The Barter (poem) by Jon Michael Willey on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on April 9, 2009

Your vivid masterful pen brought it all to life JOn!Kudo's!
Thanks for sharing!

Love,
ET

Reviewed on April 9, 2009

Bravo, Jon! Bravo! Splendid, descriptive poetry, at its best! I love it! I'm saving this to my library. Thank you.

Reviewed on April 9, 2009

Jon - The Barter filled my mind with the images of life. Reminds us that business doesn't have to be cold and empty. - David

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on April 9, 2009

oh my,this is excellent writing sweet man as always..very well done indeed Jon..stay safe and well..Happy Easter to you and your family..Hugss,much love to you..

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on April 8, 2009

You have created a moment of long ago and the exceptional visuals puts me there in the middle of the sights, sounds and smells that occur as each vendor hawks their wares...masterfully written, Jon Michael
peace and love, Carole~

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on April 7, 2009

You paint all the images well and bring back many fond memories...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on April 7, 2009

yes, quite vivid and descriptive images ...

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 7, 2009

You have recreated the atmosphere of the time and place very effectively, Jon. Your poem makes me wish I could be bartering there myself. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks

Reviewed on April 7, 2009

Similar to the Farmer's Markets of today...sans cobblestones. I enjoy the hustle-bustle you've painted in this poem, Jon, and the aromas away from the fishmongers :o) Your poetry is always so unique and fascinating...and enjoyed!
Blessings and Love - Micke

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on April 7, 2009

Jon,
A wonderful assault on my senses, I touch, see, hear, smell everything in this bustling world, a celebration of doing and being;
excellent imagery throughout, the image that really takes me:

baskets of tomatoes firm and bloody red
rivaling a squeezed blush on a maiden's cheeks...

so evocative, sensual and romantic.
This is very fine indeed.
John

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on April 7, 2009

Money changes everything. Bartering requires a fine sense of mental judgement that I'm not sure I would like, like bargaining in a poor foreign market where you could buy the whole thing. It must be rough when you have little to barter with.

Ron

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

Reviewed on April 7, 2009

You must have been there at the moment in time, I could even taste the and smell the offerings, and felt my feet on them cobblestones.
Wonderful painting of poetry! Blessings! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on April 7, 2009

The imagery, incredible...you took us there, Jon!

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on April 7, 2009

Jon, I'm locked into the sounds and smells and sights of
this early marketplace by your exciting word pictures. I
love your "tomatoes firm and bloody red rivaling a squeezed
blush on a maiden's cheeks" and of course the fish monger's
cry, "BLUE CRABS FOR SALE!" Ah, to have been there. -gene.

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Reviewed on April 7, 2009

Jon,
Loved the imagery in this poem, I felt I was there. EXCELLENT!

Many blessings,
~Linda

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on April 7, 2009

You take us there, Jon, all of the senses come into play, reading (hearing) this - well done!

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

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on April 7, 2009

Wonderful imagery in this, Jon; well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. ;D

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on April 7, 2009

I feel and see all the activity...exchange of money and smiles...the work,,etc...this it fabulous!
Blessings,
Christine