Harbinger of Night (poem) by Jon Michael Willey on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on June 24, 2010

I would call this "Dream scape" . What a place to go!....M

Reviewed on April 9, 2010

I don't know how I missed this splendid offering Jon Michael...you have created a magical place to wander just before slumber claims you. Most intriguing imagery my friend.
much peace and love, Carole~

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)

Reviewed on April 9, 2010

: )) lol....true,well written
thanks and best wishes...neerja

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on April 8, 2010

conceptually toned with stimulating images ...

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on April 5, 2010

Such superb sentiments Jon! I love the magical beauty
of this deeply touching poem!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on April 5, 2010

...and that second waltz is dreamy, just the right word for it...and the capture of those moments between waking and sleeping, the half eye, the incomplete thought, the drifting, shifting mind like sand dunes ruffled by the wind...and then the exploration of the nature of sleep itself, "eternal or nocturnal"...no, we don't know "'til morn"

This is a gorgeous poem, Jon, delivered with eloquence.

John

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on April 5, 2010

If you dream, you sleep. From the poem, I gather that the hounds of hell are after you in your dreams, forcing you to try to stay awake... whew!

Ron

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on April 5, 2010

Great feel of exploration in this poem, Jon. We do experience things through dream, and those things are every bit as complicated as reality. Also, you are spot on, mood-wise. Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on April 5, 2010

I like the language style and diction choice you have made for this 'tween-times state, Jon: lulling and lyrical. And I love the strong ending which is indeed expansive yet conclusive. Of such is endless fascination and allure. xx

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on April 5, 2010

Friend Jon, you have composed a most wonderful dream scene; may the dream live on.

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse

Reviewed on April 5, 2010

and you offer my thoughts to dance
within this wonderful poetic expression Jon
delightful to immerse within
restlessness residing in quietudes waltz...Vickie

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on April 5, 2010

Captivating write that grabs the subject and leaves them awed...well done Jon.
fee

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on April 5, 2010

Still reverberating are the canons inside the chaos of Shostakovitch's The Nose, like being surrounded by dancing Dervishes in trance!

Georg

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on April 5, 2010

POWERFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Reviewed on April 4, 2010

...to sleep perchance to dream ay there's...
Nestled in the breast of time <----How I do like that.
In to the mysterious world, we call sleep.

Nice one Jon

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on April 4, 2010

Classical music is always wonderfully relaxing to me, though Jimi Hendrix actually relaxes me as well...Ed

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on April 4, 2010

Ah for a good nights sleep and a great poem to send me there.

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

Reviewed on April 4, 2010

You need Brahms lullaby instead my friend, the ending lines are resonant with what you might feel. I enjoyed your near nirvana trip into the twilight zone. Bless You! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 4, 2010

It is almost (at least it seems so to me) as though you are sharing visions or memories from another life/dimension, Jon. Nicely done. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis