Converting Joy (poem) by Tinka Boukes on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)

Reviewed on October 13, 2005

Tinka, this is absolutely magnificent. Wisest advice and beautifully said and written heartwrenching poem. So many really need to read and remember this.
Excellent Tinka
Tracey xoox(c :)42

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on October 13, 2005

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on October 13, 2005

A sad write Tinka
than thats what poetry is all about
you make one sad, I make one cry
Another will, make one laught
Or smile
That means we done our job.
we wrote
And your write is excellent.

William ........ Peace & Love

Reviewed by Paul Williams

Reviewed on October 13, 2005

Joy is sometimes an overused ideal, this is a wonderfully pwerful and moving poem Tinks.

Paul;-)

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on October 12, 2005

a Tinka special, expressive and of course close but avoiding death, is that u in the picture Tink, nice back

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on October 12, 2005

Sad and poignant Tinka, but only you have the power to convert pain to joy...stay strong!

peace and love, Carole

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on October 12, 2005

there's a certain disdain of converting joy to pain ... this powerfully moving poem speaks with the strong voice of a displaced soul ...

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on October 12, 2005

poignant read

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Reviewed on October 12, 2005

Tinka, even though this is a sad poem, it is filled with intense power. As long as you hold that inner strength close to your heart you will always survive the worst. ~ Sara

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on October 12, 2005

Death Is Inevitable-No Human Being Is Infallible,i.e For Those Of you Good--WELCOME DEATH...

For Those Of You Greedy-EVIL--You All Will I Promise You Burn In Your Own Created Holy Hell--I TRASK Will See You All There Long Before I Ever Get There...

TRASK

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on October 12, 2005

Very deep passionate verse Tinka with the pain of hurt simmering close to the surface all the way through.

Felix

Reviewed by Huda Orfali

Reviewed on October 12, 2005

You can achieve fulfilment on your own, sweetie
I know you can also convert your pain to joy
I trust in you, Tinka
wonderful poem

Reviewed by Jane Rodway (Reader)

Reviewed on October 12, 2005

Wow, this is very dark and sad- I love that title- I think joy is such a misunderstood word. This is real.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on October 12, 2005

You always spell out the pain in your heart in your poems. Splendid portrayal of a one sided love.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on October 12, 2005

A powerful poem feeling the neglect of a partner, who is oblivious to your needs.Well done Tinka!

Love,
Eileen