I Can't Love You (poem) by Lisa Hilbers on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on June 11, 2005

I love the finale! It says it all, "I can't love you the way I
once did - Our lives unfolded; The creases faded with time - All that remains are the memories." Sums up perfectly! You have taken me to memory lane.

God bless, Lisa.

Sandie.

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on June 10, 2005

The innocence of young love fades with all that life throws at us. This fact doesn't mean that we love less, simply that we love differently. This poem aches with the bittersweetness of memories shared and life that has tempered the softness that once graced your lives. Absolutely beautiful and well written poem, Lisa and one to save in my library. This leaves me misty-eyed and longing for the simpler times when we were young and nothing in life had yet bruised our spirit.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Nordette Adams

Reviewed on June 10, 2005

Outstanding, Lisa. Makes me remember the first time I came to your Den. Saw The Eagles farewell concert on NBC the other night. They were awesome. Those boys can harmonize the birds down. This poem is a keeper. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

Reviewed on June 10, 2005

truly beautiful
remembering the joy

loved this!!!

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

Holding hands and kickin' cans-

I adore that line.
This was a treat to read, Lisa...

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

Sweet memories.

Ron

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

Ah Lisa, such is the power of memories, this was so beautiful,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

Lisa,

o, this one made me cry...and long for yesterday, when all was right with the world.

Well done!

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

Reviewed by Frank Whyte

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

Lisa:

I enjoyed this a lot, and it reminded me of another time. It is a shame that the fresh love of our youth is not always sustainable.

Good Job.

Frank

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

Lisa such wonderful wistful memories, that we can all relate to!
Beautifully done. Good to see you;-)!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

Very well written piece Lisa!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Sue Hess

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

this is so beautiful and wistful, i just loved it, reminded me of long summer days in alabama and that guy down the road from my cousin...

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

beautiful words and imagery, lisa; fantastic job!! brava!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in burleson, karen lynn. :D

Reviewed by Barbara Terry

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

I wish I had memories like these Lisa. OMG how I wish. May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, stubborn to a fault, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little terrified sister, Barbie

"If I have to be tis girl in me, Then I may as well be."

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

Many of us can recall those times when life was not as complicated.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

Wow Lisa this is awesome brings back so many memories and truly the imagery here stirs the mind back to the days of my own youth. I am even going to a CCR (or whats left of them)concert in July will be thinking of you that night for sure. Great write hun,

Felix

Reviewed by Edward Lupinacci

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

Thank you
I fell right into this poem it was like reliving those times
where there was still a sort of innocense as compared to today
I mean what youth of today would be skipping stones or just walking together.
I really enjoyed this it was like a gentle feather tickling distant memories
and let us not forget CCR Yes! not to mention Led Z
Should I even mention barry white?

Reviewed by Cynthia Castle

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

Lisa,

Memories that we all have tucked away and expressed so magically here. Absolutely beautiful poetry and awesome photo to compliment the poem. Take care. Blessings to you. Thanks for sharing.

Cynthia

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on June 9, 2005

Oh boy, did you ever send me on a sweet nostalgic trip!