Let Whispers Rise (Poetry) - 10/5/2025 9:12:42 AM
Your poem gives good advice about how not to given to influences that would put you and your reputation in jeopardy. It's always the best policy to be as honest as you can and not let others determined what you do or say.
The whispers may bring you fame and the scars will be your brand.
Ron
Unforced (Poetry) - 10/5/2025 9:09:30 AM
As I read I felt a tranquil vibe of being one with nature. Very pleasant to read and enjoy its ambience.
Ron
Let It Close (Poetry) - 10/4/2025 4:18:17 PM
Thank you for your comment, Ron.
You’re simply seeing it through your own lens, shaped by your experiences.
It’s your perspective, and I wouldn’t interfere with that. It belongs to you, not to me.
Cathrine
Mind The Heart (Poetry) - 10/4/2025 1:18:16 PM
Pitting the mind's thought against the heart's emotions is difficult to do. But in the end you think that we should steer our course by our heart's content.
But won't you agree that a more planned and straightforward approach to life is less fraught with danger?
Ron
Let It Close (Poetry) - 9/28/2025 8:53:53 AM
I am probably one of those who paint you wrong. So if I have interpreted your poems incorrectly, forgive me. For I am human and I often misinterpret what I read.
Ron
Clarity’s Fire (Poetry) - 9/28/2025 8:49:58 AM
Clearly it was not love. It was merely control.
Ron
Strings & Silence (Poetry) - 9/28/2025 8:35:55 AM
I find most of your poetry to be a bit depressing. And this one is perhaps, the most. Some people use poetry to heal and I believe that's what you are doing.
We are really healed when we can break free from morose reflections of our life into celebrating the wonderful world around us.
Ron
Absence I Made Home (Poetry) - 9/27/2025 11:33:42 AM
I have found it so many chase the wrong or just settle for a second best. Reading I felt like you were in a cult of emptiness, unable to crawl out.
Ron
Win (Poetry) - 9/27/2025 11:30:14 AM
Winning is only for the few. For the rest of us, self-respect will do.
Ron
Unspoken Years (Poetry) - 9/27/2025 11:28:17 AM
I can see why secrets can end up ruining a life when true emotion and relief is simply just telling it like it is.
Ron
Raw (Poetry) - 9/22/2025 11:54:14 AM
The very title indicates a very rough relationship. If you experienced it, it certainly would result in a bad experience.
But escape is the best alternative and you chose that for the poem.
Ron
Halted (Poetry) - 9/22/2025 11:50:13 AM
Another powerful poem. Struggles you may have had yourself or relating the struggles that so many in this world have to go through.
For example, the people of Gaza with no place to avoid war raging everywhere around them. Likewise, the people of South Sudan with a Civil War involving everyone in one way or another and again no escape from the death and destruction.
I would never want that to happen here and hope that people would have good sense not to create an environment for it to happen like during our Civil War where brother fought against her brother, neighbor against neighbor, and friends against their friends.
Ron
Uncried Grief (Poetry) - 9/22/2025 11:43:50 AM
A deep dive into early memories that weren't well for a child.
From my happy and carefree childhood with wonderful parents, it's hard for me to understand what it must've been like to have these pains that still haunt you today from long ago and won't let go.
Or are you just writing excellent poetry from that point of view that you never had to go through, like me.
Ron
Victim Mode (Poetry) - 9/21/2025 8:37:33 AM
Certainly a very introspective view of who one/someone is, especially if they are hiding something.
Ron
What I Did (Poetry) - 9/18/2025 1:44:23 PM
You did what you had to do, and I believe it worked out.
Ron
Self Betrayal (Poetry) - 9/18/2025 1:40:24 PM
The real admission that sometimes we don't listen to ourselves and take charge of our situation.
Ryan
Covers On Repeat (Poetry) - 9/18/2025 1:37:26 PM
A good warning to not be taken in by those who would harm us.
Ron
What I Did (Poetry) - 9/17/2025 6:29:18 PM
Oh this is so so beautiful, well written and deeply touching Catherine
Sovereignty (Poetry) - 9/17/2025 9:33:44 AM
Accountability seems to be the essence of the poem. More and more, sovereignty becomes suspicious. Why should one human being be more important than another?
