Bruised by Love (poem) by Chanti Niven on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on January 28, 2005

A beautiful depiction of changing state from jewels to sharp shards of ice.... "dancing joy" in eyes and , "lonely hours yawning into eternity" and "fear" that ultimately accompany us when everything leaves us..... Chanti this is very true and touching. Very powerful expression and a great write... Please read my "Tragedies"

Reviewed by Paul Williams

Reviewed on January 11, 2005

This is intense, the feeling and emotion generated are all too familiar but you are right dear friend...it must be wondrous to find love again.

Paul

Reviewed by Cynthia Castle

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Chanti,

The depths of your expression is very powerful and your imagery is outstanding. I can feel the pain in this write. Your message at the end is full of wisdom. If one keeps their heart open to love, it will come again and oh how glorious!

Cynthia

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on December 10, 2004

Chanti, sometimes the raw power of love, can and will leave a long lasting bruise, yet through finding the inner strength, one has a golden opportunity to allow a new door to open should one seek the light. You have a natural gift to express the inner most fears with remarkable clarity. Thank you for sharing your work. Take care and be well.

Reviewed by Michelle Mills

Reviewed on December 7, 2004

I read once that "It is better to have loved and lost...much better." It sort of goes along with this poem...and you are right. The closing of a door always means another one will be opening. And the path beyond the new door is often much smoother. Lovely write Chanti!

Reviewed by Faye Enno (Reader)

Reviewed on December 7, 2004

Wow, such power in this
piece. Nicely done!

Reviewed by George Jackson

Reviewed on December 7, 2004

Something I need to keep in mind. A very moving write. Glad to see you back at it. Thanks for sharing this.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on December 7, 2004

I think I read a version of this before; and it was powerful then; and maybe even more powerful now, Chanti.

Reviewed by Silke Lance, Dr. Ph (Reader)

Reviewed on December 7, 2004

Bravo!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on December 6, 2004

Deeply touched by this one Chanti!!

Thanks for sharing!!

Yip I can relate to this so well!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Phillip William Allen

Reviewed on December 6, 2004

Words from an honest heart. Excellant

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on December 6, 2004

You are so right, it often takes a lifetime to learn this and some people never do and the results are often as tragic as your poem. I'm glad you learned it early. Well donw Chanti.

Felix

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on December 6, 2004

(((chanti)))

a provocative, searing write--powerful imagery and emotionally charged, this write is perfection! captures the mood definatively and brilliantly. BRAVA!

i'm glad you're okay--

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :(

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on December 6, 2004

I can't help but think of people like Sylvia Plath and Virginia Woolfe
when I read an intensely moving piece like this.
You are so talented, Ms. Chanti, and I have to keep wondering why
you don't know that about yourself.
A brilliant "mind search" in these lines, and I am so glad it is
NOT you that you write about here.

Reviewed by Janet Parker

Reviewed on December 6, 2004

This is excellent and so very true for so many.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on December 6, 2004

Powerful imagery enhances the gripping message in these verses, Chanti. Thank you. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by Jeff Mason

Reviewed on December 6, 2004

This has a heart-rending depth of sorrow. But I love your final comment! You seem to have a way of taking is both 'down' and 'up' in the same space of time; and that is an intriguing gift. -- Jeff

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on December 6, 2004

the imagery is metaphysically raw ... you've delved into emotional aspects of love that has crucified the heart ... excellent poem!

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on December 6, 2004

Clearly stated, and universal.

Reviewed by Al Swanson (Reader)

Reviewed on December 6, 2004

a wonderful write especially like how you seereed so deeply into the emotions, and hung them as an oen display clearly, Al

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on December 6, 2004

Chanti You captured every nuance of the emotions one goes through, but your note shows the hope that is always there. As is said the calm ater the storm, the light after the darkness! Beautifully done in your lovely unique style!...love, Eileen

Reviewed by E. Richardson

Reviewed on December 6, 2004

You are so correct. Losing a love, being betrayed by it leaves scars that last a long time...and years later, the pain remains, rather like the ghost pain of an amputee. You nailed those emotions and pain in this piece. Finding a love that is true, honest, recquiring work but is also oddly effortless softens the scars and is a balm for the pain. Well done, Chanti.