Pathways (John Z's Challenge) (poem) by SHERRY G HEIM on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 25, 2005

Oustanding poetical writing. "Pathways (John Z's Challenge)"
is depicting pictures on homeless
and victms of the judiciary system.
The warmth of the breath of a true story can be felt throughout the lines of "Pathways (John Z's Challenge)".

I salute You, Sublime Poet!

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on March 22, 2005

Wonderful write, Sherry! You have exceeded the challenge in this one.

Sandie Angel a.k.a. Sandie May Angel :o)

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on March 21, 2005

Hello Sherry, looks like you met the challenge in grand style. G

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on March 21, 2005

This was excellent Sherry, outstanding poem for the challenge! Ah so touching and beautifully insightful,

Reindeer

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on March 21, 2005

you've done fantsatic
an excellent write
most enjoyable reading

William .....Peace & Love

Reviewed by Nordette Adams

Reviewed on March 20, 2005

You've gone into the heart of a real soul here, Sherry. This is true of many homeless. We don't want to see that so many could be us, just like us. Great job with the challenge. You're such a sensitive thinker. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish

Reviewed on March 20, 2005

You always write such moving poems,you really sya a lot in your poems.
This one is deep moving and inspirational too.
Great work!
Best wishes
from
kay

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

Reviewed on March 15, 2005

lady you did it well,
seems to know it well too
that is just how it is sometimes
enjoyed reading...take care

Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)

Reviewed on March 14, 2005

Superb! Perfectly written. self esteem the only thing really needed to keep one going. The dog named Rex now we both know how true that is. Thanks for adding that in there too. Makes it all so Complete of the true realities of life and all that was truly given.
Perfection! Sherry. Perfection!
tracey

Reviewed by Amor Sabor

Reviewed on March 14, 2005

Excellent work, Sherry. Always a pleasure to read
Amor

Reviewed by Phillip William Allen

Reviewed on March 13, 2005

Done as only Sherry can do. Lots of emotion penned throughout

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 13, 2005

You have painted a vivid psychological portrait of your character and thus, are able to share it most effectively with your readers. Thank you, Sherry. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on March 13, 2005

This is extremely powerful, Sherry, and this person lives, breathes and I feel I have had a glimpse into his whole life's history. You have picked some stunning details to fill us in with and is so real I hope that this is not about someone known to you! You could weave a whole novel here. Such grace and compassion, too. As George has so succinctly put it, excellent. TY Kate xx

Reviewed by George Jackson

Reviewed on March 13, 2005

Excellent.

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on March 13, 2005

Sherry,
One only has to know that you've written to know they are in for a well-mastered write when they open your Den!
The images this painted was clearly a masterpiece for the soul. Not only could they be seen, they were felt and would transport one to very spot of this man's world.
When you take a challenge..it can't be matched!
Take care and be well!

Lisa

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on March 12, 2005

Excellent potrail of a homeless person..
Some like it, some pull off the streets
and live better lives..

Reviewed by Barbara Terry

Reviewed on March 12, 2005

I have to agree with Karla. This is such a picture that one can see, the plight of the homeless. If I had my way, and the resources to put it all together, I would gather them out of the raging storm, and givem food, shelter, clean clothes, and a place to sleep. It breaks my heart so to see these people, shunned by society, not have a decent place to sleep. There is a man in a wheel chair, a Vietnam vet, who has no legs, yet he is homeless, because his family doesn't want him. He sleeps whereever he can that is warm in the winter. Since most of the states have done away with the vagrancy laws, because being a vagrant isn't a crime, they can't put these people in jail, because jails are for criminals. But there should be a way to help these poor people who suffer needlessly, because of society's selfishness. Good write Sherry. May the Lord be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love, peace, & (((HUGS))), Barbie

"If I have to...Then I may as well be."

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on March 12, 2005

Sherry,

You've captured, dramatically and realistically, the plight of a homeless person. BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla (who's been there) *tears*

Reviewed by john zimmerman

Reviewed on March 12, 2005

a fine job and the challenge is well met!

i love the line:
I have learned that poverty is regarded as a contagious disease
again well done!

john+

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on March 12, 2005

All too true and bitterly so. I sit on the board for a community centre in a depressed community and the social, class and financial levels of the people who must now use our services (foodbanks, meals, resume services, daycare etc) is changing more and more each day. Nice rise to the challenge of John Z and a great socail statement.

Felix

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on March 12, 2005

Very well penned and very emotional Sherry!!

You did a great job here!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on March 12, 2005

Sherry you have me in tears and at the same time I'm so angry at the injustices of this world I could spit nails. I know this is not fiction, because there are too many it has happened to . One of my friends. His specialist job was done away with and at the age of 58, he can't find anything. It's been 8 months. This is a fantastic response to the challenge, superbly done!

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on March 12, 2005

this is an very moving account of a man who put his trust in the corrupted undertaking of those who are of a higher status in the corporate world ... i have a friend who experienced such a scenario ... went to the federal pen for 5 years for indirectly being involved (conspiracy) in hoarding strategic gems from the government for a higher price ... when he was released from jail, he went into the other direction and became a top music manager, the likes of Metallica and Antrax ... some can move ahead from diversity, some fall away into its tragic effects ...

great write ...

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on March 12, 2005

oh, this is so sad! powerful and gutwrenching write; very well done, sherry! brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :( >tears <