So Vulnerable (poem) by Tinka Boukes on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by rite

Reviewed on February 17, 2006

The image made me think of Marulyn Monroe's face shortly after her death. She was vulnerable in the realms where the stakes are higher than most are capable of imagining. Perhaps something similar was intended to be expressed in this poem. Vulnerability is a weakness only in the eyes of the ignorant, a virtue in the eyes of the wise. It says a lot about the state this world is in today. I've been away for a long time and haven't read your work during that period. It has changed, gained depth and eloquence. This is probably your poetic niche. I enjoyed being here to read and ponder. Take care,

RAge

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on February 5, 2006

Tinka,

Waves of hurt, waves of pain break on the shores of lonely words...vividly and sadly expressed in this excellent poem. And that drawing--my God, what duality of talent you possess!

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

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on February 5, 2006

nicely done

Reviewed by SilverCeltic Moon

Reviewed on February 5, 2006

I agree. Lovely poem and lovely art work. ;) Silver

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on February 5, 2006

Ah Tinka, how deeply your poem moves me, beautifully expressed, and how well I understand, your art work is so lovely,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

the artwork is beautiful...and the poetry is felt

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

I find you less than vulnerable, as you have the strength to write of your supposed vulnerabilities...making them known to those of us who realize you are stronger than you think...Ed

Reviewed by Bobbi Duffy

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

Great artwork, Tink. The poem is so lovely and shows that you write from experience without self-consciousness or holding back. Very Good, my dear.

Bobbi

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

A splendid poem Tinks, and the drawing is fabulous...I so agree with Sherry, you go girl make your life your own! love and peace...
Carole

Reviewed by Cathrine Hottran

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

Good write!

Reviewed by Paul Williams

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

Intense and beautifully written Tink's excellent sketch too.

Paul;-)

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

Tinka this is exquisite poetry at its best and the sketch is too. I'm amazed at how you've grown in both fields. I agree with Sherry for the rest;-)Thank you!

Eileen^

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

This is so beautiful and so open, Tinka, that it made me cry. Your artwork is getting so good, you are indeed a work in progress, yourself. I pray that you will find the strength to take the steps necessary to change your life situation. You are beautiful and you are warm; I hate to think of you remaining in the icy realm that you now inhabit for the rest of your days, but as I have said so many times before, "the dreamer must be the one to change the dream."
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Ian Thorpe

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

Wow Tink, this is so full of yearning that I want to know when the next plane for South Africa leaves....
Good one
love
Ian

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

heartfelt poem ... excellent sketch ...

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

Amazing sketch. Although your poem is moving, something tells that this will be your year Tinks.. But you gotta go do it!

Reviewed by m w

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

Stunningly Sincere and Heartfelt... tremendous write Tinka

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

Quite a sketch, and quite a poem, Tinky.

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

Very nice, Tinka.
Peace,
Carolyn

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

Sweet as a gentle summer breeze this poem caresses the readers senses with a longing to reach out and comfort the vunerability of the writer.

Felix

Reviewed by Steve Patterson

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

you go girl.. nice write.
cowboy

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

intense poem

absolutely fantastic sketch..........
bravo
pax A

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

As often said, 'tis lonely to be lonely.

Reviewed by Peter Paton

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

Astonishingly beautiful rendition Tinks !
You reach the heights of sheer emotional bliss
When you are vulnerable, you need to develope thick skin...fast !
Peter

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on February 4, 2006

Tinka~

My, what a powerfully expressed write of emotion; very well done! And that artwork! WOW!! You are a talent to be reckoned with! BRAVA, darlin', BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :(