Facing death... (poem) by Ed Matlack on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on October 13, 2015

poignant read

Reviewed on October 11, 2015

just hoping for fair seas ahead ...

well conceived and smartly written ...

Reviewed on October 10, 2015

Thinking about those crew members on that cargo ship El Faro caught up in Joaquain last week. And they had all the modern devices to keep them away from and safe from the storm.

As a seafarer yourself, you have imagined well those of an earlier era with only their knowledge of the sea and their willingness to go out into it to save them from storms that came out of calm and sent them to the bottom of the sea.

You had your sea legs on with this one. Bravo!

Ron

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on October 8, 2015

Quite powerful, Bro.

Reviewed by E Phillips

Reviewed on October 5, 2015

You've reset your bar higher with this one. You're in the zone of thoughtfulness, poignancy, and contemplation. Well done, sir Ed.

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

Reviewed on October 5, 2015

the sailor in you has come out finely

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)

Reviewed on October 4, 2015

Me thinks you were a sailor in your previous life ED!

Always,
Deborah

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on October 3, 2015

Living close to the sea as you do, you have an affinity with it and its moods no doubt. My ancestors were sailors from France who came to the Grand Banks to fish for cod. Many of them perished in storms. Totally unrelated to this, I invite you to read my comment on George's last poem. I am quite sure it will sense to you as I've read your comment on his. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on October 3, 2015

I have lived on an Island most of my life, just hoping a big storm passes us bye but once in awhile we get hit. Scary.

Reviewed by Scott Zachary

Reviewed on October 3, 2015

A poem that portrays well what some might be experiencing tonight off the coast. You bring to mind "The Edmund Fitzgerald", which is one of my favorite songs by Gordon Lightfoot.

Thanks, Ed! And get that parrot off your shoulder!

Scott

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on October 3, 2015

This is a tremendous piece of work, Ed!! Oh, my! How do those men at sea do it????!!!!!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on October 3, 2015

I haven't been at sea in hundred-miles-an-hour winds, but I have been out there in hurricanes a few times rescuing people from drilling rigs and oil platforms. It isn't a good place to be, that's for sure.