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Alone?
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Alone does not always equal being lonely...


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Alone?

Alone
Children gone
Grown up now
They still blame her
For the divorce
So they have their excuses
For not calling or visiting
She’s been weeping
Too much
Says the doctor
Gave her pills
Bright yellow
They smile at her
From the bottle
Like a host of beckoning genies
She dare not let out
She does not take them
She likes to walk in woods
Now with autumn’s arms around her
She likes the music of the forest
Squirrels
Jays
Chickadees
An occasional raven
And overhead beyond the canape of gold
The call of wild geese flying south
Across sapphire skies
They will come back come spring
But will the fruit of her womb?
Holy Mary Mother of God
Pray for me
I’m not so unlike you
She likes rustling
Through freshly fallen harvests
Of golden crimson leaves
Now
She stops
She hears the winsome whisper
Of the wandering autumn wind
And
For the first time
She whispers back


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September 2004
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 Reviews of "Alone?"
Reviewed by Lena Kovadlo
Reviewed on November 21, 2012
I wonder if this is a personal poem Regis... Seems like it to me.
Thank you for sharing. You have beautiful imagery as always. And the emotion is present as well. You tell a story here, one that speaks to us, that makes us feel. Kudos!!!

Reviewed on October 28, 2012
Aww but the healings of nature...
touching her soul...
inspiring her in this beautifully
written story how she starts
healing and whispers back!

Beautiful imagery... I can almost
her her whisper...

Love and Light
Lily

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on January 28, 2011
HOW TRUE THIS IS, REGIS. GOD ALWAYS FINDS A WAY TO FILL OUR EMPTINESS...FOR WITH THE WONDER AND BEAUTY OF HIS NATURE HE WISHPERS...'YOU ARE NOT ALONE...I LOVE YOU'. THIS WORK REMINDS ME OF ONE I WAS INSPIRED TO WRITE IN 2008...'HIS WIND BLOWS'. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Margaret Mullings
Reviewed on November 25, 2009
This is an outstanding write Regis, wrtitten with excellence and very heartfelt! What a beautiful picture that speaks volumes, thank you for sharing and caring! Blessings and the strength of the Lord be upon you Regis!

Much Love,
Always!!!
Margaret

P.S. I am blessed by your poetry and your encouragement! Thanks!

Reviewed by Nicole Weaver
Reviewed on July 12, 2009
Regis,
This one is very sad. You conveyed the message very clearly, that is why I so love your poems. Well done mon ami.
Nicole

Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on October 8, 2008
Regis,
Thank you for sharing this personal piece. This poem ends with that single sense of hope we get at the conclusion of a situation. It's both an ending and a beginning. Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on June 15, 2008
Great poem. You are not along at all with all these great reviews on your work and so many friends you have made over the past. And still making in this future. love the picture, she is so beautiful and the words are so flowing in this write, I absolutely adored this Alone/ it is not like being alone like I know aloneness. Thanks for the uplifting of this one.

Reviewed by Michelle Mead
Reviewed on April 26, 2008
You are REALLY good....not a writer my....foot. :) Michelle

Reviewed on October 19, 2007
Very emotional write.

Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on September 9, 2007
I like this poem! Sentences: "Now with autumn's arms around her, she likes the music of the forest'... 'Pills bright yellow they smile at her from the bottle,' they are talented, beautiful. Liana Margiva.

Reviewed by Michael Guy
Reviewed on August 26, 2007
You really have mastered the true poets task of boiling all this emtional description down to the essential beauty of these short phrases. To me they sort of flow as though they were branches on a tree and you're looking up through them. Each line revealing more and more in simple, lovely images until that last revealing branch. But then she was walking in the woods wasn't she? {and I'm not even out of the "A" poems!)

Reviewed by Mary Coe
Reviewed on July 11, 2007
You are a very talented poet. Enjoyed the read.

