The Hands of Time (poem) by Jack R Roberts on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

Very Very Nice and so wanted by me Especially right now. if only there was a way. Thank you this is a Very thoughtful poem that touches every single person. I'm sure.
Thank You Jack
Tracey

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on January 5, 2005

What a gorgeous poem
what a question indeed!
I have no idea personally...........
just realzing that suddenly (in make-belive that possibility
could exist....wow....) I would probaby be speechless lol

this is beautifully presented..........
dreamy speculations......lol
now I am THINKING............

Love your writing as always Jack
happy new year...........A

Reviewed by ya mama (Reader)

Reviewed on January 5, 2005

great poem

Reviewed by Cathrine Hottran

Reviewed on January 4, 2005

If we could but for a moment,
Turn back the hands of time.
i wish :)I love this poem, excelent written!!!

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen

Reviewed on January 4, 2005

Hello, Jack. :) This piece, to me, shows why we can't turn back time. If we went back, we would not be who we are now. If we changed our past, we wouldn't need the current future, the truth of making mistakes, the loss of appreciating beauty when we have it, or even the killing of a bug, or a man, would negate the passage we've already been given. But, there are more lives and futures than the Now placement. When our spirits lose the flesh, whether recrafted into another body, or ready to continue to the next plane, it is all a process of learning, of awareness and consent. If we didn't feel the pain or regrets of the past, we also wouldn't know the joys and marvels of growing and expanding our true forms, the soul.

And that is the sign of exceptional poetry, it prods and guides the conscious to reach ever deeper and higher to find the truth of Life. I don't know what it is, at this time, but I know it is there. And am eager to follow self into self to find it. :)

Reviewed by Vicky Jeter

Reviewed on January 3, 2005

Very captivating rythm, Jack.
Vicky

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on January 3, 2005

the past is like a puddle ... it's form remains the same yet the wind sets its surface to ripple ...

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on January 3, 2005

(((jack)))

thought provoking questions, gives the reader pause...an excellent piece! well done!

(((HUGS))), and may 2005 be your best year EVER, love, karla. :)

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on January 3, 2005

Thought provoking piece. Excellent questions!

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on January 3, 2005

You know, it’s said that hindsight is 20/20, yet knowing what is known today, truly allows one to savor those visions of yesterday both good and not so good. One can easily apply this timeless creation in all facets of one’s life in order to find the tranquility needed to survive the onslaught of memories lived. Thanks for sharing it. Take good care and be well.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on January 3, 2005

I think we would not be the same person for sure!!

Thanks for sharing....I remember this one all too well!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

Reviewed on January 3, 2005

There are those that I would have told that I loved them or other things like that but I can change time by telling those now that I love them before time goes forth any sooner.

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on January 3, 2005

This is a wonderful poem, Jack. It gives the reader a lot to chew on as I sit here wondering exactly which moment from my past I would choose. I can think of a couple of times when I have done something hurtful and foolish that I would love to erase from my past, but perhaps those things are there to keep me from doing the same at another time in my life. Perhaps I would persue a happy time that I have forgotten and relive the joy seen through a child's eyes. Nice job, Jack. I missed this the first time so thank you for the repost.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on January 2, 2005

This was a lovely and thought-provoking poem, alas, I think I would change everything, ha ha..Loved this beautiful poem Jack,

Reindeer

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson

Reviewed on January 2, 2005

excellent write on this most ponderous subject...the question presented here is almost unanswerable to me...enjoyed the thoughts.

Allen

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on January 2, 2005

Beautiful poem! We are on the same page today Jack! Time is always fascinating ;-)