My True Fear (poem) by Jack R Roberts on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on March 4, 2003

Oh my, these words, just moved me so deeply, I felt them so deep within my heart, you are a wonderful poet.

Reindeer

Reviewed by Kelie Urbanec (Reader)

Reviewed on March 1, 2003

Jack,
Very nice it is very sweet.
With love
~Kelie~

Reviewed by Malachy MacFarlane (Reader)

Reviewed on February 10, 2003

You really nail this with that last stanza, rhyme and meter in it are spot on! Mal.

Reviewed by Trixie Love

Reviewed on January 25, 2003

Jack, I think that
many of us feel this
way...
I dread the thought
of leaving my youngest
son behind, Especially
since he is such a mama's boy...lol

Yet, I could never
bare the pain if he
should go first...
I have already lost
one son...I just
could not handle going
through that once again...

It is a frightening
thing to think about..
Yet, it is reality...

Great write Jack!

Trixie :)

Reviewed by Stephanie Storey-Morant

Reviewed on January 24, 2003

Jack. I feel where you're coming from.
Great writing. Great rhyming.
So glad you shared that with us. It helps us appreciate those we often take for granted.
Keep writing.

Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook (Reader)

Reviewed on January 24, 2003

Ah, you've been reading my mind. This is my daily prayer! Great minds think alike, huh, Jack! :) Beautiful.

Reviewed by Victor Jensen

Reviewed on January 24, 2003

In a way this is a controversial subject. It's easy to feel your love and devotion here and like Bill said it's those left behind who suffer the most. I have always believed that my departure date is in God's hands so I don't neet to worry about it.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on January 24, 2003

Jack this came straight from the heart....
Hope your family knows how you feel....
Amazing person you are....
Love
Tinka

Reviewed by Faye Enno (Reader)

Reviewed on January 23, 2003

Excellent Jack!
I have to admit
I feel the same.
My family is my
"everything"
Faye

Reviewed by Elizabeth Smith

Reviewed on January 23, 2003

It seems that we share a common fera my friend. This also is my one BIGGY! Beautiful writing, Jack. God bless! Love, Beth

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on January 23, 2003

Such a statement of deep love and devotion.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

"a wise man neither seeks not avoids death"
-Buddha... it's the natural cycle if things in which we have our own time...

Reviewed by na na (Reader)

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

In a way Jack this is selfish. Going first leaves ALL your love ones to grieve. Don't do ths. Just accept that sometime you will go, but let nature take its course without direction or urging. It is much better that way. Bill Murray

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

Now that I am older these thoughts do cross my mind. I agree with the thoughts in this write. Good write.

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

A true family man you are..
I would rather go on before
my family........

Reviewed by Nancy D.

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

Jack,
Excellent write, words from your heart. Family is what makes this world, you are truely blessed with your.
Hugs
Nancy

Reviewed by Theresa Koch

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

This was wonderful and I too would not like to be the one left behind~*

Reviewed by michael horetsky (Reader)

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

Congratulations my friend... Well done.. Satisfaction no finer...

Reviewed by Eileen

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

If everyone felt like you we wouldn't be facing a war...very compassionate and wonderful poem Jack, showing your heart, and I imagine your wife is very deserving of your feelings, or you would not have said this;-)

Reviewed by SilverCeltic Moon

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

I admit, I agree with this poem's sentiment. Well said! Happy New Year's to you too...glad to be back on the internet (after having my computer crash!)and glad to see your poems! ;) Silver

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

Oh boy Jack, this is heavy emotional reading. something that I think of every now and then. Your love for your family is deep.

Reviewed by Tien Avielle (Reader)

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

Precisely how I have always felt - I hope it works out for you.

Reviewed by Julie Gaskins (Reader)

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

Jack,

This is excellent. Your wife and family are so blessed to have you! Powerful!!!

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

This is one of the best poems I have ever read....give your mrs. a hug from me and your kids too,they have a beaut dad and hubbie in you.Well done Jack!

Reviewed by Oisín Breen (Reader)

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

very well written and emotive. Excelletn

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

Aughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Jack. So much devotion here. I admire your dedication and say "You are an awesome example!". Love this poem.--susan

Reviewed by Jenni Kalicharan

Reviewed on January 22, 2003

Wow Jack... terrific write... and I can understand where you're coming from... Family means the world to me also...
Jenni