Defeated (poem) by Christine Alwin on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on January 31, 2012

photo and words spin their magic herein, christine.
wonderful work, indeed.
carolyn

Reviewed by RWE SAYS BYE (Reader)

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

well your poem, and the response from Fee below inspired this:

dropped in on sudden
whim to soak in sunshine's warmth,
she rainbowed deeply

Be always well, dear Christine.

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on January 26, 2012

A lot written in so few words. Beautiful Christine.

Rose

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on January 25, 2012

Excellent combo pic and poem,really brought the message home!

Reviewed by Axilea MU

Reviewed on January 25, 2012

Such effective imagery perfectly describes this universal feeling. Then the rain stops falling and it's time to stand up, time for a new experience.

Axilea

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on January 24, 2012

ONLY BECAUSE SHE THINKS...SHE IS. THE RAIN DOES STOP AND THE SUN DOES SHINE...ONCE AGAIN. A WONDERFUL WORK THAT IMAGES THE 'DEPTH' OF EMOTIONAL PAIN PRECISELY. THANKS FOR SHARING, CHRISTINE...I ALWAYS ENJOY...YOU. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on January 23, 2012

Awwwww... there we go... the perfect pick-me-up in the shape of new hope and loving good wishes! :)) Defeat swallowed up by delight... what could be better?! xx Words and picture a perfect match in this one, Christine.

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on January 23, 2012

Fee, Love your response!

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on January 23, 2012

small kiss of sunshine
from the lips of someone true
rainbow starts new day

Someone once said "the skies are always darkest just before the dawn"...I think your poem needs a new dawn. If we had of collaborated on this one Chrissie the ku above would have been my wish for you.
hugs
fee

Reviewed by Joy Hale

Reviewed on January 22, 2012

She may be defeated, but not you. Amazing poetry.

Joy L. Hale

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson

Reviewed on January 21, 2012

You certainly captured her essence of sadness!!
* Christine *It has me Praying for a rainbow!!!

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on January 21, 2012

Succinct but very powerful in meaning and emotions expressed. Thank you, Christine. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)

Reviewed on January 21, 2012

ahhh..very touching...
a very happy New Year to you, Christie :)

Reviewed by Connie Faust

Reviewed on January 21, 2012

Wow, Christine, this is a terrific little poem! Every word reflects the title--Defeated. It tears at the heartstrings.

Connie

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger

Reviewed on January 21, 2012

Amazing poetry and the photo enhances the verses..
Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on January 21, 2012

Awesome writing, sweet lady!!!!! You certainly capture the essence of this picture to perfection!!!!!

Hugs,
Anna

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on January 21, 2012

opps! i hope she has a good sense of humor ... that is unless the circumstance was too much to bear and she collapsed under its dress ... that's a different story and not humorous at all ...

Reviewed by Laura Fall

Reviewed on January 21, 2012

Truly a deeply moving poem written so heartfelt, as always amazing poetry Laura

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on January 21, 2012

So real, powerful and overflowing!
The despair we so often feel is brilliantly portrayed here with each essential word. xx
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Elisabeth Barstowe

Reviewed on January 21, 2012

Beautiful picture and beautiful poem.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on January 21, 2012

Far too much Defeat these very sad days.

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on January 20, 2012

Another brillian Christine Poem...This is absolutely one of your best. I love the way your photo choice (almost looks like it could be you) just nails the meaning of your words.

Missed you here on AD,
Much peace, love and light,
Amber

Reviewed by Douglas Bentley

Reviewed on January 20, 2012

Christine, I just love the way - you say - so much - with so few.
This I can't do
And the picture - so true!!!!

db

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on January 20, 2012

What a moving piece of poetry, Christine, and that picture just says it all, doesn't it? Touching write, very much so.