whatever happens does (poem) by jude forese on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 23, 2014

Perhaps it was his choice of colours on this unfortunate occasion? Running the gauntlet takes split second timing which can never be fooled with - especially in the eternal scheme of things. You really cracked this with the change of title to echo that conclusive last line (your trademark). But, c'mon Kartero! Even old fatalists like you need to get a little proactive and not just drift like flotsam on the tide!! :) xx

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on March 23, 2014

In California it is legal for motorcyclists to lane split (ride between lanes) on the jam packed freeways. Suicidal.

And whatever happens does, every single day. Traffic radio fodder.

Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks

Reviewed on March 21, 2014

Well done, Jude...exposes our own images of your words and the invincibility of this young man..."skates in the air"...OUCH!

Blessings and Love - Micke

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger

Reviewed on March 21, 2014

~Jude~
Looking out the window with eyes wide shut.
Many spills,no hands on the bars, cinders in my knees.
Awesome and a wow write!!

Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on March 19, 2014

Hey Jude,
You are on a roll! no pun intended lol!
I'd rather be old and wise than young and foolish. well, sometimes it's fun to be a little foolish!

Great Poem, you brought us on a journey.
Peace, light and love,
Amber

Reviewed by Tiana ~ (Reader)

Reviewed on March 18, 2014

Ah ... days of our youth when we were fearless and took risks ... I can't count how many times I took a spill on the pavement! Great write!

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on March 18, 2014

It was a thrill while it lasted. YouTube makes it possible for kids today to try impossible stunts that only lead to serious injury. If you have taken the video and put it on YouTube, you would get more hits than your poetry.

Ron

Reviewed by E Phillips

Reviewed on March 18, 2014

It was probably those purple ear muffs that did him in! :)

Reviewed by Diana Legun (Reader)

Reviewed on March 18, 2014

This was a rich, twist of a read, Jude. Didn't know where this poem was taking me, so I had not one assumption; even so, the observation changed its flavor in the miiddle of the bite and that was greatly effective. Some shock factor, some philosophy, two hurculean lines: "a conqueror of many world's ahead/and maybe so justifyably so," AND "and maybe see something more than survival/for you made it past the horror and total futility of it all." This "skating down the avenue" sure went further for me than 'the avenue.' Very good ~~ Diana

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on March 18, 2014

I love to go to the park and watch the kids on their skateboards on the half pipes sometimes. I see similar incidents such as you have written of. Yes, I just sit and watch for sure!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on March 18, 2014

you know, sometimes age has its benefits
at least you make sure to look around

And make sure to look both ways before you cross the street or someone will run you down!

Reviewed by M Flack

Reviewed on March 18, 2014

Hey don't dish the flow dude. :o)
Never let pain and suffering stop you from taking the risk of the thrill. I bet you'd be a dangerous person on roller blades.

Reviewed by Ruan Mills

Reviewed on March 17, 2014

You express one of my favourite pastimes, People-Watching. There's a world of entertainment and wisdom in it, that is not easily found elsewhere.
A great write!
Rx

Reviewed by J. Roseline

Reviewed on March 17, 2014

I enjoyed the read thanks fo this, Jk

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on March 17, 2014

people watching - you've given him audience, luckily those young bones can take a fall or two

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on March 17, 2014

The only thing keeping us from living our dreams is fear. As we get older, we seem to have more fear, though we choose to call it wisdom. At a time when we have lived a full life and seen so much, we should laugh at risk and reach for everything we have ever wanted. Truly, we have little to lose and much to gain. Instead we become the voyeur and live our life watching others pursue their dreams.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on March 17, 2014

Yup, the young ones are daring and fearless...until something goes wrong then they would not how silly they have been.

Sandie

Reviewed by Morgan Merriweather

Reviewed on March 17, 2014

yup! it's happening alright! very cool poem with an air of sensibility. and writing that just brings you right along.

Reviewed by Isabella Koldras

Reviewed on March 17, 2014

...looking out your window...mind...you may be somewhat
daunted by the sheer effort and "safety issues" necessary
to achieve your goals that enhance...the freedom...but once
you start moving down the long avenue...it may prove easier
than you anticipate...and safe and cool...to be outside
the autopilot of age...
Enjoyed your great poem! a lot.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on March 17, 2014

The world has no immediacy when you view it through a looking glass

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on March 17, 2014

You betcha, it's better, at a certain to be sitting and watching rather than out there and doing.

Reviewed by Kathy Parenteau

Reviewed on March 17, 2014

Wow! Awesome! Thank you for this! Keep them coming!

Kathy