Night Sweats (poem) by Joyce E Bowling on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on April 21, 2007

Joyce,
Wow, I hate to say it, but the first thought that came to mind was a miserable and uncreative "been there, done that!"
I started to feel it while I was reading your poem. Too descriptive! ;o)

Good read,
Terry

Reviewed by Debra Baker

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

Joyce, I loved this poem. If only a man could walk in a womans shoes for a week of hot sweats being ready to blow in a second. I would love to see that one. Bravo! A terrific write, this one.

Reviewed by E. Farrand (Reader)

Reviewed on February 24, 2007

Joyce, I never thought that I would see a poem on this subject. You wrote it well.

Reviewed by Sharon Jordan

Reviewed on February 8, 2007

Hey Joyce, this poem reminds me of a book I read recently called "The Hot Flash Club." Your poem is red hot!!!

Love from,
Sharon

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on February 6, 2007

Not something I want to experience, Joyce; obviously, you've done a great job of conveying the experience via your verses. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Daring Sunshine

Reviewed on February 5, 2007

You go girl! What an exact discription of those day/night sweats! I'm a joke at work cause I have my fan on during winter (now) and my husband can have the covers. When we first married, he use to freeze me out. Lately I've been able to freeze him out! Sweet revenge; I think not! It's nothing on earth like being that hot!
Way to go! And it does sound like mom! ha!
Love,
Sharon

Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G

Reviewed on February 4, 2007

How did I ALMOSt miss this! DArn it- I'm here now, LOL, your a riot a mint. I'm not 50 yet, I don't think I have exper. it yet, they say-When you do, YOU will know it... I can see that through your testimony~~
A cool facecloth/ice cubes ( ongoing brought to the Qween of Sahara) LOL, Girl- I'll pray this passes quickly for you! YOU charmer of many!
~~~
Splendid HOT write
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WArmest Blessings and HuGs,WArrior Sheeeooxx

Reviewed by Lynn Barry

Reviewed on January 28, 2007

Thank you thank you thank you...I GET IT! I GET IT! I GET IT! Sister hot flasher...where's the hose? hehehe very nice.

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on January 28, 2007

I can really relate to what you are going through. I've been there , done that! Keep plugging along . They don't last forever, (or do they?).......M , A great write!

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on January 27, 2007

My mate is my quilt
when is cold like now
Enjoyed this Joyce

Love & Peace
William

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on January 27, 2007

I can't sleep with my wife,
or I can turn toasty brown
if I do.
Enjoyed the write, but know
you don't enjoy what the write
is about..

Reviewed by George MacLean Akurunwa

Reviewed on January 27, 2007

Dont take a knock out... there is always a solution. Enjoyed it.

Reviewed by Karen Cino

Reviewed on January 27, 2007

Couldn't say it any better Joyce. Believe me I can relate with this one hundred percent. On the coldest nights, I have to sleep with my window open. You did a wonderful job is describing the next stage in a women's life.

~hugs~
Karen

Reviewed by Angel God is Love

Reviewed on January 27, 2007

Sounds like what I am starting hot flashes aint life grand lol
Thanks for your write
Hugs Angela

Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow

Reviewed on January 27, 2007

::knocking on wood::: I have not been plagued with them... and may it continue to be so!! I do feel for you...
Myrna

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on January 27, 2007

Don't I know it?? GAD!! I HATE hot flashes!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by H. Lena Jones

Reviewed on January 27, 2007

Joyce, this sure was an entertaining read. Been there done that...in my 40's! This one thing I can guarantee, "this too will pass". Grin and endure, my friend, have fun with it... :) Remember this is one experience men can't ever claim from us women!

God Bless
Lots of hugs and love
Lena

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Reviewed on January 27, 2007

Thank goodness I never went through the hot flashes..
Not yet anyway! My sister has had a hard time with them.
Enjoyed this lighthearted look on menopause.

~Linda

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on January 27, 2007

This was very interesting, Joyce.

My supervisor was telling me too about a play that she went to see some weeks ago in the theatre here in Toronto. It was entirely focusing on menopaus. The show has 4 main characters, each holding different position in the society, all are facing life's changes, and yes the hot flashes do come and go. They have made a comedy play out of this and people who can relate to all these changes love the show. They all had a good laugh.

However, I wasn't paying to much attention, so I don't know the name of the show, or the actors that my supervisor was talking about, but she said the show was hilarious.

I guess, with the ever-changing in our lives, we can always look at the comical side effects of it.

Love your write. Take care!

Sandie Angel :o)

They

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on January 27, 2007

Men have no clue�this is a sure to win bet!

I think I do have a clue since I, too, have lived with a Queen of the Sahara!

Reviewed by Morning Star

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

Wow I hate menopause fire hot flashes
Yes and worst at night time
Man don't know how luck they are!
Your words captured a perfect picture of
Women and menopause having hot flesh!!
Excellent job!!
Love And Peace to You Always..Morning star

Reviewed by H Cruz

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

Well I guess I won't get you the sauna for your B-day after all... :)

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

They are from hell as far as I'm concerned!;-) Excellent poem on the topic Joyce!

Reviewed by Linda Wells (Reader)

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

I love the fact that you used RED ink here! Night sweats are the worst part of men-oh-pause I think. That's why it is called menopause, we are so sweaty and irritable, men have to pause before they speak to us, I get so hot that I could take 10 cold showers a day and come out sweating! My sister says it last for around 5 to 10 years, I am over the 10 year mark and they still come, not as often and not as severe as they used too. Thank God! Feel for ya, Joyce. Hang in there, it can't last forever, I hope!!

Reviewed by Connie Faust

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

It's humorous, alright--to read, that is! Anyone who has ever been there will sympathize completely. You've taken a good approach, I must say. Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry, and even your face will be wet, like the sweat.
Oh, dry up, Joyce! and may it be sooner rather than later.

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

Let me tell ya! If all us female folks could manage to bottle all this un-wanted heat...we could start our own form of global warming! When it first starts, your wondering what alien snatched your body, and then by mid-misery, your looking for any possible way to find and keep your humor...must be where we are, because I like you found this hilarious,,,well..in a odd sort of way anyway.
Keep up the laughs Joyce..those of us out here need all the funnies we can get!
Thanks for sharing!

Lisa

Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

It's a pity the female species have to pass through such inconvenience. Hope it will be over quickly. Victor

Reviewed by S J (Reader)

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

I understand this very well, dear Joyce! I was twenty-one when I was in need of a hysterectomy. Boy, my body and mind sure went through some tough stuff...my kids dad did not know which direction to go... hahaha.

Wonderfully written poem!

Thank you
Love, Sheila

Reviewed by J M (Reader)

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

Changes and Changes this one is humerous and well expressed. I have yet to live this one but I know being a woman I will one day. Men they say get them too???? Loved being able to catch your poem Joyce.

Blessings,
Joselyn

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

Oh gosh ... I know it's not funny in the least, but I have the same problem when I'm constipated. (-:

Joyce, I can't imagine what it's like, but after reading this descriptive recount, I have a much better idea. Keep an iced mint julip on the bed stand dear heart.

Light and Wisdom ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg

Reviewed by Taylor Ryan

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

I know it's really not funny, but you make such light-hearted poetry out of a fact of life, Joyce!
Love,
~Taylor

Reviewed by Joyce Devenish

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

I can laugh at this. But it's not funny is it. You are great at telling it like it is. Well done.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

Enjoyed this read...thanks for sharing!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by CJ Heck

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

LOL, boy can I relate to this, Joyce! This is just adorable -- I feel as long as we can have a little fun with aging by writing humorous poetry about it, then it hasn't beaten us at all. Very nice poem, sweet friend.
Love,
CJ

Reviewed by Rusty Daily

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

Since I can't be empathetic, I will be sympathetic. Nice write Joyce
Rusty

Reviewed by Barbara Smith

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

Joyce, I just enjoyed this so much! I truly know what you are going through, it's hot one minute, cold the next, bringing on frustrations and many frets! Hang in there dear...it does get better!

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

I never dreamed I'd read a "Hot Flash" poem, but you've captured the whole nine yards of what it feels like. (I thought it was going to be about the heat and sweat of lovemaking.) Boy, did I get a surprise!!! I love your writings, Joyce. They're pleasurable to read.

Reviewed by Frances Lynn

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

Very droll.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

Ha Ha but it's not funny to you. Thank God men don't have those problems although some do experience changes. Don't they have medicine to alleviate those symptoms?

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

Oh my Joyce, you sure made me laugh with this one. Love Holly

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

Yikes. With the flu it is bad enough. Could try to sleep in a butchers fridge?

Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

"Night Sweats"
Joyce, I like this poem.
I know exactly what you mean. Burning up like the Sahara...we have separate covers, folding the main heavy one down at the foot. As a matter of fact no use in trying to think about using the heavy cover for bed...tisk, tisk the poor husbands.

Heee, heee, heee~thank you for sharing this poem,
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