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Galileo and The Modern Day Woman
by Dawn Anderson → (All Poetry by Dawn Anderson)
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I've tried to post this a few different times and it isn't posting exactly as I would like...am having problems with the editor...sorry!

It was one of those moments

when she realized nothing

in life is ordinary, in the

true st sense of the word.

 

At about the same time,

she discovered it wasn’t the

destination that caused her

happiness, but the journey itself.

 

And although she proclaimed herself

a “summer person,” she learned to

appreciate winter and all it revealed.

 

She had read once, Galileo, genius that

he was, believed comets were optical illusions,

a thought that offered her comfort.

For if Galileo, “The Father of Modern Science,”

with all his wisdom and intelligence could make

such a mistake, why should she, a mere modern woman,

be ashamed to have made a few of her own?!

 

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Galileo and The Modern Day Woman"
Reviewed by Jerry Engler
Reviewed on February 9, 2010
Insights into our own lives so often seem to pop up from reading of the lives of others who came before us......kind of an analogy here...like fire in the sky.........Jerry

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on February 7, 2010
A well written piece Dawn.I enjoyed reading your works.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on January 31, 2010
For me it's always been in the doing
where I find my greatest satisfaction.
Nicely written Dawn.
r

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on January 30, 2010
Thank You Dawn
wisdom adorns your wonderful written thoughts
love & peace be with you

Reviewed by Sheri Uy
Reviewed on January 30, 2010
Hi Dawn, your verses are indeed filled with wisdom and deep understanding of the human limitations. This will not fail to captivate the attention and imagination of the readers. Enjoyed.

Best wishes,
Sheri

Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on January 27, 2010
Wise words in this poem, Dawn. I can really relate to the 3rd verse, too.
Sheila

Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis (Reader)
Reviewed on January 25, 2010
I love this, Dawn. You are so genuine and your truth lifts off from the page shedding its light on your readers - warming them - reassuring them that they, too, are afterall, just fine.

Reviewed by Michelle Mead
Reviewed on January 22, 2010
I love this, Dawn. I really felt this poem strongly. I also enjoyed how you showed such piercing clarity of description to awaken the emotion of your piece to the reader. A keeper. Love, Michelle :)

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on January 22, 2010
MISTAKES ARE ALWAYS ALLOWED....NO MATTER ONE'S INTELLIGENCE...THE CREATED HUMAN...WHO CAN TAME...BUT GOD? GREAT WORK...THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on January 22, 2010
What an astute observation! I love how you brought your thoughts together to form a magnificent poem!
Here's to the journey and the fun along the way.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
Ciao, Bella

Reviewed on January 21, 2010
Very wise and astute observations indeed. Well done, Dawn.

Reviewed by L. Figgins
Reviewed on January 21, 2010
Indeed. The journey reveals the soul within--our true destiny. Absolutely wonderful write, Dawn! Blessings, Lin

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on January 20, 2010
why indeed, dear poetess!
wise words,
carolyn

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on January 20, 2010
Mistakes are a part of our everyday and learning comes from it. Another great write Dawn.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on January 20, 2010
I think there is much wisdom and pause for reflection offered in your verses, Dawn. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Ed J.
Reviewed on January 20, 2010
The world is flat I tell ya. Mistakes will always be made, it's human. My favorite mistake was Einstein deviding by zero. One must experience contrasts to have a preference. It's always a sign of success when a writing makes the reader think. I enjoyed.

Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on January 20, 2010
Nice work Dawn...wisdom is a lifetime of learning and enjoying life itself, when we can find ourselves within the discovery that we learn not only by our mistakes, but that we are not alone in them, even the greatest of scholars and intellects have followed the same path.

nice thoughts...

Art Sun...

Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on January 20, 2010

Your poem is a rare perspective; one admitting tat all humans are fallible and open for leaning. Fresh writing here - a joy to read and absorb. - Bill

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
Dawn,
I love how you find a meaningful link here and then give it 'the treatment' in your special way. This is so worthwhile.

John

Anderson now - are congratulations in order? If they are, Congratulations, Sweet Lady!
jf

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
An interesting write and a fine point is made at the end. In fact, I doubt that few things in life was ever accomplished without mistakes; thus, they are stepping stones toward achieveing the best one can achieve.

Reviewed by L Hippler
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
Loved the thing about Galileo, Dawn. And I am always amazed at the amout of meaning you manage to pack into a few lines.
Larry

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
I love this Dawn, we all make mistakes but do we
learn from them... hopefully. I didn't know that
about Galileo... Wow!

'And although she proclaimed herself
a “summer person,” she learned to
appreciate winter and all it revealed.'

I need to remember this... I'm a summer person too
and need to appreciate winter lol you're right.

Reviewed by John Bidwell
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
I try...really...to make peace with foibles where ever they be.
Mistakes- I seem to forgive others with abandon- but myself...now there I consider the death penalty for typos. (So you might avoid pointing them out. LOL)
This was a beautiful perspective.
I'll never forget one headline I saw years ago. It said something to the effect that a galaxy thought to be small and close was actually huge and far away. It made me wonder if the Hubble telescope folks were looking through the right end.
Take it easy.

John

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
Right on Dawn. What a terrific way of looking at our little foibles and missteps. hugs, J'nia

Reviewed by Carin Spirit
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
Dawn,

Your words always amaze me and in your exploration, you have done it again. Thank you for sharing.

Warmth and Love to you, Carin' Spirit

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
....oh Dawn you never fail to leave me in awe..this speaks from the heart and journey of life...wonderful~
Christine

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
Such true wisdom expressed in this lovely write of a woman's acceptance of self. Nicely done indeed.
fee

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
she discovered it wasn’t the
destination that caused her
happiness, but the journey itself

How true so often, for many.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
I love this! I just wish my mistakes were that simple and free of hurt for all!

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
Galileo was the first astronomical Piping Tom, I wonder if he ever went voyeur on those Pleiades Sisters out there!

Georg


Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on January 19, 2010
Absolutely! The woman is in good company. I have come to the conclusion that our mistakes are subconsciously made to liven up our otherwise dull, repetitive lives . . .


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