Attack (poem) by Erin E Elder on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on June 10, 2008

Pain to be endured as the illness comes upon you. Won't relent as long as you are tense. Will be less painful with medicines if you take them. Pain is so intense inside and out somedays that I do so wish God would take me away and bring me a painfree life. Maybe my times isn't up yet, so I abide my pain and try to forget it is there.

Reviewed by Rafika Anderson (Reader)

Reviewed on December 27, 2007

Oh, this brings to mind so many, many events in my life. I suppose I can easily relate to your well-written report of this attack. I like the balance you maintain in the rhythm and rhyme. Great effort.

Reviewed by Ted Bossis

Reviewed on July 31, 2007

You have made aware thus> de-throning it's despair {wonder-filled}-Well meant love{ <*>}Ted

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on June 1, 2005

There are many different kinds of levels that this could be read at and I find all levels extremely interesting.

Reviewed by Leslie Bond

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

Though my review is late, I wish you the best of your heartfelt poetry. Les

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 14, 2004

I wish you healing, love, peace, and strength. Thank you for sharing your meaningful sentiments. Regis

Reviewed by Hanley Harding (Reader)

Reviewed on January 28, 2004

I just caught you being "Featured" while logging off. I'm glad I stopped by to read this. It's very evocative. Doc

Reviewed by Bonita Quesinberry

Reviewed on January 13, 2004

I know how you feel, Erin. I've lived with MS and Lupus as well as a host of other maladies since age 12. I'll be 60 in June. I never know from one day to the next what will be, if I'll even be. This is a great write! I wrote of a particular episode of MS that I experienced 2 years ago: still lingers and attacks today- "Nerves Unsheathed" here in my den. ~~Bonnie Q
Associate Editor, WA
Waltsan Publishing, TX

Reviewed by Rodd Jokre (Reader)

Reviewed on November 13, 2003

I hear your call... Good write...

Rodd

Reviewed by Jim Dunlap

Reviewed on October 8, 2003

I suppose everybody has his or her own demons to exorcise. I hope you have made the right choice as to how to deal with them.

Reviewed by Kijuana Henry (Reader)

Reviewed on September 27, 2003

I am a reader but also the author, Becca Henry. What a gripping story in the poem! Please read my daily struggles with my illness should you have the time. WOW! You are so very brave and have faith to fight, like how I am doing. We must remain STRONG, my dear friend! Read throughout my sight and you shall see my story. authorsden.com/rebeccaehenry

Reviewed by William Heffner

Reviewed on July 4, 2003

A poetic justification for a divine warrior friend.

Keep the faith, your best days are ahead of you.

Officer William Heffner

Reviewed by Birdie Houston (Reader)

Reviewed on April 30, 2003

Good writing piece nice flow

Reviewed by Rodney Bohen

Reviewed on March 26, 2003

Erin,
revealing, honest and real!
By the way, yes without humor, I'd never find the light to crawl into the morrow!
Warmly,
Rodney Evan Bohen

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on March 14, 2003

From "sucker punch" through "I long to be someone without this illness part of me," you keep the reader's attention and make
hi/r feel your pain. Sorry if the pain is real...if this is autobiographical,I mean. But of course, the pain is real either way. Touching! Phyllis

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*� (Reader)

Reviewed on March 11, 2003

I too struggle daily with pain because of an illness with no cure. Keep writing ... it's a good release.

Joseph

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on February 15, 2003

well done

Reviewed by Elizabeth Smith

Reviewed on February 12, 2003

Oh Erin, what a comparison! I can feel your pain. I will pray for you. This is very well done. God bless you! Love, Beth

Reviewed by Kathleen Herrick (Reader)

Reviewed on January 20, 2003

Can relate all too well. Very honest.

Reviewed by Sherry Gibson

Reviewed on December 10, 2002

The symbolism in this poetry is outstanding Erin. The words flow so easy! Glad I stumbled across you this morning so that I could enjoy a wonderful, thought provoking read. So many of us know this monster your words describe so well. Visit my den and ready, "Myself" and you will find the same monster lurking there, described in my style!

Reviewed by STEVE JONES

Reviewed on December 7, 2002

GREAT POEM..A THORN IN YOUR FLESH KEEPS YOU HUMBLE AND KNOWING ITS THERE MAKES YOU STRONGER...KEEP WRITING

Reviewed by Betty Watson

Reviewed on December 4, 2002

Very good and true to the heart.
Betty

Reviewed by David W Turner

Reviewed on November 18, 2002

This poem is riveting. It lets the reader know almost what it is like to be helpless as you are attacked from within. Good job!!

Reviewed by Stephanie Sawyer, author

Reviewed on November 8, 2002

It catches immediately, holding attention and inviting curiosity. As the name is of the work, so is the grip on the need to know more. Poignant and compelling for compassion.

Reviewed by Sandi Braveheart

Reviewed on November 7, 2002

this is a powerful read~ great job!