surprise (poem) by John W Leko on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Patricia Sanders

Reviewed on March 16, 2008

THis is also lovely.

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh

Reviewed on March 10, 2008

Another one of your gems...

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo

Reviewed on March 5, 2008

Pinocchio. A wonderful tale ... recreated and inspiring. "I have become"

God bless you. Kathy

Reviewed by Michael Guy

Reviewed on March 2, 2008

I once had a 1980's poetry book all photo-typed up to publish called: "Childhood to Childhood" it was the circular nature of life and dreams from childhood through a sort of diffuse destruction and then reclaimed through "art, mind, music and spirit"! This reminds me of those poems I never published except this is more concise and thoughtfully done, not as naive as my work.
Um perhaps it is worth considering the truth of your last very great "stanza" OR: (I'm cleaning out the garage) I may findthem and chuck them! What do you think? PS: that last stanza is the kind I'dliketo quote on postcards to friends - should be a header in a magazine article or novel!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on February 25, 2008

Magnificent offering!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on February 24, 2008

To dream, to fantasize, to recall yesterdays. To pay homage to diversity and foster imagination. To create and bask in the glory of the conceptual moment. These things we savor always. Provocative piece. Jon Michael Willey

Reviewed by Axilea MU

Reviewed on February 24, 2008

You create a strong, lasting atmosphere with your words. The power of childhood dreams becomes tangible.

Axilea

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce

Reviewed on February 23, 2008

Very enchanting write. I love it!!!

Sandie May :o)

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on February 23, 2008

A wonderful poem John thank you for sharing. Very magically written.
Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Selene Skye

Reviewed on February 23, 2008

What an exqusite tapestry of words you weave!

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on February 22, 2008

oh my John, I have to save this one to ponder, it is a gem! I totally love the first and last verse,and those in-between I must study more;-)!

Reviewed by Staci Gansky-Wagner

Reviewed on February 22, 2008

lovely poem, enjoyed

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on February 21, 2008

I do love this-wonderful and i am glad to have stopped by your site--thank you

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on February 21, 2008

within this wish
a small cricket is heard
from a childhood past
and a fallen star is answered
in everything
i have become

You have penned some compelling verses that elicit much thought and reflection, John. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks

Reviewed on February 21, 2008

I feel a pulling back to Ghepetto, Pinnoch, and Jiminy Cricket in this enchanting poem. The word-images a delight to read-see!

Micke

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)

Reviewed on February 21, 2008

An interesting thought penned here, Well done when it makes me think outside the write. Lady J

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten

Reviewed on February 21, 2008

"...and a fallen star is answered
in everything
i have become" WOW!
Beautiful! What a nice "Surprise" first thing this morning...
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on February 21, 2008

Oh, this is beautiful! The imagery, your words...and that last stanza!

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on February 21, 2008

Great images of this picture poem of "self".. You've captuerd it all !...WELL DONE!....M

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

An outstanding piece John
thanks for sharing
Peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

took me awhile to comprehend, then at the end i had an aha moment of "Pinocchio", his maker, and the stage

Reviewed by blue soplain (Reader)

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

...what a beautifully full circle thing. .. .but the ending...*sublime.
ness

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

They don't get any better than this John.

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

love the last stanza and the way it pulls everything together and makes it applicable to my life...
Cryssa

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

Jiminy, John, that was good!

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

Excellent! I enjoyed this fine piece!

Reviewed by Darrell and Kathy Adams

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

I am amazed anew. Well done. A masterful write.

be well and happy,
Kathy

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

Seeing through a childs eyes is a magical thing..
Excellent write John
stay safe
Ron

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

Magnificently written with wonderful warm feeling well expressed...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

A far greater thing it is to become a better human being...your poetry stuns me, love holly

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

Of course the kicker was the last few lines, but the buildiong toward those stunning words were the dreams and desires of a young one striving to be more . . . Gotta love it . . .

Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

'and a fallen star is answered
in everything
i have become.'

I was enchanted from the first word.. but these last few lines made me smile and nod in understanding. I just loved this!

Always,
Myrna

Reviewed by Bonnie May

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

The magic of being young and the surprise of things anew. Lovely poem my friend. Love, Bonnie

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

This is bubbling over with magic,, well done
Christine

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

From a little bit small cell to a full grown poet, you have come a long way John, a very long way.
This writings have combined words and feelings.

Georg

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

Magical, John, well done!!

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

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on February 20, 2008

In the life of a child, crickets and flying carpets, falling stars...these are all the magic and awe of the kid inside. The man who can capture this throughout his life, is one I want to meet for this man LIVES!

Love and blessings!
Susan