To the ones who find raw emotion despicable, these are also the ones who do not like to rake the leaves, but know they're stuck with it, so try not to make themselves quite as unhappy as usual. When one develops an ear for "Saturating subjectivity with raw emotion," then I'd say they have An Admirer. I admire you, Jude!
Wow, kicker last line Jude. It IS revealing and somewhat scary as meaning can be misconstrued or misunderstood but thems the breaks. Better than drowning in a sea of mediocrity, mass-compliance and duplicity. Good one!
Lin
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on March 17, 2006
Splendid work again. Reread your book again this past week. I wish you many sales. You are gifted and speak so sweetly from the heart.
Robert, your understanding of human nature is impeccable.... The last line gives everything above it an impact and depth that only few see..... thank you for sharing such insight.....
Right in the heart of truth and courage! I like peole to say it freely and withiout an air of fear and suspicion. I dislike people when I see their tongues twisting into many directions trying to skip over truth which to them appears to be a danger spot.
I always admire a voice of conviction
Someone who is never afraid
To say what’s on their mind
So do I, Robert!
Reviewed by Betty Torain (Reader)
Reviewed on March 17, 2006
GREAT POEM! Who can see right through me by revealing THEMSELVES.
I shall remember what I speak is coming from MY frame of references.
Thanks, Robert. Betty Torain
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on March 17, 2006
Lotta stuff here that shines the light of truth and perception. Yep.
They are rare and hard to find in this day and age of political correction, only a few will risk the condemnation that goes along with speaking ones mind and offering an open and honest opinion. This poem is a great encouragement to those who want to but are afraid to speak out.
I have to agree, Jude; you have expressed this most eloquently. Do you mean "or" in the fourth verse? Thank you for sharing your creative and insightful gift. Love and peace,
excellent. just for the record, have oft been accused of being too direct & too quick to speak with conviction, so I try to be nice around here without sinking to the level of complete mutual admiration. not so sure I manage to strike that balance. really like the honest observations here, Jude. at the risk of getting written up in one of your future poems, think you meant "or" for "of" fourth line down. g'day to you, Dawn
Delivery will determine whether words will be taken as unkind or as beneficial. There is a big difference between "direct" and "blunt" and between "arrogance" and "personal strength." There are many ways to tell the truth and being hurtful and/or excluding is rarely the right one. Understanding your audience is generally the key to how well you and your philosophies will be accepted. Talking about tight sexy bodies to a room full of pregnant woman would probably be a bad choice, unless, of course, you also like to tread water in a tank chummed for sharks. Cool write, Jude.
Take care,
Sherry
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Thanks for visiting my pages.
Sage
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Lin
Best always,
Elizabeth
By revealing themselves" That's
a hell of a line. I appreciate
the gist of this fine piece!
The variables, no matter how “unkind”
Conveying the crux of what they believe
With sensitivity and direction"
An admirable and courageous person indeed! And I agree with Peter and Carolyn. You've presented quite an insightful poem!
In all your shining forthrightness and insight
Peter
In Spirit,
Bear
Someone who is never afraid
To say what’s on their mind
So do I, Robert!
I shall remember what I speak is coming from MY frame of references.
Thanks, Robert. Betty Torain
Felix
Someone who is never afraid
To say what’s on their mind
I do too, Jude, unless it's a Nazi. ;-)~~ Was that you I saw on that palomino flying past my house last night? LOL. Nordette
Birgit and Roger
Regis
"I always admire an examiner
Who can see right through me
By revealing themselves"
Love Tinka
With sensitivity and direction"
Yes, yes dear Jude! I truly agree!
Love, Suzie :-D
Eileen
Take care,
Sherry
Excellent! I agree, too. :)
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.