To Live Life (poem) by Dawn Anderson on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on October 18, 2009

HALLELUJAH! THIS IS A DYNAMIC INSPIRATIONAL WRITE THAT BREAKS THE SHACKLES OF 'SETTLING' AND ENCOURAGES 'REACHING 'FOR THAT IMPOSSIBLE DREAM. I LOVE IT...FOR WITH CHRIST WE CAN DO ALL THINGS!...SO, WHY SETTLE? THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS TO YOU.
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)

Reviewed on September 6, 2009

Deep! Thanks Dawn for these meaningful verses

Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis (Reader)

Reviewed on August 30, 2009

Lovely and poignant, Dawn.

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on August 24, 2009

This is very special.

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on August 22, 2009

A wonderful conviction portrayed that leaves me searching my life for those times for when I have settled...
Cryssa

Reviewed by F William Broome

Reviewed on August 14, 2009

My Dear Friend, this is one of your best writings. You've eliminated any hedging and caution, and I wish for you a realization that tis poem will be a guiding lamp for a new path in mid-years. Taking your own advices is a very good idea, here. ... burst the balloon! I love it... - Bill

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on August 12, 2009

So beautifully written, Dawn!You captured the
concept with just the right mood! Superb!

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on August 11, 2009

Dawn,
Every year that ticks by brings us closer to this way of thinking. When we're kids, we feel reckless and immortal. I like the feeling of change in this piece. Love and Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on August 11, 2009

Dawn,
Fine positive attitude, an awakening of self and soul presented in easy flowing lines that define and soothe...and challenge each of us to face the possibilities of ourselves. I love the thought and style of this poem.

John

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on August 11, 2009

I applaud your attitude and your outlook, Dawn. Life,
after all is to be lived for all its worth. It was
Kirkegaard who wrote about the guy so abstracted from
life that he woke up one morning dead. -gene.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on August 11, 2009

This makes me break out in a sweat, Dawn. My life had been so safe and stable until I "found myself" when I started writing 5 years' ago... that epiphany has helped me piece together my past, present and future, like an arrow defining the self. The ongoing slipping of the sands of time makes me panic... I suspect you articulate the visceral thoughts of many with this neatly considered write. Thank you. xx

Reviewed by Dallas D'Angelo-Gary

Reviewed on August 11, 2009

Well said, Dawn. One should stop to smell the roses, but not settle down to live with them.

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler

Reviewed on August 11, 2009

Many people, most people I think tend to settle for what is expected of them by other, their peers, friends, family. What these caring souls don't realize is that they too were meant to fly but because they chose to settle, they NEED you to settle too so they won't feel so bad about their condition. Flying is dangerous because it means leaving what is known behind but, oh what joys can be experienced when we begin to soar with other fliers. I really enjoyed this poem Dawn. hugs, J'nia

Reviewed by Jerry Diamond (Reader)

Reviewed on August 11, 2009

You just have to take life as it comes. Do your own thing and be content.
Love that picture ! Reminds me of Georgia Oh Georgia..:)

Jerry

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on August 11, 2009

I have felt that realization and the years are often not kind, and the sadness of it is that as we age and watch or bury more and more of friends and family...it is hared to accept that reality.

hugs
fee

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

Dawn, One must never settle, we all deserve the best, and if we do settle, then we are saying that we deserve less. You, my friend, deserve the best the Universe has to offer and please never forget it!
Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

Oh how I just adore roads like the one in your photograph, like turning back the clock to a much simpler time. Beautiful words, caringly written...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

A strong and powerful write...Loved the Phot as well.

Allen

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

it takes a strong sense of self to pursue one's hopes and dreams than to just settle for the perpetual and uneventful clock of experience and your poem has conveyed that message quite effectively, Dawn ...

Reviewed by Marcia Miller-Twiford

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

Wonderful poem Dawn.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

Beautiful insight dear Dawn. It takes so long sometimes for people to learn this lesson. I really like the commingling of humility and strength in this.
Blessings ...

Reviewed by David Hightower

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

Dawn - Enjoyed this poem and its message. Glad you chose, like Robert Frost, "The Road Less Traveled."

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

Very nice, Dawn. The clock of life waits for no wo/man, so to "simply settle" is to rest, and the remaining time must be spent aggressively living and feeling the joy of pure life.

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

BEAUTIFUL, VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

To live life, for old geezers like me it's go shooting clay-pigeons using hysterical alarm watches! Just to kill time and no become more older!

Georg

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

Gorgeous image and write, Dawn, well done.

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

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

Wonderful writing sweet lady...nice to read you again..stay safe and well..Hugss

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

A wonderful lesson, for us all.

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

Jerry, that photo was actually taken in Ocala, Florida.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

Now that I no longer can do the things in life that I like I settle for a peaceful lounging in my chair after a brief walk to see what life is around me.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

Hah! I can so identify, because truth be known, I've never quite "settled," only homesteaded here and there. That pic looks an awful lot like south Louisiana to me.

Reviewed by Ron Karcz

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

Being the Gypsy I am I can relate. Nice thoughts, Dawn.
Ron

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

...makes me think of the saying 'never settle for less' our time is short indeed we most make the 'more' of it...wonderful poem Dawn!