Ron
In Letting Be (Poetry) - 9/12/2025 2:08:01 PM
I recently wrote an article on letting go. I thought your poem would be like that, but it's not. Your a poem appears to be about letting go on their relationship.
Ron
Thank You (Poetry) - 9/5/2025 1:02:32 PM
Sometimes, partying is the best thing that can happen. In this case, you are offering your gratitude in the form of a "Thank You" in a beautifully written lyrical song.
Ron
Coming Home (Poetry) - 8/21/2025 2:46:02 AM
Thoughtful, insightful, and nicely penned.
A Selfish Flight (Poetry) - 8/18/2025 1:46:29 PM
It's all in the climb. The higher one achieves, the less one knows. Must climb higher than next time. But all the view from up there as the cold and the wind cuts at your body on the way down.
Ron
Beneath Your Radar (Poetry) - 8/9/2025 11:33:49 AM
More and more, shape shifting scams have infiltrated my email and encouraged me with their continual entreaties to give me something for nothing.
Ron
A Better View (Poetry) - 8/5/2025 12:37:11 PM
I'd like to take a look through that crack.
Ron
Ciphers (Poetry) - 8/3/2025 11:32:57 AM
Truly a way to solve the puzzle of life. Once you cipher the real danger, it's easier to move on.
Ron
Soothing Lies (Poetry) - 8/3/2025 11:18:44 AM
Like creating a bruise, lies eat away trust. And they can be very sweet, but very bitter when they come home to roost. Another beautifully written poem of a subject we all can escape from… lies.
Ron
Soothing Lies (Poetry) - 8/2/2025 4:01:39 PM
Thank you for sharing these wonderfully insightful lines with the no bs conclusion.
Another favorite: "...trust is something truth must teach."
Unburdened (Poetry) - 7/31/2025 9:11:09 AM
One of them many ways to freedom. Unload it all.
Ron
A Life Of Leaving (Poetry) - 7/31/2025 8:54:53 AM
I got the message. I've seen personalities like that who we've a lot of regrets behind when they can no longer stick around to make a long-term relationship over anything.
Ron
Unfolding (Poetry) - 7/30/2025 9:03:23 AM
Interesting, as you unfold the human mind's ability to alter course and grow.
Ron
My Heart Is the Anchor (Poetry) - 7/29/2025 12:35:15 PM
There's something about a happy couple that creates oh a presence peace and prosperity.
Your poem suits those values very well.
Ron
Conditioned (Poetry) - 7/28/2025 12:15:14 PM
Another cutting edge tome so emotionally packed that it screams to get out and be read.
Ron
Initiation (Poetry) - 7/28/2025 11:11:37 AM
The path to wisdom, that is for sure. Amazing choice of words and rhyming.
Ron
Catalyst (Poetry) - 7/27/2025 11:24:14 AM
A lesson so many women seem to go through, stated so well.
From my own observation, many women marry the wrong person when they are young because of this strong hormonal attraction. Only to find that it wasn't love and it wasn't a loving relationship. When they break free, if they're careful, they can find a lasting love… or fall back into the same trap badly choosing their next mate.
Ron
Splinters Speaks (Poetry) - 7/27/2025 10:59:52 AM
Some interesting thoughts reached my mind as I read this. The turmoil is immense and the similes, galore.
Ron
Note To Self (Poetry) - 7/26/2025 7:44:22 AM
Great wisdom to self and to anyone else who reads and understands.
Ron
The Irony of Healing (Poetry) - 7/24/2025 12:31:58 PM
I hope I can relate to those who had abused childhood. My own was very free and open. Learned great lessons by the time I was 10 from experience. Thanks to loving parents who let me roam freely without bound.
Ron
Et Annet Kompass (Poetry) - 7/24/2025 12:19:05 PM
I used Google to translate your Norwegian and found Another Compass to be delightful because survival depends on loss and renewal for better than ever outcomes in life. Cool.
Run
Quiet Contradictions (Poetry) - 7/23/2025 2:47:05 PM
The poem reminds me that humans are full of contradictions and our egos are so busy twisting reality to sooth our needs.
Quiet Contradictions (Poetry) - 7/23/2025 12:43:28 PM
More contradictions than I ever thought existed.
We certainly have a propensity for seeing things shattered. And are drawn to it by the news and the kinds of viewing and reading we do – murder and mayhem top the list.
While we get some satisfaction from DIY and shows that repair things, and 90% of life is doing just that quietly, building and repairing. It's sensation that catches our attention and draws us in, contradicting our good nature.
Ron
Reflected Wound (Poetry) - 7/22/2025 7:46:12 AM
A lot to reflect on. Actions hurt ourselves more than they hurt others.
Ron
Yesteryears (Poetry) - 7/21/2025 1:03:09 PM
That's what retirement has meant for me. No longer chasing other people's dreams. No longer meeting the requirements of teacher's schemes.
From the Beatles, Tomorrow Never Knows, I once had a poster in psychedelic blue and red that proclaimed, "Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream." In my bathroom on the back of the door for everyone to contemplate.
Ron
My Friend the No (Poetry) - 7/21/2025 12:54:45 PM
In many cases, only one can receive, yes. But those of us in the know like you with this brilliant poem, know that by receiving no, it is not the time to quit, but the time to learn the lesson taught and move on to better things.
Ron
The Honest Mirror (Poetry) - 7/20/2025 10:50:55 AM
Cool, a psychological thriller. I guess that's why some people hate to look at themselves in the mirror.
Ron
Borrowed Breath (Poetry) - 7/19/2025 11:54:52 AM
Once again beautifully rendered about how short our time is. Unless you are in the news in a way that is remembered by almost everyone on earth or you are part of a dynasty that lives on down through the ages, the chance of being remembered is quite slim.
The best way to be remembered is to have one of these beautiful poetry lines appear before millions in a book, a movie or through online viral pick up.
Ron
A Version I Outgrew (Poetry) - 7/19/2025 11:45:27 AM
This could've been a continuation of your previous poem. We are only as good as the friends we keep.
Ron
Becoming (Poetry) - 7/19/2025 11:37:59 AM
Again, beautifully rhymed, with a bit of wisdom counseling woven within.
Ron
The Trembling Ground Of An Honest Heart (Poetry) - 7/19/2025 11:35:09 AM
Lovely rhyme and beautifully executed. I could see it as a song or as read out loud with all the emotion you could Bring to it.
Ron
Beneath the Silence (Poetry) - 5/25/2025 12:38:50 PM
Such a tender and loving offering…
Your words are balm to the reconnection
yearned for…
I particularly love the line
“We’ll breathe in this grace”..
So delicately put…and reflecting
almost spiritually,
the vulnerability of both ‘him and her’…
An exceptionally beautiful poem…
Diana..🌿
Beneath the Silence (Poetry) - 5/20/2025 11:43:14 AM
What a beautiful appeal to unbreakup.
So beautifully written in a rhyming style that shows a lot of effort. And I hope it brings results.
Ron
Dear 5-Year-Old Self (Poetry) - 11/17/2023 1:51:29 PM
Deeply touching, C H. A beautiful poem.
Dear 5-Year-Old Self (Poetry) - 11/16/2023 5:45:48 PM
Powerful, engaging, and deeply meaningful. Every child should hear that message, some need to hear it and believe it more than others. Love, peace, and blessings to you, CH,
Regis. 🙏🌸🦋🐦🌳🌍
Back Off (Poetry) - 11/16/2023 5:43:13 PM
Fair warning... and it is good to protect oneself from the nefariousness that exists in this world. Well done, CH. Be well,
Regis. 🙏🌸🦋🐦🌳🌍
Dear 5-Year-Old Self (Poetry) - 11/3/2023 1:45:54 PM
I found the poem actually quite uplifting. I wouldn't know what that 5-year-old girl was going through by reading it. I guess that's the power of poetry. Well done.
Ron
In My Truth (Poetry) - 10/30/2023 11:18:37 AM
Congratulations. Soren Kierkegaard proffered: "I must find a truth that is true for me." Seems you have. I imagine that along with your newfound revelation comes a kind of peace that is unexpectedly refreshing. Thanx 4 sharing. r
Poison (Poetry) - 12/22/2012 9:16:10 PM
It begins it. I have been here before, as I could tell.
For finding: that myself I have reborn
But not seen, is forever to persist
To gather around the seasons of space with the everlastingness of event
With the layered energy as it is made of things.
Into the logical fiber of the tribute: a thought arises
And stays on course, slowly progressing, not done.
By fear: the fear that’s been since forever,
In the same space the inseparable normal good
Being passed through mankind
Came accessible to me: I fade into remoteness
There Is Hope (Poetry) - 11/16/2009 12:12:15 AM
This is so true. Now all some of us have to do is put it in motion...tomorrow...maybe the next day after that. This is written with a lot of heartfelt emotion. Thank you for sharing.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your den sister, Barbie.
There Is Hope (Poetry) - 8/11/2009 5:05:32 AM
hope makes our challenges bearable...
nicely expressed,
cg
There Is Hope (Poetry) - 5/1/2009 11:07:11 AM
This is truly amazing like the first verse of a beautiful hymn
fee
There Is Hope (Poetry) - 4/30/2009 6:44:13 PM
Perfect in our imperfection. "And the curses will be/Our blessings/When the nightmares we have/Are gone." -This is my new mantra, Catherine. A lot of concentrated truth packed into this write. Very fine...
Lin
The Dream Of A Rose (Poetry) - 4/30/2009 6:37:26 PM
So true that fear denies us much joy and revelation! But "blood on that thorn", it seems, is the price for being human. But I know your meaning here, as it relates to the previous stanza. And it's a brilliant last four lines, "If I didn't leave/ My blood on that thorn/The dream of a rose/ just might have been born." Truly beautiful...
Lin
The Dream Of A Rose (Poetry) - 4/30/2009 5:44:44 PM
How I can appreciate these meaningful verses, Cathrine. There is so much truth expressed within them. Thank you. Love and best wishes,
Regis
PS: It's nice to read you again.
A Childhood Dream (Poetry) - 11/3/2008 5:44:26 AM
Some dreams are haunting-but the dreams of children are magical.
CarolHawks
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 11/3/2008 5:42:37 AM
And the truth shall set us free. Very powerful stuff-you have captured a saddening-but true situation.
CarolHawks
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 7/3/2007 1:05:29 AM
"And the truth shall set you free." Truth is our hope, our salvation, our reason for being. Those who do not, or can't cling to the truth, aren't really living, but just going through the motions. This is a very powerful write, and thank you for sharing.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), sister Barbie
Untiteled (open for suggestion) (Poetry) - 11/9/2006 12:44:44 PM
A powerful acrostic, Cathrine. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Untiteled (open for suggestion) (Poetry) - 11/9/2006 6:04:16 AM
Well done....did that begor myself with the alfabet!!
Love Tinka
DEFINITIONS (Poetry) - 11/3/2006 7:41:50 PM
Cathrine I can't really say more than what the others have already said, except this is sooooooo true. Thank you for sharing.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."
DEFINITIONS (Poetry) - 10/3/2006 5:45:10 AM
And insanity...? ;-)
Brevity triumphant, Cathrine. Well done.
Peace,
Carolyn
DEFINITIONS (Poetry) - 9/2/2006 9:29:56 PM
Love your last defination the most :-)
DEFINITIONS (Poetry) - 8/28/2006 11:11:29 AM
Very well expressed!!
Love Tinka
DEFINITIONS (Poetry) - 8/27/2006 7:01:19 PM
I am so sorry ! It all depends on the outlook of life and love. The definitions may apply to those who never succeeded in any of their attempts. A poet must always be an optimist.
DEFINITIONS (Poetry) - 8/27/2006 6:16:38 PM
Well, that may well be the reality of this life, Cathrine. Some may not like it but, I've got to say that I can relate to these sentiments. Thank you. Love and peace to you,
Regis
DEFINITIONS (Poetry) - 8/27/2006 6:01:31 PM
No...wrong, wrong, wrong.
Love: is the greatest gift of all..
Hope: Is our destination.
Faith: Must be 100%..
Life: Is where we direct our sails..
Then with these is the ingrediance to achieve what ever you dream..
DEFINITIONS (Poetry) - 8/27/2006 5:46:55 PM
Great style and unigue format here but with clear messages. Well done C.
Fee
Naturens Gang / The Cycle Of Nature (Poetry) - 8/13/2006 7:42:25 AM
Wow believe it or not I understood the Norwegian part aswell!!
I gave myself the chance and it worked...very much like Afrikaans!!
Excellent work!!
