Gladiator Without Peace (poem) by Roger A. Ochs on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on June 29, 2005

Roger,

*tears* Too many feeling like this--

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :(

Reviewed by Patricia Boudreau (Reader)

Reviewed on December 10, 2002

Very powerful piece... I shudder from the sound of that howl...

Reviewed by jing javier

Reviewed on November 27, 2002

so this is the translation.. very good!

just droppingby dad.. =)

Reviewed by Ed Lupinacci (Reader)

Reviewed on November 26, 2002

This really hit hard with humanity
like the old saying be good to the ones on the way up because you will meet them on the way dowm
Fantastic point of view and so powerful in delivery

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)

Reviewed on November 26, 2002

A powerful write--powerful impact, as well...

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on November 26, 2002

Self remorse is the true hell. Wonderful write!

Reviewed by Tien Avielle (Reader)

Reviewed on November 25, 2002

battle rage - blood rage ... difficult concepts for me...remorse, I know. Guilt, I know (got that from the church of my birth) -
You are indeed many times born.

Reviewed by Tien Avielle (Reader)

Reviewed on November 25, 2002

this stands out in its intensity & excellence

Reviewed by Mari Laureano (Reader)

Reviewed on November 25, 2002

intense with regret...moving lyrics **Mari**

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

Cool, Roger! :)

Reviewed by Bill Murray

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

Yes Roger a very powerful production! Both steps to bring it out. Bill

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

Powerful, my friend. OUTSTANDING..
Strong imagery and Intense.
Loved this!

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

Whoa! I feel it right in my gut! Powerful!

Reviewed by Sanil nath (Reader)

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

Wonderful piece of write ... Really Great ..

Keep smiling ..

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

powerfull i say..
but tell me HOW many outfits do you have...lol....from bad to very bad i say...HOW about a TUX
LOVE
Funnyface
Tinka

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

An excellent howl...this arouses so many emotions and questions, what poetry is meant to do...A stunning write...Bravo!!!

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

the soldier's plight is a sad one...

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

You were ordered to battle, your expulsion is by your own hand.. your redemption is yours as well.. truth is also on that blade that drips the blood of those ghosts.. be haunted no more.. "howl" now for peace and for the pardon you are given by a spirit that will fight no more, die no more, but be guided by the love and joy you deserve and that you have, without fail. The ghosts of your "enemies" mourn too, for the ghosts of your friends. I will never have all the words to tell you how this has moved me.. I have turned a corner and you are there.. that is my joy. katy. xox

Reviewed by richard poor

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

aweing....more so cause i relate to it so very well....this is a good one!!!

Reviewed by Alexander Shaumyan (Reader)

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

I'm glad to read this in English. Excellent poem. Very powerful imagery.

Reviewed by Dee C.

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

This is an excellent piece of work! Very deep and powerful! ~ Dee

Reviewed by Maria Lupinacci

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

Thank you Roger! I was waiting for this, and I am not disappointed. This is a real treat, love the tone, the wording, everything about it!

Hugs,
Maria

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

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

I LOVE this poem....Love the language....like the word *slew* <----adore that. Excellent Roger...You Sir get a gold star!! ;) Ty, Dani

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

Now I can read it and it is one awesome piece of work, Roger. This is very powerful. I like the way you are stretching for new boundaries in your work.

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)

Reviewed on November 24, 2002

I knew that, but I am so glad that you explained it in English. Kidding this is the kind of stuff I like. A good Howl for the Soul, (that sounded like some shit mailer from Poetry.Com You have been selected for our next hardbound issue "Howls Of The Soul". Send more money.