Reflection (poem) by Taylor Ryan on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by William Cryer (Reader)

Reviewed on October 12, 2007

A compelling glimpse of solitary reflection...a feeling I sometimes loathe (like that soul-body empty feeling of ennui) yet something I never seem to get enough of--solitude. Love this one.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on August 9, 2006

Par excellence!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on July 15, 2006

Love the images you have created within this write!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on July 14, 2006

Wonderfully expressed in simplicity of words and powerful in meaning, Taylor. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Helen Downey

Reviewed on July 14, 2006

I love the simplicity of this poem. Great imagery!

Helen

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on July 13, 2006

Simply -- and completely - w o n d e r f u l. <3 Pea <3

Reviewed by Miss Pandora (Reader)

Reviewed on July 12, 2006

Excellent composition that shows great depth. Each read gets better! Panda :)

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on July 11, 2006

Beautiful, gentle write to read this morning, Taylor, excellent write that gives us pause. Well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on July 10, 2006

once the ripples disappear our solitude continues to be riffled by our spiritual reflection ...

excellent poem, Taylor ...

Reviewed by Suzie Palmer

Reviewed on July 10, 2006

"A single stone
Smoothed by countless seasons
Aimlessly tossed into a pond..."
Powerful beginning and powerful end:
"Circle surrounding circle in endless display
Framing my solitude
Reflection"
Fantastic write Dear Taylor! Love the continuity framing your oneness ... whispering of our collective Oneness ... our individuality dissolving into our indivisibility! (Root meaning of individual is indivisible.)
Beautiful!
Love, Suzie :-D

Reviewed by Chanti Niven

Reviewed on July 10, 2006

There is beauty in simplicity and this is perfectly demonstrated in this write. I like the metaphor of the 'single stone' and the visual created by the ripple 'circles' that frame 'my solitude' A lovely piece. Congratulations!
Chanti

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on July 10, 2006

Did you know that the circles as with sound waves, never stop expanding. Such tranquility within this penn...

Just thought. We have a Tinka, Taylor, (GEORGE) WAS A SOLIDIER. Ed rich man.. I complete the set..

Reviewed by Peter Paton

Reviewed on July 10, 2006

Taylor

Like a message in a bottle delivers a mysterious signal, the cast stone disturbs the surface of the tranquil water, causing a ripple effect that radiates out in a natural and endless circumference...

These ripples are vital communications, which will in turn, one destinied day, be received and returned in full measure and kind by the blessed recipient, back to the initiator...

The analogy is perfect, and your balanced and thoughtful words convey the true meaning of this reflective poem..

And the picture is stunning

Love

Peter

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on July 10, 2006

This is a special moment captured with taste and passion...quite and most beautiful. You put me at ease with the moment. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful piece/peace.
Love,
Susan

Reviewed by Connie Faust

Reviewed on July 10, 2006

Makes me feel dreamy.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on July 10, 2006

Beautiful...and the picture is perfect to go with the work.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on July 10, 2006

Sometimes these ripples keep reoccuring until that is all that we can think about, then it is time to toss another smooth rock into the pond, kinda disrupt the status quo.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on July 10, 2006

A beautiful picture/vision of the power of one small pebble being thrown into the pond, and how the ripples eventually reach all the surrounding shorelines.

How much less our own lives as we reach out to share what has been given us to bless those around. It is always better to give than to receive.

A very rich write from a talented poet. I salute you dear friend!

Richard

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on July 10, 2006

Splendid short poem that eddy's through the labyrinth brain in thoughtful swirls...

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen

Reviewed on July 10, 2006

I love it!!! This is just too gorgeous!

Susan