Preordained In Chains (poem) by Erica Ivory on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on February 9, 2004

A masterpiece of the first rate!

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on January 28, 2004

Very interesting to read and think about Erica. Not only does this seem true. We inherit most of our parents mental and physical problems. What a life. The best thing is to overcome as much as possible. do things like eat a better diet than your parents, don't drink or use drugs, and fight the mean genes, which is what I did. My father was mean as hell also so I fought real hard to be a nicer person, and I prayed. My prayers were answered but not before many foolish times. love and peace G

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on January 23, 2004

"Preordained In Chains"... If we are foreordained, then we have nothing else to do but obey... If we do have choices and free will, then we must produce viability. I think that we must REMEMBER who we are...!

This is a true masterpiece. "Preordained In Chains" is a striking reading. I could list this one as one of Your best.

Health, Creativity and Prosperity.

I Salute You, Poet Erica G. Ivory.

Congratulations for Your "Journey Through Shadows" to be released by Spring, 2004.

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Carolyn Red Bear (The Bear Paw)

Reviewed on January 19, 2004

Hi Erica,
Each of us seem to struggle, at times, with our own destiny, being filled with so many questions throughout the struggle, as if the struggle was pre-ordained. You have expressed kindred thoughts and questions here... very well written....
In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on January 19, 2004

Questions, eloquently asked, that all honest souls have wondered about. Incredible poem.

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)

Reviewed on January 18, 2004

..this is well written Erica..just flows so smootjly..yet the subject within it doesn't seem smooth does it?*smile*

I am convinced that indeed we have free will..we do make choices etc. that manifest thus bringing forth a life with the scenario that we are in..however I am also convinced that we avail ourselves of the freedom of will while we are STILL on the OTHER side..we plan our lives to a T..thus we really DO have free will ..it is alas in action prior to our birth..perhaps it sounds unfair..yet it isn't..for our primary SELF is the Divine aspect of our Being...in a way..I suppose..it does seem as if we are puppets..BUT we are our OWN puppets..hmm..I do hope I have managed to make myself clear..*smile*
Vesna oxoxo

Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)

Reviewed on January 17, 2004

WONDERFUL thoughts and expressions..GREAT writing, Erica!

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on January 16, 2004

I am having the same reaction as Ed. These questions haunt all that seek truth. Loved the flow and the simple way you said so much. Great write.

Reviewed by Ed Lupinacci (Reader)

Reviewed on January 16, 2004

Oh God I could go on forever about this poem
those question nag me all the time. you read and read
and research to find answers and it only winds up confusing you more
because of the conflicts found. I better stop because I really should comment on the poem and not the subject.
I really enjoyed the flow of this and the form was perfect for the theme.
excellent write

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on January 16, 2004

This is amazing Erica an excellent write.
peg

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on January 16, 2004

Profound question that I often ask myself. Will we ever know? Enjoyed this, Erica.

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)

Reviewed on January 16, 2004

Life is a plan in disarray.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on January 16, 2004

Amazing write, Erica! -

"Am I making life happen..
Or is life happening to me?"

- Very inspiring indeed!

Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu :o)