Illusions of the Optical Variety… (poem) by Ed Matlack on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on April 10, 2008

ED - FAR OUT - OLD DUDE!

I would be so bold as to merely move one letter - T - and change your Illusion into a Remedy - OPTICAL then becomes TOPICAL ...

"1 a: of, relating to, or arranged by topics <set down in topical form>
b: referring to the topics of the day or place : of local or temporary interest <a topical novel> <topical references>
2: designed for or involving local application and action (as on the body) <a topical anesthetic> <a topical remedy>

Kind of like that BLUE OINTMENT that one applies for BLUE-BALL CRABS!

:) :) :) TK.

Reviewed by Bonnie May

Reviewed on April 10, 2008

Wonderful thought proking poem. Terrific write Ed, Love, Bonnie

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on April 9, 2008

Really good question!

Peace,
Dan

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on April 9, 2008

A thought provoker Ed!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on April 9, 2008

I truly believe they see our end drawing near. And, Wow! Walt says you are now becoming a conservative. What a horrible way to meet your end, Bro.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on April 9, 2008

Dear brother, don't whack the wasp nest or they will come out, the ones "we know everything" "we really know" orakles that have perfected the art of the game of mirrors to illusions of Optical Variety.
Brother, you are getting literary heavy!

Georg

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on April 8, 2008

I only know that the bible foretells these times happening ,and when you see what we have allowed our youth to become (like the beating incident you mention) I dread to see what the world will look like 20 yrs from now, when they are the leaders.It gets progressively worse with each generation.We need to be proactive, and make our voices heard,but it isn't easy unless we have the right leaders.
Excellent write!

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo

Reviewed on April 8, 2008

You write what I feel in my heart. [In some ways] I think each of us 'really knows.' Sadly, those who see injustice and do nothing are the ones who blame others, rather than take a good, hard look at how their behaviors contribute to our demise.

God bless you. Kathy

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on April 8, 2008

We are worth it! Did you know the earth spins as average 1,000 miles per hour! There are things greater to be known. If you like science check this guy out: Nassim Haramein http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=4907540922643918266&hl=en

Reviewed by Walt Hardester

Reviewed on April 8, 2008

Ed you are drifting dangerously towards conservatism. Watch your step........

~W~

Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks

Reviewed on April 8, 2008

Last line, last paragraph: just have to watch the news to realize many on this planet have reached that level, Ed!

Keep "runnin' the mouth, Ed". Reminders don't hurt anyone.

Micke

Reviewed by Lavendar Jazz

Reviewed on April 8, 2008

No we don't really know...but we have to keep hope alive that it was not all a waste. This poem makes you think, I like that.