I Breathe You Out... (poem) by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by L. Figgins

Reviewed on March 5, 2005

This poem leaves me breathless...Stunning imagery!

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on January 18, 2005

Retta,

An inspirational masterpiece - great picture ... the imagery is exceptional!!

Best wishes,

Robert

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on December 20, 2004

wow......this
impressive and inspiring
well done

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on December 20, 2004

"I draw a breath,
and breathe you out...

And I am free."

Such great inspiring lines!!!!!

Thank you for sharing, Retta!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by andrea coltman

Reviewed on December 20, 2004

Retta just love this poem, so beautifully written...Happy holidays...best wishes Andrea

Reviewed by Handsum Hart

Reviewed on December 19, 2004

Simply smashing!!!

Happy Holidays

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

happy holidays Reatta, miss you. Got me to thinking with this nice poem. I'm truly trying to breath out all the negativity and breath in everytning good and positive. l&p G

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on December 16, 2004

Beyond wonderful. What a beautiful, beautiful poem,
'deer. SO glad you posted it. T h a n k y o u.
Pea ****Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!******

Reviewed by Mark Rockeymoore

Reviewed on December 13, 2004

your work always invokes a dream-like state, this piece was a welcomed release from the pressures of my day..thank you...

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on December 13, 2004

Beautiful imagery
an outstanding write
Well Penned

William .......Peace & Love

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on December 12, 2004

A dreamscape very well presented, Retta. Thank you for capturing my thoughts and taking them to a pleasant place. Love and peace to you. Regis

Reviewed by F William Broome

Reviewed on December 12, 2004

Your other friends have said it well. I just want to go back and read it again - fearing I've missed something. You're a dream weaver and a spell caster! - Bill

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

i can really relate to your poem; its mood and atmosphere expells the troublesome and liberates the soul and mind from all adversity ...

Reviewed by Larry Rochelle

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Beautiful capture of that awake/dream state when everything's a surprise and nothing is as it seems.

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Keep Dreaming You Are Flying To Your Childhood_

Excellent!

TRASK

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

(((reindeer)))

*shivers* the imagery...the emotion...the power in your words just collapses me...i, too, love the way you write

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

Reviewed by John Banasiewicz Jr

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Most enjoyable reading here on a cold damp rainy afternoon,
thank you
Tommy

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Reindeer, as usual you have brought forth another delightful composition which brings soothing relief to the soul from the daily grind. Thanks for sharing it. Take care and be well.

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Beautiful! Just excellent!

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Reindeer your poetry is unique! I can read you all day long! Kudo's!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Excellent write Retta!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

this is a stunning write!

Reviewed by Patricia Gomes

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Retta, your work always has a dash of Tao in the lines. Soothing, relaxing, refreshing ... I enjoy you immeasurably.

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Your images are devine, Reindeer, and this poem, perhaps, one of your very best. There is such a sense of liberation and personal strength woven through your verses that it brought a smile to my face this morning. This is a keeper, for certain.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Nordette Adams

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

It's always a pleasure to read you, Retta. I enjoyed this poem as I enjoy all your work.

Reviewed by Mary Quire

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

I love the imagery! Thanks for allowing us to dream along with you.

M.Rose

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Sometimes it is the simplest things that bring up pleasure.

The world a [of] blur of falling snowflakes

Reviewed by Chanti Niven

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Dear Retta,
You're have such a special gift. I can't find quite the right words to express what this poem makes me feel. It is exceptionally vivid and real. It has left me with a sense of being there.
Wonderful work!
Chanti

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Freedom can truly be wonderful. Love that graphic, too, Reindeer.

Reviewed by Phillip William Allen

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Beautiful Retta

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Great poem to start the day. Love all the word pictures, I felt like time stood still reading this.

Just gotta keep this...

Would even look printed and framed..

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

I just read this through twice and savored every second of it. You have a way of connecting the natural world with vision-like experiences packed with symbolism and meaning. Nobody does it like you, Reindeer, and this is right up at the top of my list of favorites from you. Thank you! Dawn