They Killed My Friend (poem) by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie on AuthorsDen

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

Reviewed on December 18, 2003

Reindeer, what a painful, raging write about the loss of a dear friend to the plague of narcotics that infests this society! Death as a growth-industry, chemically-induced escapism and artificial solice resulting in oblivion... so very, very sorry to see it touched your life! Brillianltly expressed!

Reviewed by Micha Julian

Reviewed on December 17, 2003

how much i relate to 'all' the pain within this, Retta...so hard to explain, but, as always you have moved me so...
ah, feel a bit like that friend, but it would be myself who took me away...still, see the other side, also...Retta, this is more than moving and so beautifully written ...you have such a human kind and honest heart and you also have such a special Gift and oh I am Thankful... sharing this and so much more...
love and peace and many thanks,
m.

Reviewed by Sandra Corona

Reviewed on December 17, 2003

Love your winning poem/artwork but this one I empathize with. One can die inside without losing life; that's the most tragic death of all. Thanks for sharing this with us and congradulations :)!
:)Sandy

Reviewed by Claywoman (Reader)

Reviewed on November 27, 2003

This poem saddens me because I've been where your friend is, but I came out of it. For over a year, I had no words, I had no life, I just had existance but I grew and I learned again to live. Here is hoping the same thing happens to her....

Reviewed by Susan Cook-Jahme (Reader)

Reviewed on November 26, 2003

Retta - so sad. A friend remains alive in memory and you have helped to keep her that way :0)

Reviewed by Nancy D.

Reviewed on November 25, 2003

Painful heartfelt write.

Nancy

Reviewed by Trixie Love

Reviewed on November 25, 2003

Hi Retta,
Such a heartwrenching write...

Trixie :)

Reviewed by Russ Okamura (Reader)

Reviewed on November 24, 2003

Your poetry always is resounding with truth. Your artistry grabs at my very heart! Your words have a way of seeping into my very soul. This poem is very excellent and heartfelt!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on November 24, 2003

This is painful and replete with the wisdom of the truth. Thank you for sharing this offering. Regis

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on November 24, 2003

As Long As They Do Not Kill Your Spirit!

TRASK

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on November 24, 2003

(((reindeer)))

bitterness and sadness resonate through this descriptive, intensely felt poem...and i can see why

they kill the soul, but leave the body--a mere shell *tears*

i'm sorry for your loss--if you need anything, let me know

(((((HUGS))))) and love,

karla. :(

Reviewed by Al Swanson (Reader)

Reviewed on November 24, 2003

Painful descriptive write Raindeer, although I don't know what was wrong with your friend, Al

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

Reviewed on November 24, 2003

Bleeding words...

Tragic......drugs are the bane of this earth......A timely write.....with much emotion and heart wrought within....ty, Dani

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on November 24, 2003

((((((((((((((REINDEER))))))))))))))))) >tears <

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)

Reviewed on November 24, 2003

This is so sad Reindeer...it seems she ended up being just a shell...it is the inside of a person that is the realy you...this is sad... lovely write...floria

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on November 24, 2003

Oh Retta, I'm so sorry. A powerful and compassionate write.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on November 24, 2003

A truly sad and touching piece Retta!!

Lov eTinka

Reviewed by Libby Stone (Reader)

Reviewed on November 24, 2003

Truly beautiful Soulful write, Reindeer. Very well done.
Blessings,
Libby

Reviewed by Esra Karatash Alpay

Reviewed on November 24, 2003

Very touching and sad!

Reviewed by Simon Thurlow (Reader)

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

Very sad poem. I often wonder who makes the decision of what is sane and what is insane...especially when we see the behaviour of many of the world leaders.

Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

This so sad and touching, Retta! I am really impressed by your variety my friend!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

So very very sad. And so true for far too many souls in this world.

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

A sad and touching piece
but well written and composed

William

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

I agree with George's comments. I lately find that people judge another too quickly and too easily, without really get to know the person first. This is so sad.

Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu :o(

Reviewed by George MacLean Akurunwa

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

Very, very moving piece. May the Lord be your strength.

Reviewed by Robert Blackwell (Reader)

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

Very sad write, though well-written. It is always sad when the wrong person listens and does harm as a result.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

So very sad. Extremely well written.

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

Dear Peggy,

eyya mannay kanni,

I will never forget you,

thank you,

Reindeer

Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

Damned drugs anyway. This is so sad. You do this so well... exquisite darkness on a difficult subject. Dale clark had one that reminded me of this. You've left quite an imprint on me here. Excellent work....subjects like this need to be addressed more often.

Thank You,
Emilie

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

Reindeer, heartwrenching that so many are misunderstood in this world and are silenced by those who think they know best. I am saddened for your loss...beautifully expressed write!

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

kind of sad Retta. but as usual you made it interesting to read. People never really leave us. When i dream sometimes my friends and i be partying just like we did in highschool. I haven't seen many of them for years. And deceased friends and relatives visit me at times in my sleep also. ml G

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

this poem totally captures the heart... it seems mankind cannot accept the uniqueness of beauty...

Reviewed by Alexandra* OneLight*® Authors & Creations

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

"I had a friend,
Who was lovely and so beautiful,
Who sang about her life,
But the wrong person listened"... Oh, yes, sweet Reindeer... this is enough to kill. But although you miss her... keep her alive, in your love, always... **tears**
~Alexandra~

Reviewed by Jack Roberts

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

Reindeer, this is sooo sad. Your words go straight to the readers heart. Very good!!!

Jack

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

I feel your loss in this poem. Your words, your grief, are expressed with such honesty, they jumps off the page.

Carmen

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

Not knowing the complete story, I still feel a great loss coming from you, and for that I am sorry.

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

Very sad. It kills me the way
people think they know what's
wrong with other folks.
Well written Reindeer...

Reviewed by Jim Dunlap

Reviewed on November 23, 2003

Bien triste. My condolences on the loss of your friend. You're right, of course. Who are THEY to judge, and what criteria do THEY use? One has to wonder.