Like the mother eagle who stirs up the nest and forces the chick to take flight... then spreads her pinions beneath to catch it should it start to fall... there is such a wonderful mutuality about this celebratory write; like both mentor and mentee are blessed within the glorious release aspired to. The chick may be ready for flight but it is the overseer who has the eyes to see the vision that the underling will achieve. A beautiful faith-filled write, Jude, that encourages, energises and exhorts. Sometimes, it just takes a special someone to believe in us and in our dreams... You make a most remarkable sponsor. Makes me think of Fantasia for some inexplicable reason! :)) LOL K xx
thank you for 'this vision for all to see'...this moved me and makes me think, feel, wonder and it, the piece soars, itself with hope and
more, the inspiration and wisdom are so encouraging, even if one is not soaring...you take flight and give it from the heart and spirit and make one want to soar ...you are so very gifted and this Is a Gift,
Many Thanks, Robert,
m.
You take poetic chances all the time--and it works.
Ron
Reviewed by S J (Reader)
Reviewed on October 8, 2006
Robert,
Your words are penned exquisitely! You always give the reader something to think about.
Beautiful!
Sheila
Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on October 7, 2006
Robert,
This touched me in so many ways. Some due to some second thoughts myself have had and this was rich with meaning. I found this a keeper for my libary..... Thank you for your Poetic wisdom and beautiful poetry.
How easy it is sometimes to be de-railed by those detractors, and gossipers, and whisperers of lies, those megalithic mag-pies who fuel the weaknesses of others to manipulate what they themselves are incapable of doing.
I learned, when I was a professional musician, on the circuits of insanity, how to use the negativity and ugliness of others to empower myself.
The stronger they stood against me, and what I was doing, the stronger I got. At one point I realized that those who stood against me the hardest, actually began empowering me. It was like they were confirming to me that I was doing exactly what I was supposed to be doing. And this brought me joy!
Ugliness, hatred, and discontented morons, at times, became my muse - and as their negativity filtered through me, it morphed into something completely different than it was. It came out constructive and beneficial and it had the sweet savor of something entirely new.
If you want to see the best and most creative Richard ... put someone that hates me in my path.
Yours in unified celestial brain farts ....
Richard Lloyd Cederberg
If reading POETIC CHANCES doesn't wake up an individual to the potential and power of his or her own soul, it's possible nothing will. Whether intended for a specific individual or not, the sharing of this poem is a thriling gift from the soul of the pen of the poet to any reader lucky enough to experience it.
Aberjhani
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on October 7, 2006
Touch down! If I didn't know better; you where in my home last night watching me as I read my tarot cards. I think there is a lot of people in for a shock........including me :-)
that every wounded soul should have a sure and certain voice beckoning them, speaking a gentle strength to them... that would be my dream awakened. Jude, you are always "on," but the past week your poems have been especially inspiring and focused. Dawn
Jude, this produced a powerful image of a Chief, loosing a trapped bird...as he teaches the Tribe, that one must take flight on its own, especially after experiencing severe wounding.
The strength to do so, is the choice within us...the gift of Free-Will.
Your skill as a Mentor is impressive!
Love&Prayers, Rhonda
Your hopes and trust in this poet or writer show in your wise words of advice you offer him/her. Sometimes even the best need a little extra push of encouragement to find their way.
A well penned statement of faith, laced lin loving terms of endearment and faith in that person. Floats gently on the ear and soul. Great unfolding of confidence and giving of feeedom.
- bill
Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on October 7, 2006
You must have a special love for this person for you descibe her in the most affectionate words. I liked "the hallowed horizon of your heart". Victor
When the chic leaves the nest and takes its first flight a new world opens up to greet it as it soars to the heavens. Wondeful write which I truly enjoyed.
Vowel-rich! I'm going to a different place here in analogy. You say to her "do you know the forest is disappearing?" She says, "oh, no, there will always be a forest here." So you ask her about a particular species, the species of tree that produces a palm-like blue-patterned frond she can tie on under her arms for her wings to celebrate her flight, but yet you have to walk half a day to find that tree. When she sees the raw wounds of barren earth cover the summits of every mountain, you look to her and say "It's what I hope we can prevent." She rises up in lift in total belief of herself at this spiritual elevation above the blue of sea, she soars in the clouds over the highest peaks and it is because of Poetic Chances that she sees the glorious growth of her forest. You've showed her how to use her resources more wisely for all to see...
An inspirational piece, Jude, but that's usually your way. It reminds me of words to a child as you hand them that magic feather telling them they can fly and accomplish anything in life. By no means do I mean the write is childish, anything but. This poem is highly encouraging and instructive to a listener of any age, um any age old enough to understand the speaker. :-) ~~Nordette
Robin Ouzman Hislop's poetry is certainly in dialogue with some of the key architects of the 'poetics of indeterminacy' – both the Modernist strands represented by the likes of Beckett and Stein, and the postmodernist strands represented, initially,
Robin Ouzman Hislop's poetry is certainly in dialogue with some of the key architects of the 'poetics of indeterminacy' – both the Modernist strands represented by the likes of Beckett and Stein, and the postmodernist strands represented, initially,
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(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
more, the inspiration and wisdom are so encouraging, even if one is not soaring...you take flight and give it from the heart and spirit and make one want to soar ...you are so very gifted and this Is a Gift,
Many Thanks, Robert,
m.
Ron
Your words are penned exquisitely! You always give the reader something to think about.
Beautiful!
Sheila
This touched me in so many ways. Some due to some second thoughts myself have had and this was rich with meaning. I found this a keeper for my libary..... Thank you for your Poetic wisdom and beautiful poetry.
Bless you,
Joselyn
Another thought-provoking write indeed ... Kudos!
How easy it is sometimes to be de-railed by those detractors, and gossipers, and whisperers of lies, those megalithic mag-pies who fuel the weaknesses of others to manipulate what they themselves are incapable of doing.
I learned, when I was a professional musician, on the circuits of insanity, how to use the negativity and ugliness of others to empower myself.
The stronger they stood against me, and what I was doing, the stronger I got. At one point I realized that those who stood against me the hardest, actually began empowering me. It was like they were confirming to me that I was doing exactly what I was supposed to be doing. And this brought me joy!
Ugliness, hatred, and discontented morons, at times, became my muse - and as their negativity filtered through me, it morphed into something completely different than it was. It came out constructive and beneficial and it had the sweet savor of something entirely new.
If you want to see the best and most creative Richard ... put someone that hates me in my path.
Yours in unified celestial brain farts ....
Richard Lloyd Cederberg
Change is good when you get the chance to do so!!
Love Tinka
Regis
Xxx dove
Aberjhani
Susan
The strength to do so, is the choice within us...the gift of Free-Will.
Your skill as a Mentor is impressive!
Love&Prayers, Rhonda
I like this very much indeed..
It is Destiny...and it is Destiny Created..
Peter
Fee
- bill
"Now is the time to totally believe in yourself
And disallow the doubt of those surrounding you "..Wise words Jude..
Eileen
I enjoyed this write
Peace
Eilliam
Sage