A Poet's Arsenal (poem) by E T Waldron on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

One's self is interwoven with the Universe and vice versa. Their unity is inexplicably difficult to fathom. You have very rightly highlighted the theme. Writing is a self-propelling adventure. It has no reason d'etre.

Best Regards

KKSrivastava
New Delhi INDIA

Reviewed by Steve Ralph

Reviewed on March 28, 2007

Well written, and very true, I think the theme of a poem is amportant and should be commented on, but so should the poem itself, wether it is good or bad, exciting or boring, and of course you are right in that not all poetry is of personal expirience if that were so, I have been hanged about 3 times beheaded once or twice, and had evrey job imaginable from the crusades to the present day, and God only knows how many car crashes I've died in,
I don;t think too many people will be offended by this poem, or the message within it, i think it is very well written, and did need to be said, thank you for sharing it.
Steve

Reviewed by K. Mulroney

Reviewed on July 21, 2006

BRAVO!!!!************I also need to say. . . My poetry is very rarely about my own life. Of course we all go thru experiences in life and Our thoughts and actions are who we are. I mean I could not write about a broken heart if I had never had one, But then again, does that mean that Dr, Suess ate green eggs and ham?? I think not! Wait... now that is not a pleasant thought at all! Yuck. Anyway. Unless I add a dedication or short intro saying otherwise, you can safely assume that the poem was something that just fell out of my little Rottie head!*********** <------ THAT is the last Paragraph in my Bio. Looks like we think alot alike E.T.!!! i LOVED IT!

Reviewed by Douglas Bentley

Reviewed on July 19, 2006

Poet-If it doesn't flow-let it go.
If reviews are going to govern how you write
You've lost the battle.
Saddle up.
Sure, we're all human, we want to be taken seriouly.
But seriously, quit thinking about the chains of reviews
And start thinking about the freedom of writing.
If you don't think I have a clue, I'm new here, just look at
my one and only review. It's was like to give everybody here a laugh, yet onward I go. I'm still writing.

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on July 19, 2006

YES!!!
You have made the point well, E.T.

And I enjoy your works immensely, too.

Reviewed by Birgit and Roger Pratcher

Reviewed on July 19, 2006

An excellent write and a good point made!
Love, B&R

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

Excellent write, and a good reminder to us all. Personally that is why I don't comment so much on others material, because if I dont have anything constructive to say or half intelligent even, I just don't. Mind you I have been known to err and write garble, for that I feel most humbled by your write, for e.g. I included in your other write this morning, comments about how "Im feeling" nearly cracked right up at Ed, and didnt really think sense when reading Fee, Oh woe, it's not a good day to make comments I think..
Good onya for bringing this up, we all need reminding.
Hugs Ch'erie

Reviewed by ROCK-Salt! Proctor

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

Well, I'll cop to having met a few awesome people that really are becoming family, and of course tellin all . Oh well this transparency thing the Lord keeps pushin at me seems to happen anyway. The den is a real blessing to me, and even when I went to the lake there wasn't one of you I didn't consider and ponder as you have been in my life almost 90 days and everyday as I have 90 writes so I'm here alot. The poem was as per usuale awesome! I'm always in that 12. praise is the fuel for genius. Of couse, as is the case with most all your writes, the work has to warrant praise, other wise we're left with flattery. Art

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

much needed reminder ...

There�s an immense difference
Between poetic experience and creative commentary
Between inspired appraisal
And simple encouragement,
Secondary to the craft it envelops

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

And just to prove your point....

Poets must have more than self, in arsenal <----So very true everyone should cheer The Arsenal...My Soccer team..yey.. C'mon the reds...

Oh btw Cute write..LOL

Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook (Reader)

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

I recently made a careless comment & inadvertently hurt another poet whose work I admire,and so I am VERY aware of my comments now. Made me want to stop commenting altogether. Need to think before we post our thoughts...
and this piece says it perfectly.

Reviewed by Aberjhani

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

Ahhh, one of those rare jewels of a write that serve both as fine poetry and superb commentary. Beutiful blending of informed mind, heart, and soul in these lines. An accomplishment worth admiring as well as heeding.
Aberjhani

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

I'm happy that you mention the critque part. I feel guilty at times as some of the poems written here give me animated visions that I comment upon rather than the flow. Alkl the same if I'm commenting on the way a poem conjures visions or emotions then that's an A= in my book.
I'm with you as per our usual thoughts and wishes.
Thanks for the nudge. I, for one...needed it!
Susan

Reviewed by Peter Paton

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

Eileen

I know where you are coming from...

