Encased in Memories (poem) by Janet P Caldwell on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on August 16, 2008

Grand piece old friend

Rodney

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on July 27, 2008

Vividly imaged character sketch in verse - well done, Janet.

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

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on July 21, 2004

I have always found it very troubling whenever a state takes possession of someone’s property for back taxes. That’s a whole different matter and one I have battled different states over. Anyways, JC, on the merits of the write, this is another shinning example of how easily one can be drawn towards your timeless creations. I wish you continued success, and look forward to drifting this way many more times in the future. Outstanding, well-written, heartfelt story/poem, Poet.

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on February 3, 2004

Tearfully beautiful sentiments, Janet!
I know the feeling, but you have put it into
eloquent words.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on January 31, 2004

It is so good when someone has left such a positive influence in your life. Wonderful tirbute, Janet. Thank you for sharing this offering. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)

Reviewed on January 31, 2004

..I love old people..my father is 91 and Mom is 84..they live in Australia ( I live in Croatia)..I miss them so much. I love talking with old folk...they have so much to say..I have so much to learn..WE have so much to share...
thankyou Janet for this touching poem..

Vesna *smile*

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on January 30, 2004

What a beautiful, heartfelt work of art.

Reviewed by Jeff Mason

Reviewed on November 9, 2003

A heartfelt write that touches deeply.

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on November 8, 2003

Vivid. . .touching. . .and so, so good. Amazing!! Phyllis <3

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on November 4, 2003

What a heartfelt write.This moved me

Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath

Reviewed on October 18, 2003

A heartfelt read filled with wonderful imagery, I could just invision his "rheumy eyes" when he spoke about "Amy", thank you for sharing such a memorable poem! Gwendolyn

Reviewed by Cynthia Borris

Reviewed on October 17, 2003

Janet,

Reminds me of the stories behind the wrinkled mask of my neighbor. Wonderful reflection.

Cynthia Borris

Reviewed by Tami Ryan

Reviewed on October 17, 2003

A tender, wonderful write!

Reviewed by Frank James

Reviewed on October 15, 2003

Moving and memorable.

Reviewed by Susan Cook-Jahme (Reader)

Reviewed on October 14, 2003

Janet this is such a delightful write of love and compassion. Thanks for sharing :0)

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on October 14, 2003

This was beautifully moving and a great pleasure to read, I loved this very much,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Trixie Love

Reviewed on October 14, 2003

Hi there stranger,
So nice to see you
back again...
Ohhh Janet, This write
is so precious...
Made me get all misty
eyed...

Hope all has been well
with you...
Congrats on winning
lastweeks contest...

Love & Hugs,
Trixie :)

Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)

Reviewed on October 14, 2003

{{{{Janet}}}}
This is so tender and touching!!!! You have excellantly penned another's memories and tho sometimes memories are all we have they can be as beautiful and sweet as the real thing!
((((Hugs))))
~NIkki~

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)

Reviewed on October 14, 2003

A beautifully written and moving piece!

~Joseph

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya

Reviewed on October 14, 2003

Janet....you have penned another heart touching write my friend...I loved the whole write but the following verses were outstanding...Today it’s just a memory within
his heart. His rheumy eyes tell me
how he loved her when he speaks of his Amy.

I know that soon, he’ll be with her
and I’ll be left behind.
Encased in my memories
and his, this wise old man.

Cheers.....love n luck.....BHUWAN

Reviewed by Jenni Kalicharan

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

Extremely beautiful and so touching.. Jenni

Reviewed by Bob Holt (Reader)

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

Excellent work. Your friend will appreciate a really nice tribute.

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

Very touching write Janet...we should be more like the Chinese who honor their elderly...this reminded me of my mom and dad before they passed on...good write...floria

Reviewed by L M (Reader)

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

Beautiful tribute.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

Beautifully written tribute to love and friendship Janet!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Alexander Shaumyan (Reader)

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

Great tribute, Janet. Very well done.

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

You are a very good person as well as a good writer.

Reviewed by Ian Thorpe

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

Thanks for making a shrine in words for this noble, ordinry man Janet.
And great to see you confounding your critics in such fine style.

love
Ian

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

Oh Janet this is a precious write. I have had wonderful elderly friends like this. You have perfectly captured the bittersweetness of such a friendship. Congrats on your contest win, well deserved.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

You are a wise woman to enjoy the stories this elderly is sharing with you. Beautiful write!

The taking of the home got to me. I am furious with both of our governments lack of resepct for our elderly and lack of acknowledgement of all of what they have given us through out their lives, just to take it away from them when they are too old to fight for it. Burns me up!

Reviewed by James David Compton (Reader)

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

For some, life is filled with excitement and beautiful surprises, each day bringing great expectation. For others, it is merely waiting...

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

A great piece of sentiments. I like this.

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

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

CONGRATULATIONS!!
WELL DESERVED

Reviewed by George MacLean Akurunwa

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

Deeply moving and emotional piece. Thanks.

Reviewed by Richard Vallance (Reader)

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

This is such a touching and heartfelt tribute, Janet!

It makes me almost teary, remembering my own parents, who are both deceased.

Thanks so much,

Richard Vallance,
Ottawa, Ontario,
CANADA

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

beautiful appreciation of old age and its wisdom...

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

Love that you care Janet
You have a sweet soul
x0x0x0x0x

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

A loving and beautiful tribute!

Reviewed by Transcendental Poet (Reader)

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

A touching a wonderful poem Janet!

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on October 13, 2003

Janet, I felt the tears welling, as I read this. For to me there is nothing as beautiful as the stories one can tell of a love gone first.
I adore talking to the aged, for they are not only wise but they've seen so much, and they are willing to share it when they find somebody that will listen.
I just loved this. Thanks Janet. Lisa

Reviewed by Taylor Trenton (Reader)

Reviewed on October 12, 2003

This is so touching and a wonderful poem.
Taylor

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on October 12, 2003

A superb poem Janet, beautifully expressed...deeply moving.

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson

Reviewed on October 12, 2003

This is so splendid, and too me somewhat sad. Fantastic write of the memories of this dear man. Thanks for sharing this with us all.
Allen

Reviewed by Kijuana Henry (Reader)

Reviewed on October 12, 2003

Nice poem Miss Caldwell. Full of emotions and heart. It makes memory of what happens today and as he recalls the yesteryears. He shall be with his loved one soon,very soon,Amy. Please give him my love from Kijuana(Becca's friend).
Friends,
Kijuana in Roanoke,Texas a Rural community

Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)

Reviewed on October 12, 2003

This is touching. That last stanza is excellence in every way. The emotions in this quite heart string tugging material! Fine work Janet. Memories are quite wonderful instruments. Was a pleasure to read the story. Range my good woman...IS THERE ANYTHING you can't write about?!!!

Thanks,
Teresa Emilie

Reviewed by Rebekah Rosie Lang

Reviewed on October 12, 2003

What a MOVING and TOUCHING write and MEMORY YOU MADE TODAY! It is just magnificient! I know you shall cherish the times you have made with this man. It brings back memories of how well I work with the elderly. (volunteering at the hospital and nursing home)

Brava my dear! A contender for the next contest I agree!
Friends,
Becca in Roanoke,Texas a Rural community

Reviewed by Jaclynn Huntington (Reader)

Reviewed on October 12, 2003

Such a beautiful and touching write! Most moving.

~Jackie~

Reviewed by Al Swanson (Reader)

Reviewed on October 12, 2003

super great poem Janet, told very well from the heart, in detail, Al