You Do Not Want Me Now (poem) by L. G. Figgins on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on May 17, 2005

This is so powerful Linda and you are
a beauty no matter what. I drink deeply myself.
Hugs Dale

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on March 7, 2005

This is one exceptionally meaningful piece of poetry for
Today's Woman, or any woman who knows the pain of rejection
after loyally 'fulfilling' her 'duties' to a heartless man.
The world is indeed in love (in a sick way, I might add) with the
'illusion' of youthfulness. At times it is often worshipped as a
god. Your poem is an astute understanding of all this.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on March 6, 2005

Others may see in this poignant write the "woman in a man's world" dynamic, but I see this as more personal and can relate to it on that basis - isn't poetry just such a wonderful thing? I have had a life-threatening illness, held hearth and home together, felt as grey as a dishrag and as attactive as a used tissue - but, suddenly, I am again resurfacing as a new individual for whom all of those chiselling experiences are perhaps enhancing any "beauty" that I might otherwise have had - from within, mainly!! Just love this, and the last two lines are exceptional - almost Narcissistic. TY for this "real woman" write. Bless you, Kate xx

Reviewed by D May (Reader)

Reviewed on March 6, 2005

Excellent write here. Women will always rise from the ashes. Bravo! x0x0x0x0x

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on March 6, 2005

excellent poem! your will to endure as a woman in a "man"s" world is strong indeed ...you have successfully detached yourself from the ilusion trying to weigh you down ...

Reviewed by Alexandra* OneLight*� Authors & Creations

Reviewed on March 6, 2005

Maybe that illusion is the only escape from an overwhelming dislike of the person's own reflection. Illusive, of course, but so many keep drinking from it... until they revive from drowning, one day, just to see their own awareness of ridicule reflected in the eyes of beauty (exactly the one whose illusion they have pursued). An outstanding write and perception, Linda.
Love&Light*
Alexandra*

Reviewed by Dave Harm

Reviewed on March 5, 2005

Powerful and wise poem... I pity those who live in illusions, but at the same time can't see the image in the mirror...

Reviewed by Chanti Niven

Reviewed on March 5, 2005

Dear Linda.
You are the true beauty. Reading this reflective poem made me think about how brave you are. You have been beaten down by life but still you stand. Keep your head up and don't ever stop writing.
With love
Chanti

Reviewed by Barbara Terry

Reviewed on March 5, 2005

Oh and I do so agree Linda. This is fantastic, and what it means to be a woman in the world of men. I still know how men treat women and yet, I so yearn for the day when my body and soul will be one. May the Lord be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love, peace, & (((HUGS))) ... Barbie

"If I have to...Then I may as well be."

Reviewed by ~Indigo~ Elga

Reviewed on March 5, 2005

Dear Linda,

WOW, this certainly hit home. Powerful? Definitely !! Succinctly penned. I most definitely agree with Nordette, we are better and sweeter. But it is the fools who will never know this, and I happier that they depart.

Thank you for an exceptional write Linda.

Warm hugs
Elga
A HUGE thanks for all your incredible reviews they are most appreciated. ((((hugs)))

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on March 5, 2005

Powerful message Linda!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Nordette Adams

Reviewed on March 5, 2005

Now this some good stuff you've written here, Linda Gayton, and so are you, and so are we, those women deemed past prime. Like bottles of vintage wine we're better and sweeter. Wise men crave us, but vapid, shallow men are afraid to open and taste us because they know they have not enough richness in soul to handle the buzz. They hear fementation of our dreams and know we will surpass them, can't handle it, look elsewhere, search for bottles of Ripple and Boonesfarm. They can handle cheap stock. It'll knock them out, girlfriend, and tell them lies, and make them think they're so wonderful even as they contemplate Viagra. ;-)

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 5, 2005

What a powerfully wise and truthful message, Linda. Thank you. Love and peace to you. Regis

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on March 5, 2005

excellent thoughts, linda! well done!

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

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on March 5, 2005

Linda,

Deeply compelling and exceptionally penned poem ... an exemplary write ... beautiful!!

Best wishes,

Robert

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on March 5, 2005

Look beneath the dry brush, you will find an oasis there

Marvelous thoughts and sentiments, Linda.

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on March 5, 2005

Absolutely Outstanding. This touched me as no other poem has in a very long time. I loved this.

Reindeer