If Wishes Were Horses (poem) by Susan K. de Vegter on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on August 15, 2004

Howdy, Pardner! This is a John Wayne epic that lilts along with his ease and tenacity, and yet has the panache and brilliance of The Magnificent Seven about it! Scintillating, sharp, witty and sassy - and yet so very laid-back and "easy". Something very much Big and New Country about it, too! Demonstrates largeness of thought and originality. Altogether unique and well-crafted. Very well done - thank you! Kate xx

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on August 14, 2004

wow!!!!!!! saving it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on August 14, 2004

Well. You did it again, sweetie. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on August 14, 2004

Love the last two lines.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on August 13, 2004

The rhyme and meter of this is to die for Susan;-)!
When you write like this I'm captivated! Kudo's!

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on August 13, 2004

I'm with Ted. Your poetry is always a treat

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)

Reviewed on August 13, 2004

You are so very talented.

Reviewed by Peter Paton

Reviewed on August 13, 2004

Agree with Thomas ..Susan
This composition has great natural rythm and balance throughout the verse , with exceptionally good use of metaphor and imagery to get the point over....
Well done

Peter

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on August 13, 2004

Reminds Me You Can Lead a Horse To Water But You Cannot Make Him Drink It!

TRASK

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on August 13, 2004

Susan, this is an incredibly well-written and well-developed write. It has natural rhythm and rhyme, you had me dancing in my chair my friend! Nothing was forced and I loved it! Thank you for sharing it. Outstanding composition.

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on August 13, 2004

Susan...I'm smiling and nodding...and remembering what
you said about our similarities. I can imagine you saying
that last line to yourself...and then composing a poem to
go with it. Am I far off track?

Your poem isn't though. It is right on and superb!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on August 13, 2004

Great write Susan!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on August 13, 2004

Yuppers great rhyme, just gotta love the ending, very befitting to the poem..

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on August 13, 2004

Both theme and rhyme are enjoyable. Nice job.

Reviewed by Sue Hess

Reviewed on August 13, 2004

interesting stuff