The Urban Refugee (poem) by Hariharan Balakrishnan on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Ruth Rey (Reader)

Reviewed on August 18, 2007

Very well-written and most touching poem!
Sunny regards,
Deborah

Reviewed on August 12, 2007

This, again, is a masterful statement, a remarkable sketch of something primal, essential, deep.

Reviewed on November 29, 2006

If you ever read Tennesee Williams' plays, I'd say you were a student of capturing the rare pain of unspoken emotion in the way you depict and describe the human condition. The world laughs and cries the same way. . .and you've absolutely driven it to a whole new level here with "the Urban Refugee"!
blessin's,
cynth'ya lewis reed

Reviewed by Nordette Adams

Reviewed on November 28, 2006

You express this so well that it's destined to draw emotion from the sensitive reader. Thank you. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Christelle Harris (Reader)

Reviewed on November 9, 2006

Wow....that touched a chord deep in me. I'm going through some things, and it brought it home. Amamzing and beautiful.

Reviewed by J M (Reader)

Reviewed on October 10, 2006

Powerful poem with great emotions all ways...

Reviewed by Amy Avatar (Reader)

Reviewed on June 1, 2006

I see the picture.
Very sad.
Good poem.
Amy Ramdass

Reviewed by Huda Orfali

Reviewed on May 26, 2006

A shocking story and a most wonderful poem
God bless you for sharing

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on May 25, 2006

We have a lot to learn from our animal friends.

Reviewed by Peter Paton

Reviewed on May 25, 2006

Hariharan
There is no love like a mother's love....and your exquisite poem
espouses it all...
Peter

Reviewed by ~Indigo~ Elga

Reviewed on May 2, 2006

Dear Hariharan,

With your words you paint and capture the undeniable heartache and the true extent of a mothers unconditional love. Exceptional writing.

warm hugs
Elga

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on May 2, 2006

Damn. Nothing abstract or lifeless about THIS poem. The lifesized portrait you gave us will stay with me for quite some time. You can believe that. So good.

Reviewed by Shoma Mittra

Reviewed on April 18, 2006

strong imagery with intense poetry makes this a very powerful piece.

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on April 11, 2006

I am at awe
with the way you exressed your feeling here
This is an outstanding write
You had placed me at the scene, of your vision

William
Peace

Reviewed by Crystal Silver Angel (Reader)

Reviewed on March 13, 2006

Yes, I feel the descriptions are so filled with graphic imagery in color and feel, I feel as if I was there.. Excellent, my friend...
joanne

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 12, 2006

A most compelling poetic account that draws the reader in and insists on a reaction of one's soul. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen

Reviewed on March 12, 2006

This is heartbreaking. You wrote it so well...thank you.

Susan