A Poet’s View on Death (poem) by Carmen Ruggero on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on January 4, 2006

quite a nice view on death for a personal pov. it never ceases to amaze me what ive lost & what ive found in place of being dead that ive given up with views on my death but i liked v much some of your lines eg.,
"I will not miss the approval lost, or won,
play’s done; performance not up for critique."

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on January 3, 2006

Ah Carmen, you have penned a masterpiece with this powerful and outstanding poem, I loved every word,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on January 3, 2006

Aberjhani hit it on the head with powerful and wise. This is
beyond excellent. . .hope you know. Happy New Year again (and again and again). No one deserves happiness more. Always, Pea

Reviewed by Aberjhani

Reviewed on January 2, 2006

Such powerful beauty and wisdom in A POET'S VIEW ON DEATH. One can leave behind earthly pleasures because they are grounded in material temporality but love is the bridge to the spiritually eternal and to leave without knowing it is, I think, to condemn one's spirit to a kind of limbo or chaos. My gratitude for this thrilling and inspiring write:-)
Aberjhani

Reviewed by Helga Ross

Reviewed on January 1, 2006

Ho, Carmen!
Your poem is very fine indeed.
I like it a lot and I relate to it.
I LOVE the surprise ending.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on January 1, 2006

I totally agree with Nordette, Carmen. And Robert Frost is one of my favorite poets too so this is a compliment. Thank you for sharing this gift. Happy New Year to you with love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish

Reviewed on December 29, 2005

Yes,Love is all that matters.Terrific poem!
Best wishes always
from
kay.

Reviewed by J M (Reader)

Reviewed on December 28, 2005

This is very classical poetry it is well penned I enjoyed your talent.

Reviewed by Nordette Adams

Reviewed on December 28, 2005

Shades of Robert Frost, one of my favorite poets. An exceptional write, Carmen, lyrical and meaningful as well. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed

Reviewed on December 28, 2005

Wow, that muse must have really been roaming Muncie this morning! I don't do a lot of "rhymers" but when they come to me, I just let 'em fly, and mostly, they're good to go. But girlfren' girlfren sistah girlfren', this is sooooo so lyrical! I love the 3rd stanza. Your spirit was definitely in control of the production of this poem. I absolutely LOVE it!!

blessin's, the birds are waking up soon so I better catch some shut-eye (LOL)
cynth'ya

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on December 27, 2005

This is one of your gems and the truth speaks loudly through it.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on December 27, 2005

outstanding poetic achievement, Carmen ... your view of death brings out the essence of life ...

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on December 27, 2005

CLASSIC BEAUTY or what, Carmen?? This has literally brought me to my knees and should be published alongside the greatest Shakespearean Sonnets... I am sure he himself would laud this work of art and give it first place. PRICELESS! Both in form and sentiment, this is class. I could be wrong, but this is so touching because I read that it is the experience of FEELING love that would be the greatest loss, not actually receiving it. I am cut to the quick. Would we have missed this if we were not graced to have received it from you - NOT HALF!! This is my very, very favourite piece of yours and flies into my Library Top 10 no trouble! TY and bless you, Kate xx

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on December 27, 2005

Quite a powerful piece, Carmen; and quite an ending.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on December 27, 2005

Wise and profound words here, Carmen. You have set the priorities straight. Very good. Very good #2.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on December 27, 2005

"But should I die not having known love’s bliss,
I will weep, though for nothing else but this"

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on December 26, 2005

Oh my word. The ending made me gasp "Oh my word" out loud.

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen

Reviewed on December 26, 2005

Beautifully expressed, Carmen! Love's bliss is everything.
Peace,
Carolyn

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson

Reviewed on December 26, 2005

the way you have expressed this is extraordinary, Carmen. wishes for a Happy New Year to you, Dawn

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on December 26, 2005

Wow! You have me in chills Carmen. Very moving poem!

I too hae thought like this, but you have the talent to write it out so beautifully bittersweet and gripping.Love the last lines. Brava!

ps love the art!

Love,

Eileen