Life's Last Resort (poem) by jude forese on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on July 20, 2005

wow...

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on May 5, 2005

Another wise one.

Ron

Reviewed by Janice Engle(rainbows)

Reviewed on April 22, 2005

"When your finally demand it" (is this correct,here?) very good poem.

Reviewed by Handsum Hart

Reviewed on April 4, 2005

A powerful write, with a big punch ending.

Joy and sunshine

Reviewed by Tiana ~ (Reader)

Reviewed on April 3, 2005

Wow! I need to make a copy of this poem, Jude! You would make an excellent motivational speaker! Wonderful wonderful write ...

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on April 3, 2005

"Admitting to yourself
You can only embrace life
When you openly invite it"

Potent stanza that wraps up this superb poem

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 3, 2005

There is a lot of wisdom in these verses, Jude. Thank you for sharing this offering. Love and peace to you. Regis

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on April 3, 2005

"And drove aimlessly up the coast for hours on end
Searching for direction..."

This is where you shine for me, Robert... your gift for writing layers, thoughts inside thoughts... to go in one direction, trying to find direction... at least once in every read, you stop me in my tracks.

Ahhhhh... but it's those last two verses that caused the audible sigh. You are a thinking observer of the human condition. katy xox

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on April 3, 2005

Love the description of the path you have used in this write and enjoyed the powerful ending.

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on April 3, 2005

"You can only embrace life
when you openly invite it"
This is a most thought provking, introspective write, but the last two lines says it all....so simply...

Peace, Carole

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on April 3, 2005

That last stanza is a great philosophy.
I truly believe that. Excellent piece!

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*� (Reader)

Reviewed on April 3, 2005

Life is a river that flows through us
and we discover joy and peace
when we immerse ourselves in it.

Love & Light,
Joseph

Reviewed by Chanti Niven

Reviewed on April 3, 2005

Great introspective write. A view of internal thought processes of a man who is in touch with his feelings and those of others. It is this sensitivity that allows you to write pieces that others find themselves in. Much wisdom in your words Jude.
Chanti

Reviewed by Huda Orfali

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

It felt like you were talking about 'me'in this wonderful poem
I hope i can find that peace at last.
Wonderful poem my friend
Love and peace
Huda

Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

So very true -- live fully and experience fully -- peace will come. Well written. R

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

I read this last night, but was to tired to be sure I could understand it.
So true, the one person one can't get a divorce from is ones self.

Masterful lament. Chasing the wind. Until one realises their true worth..

You have a clever didatic way, with your poems Ace..

Reviewed by Henry Stevens

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

Powerful poem. Last stanza is outstanding. Henry

Reviewed by Michelle Mills

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

This is a lesson that so many people miss. Beautifully expressed Ace. Michelle

Reviewed by Sandra Corona

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

Ah, perfection achieved! Bravo!
:)Sandy

Reviewed by Nordette Adams

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

Excellent build to your last two powerful stanzas. Truth and wisdom for sure. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

Powerful and insightful Robert, outstanding,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

You can only embrace life
When you openly invite it

Truly words to live by, Robert.

Reviewed by Patricia Gomes

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

Reviewed by Ann Marquette

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

I feel as though you have read my soul...
and thank God I am at the stage of your last two lines.
thank you,
ann

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

A sage write summed up in your last stanza.

Reviewed by A. Keith Barton

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

Exquisite write; you have a keen sense of describing universal truths with compassion and understanding.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

A very deep insightful read!!

Thanks for sharing ....much to ponder here!!

lOVE tINKA

Reviewed by Alexandra* OneLight*� Authors & Creations

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

"You can only embrace life
When you openly invite it". How true...
Love&Light*
Alexandra*

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on April 2, 2005

...You can run but you sure can't hide... at least, from the knowledge of yourself. A beautiful preamble to what, for me, is the crux of the matter in the final two stanzas (which could stand on their own). You make it plain that life is what we CHOOSE to make it; but how many of us, while appearing outwardly "rich" are living in an inner "poverty" of our own making - my definition of "poverty" being a lack of free choice? "Can't" must be the most powerfully binding word in the human lexicon. There is so much more to peace than the absence of war; but how far-reaching are the consequences of that war when it is waged so deep inside the spirit of one's own being. You hold a mirror up to our faces here that speaks so much truth and which graciously suggests that there IS an alternative to living a withered existance... if we would only stretch out our hand to grasp it. And a sense of purpose in life can sometimes be a great distraction... excellent messages here, Jude. TY and Bless you, Kate xx

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson

Reviewed on April 1, 2005

i think maybe sometimes when we run away we meet ourselves on the road. if we're lucky, we get to learn that there's a distinction between suffering endlessly to cover our desperate need and deep-seated fear of not being enough AND surrender, the kind that allows us to open our arms and let life be what it is, let ourselves become who we were always meant to be. excellent message here.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on April 1, 2005

Excellent observations in this contemplative poem.Your last verse says it all! Adversity can't be avoided, peace must be sought. life is turbulent,we can only join it when we meet it head on, there is no escaping failures,but we can try not to repeat them

Eileen

Reviewed by L. Figgins

Reviewed on April 1, 2005

How many of us can claim this as an anthem? Funny how we seem to attract the very situations we try to avoid. The further we run, the more we run into ourselves. There is no peace in retreat, for only as we "embrace life" do we find ourselves. Incredible write, Jude...

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on April 1, 2005

It can be pretty amazing what people will put up with and how they will cast their lives aside to live in suffering; hoping that one day, they will finally be handed their dreams on a platter of gold. The belief that we all deserve more than we are willing to work for in life is a myth that many subscribe to. This is an excellent offering, Robert though it stings with your disappointment and disapproval. We cannot make anyone else happy as happiness is a gift that we must give to our self, as is love.

Take care,

Sherry

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on April 1, 2005

as always: well done