My Stone Children: Michael (poem) by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by m w

Reviewed on August 15, 2005

Retta, are all Michaels this way or am I the only one... HUGS

Reviewed by Maria Lupinacci

Reviewed on June 1, 2003

Retta,
This is an exceptional write! It reaches deep down and touches the soul! Bravo!

Hugs,
Maria

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Reviewed on June 1, 2003

Yes, this is excellent. Are you a Special Ed teacher?

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on June 1, 2003

This is powerful!

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya

Reviewed on June 1, 2003

Profound write...BHUWAN

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on June 1, 2003

ecellent study on a lesson of life...

Reviewed by ***** ********* (Reader)

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

You can almost feel the boy's anguish and his shame over his yearning for understanding, suppressing his softer instincts! Nicely done! Sentimental doesn't have to mean sappy... A Very Good write!

Reviewed by Birdie Houston (Reader)

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

Loved how this was crafted great job !

Reviewed by Zenith Elliott

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

I know this all too well Retta, you opened the floodgates...well done.

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

Oh I know this all too well. Reindeer, this is wonderful! I love it

Reviewed by Sanilnath

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

Excellent Work.

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*� (Reader)

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

Reindeer,

You have the special touch.

~Joseph

Reviewed by Trixie Love

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

Oh what a special
write...
It touched my heart...

Beautiful as always

Trixie :)

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

You know the way to touch Reindeer;-) beautiful mysterious write,has a haunting quality to it~

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

I agree with ~E~
Children have feelings too..
Great write...

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

REINDEER
YOU DO HAVE A GOLDEN PEN
WELL DONE
EXCELLENT WRITE

WILLIAM

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

Wow, Retta, this is fascinating and wonderfully penned!! Always touch, Reindeer, it means everything in our lives. :)

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

Insightful, Retta. It only takes one person to see beyond the anger of a child to make a difference in the outcome. Bravo.

Reviewed by Michael Kersting

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

He's hyperactive- cut down on the corn flakes!....just kidding !...good read !

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

Testosterone trouble

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

Oh, Retta.. the insight, the sensitivity you have written this with.. I felt it! You have honored the written word with your honesty and profound understanding of this "boy-child-man".. in a few verses, you have introduced me to a living, breathing soul.. I am completely mesmerized by how beautifully you have conveyed another, with dignity and truth. Fantastic! katy.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

lovely write, reindeer! (((HUGS))) and love, your friend in texas, karen lynn. :)

Reviewed by Trish - The Trickster

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

Wonderfully done Retta....your love has bridged the span. ;-) Trish.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

Oh!! Retta..he smiled and ran away...but not for long...he will be bak soon....for another touch of your love..!!
Love
Tinka

Reviewed by Robert Blackwell (Reader)

Reviewed on May 31, 2003

And thus, you have connected with his soul. Nicely done!