Life’s Building Blocks (poem) by John T Banasiewicz Jr on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on April 3, 2006

Well done, John. How well you've captured your life's experiences. Like Paul, you too can say with pride, "I ran the course, I finished the race..." God Bless you!

Reviewed by Amira van Kerk (Reader)

Reviewed on November 19, 2004

Life is constantly filled with learning. When we are young, we tend to believe that, by the time we leave school, we will know enough to sit back and relax. Doesn't take us long to figure out that this is wrong.
But wouldn't life be boring without constantly learning new things?
Good one.

Reviewed by andrea coltman

Reviewed on November 8, 2004

To be able to look back and say that was great and they were right, you truly are blessed...long may it continue, wonderful write Tommy...best wishes Andrea

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on November 8, 2004

the building blocks of life enable character, ability, knowledge and verve, all the essential ingredients for living on ...

very inspired poetry ...

Reviewed by Handsum Hart

Reviewed on November 7, 2004

I'd say you have lived a blessed life and learned much along the way.
A splendid write.

Blue skies and sunshine

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on November 7, 2004

Life's "passages" are most certainly made up of the kind of
building blocks you wrote about here. It looks like you used
the right mortar for yours.
Continued happiness to you.

Reviewed by Rose L

Reviewed on November 7, 2004

Tommy,

You most certainly learned the art of building blocks well my friend. That is easily seen by anyone who knows you. You are a loving husband, father and friend.

In life, people join us on our journey and if we listen and observe there is much we can learn. It is obvious that you are a wonderful student of life.

This poem punctuates that point.

Peace,

~Rose~

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on November 7, 2004

A wise and inspiring write, Tommy.

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on November 7, 2004

Ahhhh, Tommy... there's something pure and simply sincere in this piece. When we write our truths and we listen to the heart, we touch others'... this touched me. Beautiful. katy xox.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on November 7, 2004

We learn as we grow. Knowledge is always new before learnt. I love learning new things. Like the building blocks in the picture.

Sandie May Angel :o)

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on November 7, 2004

Well expressed Tommy!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on November 7, 2004

It seems that you have truly mastered those Building Blocks of Life, Tommy; and I commend you for it; as I do this poem. And I wish more of use were as good a student as you obviously were.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on November 7, 2004

I imagine that words similiar to what you have penned will be said as you pass through those Heavenly gates. To be good is one thing, but to look back on a life and know that it has been good, now that's wonderful.

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on November 6, 2004

Tommy, since the first moment we met, you have been an inspiration and a perfect gentleman. I am quite sure you have attained all the right attributes in order to meet the requirements of passing through the “Pearly Gates!” The world will be dealt a terrible blow and heaven will receive a remarkable individual whenever it does happen. I just hope it isn’t for many more years to come, my friend. Exceptional work, and I enjoyed the read. Take good care and be well.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on November 6, 2004

Wow!Tommy this is exceptional,done with simplicity and grace!
You will attain your desire, I'm sure!

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on November 6, 2004

I'm sure that is what the good Lord will say to you, for you sound like a special person to me.

Reviewed by Elaine Carey

Reviewed on November 6, 2004

Amen! Well expressed.