Reviewed by Jessica Lark (Reader)
Reviewed on April 22, 2007
I feel guilty for taking so long to look at your poetry. I'm very glad I have done so at last. This was wonderful. It may be sad but I get such a sense of peace reading it.
You really do have a great talent.
Jessica:-)

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price
Reviewed on December 13, 2006
this poem touched my soul and I connected to the woman who is blamed and deserted by her children. It is a bitter pill to swallow whether you take the pills or walk in the woods. I too reached out to my faith. You described my painful walk very thoroughly. excellent

Reviewed by Daring Sunshine
Reviewed on November 6, 2006
Tears! Heart-felt pain; a memory!You've expressed the facet of a Mother who gave all for her children and try to understand why they don't care! Touching!
((((Hugs))))
Sharon

Reviewed by Meredith Dixon (Reader)
Reviewed on March 6, 2006
What a story in this! Dear Regis, I pray that if I become like her, I will choose to walk in the woods and not take the pills........
so beautiful of a write and so well said. Take care. Love from Meredith
Who is this woman?! Is she someone you knew or did you conjure her up in your head while walking in the woods?!

Reviewed by Amber P. (Reader)
Reviewed on March 17, 2005
The human spirit has such complexities. Unfortunatly, we are our own guides, controling pathes we venture down, we often turn away from our truest intentions, throwing stubborn accusations at those we love.
You captured this in so few words.well done.

Reviewed by Patrick McCormick
Reviewed on March 14, 2005
I liked this. There is a softness and gentleness in your words and obviously a lot of love in your soul.

Pat

Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)
Reviewed on January 30, 2005
Oh Regis, Peace of Mind from the beauty of the forest. The pills that smile at her from the bottle. This is Great. Peace, a walk in the woods filled with whispered songs, she whispers back. Awwwwww Beautiful and so Very, very Inspiring!
Thank You Regis! You are amazingly, awesomely, magnificent!
I Love yer stuff!
Love Tracey xoox

Reviewed by Paul Williams
Reviewed on January 21, 2005
An outstanding write, the imagery is stunning it speaks volumes that the images become real in the minds eye.

Paul:-}

Reviewed by Victor Farrell
Reviewed on October 21, 2004
After reading several of your works I have come to a conclusion. The difference between us is, you are a good poet; I simply write verse. Great stuff!

Reviewed by Reverend Davey (Reader)
Reviewed on October 10, 2004
Very optimistic poem. Hope all goes well.

Blessings, Rev Davey

Reviewed by Kathleen Herrick (Reader)
Reviewed on October 9, 2004
Yep, nature didn't do this.
People do so much damage by not forgiving each others faults.
Love is within, yes, don't need to reach for it since its already there in your heart.
Nicely penned.

Reviewed by Franz Kessler
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
Agree with many of the others that nature heals. Is is hard to loose the touch of loved ones - it hurts to loose and eventually all of us will loose everything apart from our love. Franz

Reviewed by Tyrone Banks (Reader)
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
I've read Same? and Resurrection and this poem and I can see that the poetic spirits have consumed you and granted you the inner vision that paints unique pictures in our minds. You have a true gift and I thank you for sharing!

Tyrone

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray
Reviewed on September 28, 2004
This is one fantastic poem

Reviewed by Linda Hill
Reviewed on September 28, 2004
This is Exquisite, my friend
EXCELLENT! I could feel autumn in
the air and the crisp leaves under
my feet. Beautiful!

Your friend, Linda

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
great imagery Regis
excellent write

William ...peace

Reviewed on September 27, 2004
Regis,

Superb imagery - deeply engrossing ... excellent!

Robert

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
This REGIS IS MYSTIFYING AND BEAUTIFUL SO MEANINGFUL......
eXCELLENT TY FOR THIS ONE.

lp

Reviewed on September 27, 2004
Quite a piece here Reg, I can relate, especially the part about nature. I would rather be out in a boat fishing alone rather than to be in the company of a bunch of pain in the butts. None of my family hardly comes around, when they do they're a pain. Love from a distance is fine with me. I'm a loner anyway and glad. Never had more peace in my life. take care my friend. G

Reviewed by Theresa Koch
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
This was truly exceptional and powerfully penned!

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
A thoughtful penning, Regis. Sensitive portrait of a woman coming into her own space.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
Quite a sad, profound, and hauntingly captivating write, Regis.

Reviewed by Regina Pounds
Reviewed on September 26, 2004
Nature has the power to heal with its splendour...beautiful expressions, Regis.

Gina

Reviewed by Rebekah Rosie Lang
Reviewed on September 26, 2004
Regis,Thanks for your recent review. I have not seen you post until now and so I have been worried about you & even more worried since I see this poem.

