The Embrace (poem) by Jon Michael Willey on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on December 17, 2010

TO HAVE LIVED AND, BY THE GRACE AND MERCY OF A WONDERFUL GOD, TO HAVE COME 'THROUGH' THE BAD AS WELL AS THE GOOD...IS TO HAVE LIVED! 'STILL STANDING'...AIN'T NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT(SMILE). WELL DONE JOHN...ENJOYED AND APPRECIATED. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by C. Stone

Reviewed on July 11, 2009

Great tone and emotions. Blessings to you.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on May 12, 2009

A fine summation of life's journey and the seeking of meaning therein. Thank you, Jon. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on May 11, 2009

YOU are a master of words. At the risk of sounding like a school teacher, outstanding work!

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)

Reviewed on May 9, 2009

wow..great qualities in the begin...but turning sorrowful as we move ahead....so is life? if everyone faces the ups-n-down then where's the fun ...

i think fun lies to cake the verse/and ward away the fate in curse
nice write..dear Jon...good and warm wishes...neerja

Reviewed by Milton Handfield

Reviewed on May 9, 2009

An amazing compilation of words. Beautiful poem.

Milton

Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks

Reviewed on May 9, 2009

Such beauty in your words...from beginning thru end. thank you, Jon Michael, for bringing life and lustre to poetry!
Blessings and Love - Micke

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on May 9, 2009

Embracing Farrah as you pen these words. May that we escape.

Ron

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on May 9, 2009

WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on May 9, 2009

"defeat's indignation blowing

ashes of misery onto my face"

Love this part, Jon. Very creative! Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

Reviewed on May 8, 2009

I see you at the wailing wall my friend, this will truly stick well in one of them cracks. Blessing! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on May 8, 2009

Jon,
This is a poem from a writer of experience in every sense, a commander of thought, feeling and language, one who knows what's required and asked in the ongoing struggle and joy life is. Your opening lines,

"I knew them each
by the naked qualities
of their purposefulness"

are outstanding and set the tone for the entire poem.

Fine work indeed.
John

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on May 8, 2009

Once again, Jon, you embrace the heart and mind
with the studied language and skill of a committed poet
whose words and rhythms linger on in this reader's admiration
and envy. Beautifully done, my friend. -gene.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on May 8, 2009

poignant poem of love wrapped in a quilt of guilt...
Excellent Jon Michael!...ET