Midnight Catharsis (poem) by Chanti Niven on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 22, 2005

At first I thought I was reading an ordinary poem, but the second half knocked it into a higher category, not because of the rhyme but because of the analogy and imagery. Great job, Chanti!!! You shine. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on January 25, 2005

Who does not know the feeling? You express
very well the way we tend to sit on our
emotions -- fear them!! It would be wonderful
to think that the sandman is able to help
every mourner open up, if only in sleep.
Thank you for your sensitive and deeply
wise. . .want to call it a prayer. Heart to
heart, soul to soul, Phyllis

Reviewed by Daniel McTaggart

Reviewed on January 25, 2005

I have gone through something like this in very much the same way. My bedroom pillow practically became a sponge. My heart goes out to you and the person to whom you wrote.

Reviewed by Phillip William Allen

Reviewed on January 24, 2005

Makes one fear sleep and the thoughts forethcoming. Thoughtful pen Chanti

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on January 24, 2005

A most beautiful soul-sharing for someone who undoubtedly
is in much pain emotionally. Your kindness touches so many,
dear Chanti.
I will miss Silke's poems as well.

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

A heart-wrenching write...

Reviewed by Chanti Niven

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

Judy & Janet, thanks for pointing out the font colour. I've darkened it to make it easier to read. I hope this works. I wanted to use grey (gray) to compliment the content of the poem but it was too light. Thanks again.
Love Chanti
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You are welcome Steven. I dedicated this poem to you after reading your article about Silke your beloved wife. No words can offer you the comfort you need but it is good to know that people care.

NOTE: Silke, Steven's 'soul wife' has been declared brain dead. Her loss is shared by many on the den who came to know and care for her.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

This is a write that will touch the heart of all who reads it. Thank you for such a beautiful sharing.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

Your compassion and heartfelt empathy shine through this lovely poetic offering, Chanti. Love, peace and strength to you. Regis

Reviewed by Jeff Mason

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

You clearly show empathy in this write. Very nicely done. -- Jeff

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

You sure have great empathy, with someones private hell.
Sounds like you're this sandman, paying the bail, releasing your friend from gaol. Helping them back to heavenly freedom.

I never have understood this sandman thing?

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

I am like Janet and I understood what you wrote and find that it is indeed written from pain. My eyes are bad too.

Reviewed by Janet Parker

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

This is very well written and is pulsating with pain. I like the idea of the light type, but my eyes are so bad I can hardly read it.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

Well-done!

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

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

This is a visual and verbal supreme tribute to the act of mourning and you have captured it so well.

Felix

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

awesome elegance!

Reviewed by Al Swanson (Reader)

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

such very extraordinary sensitive writing Al

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

Chanti,

Your compassion encompasses each empathetic word; a most beautiful, moving tripbute. Excellent write!

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

Reviewed by Paul Williams

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

Another stunnig piece, a sad but hopeful poem, that dictates a positive attitude to our nefarious emotions.

your friend Paul:-}

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on January 23, 2005

A very powerful and compassionate write, Chanti. To understand another's grief and through your own past experience, be able to validate their feelings and help them through it all, shows your compassionate heart and your lack of selfishness. Beautiful poetry!
Take care,
Sherry