I Hurt My Friend Tonight... (poem) by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

Hugs The hurt in your friends eyes I suspect was her pain knowing that you are in pain. She/He will wait until you are ready. I feel a lot of love flowing through this write; you are healing :-) Hugs.

Reviewed by Trish - The Trickster

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

A touching write, although we all make mistakes for which we are sorry, it takes a bigger person to forgive them. ~Trish~

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

a true friend will understand. i have those walls myself...and don't want anyone to see what kind of person i am behind them...i understand. give your friend some time, they'll come around. ((((((((HUGS)))))))) and love, karla. *tears* i wish i could let someone in...but i'm afraid of what they'll think of me...

Reviewed by Christine Morell

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

Your pain and your sincerity touch me deeply.Your friend will understand when he reads this heartfelt expression of your sorrow.
Chrissie

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

Retta, this went right to my soul. I am so sorry for your pain

Reviewed by Birdie Houston (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

Very felt deep write

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

this write spoke to me....I am crying here...because i am in the same spot......and did not even do the damage myself...some one else did
Love
Tinka

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

We all make mistakes and when we are really sorry, it does hurt more. Such apologies must be accepted.

Reviewed by Bobbi Duffy

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

Retta, my soul ached more with each word. I know wall well, I live behind one, you words echoed and resonated within me especially
Trying not to show
How much they mean to me,
And I hurt them deeply,
How much I wish I could call out!
Tell them what they want to hear,
Somehow put away my fear!

Reviewed by the phantom pheonix (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

this was very sad and yet so hopeful and bright I hope they accept your apology for you are such a sweet and nice person

Reviewed by Joel Raja Kumar J (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

Retta, We often hurt the one we love or like the most, but that does not mean we are not true friends.

Those who can take our hurting and still be our friend, they are the true friends to ride the river with.

A wonderful work though so sad.

Love from India - Joel -

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

This touched my heart, Retta.

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

Reindeer,
'They strayed to close,
To my wounded heart,
Tried to peek in,
Tried to take part
In the shadow of my life,
And I pushed them away,
Would not let them stay- "
this one made me misty eyed having
that kind of a day anyway.
:(
Peg

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

this is an honest and eye-opening poem, reindeer, written from the heart. i am sure your apology will be accepted by your friend. if she is a friend, then she will apologize; and life will go on. that is the mark of a true friendship: they stick by each other, through thick and through thin, and through good times and in bad. i hope that happens between you two. love, your friend, karen lynn in texas. (((HUGS))) :)

Reviewed by Jack Roberts

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

Nice write Retta. A little time will heal most wounds.
Jack

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

Free flow of emotions...we should forgive and forget....frienship is everlasting...take care...excellent work done here...BHUWAN

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

Moving write--such a powerful expression of emotions...

Reviewed by Adam Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

A moving portrait of sincere sorrow.

Adam

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

Oh, Retta, this aches...I really don't know what to say except we are all unique, some of us do not have the strength to go the extra miles, I know that feeling well...we love what we can in ourselves, and insulate the core, it is the method that works to protect the soul. I don't know if that came out right, just want you to know it is okay to be who you are, Beautiful Reindeer of the North.

:)

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

Retta, excellent poem. If the frienship is strong it will survive no matter what.

Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

Hi Retta, Your again excellent write has a good point. Everyone should have their own secrets, if they choose.

tony

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

Retta your friend is so wrong...everyone should accept a "sincere" apology..God does..and we should too.. I can see how much this hurt you..powerful and sad.if I ever step on your toes please let me know..floria

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2003

The definition of a friend is someone who knows all about you, the good points and the bad, and still likes you, and it is a two way street of consideration.

Sad, but well done work. [as usual]
~E