Ricochet (poem) by Dawn Anderson on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on January 10, 2011

I love the depth in this. . .the silent walk, the sigh, the enmeshment or empathy. This is an awesome expression of an uncomfortable moment.

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on November 11, 2010

SILENCE...SOMETIMES...IS GOLDEN. I THINK THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE WHEN ONE IS SEARCHING FOR THAT VERY DIFFICULT THING...CALLED...'PERFECTION'. THANKS FOR SHARING, DAWN, AND LOVE, BLESSINGS & MUCH FAITH...TO YOU AND YOURS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Axilea MU

Reviewed on November 4, 2010

An interesting conclusion that questions boundaries in a relationship.
Not an easy answer, because it usually takes time to see where it all comes from.

Axilea

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on November 2, 2010

this kind of entanglement speaks of emotional strangulation, perhaps, rather than soulful co-mm-union. The atmosphere is latent with an emotional menace and brooding. The desolation is pretty palpable and you set the scene well. Reminds me a little of the environment of my mudflats! Makes me hitch my breath - excellently achieved poem, Dawn. xx

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on November 2, 2010

Great offering...kinda sad me thinks!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)

Reviewed on November 1, 2010

a very flowing piece of poetry...
Always,
Deborah

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on November 1, 2010

This is quite endearing, visually I can see the syncronity of your bodies walking, silenting thinking and being content to just "be".

Lovely poetry,
Peace, love and light
Amber

Reviewed by Amor Sabor

Reviewed on November 1, 2010

Yes, but is that not, as it should be? Beautiful weaving of images.

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on November 1, 2010

There seems to be confusion in these lines... and subdued acceptance of not agreeing, but putting those differences aside because there is no way to separate or divide your heartstrings.

Cryssa :~)

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on November 1, 2010

Or sadly, vice versa. Admire the way you think...and write, Dawn.
-gene.

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler

Reviewed on November 1, 2010

Interesting observations concerning the subtle differences between enmeshment and interdependence. Well penned. J

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on November 1, 2010

VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on October 31, 2010

Dawn, I believe there is a story of some sadness here. Communications strained,no longer easy nor easily understood. A love dying a slow death of fractured familiarity no longer seeking the thrills of discovery. Love and peace to you my dear friend. Jon Michael

Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo

Reviewed on October 31, 2010

I feel as though I have intruded on a very personal and painful moment for one of these two souls -- palpable and powerfully emotive! ~Hugs, Elizabeth

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on October 31, 2010

a fusion of hearts and souls that become indistinguishable ...

skillfully crafted ...

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen

Reviewed on October 30, 2010

masterful capture of those timeless blurred lines...
wonderful write, dawn.
blessings,
carolyn

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)

Reviewed on October 30, 2010

awww..thatz sad...life loathes in such relations...nicely expressed Dawn
best wishes, neerja

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on October 30, 2010

Beautiful intensity of sadness pervades these words as if the writer knows the end is near and has resigned herself to seeing it through to the end...
fee

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

Thank you for sharing this most meaningful write about relationships, Dawn; truly substance to reflect upon. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

Hell on Earth. Only the brave dare to move out of the open cage.

Reviewed by Morgan Merriweather

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

to know someone so well, it's easy to fall in line, but, the fustration of wanting to step out of tune for a moments dance together......for a moment ~ Morgan

Reviewed by TONY NERONE

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

Poignant and well crafted.

GOD BLESS YOU
TONY

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

love the surrender in the blending of the souls...your descriptives always amaze me

Reviewed by Marcia Miller-Twiford

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

The "togetherness" resounds throughout this masterpiece Dawn. You're a great poet and I like everything your write but this is now one of my new favorites.

Ciao,
Marcia

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

"Eyes lower to half mast" - great image Dawn.
Your last line describes well (to me) what all real
relationships should aspire to.
Peace to you ...
richard

Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

ah, the commingling of souls. know this messy feeling quite well. excellent piece dawn. i can totally relate.

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

"wondering why it is so difficult to remember where you end and I begin."

On one hand a relationship is so strong that you find mutual strength or as someone else mentioned; perhaps one of you has lost identity of where you stand in this affair. Dawn, this is an excellent poem...well done

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

Powerfully mysterious, with so many intricate folds to the relationship and setting. This touches me, and I can't help wondering ~ Is she outgrowing this person she's with, but with him because the years have forever sealed them together?
Ever,
Christine

Reviewed by L Hippler

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

There is so much going on in this short poem, Dawn. Very nicely done.

Reviewed by stan nassano

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

Nicely done

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

this is sad-hope lingers though, i believe, for the connections to still be found

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

Subtly ambiguous, Dawn, good thing/bad thing? The no need for talk scenario or lack of communication..."strained silence" suggests the latter, and yet?
I really love this.

John

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

Lost in thought, visuals and emotions felt Dawn~
Christine

Reviewed by John Bidwell

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

How I wish I didn't understand this so well.
Very well expressed.

John

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

In depth musing here, Dawn. When we merge our lives with another it is invariably true that we give up some of what make us, us. Sometimes we give too much.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on October 29, 2010

Love falling on deaf ears bounces off and does not connect with the intended heart it was aimed at.

George