Past His Gate (poem) by Melissa C. Rives on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on September 21, 2003

well said

Reviewed on June 20, 2003

Being an avid gardener, this is one of my favorites, your last stanza perfect, ending this piece in a way that ties everthing else together. Wonderful poem!

Reviewed by Rodney Bohen

Reviewed on May 9, 2003

melissa,
I enjoyed this piece very much, I must say I enjoy your work sincerely, stapled in individual colors, scented like none but you. I respect an awful lot, when i find something truly distinct, it shows me it truly came from within, rather than without, I enjoy your heart, and the singing it produces upon parchment,Please know this about me, I do not mix words nor does flattery know my mind, please know my sincereity when I state, I feel your writing on a differing level than most!In the old days i reckon we just called it soul! Maybe not very flowery, but nevertheless i think you may just know what i mean. You as well have a flow which appears natural rather than composed.Rare and good.
sincerely
Rodney Evan Bohen

I imagined the barren
before he’d awakened…
The fertile, a canvas
that once was forsaken.

Reviewed by Maria Lupinacci

Reviewed on May 8, 2003

Melissa,
This is so calming, and your flow is always like a peaceful song!
The last stanza...
"For a man can be strong
even holding a flower…
And the one planting seeds
knows the feel of its power."
I love the way that made me feel!

Hugs,
Maria

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on May 8, 2003

Beautiful poetry Melissa!!

Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)

Reviewed on May 8, 2003

What wonderful feeling and emotion this retains as well as gives...Beautiful!
~Nikki~

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)

Reviewed on May 8, 2003

Melissa, This is just magnificent! Thank You! ~Joseph

Reviewed by rachel

Reviewed on May 8, 2003

melissa ur poetry is so beautifull. it very relaxes u. its a beautifull poem

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on May 8, 2003

This was so softly beautiful to read this morning, lovely poem,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on May 8, 2003

Melissa, it is a beautiful garden He tends and He has found a wonderful flower in you.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on May 7, 2003

There is nothing like a garden to ease away cares. Lovely work. Bravo.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on May 7, 2003

stunning work a garden as only He can tend it...

Reviewed by Eroica Mendoza (Reader)

Reviewed on May 7, 2003

always... your works touch my soul.

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on May 7, 2003

Beautiful poetry as always Melissa

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on May 7, 2003

You have wonderful insight.

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on May 7, 2003

Melissa,
"For a man can be strong
even holding a flower…
And the one planting seeds
knows the feel of its power. "
excellent
Peggy

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on May 7, 2003

he who gardens the world, nutures it like a provider only can... great write!

Reviewed by Melissa Rives

Reviewed on May 7, 2003

Gosh Katy, leave it to me to use a word improperly! I really hadn't even noticed...the muse just takes over....glad you liked it though!

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on May 7, 2003

Oh, Melissa.. this is absolutely one of the gentlest, most quietly beautiful writes I've read in a long while.. I love how you used the adjective "fertile" as a noun.. poetry grows and prospers when we explore words in different ways, I believe.. I had such 'mind pictures' here.. such a peaceful feeling. Wonderful work. katy.