Plato's Shadow (poem) by John Rockie Coppolella on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G

Reviewed on July 3, 2009

Hi Rocky - When will the Future Geniuses (so called) learn from the Historical minds of virtue!???
I wish for it to happen NOW!
but we circle over it again and again...
What a provoking Poem "Plato's Shadow" I love reading you, and learning from your inner light, as I do! OPEN up to YOU! and your poetry, teachings and knowings...

WRITE ON!
Warmest Blessings and Hugs, Purple Lady Passion, SHEExooo
P.S. I'm glad I "finely" did gravitate to your word/YOU/ and your spacial existence, or was it fate...

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 4, 2009

A fine tribute to Plato and a condemnation of our modern day society. Thank you, Rockie. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on February 25, 2009

In the Greek atrium they would whisper about his letters and about his teachings to a clueless upper class of thinkers which ethics were only consider if it gave them praise.
A most thoughtful composition.

Georg

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on February 22, 2009

Insightful poem my friend.
Ahhhhhhh! History repeats itself.

Pizzaman

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on February 22, 2009

I like this composition for its outstanding sophisticated satire, its lexis, voice, contents and message. "Plato's Shadow" did active my thinking dynamo.

Here I understand what it means when one says: Don't mistake, Free Verse is not a composition without verse, grammar, and honor to the language. Free Verse is a composition not subjected to rhyme and metrics, but that flashes up all that Poetry glows in art and science.

"Plato's Shadow" sings wisely.

In respect and admiration,

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on February 6, 2009

This is a timeless message. The voice in this poem pulled me in with its power. Word choices are meaningful and outside the box. Excellent work:)
Sheila

Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)

Reviewed on February 6, 2009

Written with wonder..and giving us a thought for the line...unattended mental plots!
Well written and conceived verse

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler

Reviewed on February 5, 2009

Am reminded of Mac Beth here with reference to the cauldrons and ensuing warnings, which we never seem to heed or even hear. Society at large may still be so un-evolved that we remain somewhat content to merely watch the shadows on the cave wall instead of seeing things clearly, as they are, and then doing something about it. I suppose that if we all get hungry enough we would then pose a great danger to the powers that be. Don't know. In respect and love, J'nia Excellent!

Reviewed by Eileen Brannon (Reader)

Reviewed on February 5, 2009

You forever astound me with your perceptions of what was what is and what may never be. If mankind would only listen to and learn from our history. Put GOD back into our daily lives. Plato and his teachings could and should come alive again. Oh what a better world this would be. Well done. Keep giving of your expertise to this thirsty society.
Always my love!

Reviewed by Bonnie May

Reviewed on February 5, 2009

WOW Brilliant write Rockie this one I will ponder all day for this is very thought provoking...You talent is remarkable. Love and hugs,Bonnie

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on February 5, 2009

Excellent work my friend. Very well done. God bless.

Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen

Reviewed on February 4, 2009

Good questions you bring up here, a thought provoking write
In Christs Love
Michelle~