Nearing the Summit (poem) by Walt Hardester on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Charlie

Reviewed on January 23, 2008

I love the soft, reflective beauty of this piece. --Charlie

Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G

Reviewed on January 20, 2008

YOUR RiGHT, YOu would of missed out!
For your creativeness to surface stronger
YOu must take time for YOU!
and Love being able to!
Warmed in the Spirit, Warrior Purple Lady Sweet Sheooxoo

STay Positive!

Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill

Reviewed on January 12, 2008

One wonders what comes to mind when nearing the summit. I hope I'm not even close to the summit of my life, but I can tell you what I thought about every time I reached a mountain's summit (and it's been a few):
"I'm the luckiest damn fool alive!!!! Thank you God for giving me such a beautiful day!"
When my ticker's up someday, I sure hope to be thinking the same!
Love ya!!
The Frogmeister~

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on January 12, 2008

Salty Walt, the only purpose in life we seem to have is to make happy the Credit-Card that you should never go from home without.
They are so hot because they were printed in Hell.
...and those that climb to the summit can't go anywhere else after that, but down...down...dooooooooowwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnn............
Georg

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

I like the thinking as one is looking into the dark tunnel
with a brilliant light at it's far away end, hoping you are welcome on the other side, hoping it's paradise
Peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

i love the essense of this write-a beautiful job

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Deep thoughts that take courage to ponder! Superb sharing Walt, and most of us can look back with some regret,because we usually find out too late that to have harmony life needs balance. Taking time for all things is the way, but doing it is another matter;-)

ET

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

We have to take care of self somtime
Excellent thoughts Walt..

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

My aunt and uncle climbed the Great Tetons that was discovered by Hillary and Tinsing. They named their English Bulldogs Tinsing and Hilary after these great climbers. Adventuresome people are hard to find anymore.
Susan

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Good thoughts brought out with your write. Lady J

Reviewed by Jean Sharp-Latham

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Just remember that some have their Heaven on earth and then some of us have to wait... I feel your pain Walt.. been there myself and sometimes re-visit that place! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Jean

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Very deep thoughts you penned here Walt!!

LOVE Tinka

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Deep thoughts Walt...I don't think we can ever go wrong in doing for others, but it is also important to live our life to the fullest. How many really do? Blessings, love Holly

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

There are many instances in life that bring us to taste the "Nearing the Summit" and the taste could be quite an eye-opener! You don't know whether its bitter or sweet! I guess it just depends on whether or not a lesson was learned! We must refurbish the soul...We must continue opening the gift and putting it to good use!
This sparked some purpose out of me! Thanks for sharing and guiding the way!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

All those questions affect us all and leave us to ponder was it worth while.

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

If in your last verse, you, as you say "missed out" it may be, because you were looking at the wrong summit. You have written a powerful and important piece, which I think should be read by all.

Peace,
Dan

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

And you are still doing for others writing such little gems that encourage us all to read more of you...Ed

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Walt,

A poignant, searching write, very well penned; BRAVO!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Introspective write, Walt; well penned! And that picture: sad yet funny in a way! Poor little guy!! I feel so bad for him!!

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