The Crush (poem) by L. G. Figgins on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on July 13, 2006

Stupendous write Linda, the imagery and your choice of language convey the socio-economic metaphor with Crushing certainty. Most Excellent.

Paul;-)
aka Sparky

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on July 10, 2006

These are the truths of those who toil
with their hands to provide. Excellent!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on July 10, 2006

Well written!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay

Reviewed on July 9, 2006

This is great. Especially loved; 'what use are tears/but to a thirsty sun'

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on July 9, 2006

A Promethean write, this, Linda.

Ron

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on July 9, 2006

good one

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on July 9, 2006

Sadly true, for many in our world today, and for many throughout the centuries. And one wonders if it will ever change.

Reviewed by Linda Luna (Reader)

Reviewed on July 9, 2006

You give voice to the people outside of the 'american dream', who can only dream of the freedom and wealth that we have. Powwerfully written piece. Thanks!

LL*

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen

Reviewed on July 8, 2006

enduring socio-economic hierarchies will go unchanged unless something massively dramatic forces a shake-up of human priorities...
picture and poem worked together perfectly.
well done, Linda!

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on July 8, 2006

the pull of earth is heavy ... the tears of the impoverished will one day quench the hunger of the full ...

excellent imagery development and conceptual relevance to the times at hand ... ...

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on July 8, 2006

A good commentary on the times.

Enjoyed...

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on July 8, 2006

Sad commentary on our society and that of the world over, but unfortuantely no one, including us, ever really does enough to change
it! Excellent work Lin!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on July 8, 2006

Unfortunately the poor are the fodder of greed and war. Somehow, everything got turned around way...yonder ago.Keep your voice loud...some will listen.
Susan

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on July 8, 2006

Peter's comments are mine also though I could not have expressed them as well.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on July 8, 2006

Soulful and at the same time defiant and strong the people speak and the world will have to listen. Great job here.

Fee

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on July 8, 2006

This poem flows very well and speaks volume of how the world is nowadays. well-written piece!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on July 8, 2006

It is indeed a sad commentary on our world that such injustices continue to exist. Thank you, Lin. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Martin Hebert (Reader)

Reviewed on July 8, 2006

~~LInda~this poem speaks loud..very powerful voice to the pen..wonderful~~

~~martin~~

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen

Reviewed on July 8, 2006

excellent

Susan

Reviewed by Peter Paton

Reviewed on July 8, 2006

Linda

You highlight the harsh divisions that are an ever constant in our unfair and divided world.....
The rich get richer and the poor get poorer...it has always been that way...and it will forever stay that way...
The graphic sums it up perfectly..

Peter