Fading Dreams (poem) by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)

Reviewed on August 11, 2004

Wonderful work once again Retta.....you hold your quill with much heart....I love that in a writer......ty, Dani

Reviewed on August 8, 2004

Dreams only fade if we don't act. Sometimes a dream is meant to fade, and the longing misplaced. Perhaps Fading Dreams is the perfect title to this very exquisite poem.

Carmen :-)

Reviewed by Cynthia Castle (Reader)

Reviewed on August 7, 2004

Retta, Very beautiful, heartfelt longing in this exquisite write! Dreams gives one hope, and fading dreams cause the hope to fade! When we truly find someone to share our dreams, then the hope and the dreams never die! ...May you have sweet dreams and keep the hope alive, Dear Poet!

Cynthia

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on August 7, 2004

Dreams are very special. We all dream our unique dreams that give each of us special messages. Good write.

Sandie May Angel

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen

Reviewed on August 6, 2004

Some powerful imagery here, Retta. Rings true. Excellent write.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on August 6, 2004

(((reindeer)))

this is an emotionally charged dynamo--excellent write! well done!

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

Reviewed by Russ Okamura (Reader)

Reviewed on August 6, 2004

This is a masterful gem. I loved your lines, very intriguing and artistic. The colorful style of your words made this poem very profound.

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson

Reviewed on August 6, 2004

Hmmm, your first stanza says many things. You have analyzed it as:
"A dark dream,
Lonely and stark,
Empty and devoid of life,
My trees leafless,
The world was empty and cold…"

This is a great poem, and/or perhaps maybe this dream, is a subconscious plea for self recognition, self assertiveness and life change. However, you certainly have talent and mastery over your creative poetry indeed!

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)

Reviewed on August 6, 2004

But the distance is too great,
And you are too far away,
The day is ending,
Beginning to fade,

..only too well do I know this...
I'm saving this Retta..ty!!

vesna :)

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on August 6, 2004

Retta, this is an exceptionally powerful piece of longing poetry. Dreams never fade away, only ones ability to reach out for them does. One can only hear and make an informed decision based upon what is spoken directly to them. I loved this piece as I do everything I’ve ever read of your timeless creations, Poet. You have a very rare gift, and you use it to the max! Great work!

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on August 6, 2004

I agree with so many others below, Retta, that you are incredible at this form of expression. This has a ghost-like quality to it, and yet clarity and sharpness of focus, too. Your desire to make connection, almost as if from another world, is tangible. I am sure that like fresh, green shoots spring forth from percieved dead wood, there will be a new springtime for you and your dreams... but the thought that they are "telling you what you must do" is very powerful and perhaps a challenge. Loved the lines "Truth and lies, Lying side by side..." Atmospheric and evocative. TY Kate xx

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

What a fantastic poet you are...

Reviewed by John Banasiewicz Jr

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

Dreaming is great but even better is having hope and keeping hope that some of our dreams will come true..
Tommy

Reviewed by Sanil nath (Reader)

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

This is excellent ... He will be surely dreaming for the same. I am sure ...

Such a nice and truely thought ...

I liked this a lot

Thanks for sharing this

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

Has a positive hopeful backdrop. It can only come true...

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

Never Ever Let Go Of Your Dreams Even Those Dark Dreams Ones Foretell The Good That Is Left-You Must Look Past Its Darkness To See Good Even In Evil!

TRASK

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

a very deep dreamscape indeed!

Reviewed by Peter Paton

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

Dreams of love often come true Rein

Love
Peter

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

Great write!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

I dream a lot. I can relate to this write, Retta. Well-expressed and soul-gripping. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

Your words were sublime and cruel. This poem, this dream, had every element in your life that was important to you and it was attempt to convey the shallowness of all that importance. This was more vision than dream.

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

God this is lonely and sad when the days pass by and each night it is the same as the one before. great words of truth for many people.
Well said.
Susan

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

I think your dreams will change as dreams do, or at least
mine have. ;) Dream on dreamer!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

The dark realm of poetry is definitely your forte, Reindeer. A most powerful piece.

Reviewed by Mary Quire

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

I can appreciate that feeling of fading away. Your poem was very vivid as if I were dreaming about it myself. Nice work.

M.Rose

Reviewed by D May (Reader)

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

Love this write. I felt this deeply. Well done.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on August 5, 2004

Dark but beautifully done Retta!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by m w

Reviewed on August 4, 2004

How cutting the truth of our fading, invisible yet wanting to be seen. Do what brings happiness to your heart and peace to your nights.

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on August 4, 2004

May your dreaming be much more pleasant in nights ahead...
Well written drak write Rein....

Reviewed by Franz Kessler

Reviewed on August 4, 2004

A pleasure to read. Franz

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on August 4, 2004

a wonderful write
enjoyed much

William

Reviewed by ~Indigo~ Elga

Reviewed on August 4, 2004

Dear Reindeer,

So poignant and so incredibly
well written. I hope he does
come soon.

Warm hugs
Elga

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on August 4, 2004

Reindeer, no one writes dark poems as well as you!
You have a real gift for it,funny how those parts of our
experiences, though sad, makes for our best poetry!

Reviewed by George MacLean Akurunwa

Reviewed on August 4, 2004

I am a dreamer, I love dreamers. Enjoyed it.