The Seal is Cast (poem) by Dallas Franklin on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on September 1, 2003

"The Seal is Cast" flows all the way under the sounds of the drums of wisdom.

I really learned while enjoying a good reading from an outstanding WRITING.

Please, allow me to suggest a revision on the last stanza, for this "The Seal is Cast" is too precious, and I feel that its closing is not corresponding with the power and the message of this masterpiece. Please consider revising the last Stanza of "The Seal is Cast".

I thank You.

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on July 2, 2002

well done........ ;0)

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on May 7, 2002

Insightful piece. Well crafted...nearly classical in form. Loved it. ~E

Reviewed by Sharon Hartdegen (Reader)

Reviewed on April 11, 2002

Intriqing... the words, " a prisoner behind your own built walls" says a lot. And the picture is absolutely wonderful.

Reviewed by Sandi Schraut

Reviewed on April 10, 2002

I understand this feeling way too intimately, still we always hope that that seal cracks, and we will be free. The write is thoughtful and captures that hopeless feeling well, the photo has hope that when the fog clears that all will be crystal clear and beautiful. wonderful combo....Love Sandi

Reviewed by Masarat Daud (Reader)

Reviewed on April 9, 2002

Loved it Dallas!

Reviewed by Bridget Haggerty (Reader)

Reviewed on April 9, 2002

The photo is great! I'm reserving judgement on the poem until after I've read it a few times. Not the sort of "write" you can read just once...

Reviewed by Margaret Latter (Reader)

Reviewed on April 8, 2002

That poem was haunting but yet so beautiful
Margaret

Reviewed by Sharron Tyrrell

Reviewed on April 8, 2002

beautiful photo and words .. :)

Reviewed by Theresa Koch

Reviewed on April 8, 2002

I love every bit of this Dallas Extremely awesome photograph and poetry~*

Reviewed by Darlene Zagata

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

Hauntingly beautiful, both the words and the photo!

Reviewed by sheray

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

Brilliant and bone rattling. The photo gives it grace.

Reviewed by Judith Flynn (Reader)

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

What a marvelous photo - so quiet and serene ~~~ and mysterious <sigh> Now your poem, also mysterious and haunting ~ and ~ must be read more than once to be appreciated! BRAVO!!! xoxoxo judy

Reviewed by Judith Flynn (Reader)

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

MMmmmm: think i visited the place described just last evening, Dallas! A poem is like a fine wine. "The Seal is Cast" can be seen and appreciated as a fine wine. If one is fond of wine, then they know poetry is more than technical skill. The poem has to age, be cared for at certain temperatures, then opened at the right moment. I think this poem will stand the test of time in literature. vicki

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

It is powerful and beautiful...

Reviewed by Frances Howse

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

Wonderful talent, keep up the good work!!!

Reviewed by Rose rose.moss@LineOne.net (Reader)

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

Beautiful, haunting and enigmatic

Reviewed by Dee Johnston

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

This is such a beautiful poem...the picture is awsome. youre work is wonderful

Reviewed by Terry Bizeau (Reader)

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

beautiful, always beautiful...keep it up.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

Both poem and pic are powerful and the meter of this poem is fantastic.

Reviewed by Trixie Love

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

Hi Dallas,
Absolutely beautiful..

*Trixie*

Reviewed by Ellen DuBois (Reader)

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

Wow! I read this out loud, Dallas, and I have to say that it's one of the most powerful poems I've read. Superb work and the photo is perfect. Bravo on a job well done.
Ellen

Reviewed by Janet Caldwell

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

I have certainly felt the sense of doom and utter judgement from myself against myself. You've captured that moment well. Bravo!!! The photo is too kewl! *S*
Lotsa Love, Janet xoxoxo

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

Great poem and nice pic.!!!!!

Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by Tracey Hardie

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

Wonderful poem!

Reviewed by Vivian

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

Lovely poem and picture!

Reviewed by Jo Janoski

Reviewed on April 7, 2002

Beautiful poem and photo!