A Stack of Dusty Books (poem) by Rose M Rideout on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 14, 2011

well done

Reviewed on March 8, 2011

You've echoed what most likely all of us feel, Rose. It's true that "our words are us"....I hope one day my children will find comfort in what I've written over the years. Writing is a rare peek inside another's heart...and that, my friend, is a treasure!

Hugs,
Anna

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on March 5, 2011

I have ofeten wondered about the same thing you wrote about. I have note books of poems , and some books which have some of my published work in . I am now getting them all together on one book shelf and marking them , so all will know they were a part of me. I have journals all over the place I have wriiten in over the years . I'm trying to get them together also. I have some old books from loved family members and I traesure them. I often woder what they thought or felt when they read them... Thanks for shaing.. THIS brought back some good memories...M

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 4, 2011

There is so much truth to what you express through your verses, Rose; and I can understand and relate. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo

Reviewed on March 3, 2011

I don't think it is intentional, though...loved ones sometimes forget, just as we do, to appreciate the small, but most important, things in life. At least your words will bring comfort and loving memories to those you leave behind...and we're glad to share them with you now. Touching piece, Rose. Hugs, Elizabeth

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on March 3, 2011

You are in the words in your books, Rose,
and what you share with us is felt by all of us
reading your wisdom.

John

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on March 3, 2011

When they open those dusty books, Rose, and I hope they do,
what they'll find is You. -gene.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on March 3, 2011

You are wise to know this,but think of all those who value your words, that read them daily! Excellent poem, Rose!

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on March 3, 2011

Families don't care and that's just the way it is. "A prophet is not without honor save in his own country." Keep writing anyway Rose, your poetry will touch hearts.

Reviewed by Marieta Maglas (Reader)

Reviewed on March 2, 2011

wonderful... deep wisdom very well expressed

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on March 2, 2011

Wonderful writing, Rose; well done! BRAVA!

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

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on March 2, 2011

i love this-have wondered similar things and love the fact that, dudty or read, my books are out there somewhere

Reviewed by TONY NERONE

Reviewed on March 2, 2011

I think you will be remembered very fondly, Rose. This piece is truly inspiring.
Namaste
Tony

Reviewed by Marcia Miller-Twiford

Reviewed on March 2, 2011

Very unique write Rose. I love it. As far as my kids go, they were excited when they found out my book was being published. How much the book itself means to them I fon't know.
Huga,
Marcia

Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald

Reviewed on March 2, 2011

I feel the same way. I wonder who will ever read what I have written

hug
Kat

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on March 2, 2011

Even those big time writers, like maybe Grisham & King, I doubt will be remembered by only the few that read of them...such is life & life & death go on...e

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on March 2, 2011

Rose we have often talked of this in the past and yes sadly our accompishments no matter how big or small are seldom recognized by our families or if they are it is with an almost grudging compliment. Part of the reason I wrote and pushed to get a second book published was not so much my desire to get it written but to quiet the hurt of hearing a sister say...so I guess you just got lucky and are a another one hit wonder, and yes, I do believe our voices in our words speak louder in our death than in our lifes.
hugs
Fee

Reviewed by Connie Faust

Reviewed on March 2, 2011

Even Jesus said, "a prophet is without honor in his own country." Every once in a while one of my children will discover I have written something they like--what a revelation! I understand, though, since poetry didn't interest me much in earlier years. ( Now it's on my daily diet.)
The bottom line is that I'd rather they know and love me as their Mom than as their favorite poet.
Good work, Rose, and realistic.
Connie

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman

Reviewed on March 2, 2011

How true... How sad, but true. Now, at my age, planning on my lady and I living together in my house, going through things that, when I'm gone, I know the kids will just dump. Things that, really, I have no idea what to do with but knowing we will need the space, operating on the theory that if not looked at or used in the past three years, just dump... but it's really hard to do.
Good poem, my friend.
Mark