The Powers That Be (poem) by Paul Berube on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on July 8, 2004

Sorry I missed this one, but caught up with you again, this is marvellous poetry Paul.
I better quit that expression, though it's cricket season still LOL
Ty for the insightful write
Ch'erie

Reviewed by Poetry Deborah

Reviewed on April 28, 2004

Standing Ovation, Paul. This is so very true of today's world. Outstanding write.

Cheers!
Deborah :o))

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on April 4, 2004

Those who live without dreams are the best politicians, for they lie when they deliver their dreams. ~ Sandie Angel, April 4, 2004.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 2, 2004

So be it, Paul. And, let me say it again; may it be so as you say. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on April 2, 2004

this is an excellently crafted poem exemplyfying the crux of the human condition ...

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on April 2, 2004

He who can overcome his struggles is wealthy indeed, very powerful!!

Reviewed by andrea coltman

Reviewed on April 2, 2004

Powerful write...best wishes Andrea

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)

Reviewed on April 1, 2004

"Superhuman, power hungry, vagrants of
charm and grace who silently
glide from life to life on
thin threads of despair stealing truth
from the hearts of those who dare exist..."

this is just fabulous writing Paul...
and I love the last verse about thorns
in rose garden..just fabulous work..floria

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on April 1, 2004

This is a fantastic capture of the reality of the dreamer Paul!Bravo!
Dreams are wonderful we need them to inspire us, far different
than the dreamer who lives a fantasy to escape reality.

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya

Reviewed on April 1, 2004

Paul....Profound write....this goes into my library my friend...superb stuff from you!!!!

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)

Reviewed on April 1, 2004

Amen bro

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

Hum...jeez, Paul, lots of this sounds like me... Are dreamers worthless? Wonderful tone to these verses, a soft damnation rising in words and images that unsettled me. :)

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

The Powers That Be - is Extremely Powerful. Well done, Paul!

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

wonderfully done

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

oh my!!!
well done!!
true too!!!

Reviewed by Christine Morell

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

Much depth to this poem Paul.Extremely well done.
~Chrissie

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

Powerful and deep. Great write.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

Profound write Paul!!

But powerful and true!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

"To Dream The Impossible Dream," was penned by someone who still has
faith in the power of them.
Some of us would not be able to tolerate life, were it not for dreams.
I agree with Kate Burnside...this is definitely a topic for debate...and you will no doubt get some from poet peers.
Excellent writing, here!

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

DREAMERS OF THE WORLD UNITE TO GIVE US HOPE IN A HOPELESS WORLD! Otherwise what a forlorn and mindless society we have created for ourselves and what petty, material goals we have set ourselves as the be all and end all of life. thank you, Paul - an inspiring topic and fuel for debate! KB

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

Excellent and so powerful, and true..Loved this one,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

You've captured some of the internet mistique some cloak themselves into rather than give the truth. I've come to regard those hiding as wolves in sheeps clothing and, believe me, I've encountered a few. I was told I am too gullible for the net but NO! Quite the contrary.It's been a superb learning lesson and I awaken the wiser always.
Thank you for your poem here. It relates much more than my words would ever convey and you placed these words very well.
Love,
Susan

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

I am one of those dreamers, but not in a negative way. This is a powerful write Paul.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

Hero's. Ah, to again be transpotted back to the days when Batman and Sumpeman and Spiderman took care of all our troubles. Once we began pulling the masks off and revealing our hero's vulnerabilities is the day that our enemies began to believe America could be defeated. Now we have what we have. Bring back Batman. We have enough Jokers.

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

Paul, our caped heros may only be imaginery,,but they are a very real part of who we have become. I will admit stroking my hero's ego more often than I probably should! But since I happen to believe that he enjoys it..I'll continue!
Very enjoyable read from you this morning Paul! Lisa

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

Paul,
This is so profound.

"These marvels of society, our
caped wonders, dwell on fear.
Insecure in a garden of roses
but always mindful, a thick
skin protects from piercing thorns..."

Peg

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on March 31, 2004

The riches man in the world is one who has a dream. ~ I don't know who said this, but I believe it.

A man without dreams is a man who has no life.

~ Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu ~