A Fateful Decision (poem) by David Maclellan on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on January 28, 2011

Your poem sounds rather mournful, David!

More fortunately for me, I stayed with and still love my bride of 44 years. what is saddest of all is that one of us must pass before the other.

rege

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on October 1, 2010

Deeply honest, real, and very compelling are your verses and what they express, David. Love, peace, and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse

Reviewed on September 18, 2010

regret is such a deep penetrating wound
your emotion pours from its cup...
my heart feels your sorrowing grief

May Love's Balm & Forgiveness Find You
Heal You & Embrace You
Vickie

Reviewed by Darkest Angel (Reader)

Reviewed on September 16, 2010

Well, it shows here that you have been putting it all on the line, and giving it a real approach.

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on September 14, 2010

I HEAR YOU DAVID. BEING HUMAN, WE MAKE MISTAKES, SOME WORSE THAN OTHERS AND...IF FOR SOME REASON, THEY CANNOT BE MENDED...WE MOVE ON...HAVING GAINED THE WISDOM TO NEVER MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE AGAIN. GOD BLESS YOU AND THANKS FOR SHARING, LOVE, JOYCE*HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on September 14, 2010

I will not preach to you, or tell you how to pick yourself up. I can't tell you how to instantly ease this suffering or pretend that I, or anyone else has it "All together". No one can tell you how to fix your heart or your life, the best we can do as fellow humans is say "Yes, I understand and I care." What I can do is tell you I can feel your pain and I'm so sorry you are suffering. And I can tell you that the low places are what forge our metal and shape our character. Hold on to who you have become and in doing so you will find who you are eventually meant to be. A fine and honest poem, deeply touching David.

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on September 12, 2010

It takes only a spark to start a fire and lessons have a way of coming full circle. Patrick

Reviewed by Margaret Mullings

Reviewed on September 12, 2010

This is powerful and heartfelt David and I admire your honesty in this excellent poem! Thank you for sharing and for caring. May the Lord bring healing and restoration as you move forward in faith!

Blessings,
Margaret

P.S. Good to meet you David and welcome to AD!!!

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on September 10, 2010

a man becomes old when he dwells on his regrets rather that strive toward newer dreams ...

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on September 10, 2010

I feel the pain in your words, so true, I think we would all love to turn the pages back, if only we could~

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)

Reviewed on September 10, 2010

David ..dear one..
..we've all been there..I dare to wager that almost every member, on this site alone,has been in writhing pain because of the 'daemons' that berate the unsuspecting 'ego' in us all..
You opened your soul..indeed you shine.. :)))
thank you for the profound trip into your Being.

Blessings

Vesna

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on September 10, 2010

Sometimes, it's the way life seems to go, isn't it? But I also think that those "mistakes" aren't really mistakes....they're part of the "walk"...part of what helps us grow and learn. As for looking back....not good to go there, in my opinion...unless it's to learn from a past "mistake." Otherwise, what purpose does it serve?...none...we can't change any of it! Powerful and honest....beautiful work, David.

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on September 9, 2010

The sheer power and honesty of this confessional unnerves, David, in the best possible way; not only does it challenge me to think about my own deeds but it draws my admiration for its truth.

John

Reviewed by Ragno Donna

Reviewed on September 9, 2010

You have made me cry with the intense feelings of your lost love.
I have loved someone that I had hurt very badly, but that was when I was young and niave. Now I certainly would have done things differently. Live and learn I guess. Your poem hit me.

Ciao,
Ragno

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on September 9, 2010

This is such a brilliant poem, so powerful to read.
David, here's how I look at it ~ those mistakes we make, those stones to stumble on as we walk our path, I believe are just simply "the way".
Ever,
Christine

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on September 9, 2010

And that's the way life goes sometimes. WE don't realize what we have until it slips away! Beautifully penned, David! Very touching poety!

Anna

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on September 9, 2010

David, Look we all make mistakes, and some of us take longer to grow up and see what is really in front of us. Me, I finally saw that my marriage was the reason I was so unhappy...I am free now, and I am so glad to have my life back..I am now the person I always was inside.. You will get through this. I wish you lived closer I would give you a great big hug and some human warmth.

Don't lament, you cannot change anything, and personally, one should never go backwards, so march on strong warrior you will be stronger for it all..

Much peace, love and light,
Amber

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on September 9, 2010

Oh my... so much sadness within these lines dear man..stay safe and well..hugsss

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on September 9, 2010

If only I could, if only she would, turn back the page

We all have our terrible regrets in life, and this piece is a powerfully sad one.