Sandman Stand to the Side (poem) by Theresa F Koch on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on January 26, 2008

AH... This photo is gorgeous! The poem is wonderful too. There is never enough time for hugging sons (and daughters). I think I will go do that now. :~)
Cryssa

Reviewed by Regina Pounds

Reviewed on June 3, 2007

Theresa, the photo is stunningly beautiful...a tribute to Nature's glory, and your plea is so apropos...one can relate. The older one gets the faster daytime slips away...I hope your Sandman heeds you.

Love,
Gina

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on June 3, 2007

The stunning photography so illustrates the sense of "losing battle" we have with Sandman when he becomes insistent! I marvel at those busy, busy people who seem to have at least 48 hours to my feeble 24, and I usually stagger to my bed without the least shred of resistance left in me at the end of 19 hours... But, what do I do with my allotted time? Whatever, never enough spent "hugging sons", that's for certain sure. Nice strong rhythm to your verses here, Theresa. Pleased to meet you and to read about your fascinating life. I look forward to more. TY Kate xx

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on June 3, 2007

Sometimes I wish for sleep, but your poem begs reality. Simple and lovely, a metaphor for the time we have left.

Ron

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on June 1, 2007

This is a superb poem TJ that truly moves the emotions! The pboto has to be one of the best I've ever seen with the glimmer you captured on the water and behind the trees,with such clarity! To me an award winner!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on June 1, 2007

Stunning work...seems like we looked at the same nightsky....a sepia beauty!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

Reviewed on June 1, 2007

love this lulubye
can feel you just a singing and rocking your little ones as they fall off to sleep...enjoyed the thoughts

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on June 1, 2007

Quite captivating, Theresa, as is that photo.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on May 31, 2007

A wonderful and peaceful photograpy, so serene! The sandman cometh, enjoyed.

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on May 31, 2007

We have to have our rest though..
Love the write and picture Theresa...

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on May 31, 2007

Theresa this is lovely, I must say I love the style, the subject, the imagery and the graphic. It is a definate keeper.

Fee

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on May 31, 2007

Beautiful image and poetry, Theresa, well done!!

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

Reviewed by Gloria Gay

Reviewed on May 31, 2007

Lovely and original. You are right when you say the days get shorter and what a wonderful way you have of expressing it.

Reviewed by Ruth Rey (Reader)

Reviewed on May 31, 2007

From your mouth to the Sandman's ears! Lovely poem.
Wee nitpick: third stanza - grown too short (one o missing)
Sunnies,
Deborah

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on May 31, 2007

Nicely done, Theresa. I appreciate the symbolic metaphor and your photo nicely complements your verses. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on May 31, 2007

Some people are blessed with a long life and others yearn for it so that they may savor the good God has brought to them.

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater

Reviewed on May 31, 2007

Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of Our Lives...Sandman Stand to the Side is a special reminder to use our time wisely and get the most out of each day. When one is with Nature, one is Whole. Another reflection in the cathartic waters of life each day and we take a moment of silence to absorb what has been created for us all in the diversity of life...be well, Theresa...Blessed Be.

Sage

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on May 31, 2007

I Really love the poem Theresa, just this morning I was thinking about how much time we spend sleeping, when time is slipping away. Beautiful work.