Broken with time..... (poem) by Karen Palumbo on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 5, 2011

Lovely poem, can relate to it. Loved the photo to, reminds me of Beachy head. God bless. Baz

Reviewed on April 10, 2009

been there Karen... been there. but the storm passed. Your words are deep and meaningful, and ultimately healing when one realizes they are not the only one caught in the storm. Your friend, Kathy

Reviewed by William Haynes

Reviewed on April 8, 2009

Very moving, reminded me of The Perfect Storm

Reviewed by Roger Ochs

Reviewed on March 31, 2009

Superb. Your flowing lines bring forward emotion without bathos.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price

Reviewed on March 27, 2009

I agree with Gwendolyn. Thoroughly enjoyed the honest reality for some. Liz

Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath

Reviewed on March 26, 2009

Karen wonderful title filled with what seems like glints of hope and yet despair. Excellent imagery through the entirity of the poem all the interjections worked so well together.

Have an excellent day and weekend,
Gwendolyn

Reviewed by Art Hernandez

Reviewed on March 26, 2009

Outstanding work Karen...your poem and picture make for a nice combination, telling this poetic story of time and heartache...

enjoyed...

Art Sun...

Reviewed by Bobbi Duffy

Reviewed on March 25, 2009

This brought back thoughts of the widow walks on old New England coast homes where sailor's wive searched for site of their husband's ships returning to port. Many a widow came to know her fate on such walks. They too walked the nights long after the ships were declared lost. some spent the rest of their lives on the widow walk pondering what might have been.

well done, Karen,

bobbi Duffy

Reviewed by Michael Jones

Reviewed on March 25, 2009

Powerful, compelling, and wondrous. Thank you for the memories we all will visit one day except they will be our own hopefully more joyful! Peace!!!

Reviewed by Morning Star

Reviewed on March 25, 2009

Karen there is so much wisdom within this poem
Your words painted a canvas fill with deep sadness
and a lifetime of broken dreams!!
I love it its absolutely stunning and the picture
Its beautiful yet lonely!!
Sending you Love Peace and Light....Yolie

Reviewed by Mark Chevalier (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2009

The repeated refrain brings depth to this poem.
"Sixty five years pass one day at a time." That line really resonated with me.

This was a very thoughtful and wonderful poem.

MC

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

Karen, such imagery and sadness found within this poem. I loved your repetition of your title "Broken with time". very poignant.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by John Coppolella

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

Poignantly written!

Reviewed by Bill Grimes Jr.

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

"Vows made, vows shattered, eyes dimming steadily,
one special day, a turning point, never to rhyme.
Life goes on and so it has,
except for this one very special moment in time.

Broken with time"....

Simply beautiful my friend........I hear a tune as I read your flowing words.......

Peace,

Bill :-)

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

Beauty in melancholy, touching and hopeful.

Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

such a pain in human soul. I pray that hope shall dawn on her mind and heart

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

searching beyond reality for a shred of hope -- the vigil she kept --beautiful story of romance, without a chance -- peace and love-- Jon Michael

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

Speaks clearly and deeply to my heart. What a wonderful gift. blessings, J'nia

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

Wonderful writing, Karen; well done! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))), much love, and continued prayers~

As always, your friend in Burleson, Karen Lynn. :)

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

Waiting... I wonder how many women this poem describes. Sadly, most likely more than we know...

A moving and poignant poem.
Cryssa

Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

Karen , this is so beautifully written and the tempo is wonderful.Your heart and talent sure show in this. Thank you.

With Love,
Cindy

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

Karen, Wow, what a beautiful poem...just felt like I was standing right there..could taste the salt air...sad emotions. Wonderful job!
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

Karen this is a gorgeous poem. Yes time breaks but it also releases our fragrance.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

Reads like a love song to rival anything that even the best country artists could offer. It has it all, love, loss, the sea and the sails, and it is wrapped in such a bittersweet veil of hopelessness. I agree with other reviewers...this is definately one of your best writes to date Karen...perfect.

hugs
Fee

Reviewed by Susan Smith

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

Powerful images and emotions that take the reader into the woman's world.

Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

I kinda agree with George. Melancholy isn't always sad.
Love,
Becca~

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

Sorry, I don't see the sadness here, only a beatific inner reflection, a peaceful one at a time second by second until those sand grains of time where together at the bottom of an hour glass telling the reader of sixty five years of up and down, of tears and smiles, and the realization that life always will be...broken with time not with a sense of lost, but with the tenderness of have lived.

Georg

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS YOUR BEST POEM, BEST OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL POEMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE EVERY SENTENCE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

ery sad write Karen as this woman with her heart filled with love awats for no return. You pulled me into your words as I stood beside her trying to comfort her in her pain. thank you for sharing. Perfect photo for your perfect words.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Cynthia Buhain-Baello

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

Hello Karen,

This is so sad, Karen, it also reminds me of my mother and her devotion to my father, always waiting for him to return to her, but he never did, until she lost her memory from stroke. She's not heartbroken anymore.

Great poem and perfect write.

Cynthia

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

Powerfully sad, Karen. Many a soul has been Broken with Time.

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on March 24, 2009

This is great Karen. I can picture a broken hearted girl/woman standing on a "widow's walk" atop a house facing the sea waiting for her loved one to return. Not sure if this is what you had in mind here, but having grown up on the ocean this is what I picture in this poem. Either way, you have done a great job with this piece.

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on March 23, 2009

You run the range of emotion in this beautifully written piece, Karen.

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on March 23, 2009

All That You've Written Is Like Everybody Will Still Take Everything For Granted (They Think You They Are Infallible)Until They Are BROKEN By (God)...

Etal: I Came Into This Evil World Alone I Will Leave This World Alone But, Never Will I TRASK Leave Little Children Behind...

In While (God) Doesn't Care I TRASK Do Care...

Your Friend, TRASK

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on March 23, 2009

OH this is powerfully penned sadness, Karen, well done!

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

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on March 23, 2009

Karen,
Beautifully evocative, speaking of loss, hope and final acceptance.
Rich and deep in thought, thank you for this.
John