Broken Men (poem) by Michelle M Mead on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on November 18, 2008

The most famous example of unrespected life. Too much blood has been shed without question. Your young friend is wise, and your poem strikes an important message. Love and Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Melissa Mendelson (Reader)

Reviewed on July 2, 2008

Interesting poem, and the last two lines were really good.

Reviewed by Chijike Ndukwu

Reviewed on June 16, 2008

... a moving piece. Goodwork.

Reviewed by John E Boak (Reader)

Reviewed on June 9, 2008

Touching piece...i think that every living man on this world will be able to relate to this poem...Makai must be one very intelligent kid for he understands what most adults fail to....that there can be so much achieved if we will just listen..i myself am wrapped up and trapped in a lot of ifs and whens...eye and opening piece really..Bravo!
John

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on May 18, 2008

The part about broken men rings so true about some men who never seem to know how to make life work. Jesus was not one of them.

Ron

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on May 14, 2008

You have captured many images in this poem. You are right , they didn't have to kill him BUT they did.......M

Reviewed by dennis stanfield

Reviewed on May 13, 2008

thats great! kids have a gift to see things with out all the extra stuff adults add to the situation.
p.s. thanks for the reviews

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on May 6, 2008

"The light of love began to grow", on that day so long ago. Man's inhumanity to his fellow man is still in evidence daily. On that day, man's inhumanity/lack of faith, to his own God was in evidence. What pathetic creatures we can be. Give thanks, praise and be forever humbled to our loving, forgiving, gracious God. You have created a swirl of emotions difficult for me to effectively express with your deeply moving, spiritual poem. Jon Michael Willey

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh

Reviewed on May 5, 2008

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever read and those last two lines just killed me!

Reviewed by John Leko

Reviewed on May 4, 2008

...all the beauty found in innocence...then and now...and how do we find light in all the darkness...but in these words...broken we will forever be...until perhaps only skies remain.
excellent Michelle...
John

Reviewed by Debra Baker

Reviewed on May 4, 2008

Michelle, this poem in all honesty made a tear come to eye. Absolutely beautiful the reflection painted here. Through a child's eyes and voice, sometimes a masterpiece come about. This is most definetly a masterpiece...

Reviewed by Douglas Bentley

Reviewed on May 3, 2008

"Out of the mouth of babes"
An emotional poem Michelle.
It reminded me of Oswald Chambers (March 24th)
"You may often see Jesus Christ wreck a life before He saves it."

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on May 3, 2008

How very precious for they didn't have to kill God, they could have talked to Him. From the mouth of an innocent child. Thank you for sharing Michelle. Give Makai a hug for me.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Kathy Kopp

Reviewed on May 2, 2008

The first twelve lines of this poem are exquisite in their depth of expression. Dirt and Gold do not usually go together. An effective image. Diamonds are not fragile either, but the strongest gemstone. These broken men must guard what matters little. The insects on their backs freak me out!..but this is what pointless diversions imitate. (like watching TV) The broken men (reminds me of "The Hollow Men") are trapped in a state of intense anxiety, never able to relax. How profound! Yes, talk before killing, most of all our precious Jesus.

Reviewed by larry linville

Reviewed on May 2, 2008

Once again, a child leads us.

Larry

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on May 2, 2008

Oh my,wonderful just wonderful...have a great and safe day...Hugs

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on May 2, 2008

So poignant...tears here.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on May 1, 2008

Inspirationally wonderful.......

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Randall Barfield

Reviewed on May 1, 2008

nicely expressed. Cheers

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on May 1, 2008

Oh, this is powerfully penned, Michelle - out of the mouths of innocents - excellent.

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

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on May 1, 2008

I can't find the right words to comment justifiably on what you express here, Michelle. I mean that in the most respectful way. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis