Eve's Autumn Labour (poem) by Kate Burnside on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Charlie

Reviewed on October 14, 2008

Of all Biblical stories, hers is my very favorite. I love that you are one with her. I believe we're all of us Adam's and Eve's... Choosing with a capital "C". I can't imagine life without that power. Good going, Eve! What a hard choice to make, but now you're granted the knowledge to make wiser ones, First Mother. And just think, If just Eve had eaten that proverbial apple, she'd have been cast out of the garden without her man... there would have been no other human being born. Nope, Adam was wise and well, I think heroic to join her in this much poo-pooed choice. But again, I say good going, Adam.

And then came that first baby--never before experienced on earth-- what a holy event that must have been. But hey, the good side, no male gynocologist there--and no stirrups to boot! :0) One can be grateful for many things, eh?

And on a metaphorical level, so many mistakes do become learning tools for us.

Your poem is pregnant with atmosphere-- great, near-palpable visuals, and some wonderful new word combos. I love

"skin ripe enough to split along
its crystalline-speckled spine,
button distended, puckered
as a kiss."

Your poetry never disappoints. --Charlie

Reviewed by Axilea MU

Reviewed on October 13, 2008

How could that be a mistake? There is so much beauty in what you describe - no matter how the reader chooses to interpret it - generous, sensuous, delightful, caring...

Axilea

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on October 13, 2008

Fascinating! Bursting from mistakes makes a stronger soul.
Love, Christine

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on October 13, 2008

It's a shame it had to be a mistake,makes me wonder if in another time,it would have been different ah the human mind looking for excuses;-)! You are the master of provacative poems,Kate
Beautifully written...ET

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on October 13, 2008

Kate this is one of your poems that just amazes me, so metaphorically rich and poetically beautiful.

Reviewed by Don Juan Amante

Reviewed on October 13, 2008

This is an intensely beautiful poem, ripe and sweet.

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on October 12, 2008

hmmm...so many carefully chosen seductive words...the fall of eve indeed

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price

Reviewed on October 12, 2008

Beautiful. Liz

Reviewed by Art Hernandez

Reviewed on October 12, 2008

The birth of mistakes is precious as a newborn...with all the time that creation builds it is the birth that generates us on...

nice work Kate...

Art Sun...

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on October 12, 2008

Many of us would be lost without that precious first mistake.
You and your writing are special, Kate.

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on October 12, 2008

As always sweet lady...beautiful writing...HUgsssss

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on October 12, 2008

Oh Eve, you are the poet!!!!! Apples......plums......fruit is always sweet:) pax A

Reviewed by KJ McPhee

Reviewed on October 12, 2008

Some think we're all just meat, but on reading your poem I think we're all fruit of the earth. Seems you are a ripe and juicy plum, Kate, ready to give forth plummy delicious poems.

And if you're truly expecting, congratulations and best of luck!

Hope you have the power to give the baby seven gifts! :-)

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on October 12, 2008

Regrets, dear Kate? Full of the weight of pregnancy, feeling the pain - and sensing sadness at finding yourself in this condition. Well done.

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

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on October 12, 2008

Kate, this is incredible writing. You have a unique style...and there's always some twist or turn. I especially love those last two lines.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on October 11, 2008

the body of this poem is ripened with quite vivid and intrinsically fleshy woven imagery infused with the experience of nursing knowledge ... (like that a lot) ... i have read the poem a few times and am having just a bit of a difficult time morphing into the framework of the last line ... i will reread it tomorrow ... hopefully my cloudy head will see it in a different light ...

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on October 11, 2008

Another beautiful write you share with us Kate. Thank you very much.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on October 11, 2008

Terrific writing yet again, Kate; brava! Love your words, your muse!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on October 11, 2008

Adam and Eve and the fruit of the mistake.

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on October 11, 2008

Kate,

You have a poetic brilliance that's all your own - simply magnificent work here!

Best to you,

Lance

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on October 11, 2008

Beautiful images, Kate, and strong rich expression...all the way to that "precious first mistake"
John

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on October 11, 2008

such a wonderfully expressed poem-i love the metaphoric qualities

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on October 11, 2008

Kate as always dear friend you take the reality of certain aspects of life and blend them with the imagination of our minds and hearts to come up with these stunners to make us think. Well done my sweet Kate.
hugs
fee

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on October 11, 2008

This is a very intriguing poem.Well written :-).take care

Edwin

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater

Reviewed on October 11, 2008

A wet nurse would have such incredible sensations with Eve's Autumn Labour...a pregnancy of the orchard of fruition, sin watered into the harvest of forgiveness flowing pristine from the nipples upon the suckle of Eden's cradle...powerful and spiritual birth of a poem, Kate...

Love,
Sage