the exerciser (poem) by Jon Michael Willey on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on May 16, 2011

Jon,

I've just been turned on to your work by a posting from one of our fellow DENMATES (Gene Williamson) wherein he was wishing you a happy birthday.

I've only read 3 or 4 of your works, but I find them to be outstanding. Just wanted you to know that Gene's comments brought me on board, but your works have sold me. Count me as a new fan. I'll be checking out more of your works in the near future.

Thanks Dick

Reviewed by Mary Lacey Desertrat

Reviewed on April 21, 2011

Jon,

Looks like you were doing some 'sight seeing'. Very descriptive. Great poem.
Hugs,
Mary

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on April 12, 2011

Good imagery in this visionary poem...M

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 12, 2011

Your bright images cannot help but arouse the imagination and the emotions, Jon. Very nicely done. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on April 11, 2011

I love the metaphor about the "Times", Jon. A vivid scene you've painted here. Great work!
Sheila

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on April 10, 2011

This smoulders, Jon,
in both direct expression and suggestion;
the writing's tight, no wastage, and the phrasing
superior with top drawer word choices..
the second last stanza is masterly, "Times"
classified section and all.
Yes!

John

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on April 7, 2011

SOMEONE CAUGHT YOUR EYE AND THE 'VISION' BECKONED TO YOUR GIFT, WHICH READILY RESPONDED WITH DESCRIPTIVE PHRASES THAT HAS PRODUCED 'FANTASTIC' IMAGERY. THANKS FOR A GREAT SHARING, DONE WELL. LOVE, BLESSINGS & FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on April 4, 2011

and you enjoy every bit of it;-)Really great descriptive piece,Jon Michael!

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Reviewed on April 3, 2011

Best thing about summer. lol. also a good way to make a new friend, should you join such a healthy wench. AND!!! if she can iron, cook, clean, garden, etc, etc...

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on April 2, 2011

I'd like a front row bench to observe this exercizer, Jon.
But then you've already put me front and center in these
beautifully--and I underscore beautifully--crafted lines.
Especially those opening lines which make this old guy wish
he were not this old guy. Perhaps more to the point, my
friend, you have fashioned a poem of such marvelous imagery
that I'll file this in my library to read and re-read again
and again. Thanks for the memories. -gene.

Reviewed by Walt Hardester

Reviewed on April 2, 2011

Wow Jon, I didn't know you knew my girlfriend. Next time you see her mention me and you will get a wry smile and a sigh.
"Ahhhh Walt," she'll say, with those dreamy eyes turned skyward, thinking of last night and the unspeakable passion we shared.
And if you believe this I have some land in Southeast Georgia to sell you. It's right next to a state park called Okefenokee, and it is dry sometimes...........LOL

Walt

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on April 2, 2011

As always a pure pleasure to read your wonderful words....sighhh...have a most beautiful day sweet Jon..be safe OK..Hugss
Love,
Chanti Lace xoxo

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on April 2, 2011

You have captured the lust of all ages and a willingness of the young and beautiful to provide the necessary titillation that has really nothing to do with exercise except that the real thing burns many more calories than the simulated ether wave billboards.

Your powers of observation and reporting are second to none in this regard.

Ron

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on April 2, 2011

I could see you sitting on your bench watching this one run by...and your mind taking a snapshot image to use as inspiration for this write. I often wonder why jogging suits etc are designed the way they are and with the materials that they use...wouldn't lose baggy cotton be cooler but alas what do I know...I am a walker and a talker. lol
fee

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on April 2, 2011

VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

Reviewed on April 1, 2011

All bundled up safe and secure, this package of allure, I bet as you said, it raised more then an eyebrow, it looks best on the fairer sex, this all revealing spandex, but you should not mention it, you're giving secrets away, ha, Bless ya, yea great imagery as Christine said.

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on April 1, 2011

Spectacular imagery and eloquence in this marvelously male poem!
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on April 1, 2011

Modesty went out with the bikini.