All My Mother's Children: She Was My Sister (poem) by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Dove (Reader)

Reviewed on April 9, 2003

Very open..

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

so well done as to cut to the core
josie

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

I had a friend like this. Her personal grief ran so deep, there was no reaching her.

This is wrenchingly a loving tribute to your siste.
Well done.

Reviewed by Christine Morell

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

Like Leysa, I'm also crying reading this, Reindeer.I'm stuck for words as I've rarely been so moved by a poem.
Chrissie

Reviewed by Trixie Love

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

Wow Reindeer,
I agree with everyone.
This is one powerful write...

Trixie

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

powerful write!

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

Retta, I may be wrong, but I get such a deep rooted feeling about this sad write and of what it really means. The vivid pictures in my mind are very sharp right now

Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook (Reader)

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

A captivating powerful write!

Reviewed by Sanil nath (Reader)

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

wonderful write ..
Take care

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*� (Reader)

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

Retta, this poem brings to mind a line from a song about Vincent Van Gogh that seems appropriate for Donna Jean. "This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you". ~Joseph

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

One of the most powerful things I've ever read, brought tears to my eyes, Retta.

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

Hauntingly beautiful.

Reviewed by Trish - The Trickster

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

A most touching write. Excellent!

Reviewed by Leysa Lowery

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

I wept when I read this ...........

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

You painted a vision of a beautiful strong woman...Rhetta this is fantastic...Floria

Reviewed by john zimmerman

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

good write
this child is a sister
of mine, as well

john+

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

A haunting write that touchs both the heart and soul. I love the way you built your story and questions in this. Great write.

Reviewed by Melissa Rives

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

What powerful writing...so haunting.

Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

Good Morning, Retta
A very Powerful Write!

yf
tony

Reviewed by Lisa

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

Beauty is in every moment despite the struggle. You gave me a vision of her and I loved her; "a garden grown in the dark of night". Every one is a vision reflected lightly in someone's eye. Thank you so much for this image.

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on April 3, 2003

Retta, Whoa!!! this one gave me a creepy eerie feeling. well done.