Honest Suffering (poem) by John Herlihy on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on February 25, 2025

SAYING, 'OUCH', WHEN IT HURTS IS A PRIVILEGE...ONE THAT WE SHOULD NOT LET GO OF, BUT EMBRACE WHOLEHEARTEDLY. HOWEVER, I WOULD WARN...TAKE CARE OF 'HOW' YOU EXPRESS IT AND...'TO WHOM' YOU EXPRESS IT BECAUSE 'WISDOM' IS ALWAYS THE KEY TO NOT FOSTERING ADDITIONAL REGRETS. GOOD WORK, THANKS. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS.

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Reviewed on February 6, 2025

For a period there is peace but when the blows come they come like chain punches. One either gives up or is made stronger. Much wisdom here.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on February 3, 2025

Yes, we never know when the next bad blow will come along in a form we never expected. But we roll with the punches and try to move on and do better while being as honest as possible about it.

Especially the elderly are susceptible. Recently I heard from the mainstream bad news that most retirees these days out live there retirement nest egg like my parents did while being very frugal near the end.

Ron

Reviewed by Diana Legun

Reviewed on February 3, 2025

This offering, John, is to me a potpourri of lotus blossoms. Many lines exude the perfume, and a few of the best are: �Experiences endured for the knowledge learned.� and �The unexpected happens more than anyone supposes.� and �The world beats a fine rhythm that no one can escape.�. That last one is my FAVORITE; a diamond of truth. Thank you for writing Honest Suffering. ~~ djl

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on February 2, 2025

Yes! We all must let our personal sufferings speak, and even more so, pray for ears to hear the truth it shares. However many years a man may live, let him enjoy them all. But let him remember also the days of darkness, for they will be many. The conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgement, including every secret thing, whether it is good or evil. You're correct, John. "It could never be otherwise." Wise and insightful words. Peace.... rlc

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on February 2, 2025

It's difficult to imagine anyone reading this, or better still, living in and out of its message could possibly be without a self-reflection and a wide eyed gaze at all the types of fraudulent beings making up a large portion of humankind. Substantial thoughts here, John. One can only hope many will read it.