Free Again (poem) by jude forese on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on October 26, 2005

Tonight I have the space around me to truly be able to breathe this wonderful, quiet, inspirational (literally!) and meditational piece aloud: not only free in body, but also in soul, spirit and vision again. Funny, isn't it, that life's valleys can actually be pathways to higher ground? Another creationist soliloquy, Jude... and what is Andy blabbing on about?!! :))

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on October 23, 2005

Very optimistic. Though the signs be everywhere, we have the capacity to change, mend our ways, and perservere.

Ron

Reviewed by Jeanette Foresta

Reviewed on October 23, 2005

Maybe someday. Never soon enough.

Reviewed by Pier Tyler

Reviewed on October 21, 2005

Awesome write. Oh to be free indeed! You have penned this one well.

(And I know there will be a time
When the world will lift itself into a glorious state
When all greed and hate
Will dissipate into the air surrounding us all
And we will survive and be free again)

Reviewed by Anne Williams (Reader)

Reviewed on October 21, 2005

the balancing of things is eternal. with a sure voice you convey that there is another side even if we can't see it at the time. faith.

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

If only. All that exists is exquisitely beautiful. But one day this lovely planet will burn up. It will become as hot as Venus and then Mercury. And the only possible way for us to survive is to leave the planet, then the solar system. It is a simple fact of the cosmos. A constant flux of energy. The creation of all matter is taking place right now and always has and always will be. Creation releases a tremendous amount of energy. Just look at the Sun. ~ Sara

Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)

Reviewed on October 20, 2005

Very uplifting and inspirisng poem. It is greed that this planet is heading to doom as few want to control many or let me say few want to take most of the resources while leaving few to be share by the many. And I don't think we can stop this as Greed is an element inherent in the evil soul of the greedy masses. If all the people are wiped out from the face of this earth, the new people who will emerge out from the ashes will start competing over the control of resources and the story will repeat itself in a more horrendous way.
Abdi-Noor

Reviewed by Maria Lupinacci

Reviewed on October 19, 2005

Jude,

This stanza:
"When I look into the fields of faces
And see what seems unattainable,
I realize there is beauty in our collective design
Waiting to rise through our clutter
Yearning to share our fears and doubts
With a noble conviction to endure
The pains and sorrows we all have created
And have grown weary of"

Actually brought tears to my eyes, no kidd'n! Your gift of inspiration is a beautiful one, you have the ability to break through barriers...it is a rare quality that you embrace with grace, humility and utter respect for the divine forces that guide and motivate us!

Reviewed by White Dove left (Reader)

Reviewed on October 19, 2005

Lovely pictoral beauty..

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on October 19, 2005

I believe this because there's too much
beauty in creation and in this earth not
to happen. Great write!

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero

Reviewed on October 19, 2005

I think the same, Jude. I think one day I'll wake up blessed by surrounding beauty and peace. Maybe it's the poet in us, maybe it's the muse, or hope, or faith, but it's a dream worth holding on to.

Carmen :-)

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on October 19, 2005

I enjoy what beauty is left..
I'm always reminded of what me Dad told me,
"wake up and smell the
coffee."
Hope your right too, Robert.....

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson

Reviewed on October 19, 2005

when I stare long enough up through the trees, I can still catch a glimpse of this vision. thanks for painting it in broad, bold strokes as a reminder that all is not lost, Jude. cutting through the clutter and determined to be always rising, Dawn

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on October 19, 2005

Eloquently said Jude, a day to look forward to....beautiful

love and peace, Carole

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on October 19, 2005

I truly hope you're right, Jude.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on October 19, 2005

We all look forward to that heavenly day. Well done.

Reviewed by Michelle Mills

Reviewed on October 19, 2005

So well written...a wonderful expression of hope. I loved it! Michelle

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on October 19, 2005

In all honesty, all the clutter is just stuff and diversion. We need to keep our focus on the light and know that our future lies within it. We can dwell on the problems of the world or we can get on with living. As you have so skillfully put it Jude, it is time to look up into the light and seek our purpose. Evolution, even of spirit, is a slow process and will be slowed even more if we allow ourselves to get stuck in the mire that enshrouds on the earth.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Debashish Haar

Reviewed on October 19, 2005

This is a powerful poem, has that force of Whitman/Pound/Eliot in this excellent work. Good job, Robert.

Calvin

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on October 19, 2005

Thanks for sharing this "spark" of hope for better thing to come!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot

Reviewed on October 18, 2005

Bring it on!
It will happen, and will be worth the wait. Excellent pen her Jude TY
:) Ch'erie

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on October 18, 2005

And the clutter keeps building.
This flows so beautifully, Jude.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on October 18, 2005

A vision of a world that we all wish and hope for and my friend I surely hope your phrophecy comes true in my lifetime. Well done.

Felix

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on October 18, 2005

Seems we "may" be on the same general page here today, Bob...your vision maybe that of a poetic future and one we can only hope and pray will come about...Ed

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on October 18, 2005

well done

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater

Reviewed on October 18, 2005

You are the molder of modern thought. The universe is the continuing consequence of the explosion of a single primeval atom. Such believers of the big bang theory say it has obvious virtues, but unless it is balanced by a companion sense of spiritual holiness, it becomes top-heavy. If one's eyes are only on tomorrow's, todays slip by unperceived. To be self-governing people, we shall honor and perceive the worth of all life. Thanks Jude, for this convincing absolute in a world without dogmas.

Sage

Reviewed by Alex Nodopaka

Reviewed on October 18, 2005

I admire you for your socially redeeming poetry.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on October 18, 2005

Love the way you think. Thanks for this uplifting write.

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on October 18, 2005

hopefully Robert, great poetic vision to ponder over

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on October 18, 2005

A most chipper inspirational write..

BTW Jude. First person Kate spoke about both times was you.
Including the feather.
Her admiration is mutual. Of that you can be sure.
I'll pass your message on. When she rings at weeks end..

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on October 18, 2005

YES!!! This is the vision that endures when seen throguh the eyes of love and light! Beautifully envisioned Jude, and translated as only you can, giving us a rope of hope all want to hang on to! Thanks for sharing!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Jeff Mason

Reviewed on October 18, 2005

I certainly hope that vision comes to fruition. Beautiful imagery as always. -- Jeff