A Shadow Without Light (poem) by Georg E Mateos on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on February 24, 2009

Most intriguing. Man seeks out his own destiny, but where does he go? ...........M

Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse

Reviewed on February 20, 2009

there would be no darkness without light to dim & luminate shadows veils...Ahhhh but then there would be no light without darkness' shroud to luminate & dim the lights reflective glow

Life is a wonderful blessing no matter how dark the veil for it is in the darkest hour we sometimes see the light of all importance
Wonderful Poetry Georg....and very inspirational
and when the candle's wick reaches the center perhaps it is then the two merge into one flame?

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on February 18, 2009

I have always loved the analogy of a candle burning at both ends.
Probably shouldn't admit it, but I pretty much live my life that way.
Burn too much midnight oil, for sure. Or should I say candle wax?
Thank you for sharing this wise and thought-provoking piece. I especially admire "reflected in old misty mirrors" and "bouquet of
darkness." Peace! Phyllis

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on February 18, 2009

I feel the weight as I read this....masterfully written!

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on February 18, 2009

So reflective that it makes us all stop and ponder our own candles and the glow that they may give off or snuff out to leave us and ours in darkness...weighty stuff here Georg

Fee

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on February 18, 2009

A candle burning at two ends...the way many of us feel! Yet...I believe there is an absence of shadows when there is that much light, only obstacles cause the shadows in our lives.

Cryssa

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on February 18, 2009

A most dark and profound piece, Georg...you are always a gifted writer, excellent!

Carole~

Reviewed by Joanna Leone

Reviewed on February 18, 2009

This poem has a powerful message about life! This is filled with wisdom! My favorite part of the poem is when you wrote, "Man crawls around the world with the shame of have been reflected in old misty mirrors. This is true, as so many times we can get lost in our lives. We try to find our way, but the "mirror", can be cloudy or misty. To me, the mirror is our own eyes, or it can be our heart. Stop into my den sometime. I would love to hear how you feel about my work.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on February 18, 2009

Starkly antithetical to the wisdom
and good sense that we are supposed
to use in our lives

Reviewed by David Hightower

Reviewed on February 18, 2009

Georg - A dark poem, profound, of the human situation " a candle burning at two ends." Especially liked the lines:

excruciating pain of not to be
on a long life with many errors
and a hole on the ground for him.

and

�no blinding point of bright light,
a bouquet of darkness, you see?�
then, a candle burning at two ends
represent what your life has been. - David

Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)

Reviewed on February 18, 2009

Images of talent glare in the skin of your verses. thanks george

Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)

Reviewed on February 18, 2009

Materful..as all your writings are. This one reminds me of the lost ones, homeless and waiting to leave this earth.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on February 18, 2009

then, a candle burning at two ends
represent what your life has been.

I think many can relate to that, Georg; very thought provoking.

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on February 18, 2009

Deep and excellent poem,take care

Edwin
(P.S.,I appreciate the comment you left on my Eulogy poem.I really haven't found that special woman yet.I just like to show and express my creativity.Yes I do smile a lot.That's basically who I am.I like to share my smile to the world.Some New Yorkers are tough and cold-hearted which is how they are,but not all New Yorkers are like that)

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on February 17, 2009

A very emotional, disillusioned legacy for one to look back upon and you have captured it all well....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce

Reviewed on February 17, 2009

George:

This is a very clever metaphoric write about life. Well-done!!!

Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

Reviewed on February 17, 2009

This is definetely from the dark side, shadow or not, your candle shines a great everlasting light, and is even burning at both ends longer than most, no comment, Anyway while you're in that mood, you should get a hold of Keith, he appreciates the dark, but you might scare the hell out of him. I would advice, you stay away from that coors stuff, it can be mind altering, you might start speaking in tongues that few understand, but all levity aside, don't worry about darkness, they'll be giving you a candle up there, to light your way, as you have for so many down here. Blessings Friend!

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on February 17, 2009

GEORG MATEOS!!!!!!!!!!! THERE ARE A LOT OF TALENTED POETS IN THIS WORLD, BUT YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!! ONLY YOU KNOW MOST BEAUTIFUL WORDS, ONLY YOU CAN WRITE MOST TALENTED SENTENCES!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on February 17, 2009

Powerful write, Georg; hope you are okay! You are ever in my prayers, (((Dear Friend)))! Very well done; bravo!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :(

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on February 17, 2009

And death where is thy sting?

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on February 17, 2009

Seems a dark write for you, maybe better yet a "shadowy" write...& if anyone is lost it be you...;-) ed

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on February 17, 2009

Thank you for sharing your words Georg as I read each line and pit a new meaning to your words. A great write.

Hugs from your Newfie Friend, Rose