The Friend Within (poem) by Annabel Sheila on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on March 29, 2011

A POWERFUL WRITE THAT GIVES LAUDS TO THE SPIRIT THAT LIVES WITHIN US...FOR SO MANY OF US ARE ROBBED OF THE PLEASURE, PEACE AND CONTENTMENT THAT COMES WITH GETTING TO KNOW...THIS WONDERFUL FRIEND THAT RESIDES WITHIN OUR VESSELS. A DYNAMIC WORK...WRITTEN SO WELL. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS & PEACE...
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Daniel Keith

Reviewed on March 29, 2011

Very nicely written Annabel. We must first learn to love ourselves before we can love anyone else. May God bless you every day of your life.

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on March 28, 2011

How wise you have become!

Could not be more right. We tend to forget that the major tenet of
every major religion equates to do unto others as you would have them do undo y o u. Unless we learn to love and respect ourselves, there is no way we will be able to give others the love and respect they
deserve.

Thank you so much for this passionate and well-written reminder,
Annabel.

You are right. You are terrific!

xOx Phyllis xOx

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on March 27, 2011

a Well Penned write Annabel
Enjoyed much
Love & Peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on March 26, 2011

Very cool. I like you too. Patrick

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

Took me many years to learn this lesson, but once unleashed the world sure looks beautiful, very inspirational offerings...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Regina Pounds

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

Anna, what a wonderful concept...I'm glad you found your best friend...it is inspiring to read of your 'journey' to get to this point...I lag far behind you in this.

Thank you for sharing the insight.

Gina

Reviewed by TONY NERONE

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

Excellent writing from beginning to end!
Namaste
Tony

Reviewed by Lonnie Hicks

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

Interesting. I would guessing a diary, or found letters from mother but you gave it a surprise ending.

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

To thyself be true, as the saying goes. And, Annabel,
you've gone a long way to know and understand the friend
that lives within. More important, perhaps, you have
the skill to put it into beautiful words. -gene.

Reviewed by John Bidwell

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

The greatest love of all.
I entertain the concept- I do know the road heads there...glimpses.
You help- thanks.

John

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

Beautiful just so beautiful sweet lady..sighhh...Hugsss,much love too you

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

Beautiful reflection Anna.
I'm still in the process of trying so hard to find her.
I consider you a great inspiration.
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

The ability to accept who we are and how we got to where we are today is what makes us stand out and differentiate ourselves from others. Some take adversity and grow stronger by overcoming it and you seem to be on of those people. Great write that gives hope to those who read.
fee

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

It is said that we ourselves may be our worst enemy. Truly inspiring to be able to see ones self in the best of lights. I not only admire you, my friend, but envy what you have found.
Your friend, Mark

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

I believe also that if one doesn't love oneself, how can others? You have just changed your life. Bravo and believe in yourself and always remember to be tender with your heart.

Much peace, love and light,
Amber

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

This is inspiring,to know 'self' so well and to find that strength within especially in dark hard times is what we were born to find and learn.. you express beautifully what past holy men tried to teach that to truly love anyone else you need to firstly love and appreciate yourself.Your'best friend' sure can write well!

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

one has to BOOT up onself..thatz the best.. :)keep smiling and be happy..nice write...best wishes.neerja :)

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

We are kindred spirits, Anna. It took me a lifetime also, in fact it was just last October that I figured it all out. Since that epiphany, or whatever the hell you'd call it, I have lived a much more peaceful existence and have quit chastening myself for my perceived wrongs. It is a good way to be. I'm happy for you.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

Much wisdom here, Annabel. But alas, my very best friend who lives in me is still a kid, and he often gets me in trouble!