Forgetting Waves (poem) by jude forese on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on January 24, 2005

okay, Sir Ace. I'll head for the beach tomorrow...

Reviewed on January 22, 2005

You express human nature so well! Who hasn't chased a dream only to feel let down after attaining the one thing we desired? Who among us hasn't sabatoged ourselves right when success was so close? Who hasn't realized that what we thought would bring happiness, can also bring sorrow and pain to us or someone else and let go of the dream? An excellent poem, Ace.

Reviewed by A. Gagn� (Reader)

Reviewed on January 22, 2005

Cool. I totally relate.

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on January 22, 2005

as always your poems are exceptional

"And listen to waves forget to touch the sand"
that is peace inside of peace
Remarkable!

Reviewed by ~Indigo~ Elga

Reviewed on January 21, 2005

Dear Jude,

Sometimes it all seems very daunting, but what beautiful poetry reminding one to be at peace, your last two lines brings it all home. Thank you for the reminder Jude.

warm hugs
Elga

p.s. sometimes we're so wound up we just can't think, sorry I have been away so long :(

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Reviewed on January 20, 2005

This is absolutely stunning. ~ Sara

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

Yes yes yes, way to go. Good lesson, to stop over trying, just relax.

ACE, this is so plumb. Another one to keep..

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

Our reach exceeds its grasp. Don't let those dreams get loose, or you'll be losing them.

Ron

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

Another thought-provoking and well-formed piece, Ace!

Reviewed by Tiana ~ (Reader)

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

I am in total agreement;
"Sometimes it pays just to lie down on the sand
And listen to waves forget to touch land"
Excellent as always, Jude ...

Reviewed by Sue Hess

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

i absolutely loved that last verse, this is too true

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

you never cease to astound.....a very wonderful and important message
advice just "be still"
enjoyed you Sir

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

yep.. this is where I've been of late, in a state of sweet surrender, not really happy with how my daring climb has dissolved into mediocrity but at peace with the lull of the waves for now. wonderful poem!

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

A very meditative write, sir Robert...many a time have I listened to the waves...so calming...Ed

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

Love your last two line, Robert - great message which we all need to heed once in awhile.

Reviewed by Danielle Mundy

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

God my mood must be rubbing off!! must be the winter weather...we've all felt this way before, but it's important to remember not to give up.

Reviewed by Phillip William Allen

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

Great pen Ace, but never give up. Never roll over to life's paddle and take a beating

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

Very good message at the end....thank you for the reminder!!

I think I am right "there" as in your poem!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by George Jackson

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

You seem to have hit on something wonderful here, Robert. I am facinated by the darker side of human nature and you have touched on that aspect with a certain kind of brillance I seldom reach (if ever). Outstanding.

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

How beautiful is this one Jude, the mood so perfectly set, the words so wise, I particularly love this last line

Sometimes it pays just to lie down on the sand
And listen to waves forget to touch land

Reviewed by Paul Williams

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

Awesome write Robert, you capture the mood exquisetly...and it is only sometimes we feel like this.

Paul:-}

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

... to lie down on the sand and play at being the turtle or the tortoise, instead of attempting things in the same way as the go-getting hare! Stopping and keeping in touch with oneself is the key to realising your full potential, harnessing one's true source of energy within. And waves forgetting to touch land?! IMPOSSIBLE!! We can never be fully alive whilst not remaining true to ourselves, but the shedding of skins and a few false trails leading to dead ends are perhaps necessary to truly birth that seed of knowledge within us so as to yield its more fragrant and succulent fruit... and my tutors are just gonna LUV this!! A needed write for me today - bless you!! LOL Kate xx :))

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on January 19, 2005

Ah Robert, you have captured this feeling so well, excellently insightful poetry,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on January 18, 2005

an introspective write....you do these so well

Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)

Reviewed on January 18, 2005

Very introspective and potent...like the twists and repetition!

D

PS .."loosing"-->"losing" (?)

Reviewed by Janet Parker

Reviewed on January 18, 2005

The last two lines are awesome! I know about those dry times. It happens to all of us creative types.

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on January 18, 2005

Well done

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on January 18, 2005

Something tells me we are on the same wave again :-) Thanks for the boost.

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on January 18, 2005

This is awesome, Robert and it reminds me of the old saying: "Be careful what you wish for"...though you say it with so much more grace and creativity. Sometimes, the way we envision something to be is much better than how it plays in reality. Your images are stark, rhyme and meter perfect. Wonderful Poem!

Take care,

Sherry

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

Reviewed on January 18, 2005

Robert you do this so well and you continued to inspire me with your talent.