Keeping Our Words (poem) by F William (Bill) Broome on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on July 16, 2007

Mahalo Bill,
I loved it, you bring out wonderful thoughts about things---I wouldn't have imagined how a machine can be more than the obvious.

Aloha,
Myles

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on July 16, 2007

I confess to hiding behind my answer phone... For an incurable gasbag, I am actually phone-phobic... Too many years at it's continual beck and call! Great commentary on today's most intimate relationship... that of whispering down the wires. Let the voicemail do the talking! :)) Incisive and captivating work, as always. Love the down-to-earth nature of this one. You have an eye and an ear for these things. TY Kate xx

Reviewed by Barbara Terry

Reviewed on July 16, 2007

Thank God for answering machines. LOL. What would we do without them? This is a very good poem of subtle romance, that on a lonely day you play her words to feel warm inside. Well written, Bill, and thank you for sharing.

May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), sister Barbie

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling

Reviewed on July 15, 2007

A well written write my friend, one that many can relate with...very touching indeed!
Blessings,
Joyce B.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on July 15, 2007

The first line, William, is a superb image. This is a clever and satisfying write. Honor and strength word warrior ...
Blessings ...
Richard

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen

Reviewed on July 15, 2007

I've saved messages many times myself. I really enjoyed this poem.

Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow

Reviewed on July 15, 2007

I love the way this poem ends...poignant and sweetly endearing...) A shared conversation on a long lonely night.. just to hear another voice. I do understand it well...
M

Reviewed by Barbara Mercer

Reviewed on July 15, 2007

I understand this amazing poem, I have kept all the tapes from my answering machine but no longer use the machine, maybe I will want to play them back some day. Well done Bill, waves of love }}}}}}}}}}} Barbara

Reviewed by Jacqueline Marshall (Reader)

Reviewed on July 15, 2007

In my book this is a gem. The way it's written evokes the sense of a conversation or message zipping around. Although I'm a fan of answering machines since I've never liked talking on the phone, it's an effective, emotional picture of how impersonal technology can make our lives if we let it. JM

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on July 15, 2007

This shows the importance of a relationship that isn't hampered by the outside and can be given room to grow. Love,
Susan

Reviewed by Walt Hardester

Reviewed on July 15, 2007

Bill,
I'm thinking about getting rid of my cell phone too.
Nothing seems that immediate anymore......

Walt

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on July 15, 2007

Bill, about five years ago I ditched my answering machine and I haven't missed it one bit. I enjoy your pen each and every time.

Got to go, phones ringing
Thanks,
Dan