Written years ago by me but THIS still haunts me today. (poem) by Kay P M- Devenish on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on November 2, 2023

My dear, dear friend Kay,
I know you said that you had written this
A long while ago, but I have never read it until today, and I am so glad I did.
Now I know that because we are friends I would be expected to say something nice about it.
But that is not the case, our friendship has nothing to do with it.
This is genuinely one of the best and most
Moving poems that I have ever read.
It is beautiful, there is no other words for it.
I wish to God that I was half the poet you are.
Your pommie pal Steve.

Reviewed by audrine max

Reviewed on June 3, 2022

it's a beautiful poem. i love how you draw within you the calmness and peace. no need to be guilty of anything. living life peacefully at the present moment is already one's great contribution to all.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on June 3, 2022

Easy to relate to this, on many levels. It's appalling and shocking, the violence and evil that's happening in America, and on this planet now. God help us. Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt piece. r

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on June 1, 2022

KAY...ON MY COPY OF THIS POEM, WHICH IS TAPED TO THE WALL BEHIND MY COMPUTER STAND, THE DATE IS 3/15/2013. I'VE HAD IT THERE ALL THESE YEARS AND FROM TIME TO TIME I AM DRAWN TO RE-READ IT AGAIN. I LOVED IT THEN AND I STILL DO! THIS FINE WORK WHICH CAJOLES THE READER TO 'LOOK AT THEMSELVES IN THE MIRROR' IS ONE THAT WILL NEVER GROW OLD. INDEED, CRUELTY AND THE LACK OF COMPASSION THAT IT POURS OUT ON HUMANITY HAS NOT IMPROVED BUT GOTTEN WORSE. BUT IT REALLY DOES BEGIN WITH 'ONE'. THOUGH 'ONE' CANNOT DO IT ALL...THEY BECOME PART OF A LARGER PICTURE BY HELPING IN WHATEVER LITTLE WAY THEY CAN TO MAKE THIS A BETTER WORLD FOR ALL. THERE ARE INSTANCES WHEN CATASTROPHIES(NATIONALLY & INTERNATIONALLY)ARE OVERWHELMING. BUT THOUGH WE ARE LIVING IN PERILOUS TIMES...THE GOOD NEWS IS; THE LOVE OF GOD STILL REIGNS AND CARES OF US ALL. SO WE 'PRESS-ON' IN HIS STRENGTH, DOING THE BEST WE CAN WHILE WE ARE HERE, WHILE REACHING UNTO THAT 'PROMISED' NEW AND BETTER PLACE. THANKS FOR THE RE-POSTING OF THIS EVER TIMELY AND POIGNANT SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on June 1, 2022

You and I live in a comfort zone that didn't exist until the 20th century except for a few very rich and royalty. If I read your poignant poem before of all the things "I don't want to hear about," I would answer the same as I have before.

The world is getting better based on statistics of many parameters. But good journalism demands revealing the worst so that it can be addressed and corrected, rather than lie hidden and swept under the rug.

Once again, like in the 20th century about this time, we are plagued with a pandemic and unnecessary war. Isn't it strange that Afghanistan is off the media radar right now? I've been watching the History Channel biography of Theodore Roosevelt. A very rich man who had great empathy for the common people and the land that he loved. Surrounded by people who wanted to keep the status quo, he rallied for reform and to protect the land's natural wonders like Yellowstone and Yosemite. Paving the way for Australia to do the same.

Australia's handling of guns is far ahead of the United States and sets a great example.

Ron

Reviewed by T. Wignesan

Reviewed on May 31, 2022

Well-done, Kay P M-Devenish ! Hope your leaders and "programmers" of life in the rest of the world read and get your message though the ending makes me wonder if you're serious about it all. Still a very good read whatever it is that goaded you, in the first place, to pen your disgust at what's being thrust down your throat, not forgetting the liberal and altruistic sentiments expressed sincerely in gnawing justaposition for the less fortunate elsewhere... Every good wish. Wignesan