When we are Hurting inside--emotional pain (poem) by Stuart Ross McCallum on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on October 14, 2012

Stuart, excellent! This is precisely the poem I needed to read today. Thank you for posting it a few years ago. ~ Sara

Reviewed on July 26, 2010

Very well expressed, Stuart

Reviewed on April 13, 2009

Hello Stuart. Nice to see you here, I know you from Goodreads. Your poem hits the nail on the head as I am a sufferer of depressive anxiety disorder. I could so relate to your words. Your friend, Kathy

Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo

Reviewed on February 8, 2009

We sometimes wear that "mask" to cover-up our true emotions when we are hurting so deeply, and, sadly, a lot of people never reach out for help when they are most desperate. I think that is why it is important for us (humanity) to be kind to one another as we never know what the other person is enduring or how they are struggling. Hope ... without it, there is nothing. Very emotive piece, Stuart. My heart and prayers are with you all in Australia today. ~Elizabeth

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on January 25, 2009

Sublime message to inspire and guide... A poetic ambrosia.

In admiration,

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on December 8, 2008

Hello Stuart,

'Inspirationally' perfect!!

Best regards,

Lance

Reviewed by Tony Jenkins

Reviewed on December 8, 2008

We not only deserve to be happy !

It's our God given right.

Take control. It's all good.

Tony

Reviewed by Denise Edwards

Reviewed on November 15, 2008

Very inspiring write, Stuart. I am not sleeping too well, but I use these waking hours to meditate and read uplifting books. I find peace and courage from my bible, I pray and talk to God, then I can rest. Thanks for sharing this, Stuart!

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

A warm and wonderful poem that uplifts the spirit.
I too am familiar with pain emotional and otherwise;-)
Thank you for sharing!

Eileen

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on October 27, 2008

Thank you, thank you Stuart as out of the ashes life does begin anew and your offering of hope is so enlightening...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by David Delaney

Reviewed on October 27, 2008

G'day Stuart, this is a beautifuly written poem, love the rhyming pattern but most of all love the meaning that comes within.
Wonderful mate.

Dave.

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on October 27, 2008

Hi Stuart,this is a well written poem.Your poetry are always full of advice that is helpful and informative where people can disgest it in their souls to become better human beings.I remember when I read this poem by Slyvia Plath in high school and she talked about people wearing masks to cover up what they are feeling.Its important that people have someone in their lives whether its a friend or a family member to talk to about our problems.All of us need sunshine and the last thing people need or want to hear is people judging them for their problems.All of us deserve to be happy like you said and have much needed positive guidance to make through the hardships of life.Your poetry is therarpy to anyone that is feeling sad and down.You have a beautiful soul and its always a pleasure reading your poems.take care

Edwin

Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)

Reviewed on October 27, 2008

Wonderful words written for others-- from a wonderful caring person. You have shared once again, a heartfelt writing. Thank you Stuart,
CarolHawks

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on October 26, 2008

I one time about 15 or so years ago got very close to crossing that "invisible line", would have to, but someone kinda caught me, so now I have been on Zoloft ever since and I seem to stay mellow even when I am working only part time and looking at a bleak, moneyless, foodless future...something will work out on this end, hope things are okay down under too...Ed

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on October 26, 2008

Oh my,wonderful writing,I really like how you did this sweet man....outstanding....be well and always safe...Hugs

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce

Reviewed on October 26, 2008

Dear Stuart:

Thank you for such a timely write! You must have read my mind. I needed this so much!!!

Hugs to you,

Sandie Angel :o(

Reviewed by Linda Law

Reviewed on October 26, 2008

Stuart, you seem to reach into my deepest thoughts...but I suppose it's because we've both been there before... Thank you for the calming words... I really needed them today... hugs and love always, lindalaw

Reviewed by Ingeborg von Finsterwalde (Reader)

Reviewed on October 26, 2008

Thanks you for those encouraging beautiful lines. Your poem made my day.

Ingeborg

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on October 26, 2008

Nice, very nice!!!!!!!!! I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva