Ship of Fools... (poem) by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on May 16, 2004

According to Deepak Chopra aging is learned behaviour. Just unlearn it and you will be fine.
Did you know Ship of Fools is the title of a 14th century German poem, I can't just remember who it is by; also a series of works by an artist friend of mine Robin Bonass. So you are in good company here. I enjoyed the poem again for the rich imagery and the central theme of enduring love.
Ian

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on May 15, 2004

Nicely created Reatta. As soon as I read the title my mind kept saying, "world of fools," do you think we are all being had? l&p G

Reviewed by Simon Thurlow (Reader)

Reviewed on May 15, 2004

Wonderful write. I am beginning to think that I am the Captain of that ship

Reviewed by Rebekah Rosie Lang

Reviewed on May 15, 2004

Lots of imagery!
Emotion too!
Reminds me of a current situation!
(with a friend)
Thank you for sharing! Excellent poem!
Love, Becca

Reviewed by M Flack

Reviewed on May 14, 2004

If love is a ship of fools, then let the rhythm of the waves be the beat of my heart. Then wind in the sails, be my gentle sigh when I think of the distant shore. And the scent of the sea, the fragrance of my hearts longing...

As always you have written a beautiful poem full of deep imagery...

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero

Reviewed on May 14, 2004

This has a very lyrical feeling to it. Very good imagery. I could almost hear music, and sails flapping to the wind. Good work!

Carmen :-)

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

Reviewed on May 13, 2004

wow!!!!
this is one of the most romantic, heart(not so wrenching) but paining
"only lovers could understand"
so true so so true

Reviewed by Ann Piatt

Reviewed on May 13, 2004

This is so very bittersweet. Speaks to me of that love that waits...and waits...and hopes. When we love...there is always hope...but waiting too long can put a real strain on that hope. This collab really walks both sides of the line...and is very easy to relate to

Reviewed by Anthony Hall

Reviewed on May 12, 2004

Dear Poet, how wonderful!

I've set sail on that ship of dreams, filled with fools searching for love...surely it is just over the horizon!

carry me away again...and soon!

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on May 12, 2004

Poet’s, I apologize to both of You for sending my review without pasting the review into the box on 05-11-04.. There are some many terrific lines in this wonderful collaboration… I enjoyed this very much! Bravo!

Dreams are ships of love,
Which we carry with hopes-
When we look forward we see water,
Where nothing can be written
But I see my hope clearly-
In the land of my dreams...

Reviewed by Abe Rossi (Reader)

Reviewed on May 12, 2004

"Hope is that invisible part of ourselves that can mean the difference between getting somewhere...and getting no where"...beautiful piece...the only difference between dreams and reality...is action...thanx for sharing...Peace Abel

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on May 12, 2004

Superb collaboration - brilliantly penned...thank you for this one!

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

This has so much to say, and I have such little intelligence to figure it all out, but I certainly do LOVE that picture...Peace, Ed & Rufuz (w00f)

Reviewed by John Banasiewicz Jr

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

Loved the ending!!!! for sure only lovers could understand..
very enjoyable
Tommy

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

Well How big a fool am i, when I can only get on a dingy:))

Gentle and sweetly told.,. Congrats'

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

(((reindeer)))

a stunning collaborative write from two shining stars at author's den, our own reindeer and sanalith! *BRAVA!*

(((HUGS))) and love, karla.

*sigghhhh...tender and romantic*

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

beautifully expressed.......so emotional......a heart light.....pax A :)

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

You have captured in words a real love so beautifully

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

Wonderful collab, Sanilnath and Reindeer! You two make an unbeatable combination!

(((HUGS))) and much love to you (and to Sanil; hello, Sanil!), your Texas friend, Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Jane Rodway (Reader)

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

I loved this, it was so complete and touches the heart. I could relate to this well.

Reviewed by Sanil nath (Reader)

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

Excellent excellent ........

Never thought have such a lovely shape ...
You are so much encouraging and understanding ....

Thank you .... Thanks a lot ....
Sanilunath G

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

Was it Browning, or another poet, who said:
"Grow old with me...the last of life...for which the first was made."

Good thoughts here, well-expressed.

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

'Only lovers could understand...'

Oh so true and this is a great write.
Brava!

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

Outstanding work, so powerfully expressed.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

Hope is a ship of fools,
Drowning in a sea of dreams,
Waiting hopelessly for love to save them!

Another excellent collaboration, Reindeer. And I absolutely love that graphic!

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

Whoa! The poem began so lovingly and with such depth as it spoke of the love of waning years. Then it shifted gears on me and suddenly decided that the love I had just read about was still up in the air. Would he want that kind of love or not? It sorta confused me I'll admit but as I read on it began making more sense and toward the end of the verses the depth returned once again and the ending was tantamount to the beginning. All in all, a very good poem.

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

Excellent collaboration, the work is seamless, for it flows as if from one mind. Well done.
Allen

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

I am in tears here....this is so beautifully sad Retta!!

Your poetry really touched me so very deep my friend!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

"Hope is a ship of fools, Drowning in a sea of dreams, Waiting hopelessly for love to save them..." Truth put into a nutshell so well, Retta! And the last 5 lines, too, are so poignant. This is wafty and dreamy... but the compulsion to continue to "dream" even whilst agonising the hopelessness is the golden thread which runs through this silvery write. Thank you. Enjoyed much. Kate x

Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

EXCELLENT writing you two...great collaboration buddies!!

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on May 10, 2004

You've both done it again
excellent!

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on May 10, 2004

Outstanding write, Rita.

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on May 10, 2004

Brava You two this is moving and comapssionate sweet and gentle this
is a beautiful duet.......