In My Sister's Shadow (poem) by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Angela Velez (Reader)

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

I think in my time being at the den I've only cried twice you did it to me
this was such a cry that needs love, know that she is with you every moment in you inside, by urside in your heart! this was beautiful. xoxoxo

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

Retta this is so heartfelt ....very lovely tribute to your sister.......
Love
Tinka

Reviewed by Oisín Breen (Reader)

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

ah such a strong and passionate poem

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

Oh Retta...how I feel this..having lost my son two years ago..I often feel him here "visiting" me...I hear myself saying the same thing...please dont go...but he does return..I know this feeling...great write from a sorrowing soul..Floria

Reviewed by Trixie Love

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

Hi Reindeer,
This issuch a beautiful heartfelt
tribute to your sister's memory...

However, I have to disagree with Tony...
Death is not final,
It's the bridge that
takes us from here
to God's mansion...
The soul never dies..
This is my belife...

Trixie :)

Reviewed by Josephine Bohen

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

peace to you
josie

Reviewed by B Thomas Daniels (Reader)

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

"As I step off into that deep abyss,
Not like I will be missed!"

You would be greatly missed my sweet Reindeer.

Another Fantastic Poem from you. A must add to your book.

Reviewed by richard poor

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

this is awe...never let go!

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

To lose a loved one is indeed a torture to the soul. The loved one would want you to live. Great write!

Reviewed by na na (Reader)

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

You poured out your heart Retta. An excellent exposure to your longing and agony for her. But she is really not gone.
She will live inside your heart and memory always, and you in hers. Bill

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

Retta, very endearing write. The pain and the shadows never disappear. They remain in our hearts forever. Peace is the joy of remembrance.

Reviewed by Trish - The Trickster

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

I'm sorry about your sister. I would miss mine terribly if she was gone. Beautiful poem and tribute.

Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

Good Morning, Retta
Death is so final. All I have left are Steve, and Lisa. But the heartbrake of losing a loved one is so lovely written here. Tank You for sharing.

tony

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

Excellent, just the opposite of my poem. I use to love my brother this way until I grew up and realized that it was wasted energy. Thanks for flipping the coin for me.

Reviewed by Jack Roberts

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

A painful write, yet beautiful too.
Jack

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on March 26, 2003

This reminds so much of my youngest sister Tricia and her unexpected death at 42. She was a flower in this garden and I will miss her everyday of my life here. Thank you for your kind words. They will touych me as if Tricia was reading this herself.

Love and harmony,
Susan

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)

Reviewed on March 26, 2003

This so moved my heart...
Know this kind of grief, too and you
powerfully expressed it in your write.

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on March 26, 2003

It's hard not having your sister anymore
I know how you feel because I don't have
my Dad, nor my two brothers anymore
{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Reviewed on March 26, 2003

Retta, this is a haunting poem. Time is so short for us humans. So short. We only get to live for the most 100 years out of the billions of time. Wait, you will be by her side. We get one life to live and it is up to each of us to live it and learn of it.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on March 26, 2003

How this touched me Retta, my sister was my best friend we did everything together,I miss her.This is such a beautiful but sad write. You know she would want you to be happy.

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on March 26, 2003

3-26-03

Surely you Had Kind Sister, Mine 2 Faced as
Rest my Earth Family__

Great Tribute to Her Soul!She Knows It Well !

TRASK

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on March 26, 2003

Very, very emotional dear Retta. such a painful need. I am sorry

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on March 26, 2003

Reindeer,
So much pain and sorrow letting go is something that takes strength and finding them again in spirit is the gaining of that strength... This one is beautiful
Peggy