repose (poem) by Jon Michael Willey on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on May 16, 2011

Jon, your ability to meld and mold words brings out a jealousy I never imagined existed within me. Well done, indeed.

I rarely comment on so many of the same poet�s works, especially one right after the other, but I'm a new fan and I'm just beginning to catch up.

Thanks Dick

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on November 15, 2010

A dark portrait of cold and want but still ending with hope, so well penned.

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on November 13, 2010

Jon,
You keep getting better and better. I love the descriptions in this poem. It's harder for poets to come up with original imagery for the many faces of nature, but you've done it. I especially like the first verse. Excellent!
Sheila

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on November 12, 2010

AN UNIQUE LOOK AT AUTUMN...DONE WELL. THANKS FOR SHARING, LOVE, BLESSINGS * FAITH....JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Paul Judges

Reviewed on November 11, 2010

You have captured the atmosphere so well, Jon.

Reviewed by Gerard Gauthier (Reader)

Reviewed on November 10, 2010

We watch as the steps...march on bye.

We, like the sun find our reasons...walking on bye.

Always a pleasure Jon.

I wrote this for you Jon

"
I never felt secure, except
in the winds

that blew up around me

a life, that gave me

a reason to reach out and hold onto

a world of turbulence
...and the color, that screamed out

onto me
"

Jon I reached out and held on

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on November 9, 2010

Fine word smithing of winter's wrath.

Ron

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Reviewed on November 9, 2010

Terrific. That is the truth of it all.

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on November 8, 2010

What an impressive approach!! So fresh and creative!!

Really, Jon. This is o u t s t a n d i n g.

Write ON!

xOx Phyllis xOx

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on November 8, 2010

VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on November 7, 2010

Jon, this is beautifully written and so profound.it goes into my library.

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on November 7, 2010

Full circle...this Jon, takes my breath away..Read it twice and it is a keeper~ stunning poetry~
Bessings,
Christine

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on November 7, 2010

You don't hold back or flinch, Jon, My Friend, this is how it happens over and over, the cycle is in one sense cruel but without it there is no renewal. Without death there is no new birth; without birth, there is no death..
but apart from the cycle and the thought processes inherent, there is the writing - they're not separate of course, they're intertwined - and the writing is top drawer, the images pared to maximum impact and resonance. This is just so right.

John

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on November 7, 2010

This is irresistible poetry! Complex and incredibly profound.
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse

Reviewed on November 7, 2010

Jon is it just me? Or is this
aggressive...assertive...commanding
and seductively taken?
Well I am...be it me or not...
This is a gorgeous offering
"til spring kisses your lips with revival"

Wintry Ice Palace
Vickie

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

Reviewed on November 7, 2010

You're blamin Sarah Palin for all this, Wow, and I thought I had it in for her, but dear, oh dear, she's worse than I thought, I fear.
Well in any case it's sort of frost on the pumkin, we got's lots of that there sort of cold breezes and all. Now to your poem, it reaches right down to the bone,(yeah that one) raw, and stinging the nerves of heart and mind, great one Jon!!!!!!!! Bless ya! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on November 7, 2010

Always a pleasure to read your inspired writings. My roses hold out until the first hard freeze, as well as my Petunia's and Marigold's. There is a chill in the air but no sign of our cold Winter as yet. Hope I'll see that next Spring with you and your delightful poetry.

George

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on November 7, 2010

This is a theme that is very close to my heart and one that has inspired many of my verses as well, Jon. I love the personification here and the entire offering. Thank you, friend. Love, peace, and best wishes,

Regis