Engagement Ring (poem) by George M Jackson on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on February 15, 2005

You have a way of making your feelings real to the reader. I agree, it is a gift, indeed.

Carmen

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

Reviewed on February 14, 2005

You know this conjured up a memory for me and I agree with Eileen about how you keep improving.

Reviewed on February 14, 2005

George your ability to put into stunning words the hearts most intense feelings is the gift I saw in your very first write. How
you keep improving that gift is awesome. Whether this poignant piece is about you or not, the conveyance of such deep feelings is a true poetic accomplishment. Bravo! love and hugs on this valentine day,from you pal,Eileen

Reviewed by Chanti Niven

Reviewed on February 14, 2005

Dear George
How can I put words to the emotion you have evoked in me on reading this heartbreaking poem? I don't think I can do it justice with a few superlatives. All I can say is that you have effectively tapped right into my heart. I felt the pain along with you. I don't know if this is written from personal experience or not but either way, you have created something so authentic you've brought tears to my eyes.
Wishing you love and everlasting happiness
Chanti

Reviewed by Dave Harm

Reviewed on February 14, 2005

Some of us, have a hard time of letting go of pain and memories that no longer exist. Its who we are, its who we become. Writing about it, releases some of the hurt and shame. Someday, the ring will come off, and it will surrender, because it is powerless... great write

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on February 14, 2005

I think we are all guilty of creating empty voids in our lives at some point.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on February 14, 2005

...A void that is no less real for the fact that it has been allowed to come into existance. This is sooo very powerful - almost like a Lord Of The Rings-type feeling, the control and symbolism of this ring. For me, the energy here is concentrated in the last 6 lines, from "that small band of gold...". All of the "story" is condensed with such impact in those words: especially as I think of you as the master of the "compressed" write. If this is the power of the ring ON, my breath is held in the power that might be unleashed through the ring coming OFF - if ever such a thing were thinkable. Can just sense the state of suspended animation in this "frozen" emotional state. Thank you for this, and bless you. This is a very "real"-feeling write. Again, the 50% or more of what is left unsaid is as - if not more - important than the elements you have chosen to reveal. I am in awe of your ability to analyse and be objective about your most painful and deep feelings - let alone your ability to articulate them. TY for the bravery of this. LOL Kate xx

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on February 14, 2005

Well penned George!!

This reminded me of a school play I played in called "The Ring"

Very serious play but I luaht so hard every time I had to say
"Cara Mia MY Love"....and the name of the boy and calling him "my Ferdinand my love"...that was too much for my silly mind!!

Thanks for this less funny read!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on February 14, 2005

wonderful write, george; well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D