Madden Voyage (poem) by jude forese on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 11, 2007

... first there's the cushion aimed at your head... then, two seconds' later, her shoe.... After that, the kiss and the hug to make it all better!! :)) Methinks you are an accomplished vine-dresser, Senor, knowing well that the harder the rain, the softer the fruit and the greater the yield in your vineyard of women! Love it! LOL Kate xx

Reviewed by David Young

Reviewed on March 11, 2007

"Such a labor of will I must admit
To be carried on sails of such tumultuous fit"

the word smith at work sailing the words

Reviewed by Morning Star

Reviewed on March 9, 2007

You have beautifully expressed
The mining of true friendship!!
Excellent and a superb metaphor and
Tone And Flow
Awesome Write!!
love And Peace to You Always..Morning Star

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on March 9, 2007

Metaphorically rich. I usually take a madden voyage to get away from the madding crowd.

Ron

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on March 9, 2007

I love the way you write with such ease about what matters most. Superb insight in this gem of a poem, Jude!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by CJ Heck

Reviewed on March 9, 2007

Friends always through thick and thin. Excellent expression, excellent metaphor, excellent writing.
Love,
CJ

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen

Reviewed on March 8, 2007

suffering a venting pal; yes, that is true friendship.
well done, jude.
peace,
carolyn

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on March 8, 2007

So true, friends know everything about you, and still like you.

An exceptional insight, Robert.

Elizabeth

Reviewed by . . (Reader)

Reviewed on March 8, 2007

It seems to me that the writer knows the battles in which
to engage himself in and those battles in which to avoid.
To prefer the better moments over the bitter ones, is most
wise.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 8, 2007

You have penned the essence of what it is to be a true friend, Jude. Thank you. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Karen Cino

Reviewed on March 8, 2007

You have showed us with friendship is all about with this piece filled with imagery and meaning. I'd definitely put you on my list of friends.
~hugs~
Karen

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on March 8, 2007

I love the twist on words "Madden" voyage. Images are so vivid Jude.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on March 8, 2007

Jude:

You are a good friend to many, and many would love to have you as a good friend. This poem reflects what a good friend you are.

Sandie May Angel :o)

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

as always I enjoy your work. thank you for commenting on the kids' poetry ... they love to get messages

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

There's nothing like a Bermuda Triangle to cause misdirection. As per your usual...this one is deep and meets many a scenario with changes.
love,
Susan

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

A wonderful write my friend, great imagery and beautiful write of a true friendship! Enjoyed!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

Very nice. I enjoyed.

Reviewed by alejapoet@aol.com Bennett

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

It is always an indeed pleasure to read such fine well written artistic worksuch as this. I admire your strength and ability to put this together so with that said just write on poet.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

As usual this poem takes the world and treats it as a giant screen with your images splashed across it for all to see. Great lines, great flow and most of all it is a Jude origianal.

Fee

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

You have a brilliant mind Robert; one that never ceases to amaze me with its complexities and poetic insights. Wonderfully composed Poet!

Light and Wisdom ...

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

Outstanding work Jude!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by George Thompson

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

Great poem, Jude. Great metaphors. Excellent write!

George

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

Excellent write, Jude; very well done! BRAVO!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

"Madden" Voyage...

Ahhhh...Jude...the play on words thing is indeed catching, isn't it?

Still...no one says it better than you.

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

What a great picture of true friendship, it's patience and acceptance. This poem is unconditional love.

Reviewed by Randall Barfield

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

truly neat creation. madden, just think.

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

LOL
what a heart you have ........great!

Reviewed by Jackie Taylor

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

I can't think of a better time myself!

Thank you Jude

Jackie
;0

Reviewed by Michael Mathieu (Reader)

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

Friends are what keeps us sane at times,Memories sustain us till the end...Well said

Michael

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

I say to myself,
That�s what friends are all about

And only a very good friend would know that; many others would quickly abandon ship.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

Inside a maddening turmoil it is more than okay to find someone to lean on and call your friend.
Reassuring.
Georg

Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

Jude, you have done this with exceptional insight and creativity. Excellent poetry

Reviewed by Approximately Naive

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

And that's when it's safe to drop anchor - anchored in a solid friendship.
Life sure can be akin to riding the swelling anger of the schizophrenic brine and its surrounding elements.

Regards
Dai

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

The best, if not the only memories to treasure..

Reviewed by Donna Quesinberry

Reviewed on March 6, 2007

Brilliance-bravo!

When the tide is in retreat
And the winds blow in distasteful air

When constellations rearrange
And the compass is broken
And the crew is considering mutinous acts

Usually I sit back and listen to your harangue
Marooned in angst and sinking in despair

Thanks,
~D.

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot

Reviewed on March 6, 2007

But that's what friends are for...Such imagery to describe a hissy fit :) Kewl Write.

:) Ch'erie

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson

Reviewed on March 6, 2007

thank God you didn't abandon our sinking ship! I love how you manage to open this one quite casually and bring it back around. surely calmer seas are ahead. Dawn

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on March 6, 2007

LOL...great delivery, thanks for the smile

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater

Reviewed on March 6, 2007

Flattening dough with the fists into disks and baking tumultuous pastries, ya-aught remember those better moments when sea cookies go better with aqua vitae than choppy waters. Starboard embrace and brandy, Jude...thanks for being a friend...billowy marshmallows...

Sage

Reviewed by Suzie Palmer

Reviewed on March 6, 2007

'... Casually remembering
Those better moments' ... caused me to take a deep, relaxed breath!
Lovely, Jude :-D

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on March 6, 2007

i like this-thank goodness we do remember the better moments

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)

Reviewed on March 6, 2007

oh, yes, Mars is my only conflicted sign so that's when the winds do blow the wrong way. Good write, thank heaven for friends on those days. LadyJ