A God and A Butterfly (Drenched in Spiritual Rain) (poem) by Mitzi Kay Jackson on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on October 18, 2007

Elegant, ethereal piece of poetry, with a rhythm like heartbeat.

Beautiful imagery and deep thoughts.

I love these lines:
"You revisit the exhibit
Of your torn and broken spirit
You dwell on what was your hell
As your belly swell to the toll of bells "

I was wondering if this was a typo or... a poetic license?
"I no nothing of giving up "

This was a pleasure to read!

Axilea

Reviewed by Michael LaSalle (Reader)

Reviewed on May 27, 2007

I am in awe, to perfection, wow, incredible, I am stunned, electric passion, transferred and felt! I loved this touching, beautiful poem, thank you for sharing the beauty. mike

Reviewed by Debra Baker

Reviewed on February 22, 2007

I was blown away by the beauty of this poem. You are a fantastic Writer, with depth in your soul. Continue writing us such beauty.

Reviewed by Stan Grimes (Reader)

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

Absolutely amazing poem, Mitzi. You get two "wows" from me.

Thanks for the write.

Stan

Reviewed by Rita Fagin

Reviewed on January 26, 2007

Hello there fellow poet. Thank you for your comment on my poem "Smile". God has blessed us witht the ability to express poetically and I'm grateful. I look forward to reading more of your work. Respectfully, simply rita

Reviewed by Robert Harrison (Reader)

Reviewed on January 8, 2007

What can I say that has not already been said about this wonderful work.

My respect young lady.

Reviewed by Connie Faust

Reviewed on January 6, 2007

Can't help thinking about a caterpillar seen by a child. A child will find beauty in that often "ugly" creation of God. If we could see through the eyes of a child, we would value each precious life and enjoy it at whatever stage it is in.
God meets us where we are in the beauty of His love, reaching down to the downcast and the unlovely, even as He touched the untouchable leper and made him new.
I enjoyed reading this wonderfully-written work.

Reviewed by Art Hernandez

Reviewed on November 18, 2006

Very nice...an enjoyable view of this thought comparison, nicely expressed and displayed within this poem...

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed

Reviewed on December 13, 2005

I think of Tookie Smith when I read this:

they call me the barer of dreams
born in complete duality
anticipation of stains
and a thirst to be drenched in spiritual rain

May his words continue to heal those who are torn by this society. Thank you for this poem, never planned to see it. . .but for some reason, I'm glad that I was brought to your page.
blessin's Sis, so good to see free verse written so freely,

cynth'ya lewis reed

Reviewed by jacqueline amos

Reviewed on March 21, 2005

Sista this is so ,I feel the honor within my self, and you have taken the readers to the other side of your powerful pen.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on March 6, 2005

Mitzi,

Stunningly penned--thought provoking and beautiful. Thank you!

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

Reviewed by David Young

Reviewed on March 3, 2005

Your strength is growing.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on March 3, 2005

superb collab ... an insightful spiritual sojorun through the realms
of perspective and character ...

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson

Reviewed on March 3, 2005

this is such A beautiful collaboration Mitzi. The content outstanding.

Allen

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on March 1, 2005

Mitzi,

In a word, fantastic - the photo, the poetry ... superlative!!

Best wishes,

Robert

Reviewed by Sherry Gibson

Reviewed on March 1, 2005

Mitzi,
You have captured the matamorphorus we feel so deeply before we break free and fly free, on our own to discover our own inner turths. Stunning write!

Sherry

Reviewed by Henry Lefevre

Reviewed on February 28, 2005

May your wings carry you to the destination you dream of.

Hank

Reviewed by richard poor

Reviewed on February 28, 2005

you only write more profoundly than ever....

Reviewed by Nordette Adams

Reviewed on February 28, 2005

A beautiful collaboration, Mitzi. Yes, I have been hoping that more women write about butterflies just for Regis. Hehehehe. Inside joke.

Years back, when my life began to rumble like a volcano awakening, my mentor chuckled at me and said, "The butterfly is coming from the cocoon." I'd tell him something disturbing, and he'd just chuckle and repeat that. I wanted to reach through the phone and give him a blackeye as my life grumbled and rumbled more, and finally all hell broke loose. Damned if the man wasn't right. ;-) I don't know this Ahmad, but wonderful work to him too, for what he's taught you and for what's posted here. I smiled all through the poem.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on February 27, 2005

Butterflies seem to be a recurring theme around here of late. Symbolically meaningful, Mitzi. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on February 27, 2005

You can Leave The Cocoon If you want Too---Unique n Different Done Good!

TRASK

Reviewed by Walter Jones

Reviewed on February 27, 2005

Three to four to born again, a piece written in glory to be woke, evolution presented in perfect form, a voice that helps the understandering, so much you are a teller of life and hope yet to be, a gift your words are, to us all. Fantastic write and lesson.. Walt

Reviewed by Phillip William Allen

Reviewed on February 27, 2005

Strong pen you have in this one

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on February 27, 2005

Stunning work Mitzi!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on February 27, 2005

Have to agree with LIsa on this one I can picture this one being recited in backdrop of the great graphic you chose to highlight this work with.
Beautiful Mitzi, beutiful.

Felix

Reviewed by George Jackson

Reviewed on February 27, 2005

Yeah this IS stunning work. A keeper for my Library. Thank you.

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on February 27, 2005

This Mitzi, screams to be read aloud. Absolutely stunning work. I read it twice, and I'll read it again..
We open a cocoon every time we pen a poem..yours though seems alot brighter than most though.
Beautiful!

Lisa

Reviewed by Handsum Hart

Reviewed on February 26, 2005

A fine collaboration and gripping write.

Joy and sunshine
HH

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on February 26, 2005

Inspirational write with great wisdom shared.

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on February 26, 2005

I agree with Eileen
And you da woman Mitzi......

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on February 26, 2005

Yes! perfection of collaboration Mitzi, a magnificent poem that makes makes me feel privileged to be a poet and to read works such as this! Bravo!

Love

eileen

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on February 26, 2005

Brilliant allegory here Mitzi.
A great collab'

This is perfection.

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

Reviewed on February 26, 2005

This is incredibly beautiful and so well written. Another masterpiece here.

Reviewed by Aberjhani

Reviewed on February 26, 2005

Perfection is as perfection does. Well done oh wise Madame Butterfly.

Reviewed by Dave Harm

Reviewed on February 26, 2005

this is beautiful... the mysteries of God, sheds light on us, when "ugly" becomes precious...