theme - self-esteem - that most will address "sideways", especially their lack thereof, thus becoming their own very worst saboteurs. Yes, we're not perfect, and need to learn to love ourselves not in spite of that, but because of that. This was a delight to read, my friend. Stay strong and beautiful!
Love & {{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}
Alexandra*

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling

Reviewed on April 21, 2007

Powerful write my friend, enjoyed this...I love to feel that sudden surge of inspiration and passion, the words just seem to flow from my pen as yours have in this write.
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen

Reviewed on April 20, 2007

This is a classic in my book! If I could only whip out something this magnificent so quickly!!!

Reviewed by Taylor Ryan

Reviewed on April 20, 2007

I agree with Paul, Anita, in regard to choices and following our own minds, but I don't deny there are saboteurs along the way who do their best to dissuade us under the guise of love or friendship. This is an outstanding poem and your inspiration took wings. I loved digging into this.
Love,
Taylor

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on April 20, 2007

Outstanding write!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Lew Duffey

Reviewed on April 20, 2007

Beautiful write.
God Bless,
Lew

Reviewed by William Haynes

Reviewed on April 20, 2007

nicely done and it fit my morning at the bank
bill

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on April 20, 2007

Nothing like a quickie, they inspire me to..Seya behind the shack..

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on April 20, 2007

Anita,

Life gives us many choices but whatever the outcome they are OUR choices. Peace and Love, Paul

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on April 19, 2007

i like the power in your words-

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on April 19, 2007

She may be smart but you are the guru of wisdom. You took her broadcast and digested it into anomated genuis even a peanit brain would inderstanfd. I'm proud of you girl!
Love,
Susa

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on April 19, 2007

Lady A,

Wise words you pen. I needed this today--thank you, saving this one to read again and again! Thank you! Basically, be happy where you are. :)

(((HUGS)) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on April 19, 2007

Wise words whether inspired by your heart or by the speaker. Well done Anita.

Fee