Spread Out Evenly (2) (poem) by jude forese on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on July 21, 2005

did that work?

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on May 9, 2005

But not too thin. A lot of thickness here. Food for thought.

Ron

Reviewed by Sassy Cat (Reader)

Reviewed on April 25, 2005

Insightful, displays a harmony and balance of life.

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on April 25, 2005

i like this

Reviewed by andrea coltman

Reviewed on April 25, 2005

Robert, a poem full of wisdom and insight...best wishes Andrea

Reviewed by Alexandra* OneLight*� Authors & Creations

Reviewed on April 25, 2005

No expectations, no disappointments, as suggested by oriental wisdom. Yet, an even platform not easy to attain.
Love&Light*
Alexandra*

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya

Reviewed on April 25, 2005

filled with loads of wisdom...yes....wise wise write...love n luck...BHUWAN!!!

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson

Reviewed on April 24, 2005

There's a part two? I still remember part one, and I still haven't figured out whether I agree with the premise of your last couplet. But, what the heck, I like the pared-down paradoxical perfection. 4th couplet is by far my fav. Dawn

Reviewed by Alexandre Arnau

Reviewed on April 24, 2005

everyone goes on about this departure from your normal work; they neglect to mention, it's also your best yet...

much respect and admiration, -A.

Reviewed by Paul Williams

Reviewed on April 24, 2005

Do I detect a change in direction...no probably not...this is not your usual fare, excellent all the same, wise words my friend.

Paul;-]

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 24, 2005

Most thought-provoking, Jude. Thank you. Love and peace to you. Regis

Reviewed by George Jackson

Reviewed on April 24, 2005

How the heck did I miss this yesterday? Excellent write.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on April 24, 2005

All in all a great write!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Anniemoh Ohio

Reviewed on April 23, 2005

Excellent, and very intelligent write. Very insightful.

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on April 23, 2005

All these lines are just great!

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on April 23, 2005

Without a goal we perish

goals mean to make plans

to be spread out evenly is to

surrender to mediocrity which

doesn't sound like the Jude I know!

The poem is great, but I think the
last two stanzas are not you!

Your twinski friend Eileen;-)

Reviewed by Lynn Barry

Reviewed on April 23, 2005

Good advice for making a great pbj sandwich too.
You always make me think with your well put together poetic machines.

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

Reviewed on April 23, 2005

This is well said and written.

Reviewed by Nordette Adams

Reviewed on April 23, 2005

Aristotle: "All things in moderation."
or
"Moderation in all things is best, but it�s pretty hard to get excited about it." Mason Cooley
and
What about J.Joker? ...Bangin' poem, Jude! ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Dave Harm

Reviewed on April 23, 2005

When we ask for nothing, acceptance comes easy, event the worst of everything... that's real, that's pain, that's suffering... no illusions

The ultimate plan
is there is no plan

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on April 23, 2005

Great write and I agree with Kate it is a little different from what we'd expect but in a surprizingly wonderful way. Well done my friend.

Felix

Reviewed by Debra Barone

Reviewed on April 23, 2005

I like this, Robert; it speaks of living a good balance.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on April 23, 2005

Just had to check the name at the top of the page, here, Robert! This is very post-modern: had you down as more of an original thinker, somehow... :)) I jest here, but of course!! You had me fooled in the first three couplets, then dipped back into sight for the next three, then sped off again into a big Black Hole in the last two... Still, good to be taken by surprise and swap the old moods of motion once in a while in pursuit of a new direction. I am a great fan of inversion - none more so than that of expectations, so I like this one a lot. Spreading oneself "evenly" sounds to me like a bit of "safe" and received wisdom... rather than a "revealed" wisdom of personal enlightenment, but have to agree that safe harbours are the best place to be at certain Ben&Jerry times in life. Perhaps I am colouring "spreading evenly" with the idea of spreading oneself too thin. Perhaps I need a glass of wine. Perhaps tomorrow's Sphinx is getting to me already... Perhaps I just need to get on with my work... PS Would be fascinated to know how you get on with this new stratagem and whether it works!! LOL Kate xx

Reviewed by L. Figgins

Reviewed on April 23, 2005

You are the wise one. Take what is useful from everything and be open to receive it, along with new knowledge. Don't allow expectation to color reality. Clinging to the illusion of what is or was will only prolong misery. Lessons not easily learned...

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on April 23, 2005

love the way you make my head spin! :-) The ending is a universal truth. Great write.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on April 23, 2005

Robert,

And you've covered all the bases, succinctly and perfectly! Well done!

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

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on April 23, 2005

Wise advice, Robert. Covering all the bases is often the best defense. Be careful not to spread yourself out too thin, though, or there will not be enough of you in one place to be able to make the big play. We need to choose our battles and our focal points wisely. Nice poem!! ;0)
Take care,
Sherry