It is deeply sad yet I feel a fighting spirit in there, somewhere. I want you to know, if I can hang in there, and fight the skull things,the lesion on my skull,then you can fight this too! You are my friend and I care.

Becca

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on September 26, 2004
Regis...Sad but true my friend....love n luck....BHUWAN!!!

Reviewed by Constance Gotsch
Reviewed on September 26, 2004
leaves me the feeling she is the physician who can heal herself. nice fall imagrd

connie

Reviewed by Handsum Hart
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
well done, hopefully one day things will get better for her

peace

Reviewed by Anniemoh Ohio
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
Beautiful...emotional sadness, expressed in a heartfelt manner.

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
Reg...This is an absolute beauty...
Stunningly emotional and tender...crafted with skill and precision..
Hauntingly sad and poignant...
Best Wishes
Peter

Reviewed by Michelle Mills
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
Regis my friend, this is your best work yet. My daughter just left the nest last weekend, moved to West Palm Beach (where the hurricane is this evening), and I can feel the pain coming from the subject of your poem...acutely. Blessings and hugs,
Michelle

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
Sad -- truthful -- beautiful. Your poetic skills are superb. I never get tired of reading you.

Carmen :-)

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
Beautiful!!!!
deeply saddening...but beautiful!!

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
that was so beautiful......my goodness. Sad to......so real...well done regis.......pax A

Reviewed on September 25, 2004
(((regis)))

(((HUGS))) dramatic, heartwrenching poetry--are you okay? please message board me and let me know--i miss you when you're not around :(

love, karla. *tears*

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
Strangely Alurring So,While Wandering In Whispering Wind, Don't Ever Look Back!

TRASK

Reviewed by Amira van Kerk (Reader)
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
I agree with Ed.
You won't find your peace when swallowing these pills. You have to find other ways, make peace with yourself and move on. Nature is the best medicine.
Excellent write.

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
Regis...this is an awesome writing!
It shows depth, and devotion, as well as profound pain in a
mother's heart.
I know this kind of pain, my poet peer, and you have described
it to a "T."

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
Great message in this sad poem.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
This touched me in a very special spot and shows me you understand the joys of being alone.......Hard to describe isn't it? :-) Great write.

Reviewed by Pamela Kimmell
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
Beautiful, evocative poetry Regis....the drawing accompanies your words perfectly - as usual!

Reviewed by Sarah Tagert
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
such a haunting write! Very well done on this one

Reviewed by Susan Barton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
superb!

Reviewed on September 25, 2004
AWESOME stuff, mon ami! C'est magnifique!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Paix et amour a toi!

Reviewed by Gaye Dale (Reader)
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
A forlorn picture of desolation and abandonment with the breath of hope hinting of the future...
Well done, Regis!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
This moved me very deeply Regis....Stunning work my friend!!

Love Always Tinka

Reviewed on September 25, 2004
This was so deeply moving, beautiful poignant poetry with hope, excellent,

Reindeer

Reviewed on September 25, 2004
Sad situation. My heart goes out to her.

Sandie May Angel

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
Nature is sometimes better than any anti-depressant chemical that man does make...I feel the sadness & pain within in this poem and could feel tears well up inside, fortunately it ended before they flowed forth...what a beautiful rendering friend Regis...Find peace, Ed & Rufuz

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
Oooo! Delightful imagery braised in a sense of guilt and pathos that twist into a quilt of triumph! Wonderful weaving, Regis! The whispering back intensifies the taste of freedom.

Reviewed by Chanti Niven
Reviewed on September 25, 2004
Regis, this is exquisite. Initially disturbing but profoundly impactful as it arrived at its conclusion.

"Now
She stops
She hears the winsome whisper
Of the wandering autumn wind
And
For the first time
She whispers back"

This is dramatic poetry at its finest. Well done.
Chanti

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on September 24, 2004
Wonderful write, Regis... Simply beautiful.

Reviewed by Ann Marquette
Reviewed on September 24, 2004
Sad but beautiful Regis.

ann

Reviewed by Jeff Mason
Reviewed on September 24, 2004
stunningly emotive and beautiful poetry! whispers and autumn... and aloneness. -- Jeff

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 24, 2004
An awesome piece of writing Regis! You depict the subject with such clarity and beauty. Splendid poem!


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