A Dry and Thirsty Land (poem) by E T Waldron on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on October 30, 2008

Dear Eileen,

You weave magic into every poem . . . superlative my friend!!

Hugs,

Lance

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on October 16, 2008

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on June 7, 2008

Oh, Eileen! This... it is superb! The message and writing brought me close to tears. Well done!
Cryssa

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on June 2, 2008

... and God will quench your thirst,,, Moving Write!!!!!
Love, Christine

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on June 1, 2008

excellent metaphor beautifully presented ...

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on June 1, 2008

I see of dead dreams their empty carcass, not only a beautiful metaphore but a reality for many.

Georg

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on June 1, 2008

super versing Eileen, love the flow and feel of this great verse, it truly gave me a thrill, hugs :-)

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

Sounds just like Aussie...:) Metaphorically speaking of course. but the deeper message is rendered loud and clear. :) Nice one Eileen. Hugszz CH'erie

Reviewed by John Leko

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

...most beautiful work Eileen...to touch the hand of God...and know the waters of eternity...are within reach.
John

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

Perfect ending to this one
with love
Ron

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

In the presence of omnipotence. A beautiful metaphor Eileen God bless. JMW

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

nice metaphor, eileen!
a pleasure, as always,
peace,
carolyn

Reviewed by Morning Star

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

Beautiful poem your final stanza
Tells that true wisdom can be found
And it can only come from God
Stunning imagery and flow
Brilliant inspiring write!!
Peace Love and Light...and hugesss too....Morning Star

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

This is so beautfiul...and the last line...exquisite.

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

What a story, what an ending!!! Perfect!

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

you had me gripping the arms of my chair....thank you for the last line...whew

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

The relief in the final single line is as the pouring of the streams of living water into the Valley of Dry Bones for certain sure... think good ol Ezekiel would like this one! :)) The sense of parch-ment is sustained and intense. Strong images. TY Kate xx

Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

He is The Way and The Light, and nourishes our needs. This is a wonderful, inspiring poem, Eileen! Kudos, friend...
Blessings and Love to you ~~ Micke

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

Beautiful write, Eileen; brava!

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

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

Good as always to have a strong faith; He will keep you from being thirsty...ed

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

Very well constructed, a thinking piece . . . I was of the opinion that you were merely talking about the wastland that America is rapidly approaching, but I should have realized the kicker would be what it was . . . Good . . .

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

And God takes my hand - beautiful, needed comfort - thank you, Eileen - another keeper you've penned! Inspired/inspiring - thank you, again -

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

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

I'm sure I'm not the first to say this, ET, but you are a Psalmist.
Beautifully written. - Gene.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

Yes ... true wisdom comes down from the Father
Blessings

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

Enjoyed very much sweet lady..stay safe and well...Hugssss

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

Jesus, or Muhammad in the parched desert, are you Eileen, and what will you tell us, besides suffering from exhaustion and thirst, come now you must have had a vision, being so near with God taking your hand, I thought only Jersey did that kind of stuff, ah, just kiddin my sweet. Hugs! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

Quite a tale, and quite an ending, Tiger Lily.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

i love the metaphores here-or are they analogies--anyway-i enjoyed this

Reviewed by Bonnie May

Reviewed on May 31, 2008

You have found what you seek for this poem has much wisdom and we can all drink from it. Thank you my friend for sharing. Love, Bonnie