In many people's eyes Author's Den is a gigantic Soap Opera, with
all the High Drama and Tension of a huge and extended family, of all shades and opinions, and complexities...

Your premise is strong and resolute, however whether any of them will take one blind notice of your protestations is anybody guess...:)

Being a keen and avid student of human nature...I suspect not...and that the Drama will continue..

God Bless
Peter

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

Write as always..............
i am one of the ones who was off base yesterday!
sorry

and yes your poem was good, and to the point..........people do that all the time with me.....give me comical one liners, and ignore the poem, even before i started the cookie wars........

but i just figure, thats their style

so no biggie.......

but i got your point/ message............

pax A

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

I agree with everything that you have said...it's funny, sometimes, the concepts people read into poetry that were never intended...I posted a poem on here awhile back (now removed) about reaching for answers, striving to understand and it was taken by many to be a poem about masturbation...even worse, about ME masturbating! (: In regard to not commenting on the work itself, I have been trying to correct that. I used to ONLY post things like beautiful and lovely...now on days when I'm weary I still do. Thanks for the reminder~ Obviously, from the length of this comment your poem touched a chord with me. (and what Jerry said!) (:

Reviewed by Miss Pandora (Reader)

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

Dear Eileen,
As each poem is individually created by inspiration so each piece is interpreted individually. As my English tutor used to say, 'you do not need to know the reason for the poem, it is what you get from it as a reader that shines'. "Twas brillig and the slithy toves did gybe and gimble in the wabe..." - Lewis Carroll took us somewhere with Jabberwocky, like it or loathe it, I bet for each of us it was to a different individual place. Personally my pace and style differs dependent on the subject matter, which as you say, may be a new or old theme in one's life...poetry I believe is such a hard medium,...when I write on whatever subject matter, I am not expecting an understanding of myself, but just an understanding perhaps that I was inspired creatively and needed to express that moment...for me that works.

Kapow! ...poetry is a gift, should be allowed to flow... a pertinent close that gives room for much reflection.

No offence taken and I hope none given.
Panda :)

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

So true Eileen...I am maybe one of the bad ones always thinkinkinging...with my heart and not my head..but hey can you blame me I only have ONE head.....and hafa brain left...lol....and sooooooooo many men in MY bed I am the local WHORE according to some!!

But NUFF said....excellent point you touched sis!!

Love Tinka'sArseNOTsoParSoNAL

Reviewed by Taylor Ryan

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

Timely and well said Eileen in a clean and consisely worded package.
Love, Taylor

Reviewed by ronald genise

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

A good reminder on all points

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

Dear One . . .

This construct is like a red hot poker stuck into the poetic flesh of staid thinking and perception.

I could not agree more with the contention of this piece. This construct was timely and should be construed as such by all the readers.

Not everything poets write is about themselves, as if the poetic forum is a psychiatrists chair where we all bemoan our woes to one another.

I agree that sometimes people need to put that "thing" out there for advice and sympathy, this is good, necessary, and therapeutic at times, and often gives the person the strength to deal with the situation they are confronted with.

What about the most important part of being a poet - creative thought and the expression of such.

Massive amounts of Kudos for stirring the pot.

Respectfully

Richard Lloyd Cederberg

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

Some act like the den is a soap opera
Worrying over posts in dire operatic aria
I wish we would comment without hysteria

It truly amazes me how so many, get so bent out of shape around here, so often!

May We All - Just Write On.

PS Very Good Poem.

Reviewed by Jill Eisnaugle

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

I hear you, Eileen, and a well crafted way of putting it, in this poem. I often write about situations that do not affect me or have no barrings to me at all. Often, I feel as though I must explain my poem and even, at times, when I do, comments are left that lead me to believe my comments were disregarded.
I do a lot of work with our hospital's bereavement committee and thus, write a lot of sympathy-based poems about friends, families, and loved ones for use in the hospital's "sympathy card" project. On many occasions, when I have posted the poems here and explained the situation, I have seen comments such as 'Sorry for your loss,' etc., even if I explained why the poem was written. I think all poems are open to individual interpretation and what one receives from a work may be an entirely different meaning than what someone else is able to take from the reading. That fact, alone, is why I write, first and foremost, for my own satisfaction. That way, if others don't like it, I'm still happy.
Anyway, I always appreciate your style for its uniqueness, even if I sometimes fail to mention so, while voicing my take on your work. ;-) Again, brilliant way, in this poem, of reminding others regarding how the 'comment board' should work!
Have a great day!
Jill

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on July 18, 2006

Your meter was fine. Your premise was deep and thoughtful and you gave the reader something to think about.