just lingering (poem) by Dale Clark on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on December 4, 2009

...I WILL KEEP HIM IN PERFECT PEACE...HE WHO KEEPS HIS MIND STAYED ON ME...SOMETIMES WE'RE UP AND SOMETIMES WE'RE DOWN...SOMETIMES WE'RE ALMOST LEVEL TO THE GROUND...BUT...WE PRESS ON/WE'RE IN 'HIS' HANDS...NOT BECAUSE WE ARE PERFECT OR DESERVE ANYTHING BECAUSE WE ARE NOT AND WE DO NOT...BUT JUST BECAUSE...'HE' LOVES US. THIS IS A HARD, CRUEL WORLD...THE ONLY 'LIGHT' IN IT IS 'HIM'...AND WITH 'HIS' HELP WE CAN MAKE IT! BLESSINGS AND THANKS FOR SHARING.
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATION.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on December 1, 2009

My goodness... so much emotional, metaphorical and literal ground covered in this fabulous stream of consciousness, Dale. A new favourite of mine of yours. I can relate to this heartily, having grown up in a farming family... yes, farmers are by nature solitary and very much locked-into their own minds and concerns, very much tied into the land and the environment around them... but oh how they love to chew the fat round the supper table at night... Guess it bolsters them for whatever the next day holds. Those who live on and off the land are by far the most engaging storytellers, I think. Brilliant stuff, thank you! :)) xx

Reviewed by Michelle Mead

Reviewed on November 30, 2009

wow, Dale, this is really wonderful, especially that ending.

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on November 29, 2009

It isn't hard to Just linger on this most beautifully penned poem. I love all of your choices. You have such a way with words, Dale, and I always feel happy after reading your work.
Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on November 29, 2009

Great poem Dale.Excellent work.take care

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on November 28, 2009

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on November 28, 2009

I think we are all just lingering, so we best cherish all the good moments.

Reviewed by Stephen Cherring

Reviewed on November 27, 2009

As soon as I spotted 'Labour' spelled wrong I just knew you were from US.
But the content of the whole poem is outstanding!
Well done that outstanding poet!
Steve Chering.England. The Mother country

Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)

Reviewed on November 27, 2009

Excellent poetry. Packed with truth. Well done.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on November 27, 2009

wandering
upon this field of woes
reenacting events of the past
dust clouds over plowed ground
sowing seeds of doubt
in this journey of the farm
emotionally compromised

I very much appreciate this meaningful metaphorical offering, Dale. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on November 27, 2009

I believe we have to take our happiness where we find it, whether it be in small doses in between periods of crisis or a slow steady diet, or perhaps a glut of happiness followed by a drought...all part of life.
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