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The Well
by John T Banasiewicz Jr → (All Poetry by John T Banasiewicz Jr)
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dedicated to special friend who uncapped my well


 The Well


 


Capped years ago and sealed air tight


Stale, stagnant, musty, molding


Cobwebs and spider webs


Water wasting away each day


 


She came along and said to me


“I need a cool fresh drink “


“Madam,” I replied with sad eyes


“My well is capped; I have nothing to offer as a drink”


 


She would not leave without her drink


Uncapping the well would be required


Cleaning it out to prepare her a drink


She told me I would receive a reward


 


My well was now open and totally clean


Drawing fresh water for her to drink


Watching her sip the cool water


She stops long enough to speak


 


She told me I must remember this


“Your mind is like a well


use it,  don’t cap it,  and it will


never become stale”


 


copyright 2003 by John Thomas Ponder


 


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 Reviews of "The Well"
Reviewed by Norma OGrady (Reader)
Reviewed on July 18, 2004
I really enjoyed this poem.
From the start to the finish,
I can Identify with the cap
My well, was also covered,capped and taped tight.
So I thought.
You have a great day, too
Norma (SoftHeart)

Reviewed by E. Richardson
Reviewed on July 2, 2004
ahhh...how well I can relate to this...my work Of Hope and Horror is along the same lines of experience...I see you have a guardian muse also....excellent!
Splendid job here, my friend.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on May 7, 2004
very well penned piece Tommy!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on May 2, 2004
well done!

Reviewed by Linda Hill
Reviewed on April 24, 2004
I loved this write...
I tend to put a tight cap on my well...
Not let anyone in
That comes from depression
I live with it everyday
I'm glad you found a friend
who set you free and let the
water flow.

*Linda*

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on April 19, 2004
A well penned piece
welcome to the DEN

William

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on April 19, 2004
Beautiful work.....much wisdom.....Welcome to AD.

Ty, Dani

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on April 18, 2004
You signed your comments to me "Tommy" so that's what I'll call you (smile). What a wonderfully revealing poem you chose to begin... it's crisp and honest and provokes thought... here's hoping you remain "uncapped" and don't ever let go of that marvelous friend! Welcome to AD, Tommy. Goof stuff, here. katy xox.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on April 17, 2004
An uncapped well can yield wonders indeed, John. Thank you for this offering. Love and peace to you. Regis

Reviewed by Rene' Bennett (Reader)
Reviewed on April 15, 2004
Great thought. I like that, your mind is as a well. Thank you for the read.

Rene'

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on April 15, 2004
First of all I want to thank you for your most kind and thoughtful remarks on We Are Forever, America. I do appreciate them.
Welcome to the Den! I truly hope you enjoy your time here with us. There are many wonderfully talented writers here.
I too once was a member of PoetryBox..there are some fine folks there as well.
Now, about your poem here. Very inspiring, we all need friends to help us over the rough spots in life..then once we have achieved that, it's wonderful to just sit a while and ponder the good times. Excellently written. I'll be watching for more of your writings. Lisa

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on April 15, 2004
Very good advice for all to ponder.

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on April 15, 2004
Visuals in your poem are outstanding Great meaning.

Reviewed by Rose L
Reviewed on April 14, 2004
Welcome to AD my friend!!! So thrilled that you decided to join such a supportive and nurturing family of fellow authors. Here you will find good folks and tremendous writing.

This poem has always touched me deeply for many reasons. It's a wonderful, thought-provoking poem.

I can't wait for others to find there way to your words.....may your inkwell never run dry.

Love,

~Rose~

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on April 14, 2004
This is really nice John...I love the concept here..
welcome to the Den..floria

Reviewed on April 14, 2004
(((john)))

welcome to author's den, first of all--you're among friends

this is a beautiful poem with a crystal clear message--enjoyed

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


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