Alphabet Soup (poem) by Joy L. Hale on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)

Reviewed on October 5, 2012

Aww....too late to say get well soon ..nicely expressed though..
Best wishes, neerja

Reviewed on December 3, 2011

A very touching poem, especially the last verse; bear in mind, we are thinking of you too, Joy! Also, remember that God can do all things, Just trust Him to heal you very soon. Blessings!

Reviewed by J Howard

Reviewed on November 19, 2011

October now but a fading memory...hope your recovery in this close horizon. prayers that you are thinking toward the future -

Reviewed by Betty Cochran (Reader)

Reviewed on November 5, 2011

We have all experienced a time of "trying to keep our heads above water! However, the author allows us to see that staunch determination to keep on keeping on. I love the tone and "feel" of this poem.

Reviewed by Darryn Murphy

Reviewed on October 30, 2011

This I love, Thank you! - As I�m form Christchurch, New Zealand and seen a lot of aftershocks and earthquakes. You take care dear friend

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on October 29, 2011

AFTER READING, 'IF I SHOULD LEAVE YOU' I WONDERED IF SOME OF YOUR OTHER SHARINGS MIGHT SHED A LIGHT ON YOUR FEELINGS THAT YOU EXPRESSED. I AM SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE NOT WELL, BUT I AM GLAD THAT, NO MATTER HOW 'SLOW' THE PROCESS IS(AND PLEASE DON'T RUSH TO GET BACK TO YOUR OLD SELF...EASY AND STEADY IS THE WISE WAY)YOU ARE 'TREADING' YOUR WAY UPHILL AND MAY GOD HEAL YOU AND GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH, SPIRITUALLY AND PHYSICALLY, TO BE ABLE TO WRITE AS MUCH AS YOU WOULD LIKE VERY SOON. THANKS FOR SHARING, JOY...LOVE, BLESSINGS AND MUCH FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on October 22, 2011

hope you turn for the better ... fatigue and lethargy are powerful hindrances ...

a powerful and creative petition ...

Reviewed by Richard King

Reviewed on October 21, 2011

You're in the thoughts of so many of us Joy. Stay strong and keep on pluggin. Dick

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on October 20, 2011

Stay strong in spirit Joy, and save your energy!
No need to review, just rest until all better.
I look forward to reading more about you and Elvis :) sometime.
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Reviewed on October 20, 2011

Just be you. No effort or concern required!

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson

Reviewed on October 20, 2011

An alphabet is a necessity for a poet!
but likened to Chicken Soup for healing,
it is also a must for our Dear Lady Joy!

Please know that you are missed when you
do not appear with all your encouraging
words of praise for others.......So, I
for one am sending mine!!!! Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on October 20, 2011

Awwww...hope each day gives you better ones...we will be here when you are feeling good..take good care of you!
Christine

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on October 20, 2011

Aw! I do hope you're soon feeling better, Joy! I'm sending tons of positive energy your way...enough to knock you off your feet if you're standing right under it when it lands....giggle!! Keep on writing my friend...when you feel up to it that is....we're here for you!

Hugs,
Anna

Reviewed by James Johnston

Reviewed on October 20, 2011

Dear friend, Joy....Mere words cannot describe the sympathy and concern I feel for you in your struggle to cope with so many health problems. I miss our phone chats so much but I understand the strain you endure just to concentrate on chit-chat while enduring vertigo, malaise,and so many other maladies. Please know that you are sorely missed on AD by your many friends. Your rain-check on the promised visit will always be valid. Meanwhile, Sis and Jim will be there in spirit for you and constant prayers for your recovery are sent to the Almighty on your behalf. Just(very concerned)Jim.

Reviewed by Marjorie Baker (Reader)

Reviewed on October 19, 2011

Joy, dear friend, could it be possible that I'm at a loss for words? I was hoping that you are feeling better. O, how the days and nights drag by when relief refuses to come! I hear and feel your pain in every word of your poem. We have 'been there' together so many times over many years. I pray that our Heavenly Father will give you rest and peace this night. I love you, Joy, and thank God for so many precious memories of our times together. May they come again! Marge

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on October 19, 2011

Of course we won't give up on you, Joy.
Never! That ole hill ain't so high
and you're almost there - hang tough!

John

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on October 19, 2011

Hope you feel better soon...
fee

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman

Reviewed on October 19, 2011

Joy, of course I'll stay with you and hope that your, "Overwhelming fatigue and lethargy" dissipates soon and you mentally and physically become yourself once again... And no worry about the books to Alyssa. Whenever you have them will be fine.
Mark

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on October 19, 2011

I hope you feel better soon, Joy. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Laura Fall

Reviewed on October 19, 2011

So sorry to here this my friend and hope you feel better soon (Hugs) Laura

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on October 19, 2011

Sorry you are ailing, Joy. I have no experience with what you have, and I hope I never do, it sounds horrible. I guess the closet I've come to what you have is a time or two of some self-inflicted depression, but they didn't last too long. Get well.