Love Tinka
Naturens Gang / The Cycle Of Nature (Poetry) - 8/12/2006 4:32:54 PM
I love the imagery in this poem, Cathrine. You present an original way of looking at the sea. I believe this could also be symbolic. Thank you for sharing this offering. It's good to see you posting again. Love and peace to you,
Regis
A Child's Destiny (Poetry) - 7/17/2006 2:41:17 AM
this a poem with a deep sense of humanity. it is not your hand which is writing. It is your heart that we read these affecionate words of human concerns
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 7/17/2006 2:37:39 AM
Right Right Right. You are right dear sister. You painted the character of mankind so beautifully. mankind wears a mask to look good, considerate and passionately human but internally there are so many things going on. Anyway we shouldn't forget those who are immaterial in nature and live to serve humanity. Deeply touching poem
Thanks
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 7/16/2006 12:29:24 AM
so very on point!
well done, cathrine.
peace,
carolyn
A Childhood Dream (Poetry) - 5/5/2006 5:31:59 PM
Dreams are places where Truth seeks refuge when this illusion becomes unbearable
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 4/5/2006 9:54:18 AM
C this is so true. Man?kind has always been "I do for me, and that's all I do." I wish that people could just respect one another, even if they disagree about things. Thanx for sharing Cathrine, the world needs to see how foolish they really are, by reading this.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 4/1/2006 4:38:22 AM
We can be a dark and evil lot. This is a very pointed and well written lament of that fact. Truly moving write.
USA (Poetry) - 3/21/2006 10:52:58 AM
A hard-hitting poem on a very sensitive topic, C. As a military brat, and one who has also served in the US military, I have given this country my life, to do with as it sees fit. As a father and American citizen now, in early middle age, there are things that I see that I don't agree with and rail against in my own work (See Dogs of War, of Prayer for the Soldiers on my Authorsden page), and this piece brings out mixed feelings in me. Suffice it to say, now, that I agree with both Rage, and Karla. There are currents at work here that go past just the US of A, and that include elements that are international, and European, in scope. A thoughtful work, poet.
Love Is My Illusion (Poetry) - 3/21/2006 10:45:47 AM
How much is this illusion worth? That is a good question, and some will answer, it's worth everything, if only because this is the only life we have, and we have to live it the best we know how. I like this piece because it presents the question in such a way that many people will be able to resonate with it, and ask the question of themselves. The task of a poet is to present truisms in a manner that resonates, and your work certainly accomplishes that.
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 3/21/2006 10:44:00 AM
A stark picture you paint, of the human family, Lady C. I appreciate your word economy in this work, sometimes, it's best to say what you have to say in as few words as possible. It gets the point across in a much clearer manner.
In The House Of Spade (Poetry) - 3/21/2006 10:27:35 AM
Powerfully meaningful, symbolic, and metaphorical; thank you for sharing this offering, Cathrine. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 3/7/2006 1:05:52 AM
It is not God or religion, It is the truth that is all powerful, This poem and these pictures show the truth.
Excellent Pierre.
In The House Of Spade (Poetry) - 3/7/2006 12:57:49 AM
One of the hardest things in life to try to understand is insincerity, Yet most people are not sincere and that disheartens those of us who are, but hopefully it will only make us more loving and therefore stronger. Great write. Pierre.
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 3/7/2006 12:42:48 AM
If we want to survive we have to learn to get over ourselves and start anew. Excellent Pierre.
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/21/2006 8:55:48 PM
Poem and music flow together so beautifully!
Wonderful work, Catherine.
Peace and Blessings,
Carolyn
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/21/2006 7:53:26 PM
Very nicely expressed.
Rhonda
U Turn (Poetry) - 2/17/2006 3:13:53 PM
There is a battle that never seems to end taking place inside us. The crimes of evil abhor and enrage us, tempt us continuously to seek revenge. This is what they want in those they cannot directly defeat; to elude them in situations and become like them - the dark spawn. Being evil or becoming evil is made easy, staying compassionate and continuing to help the weary and weak is extremely difficult. Your conclusion to rather die than comply with the dark is the extremis of our battle against evil. I enjoyed reading this powerfully expressed thought.
RAge
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/16/2006 5:39:52 PM
So beautifully expressed!!! Sometimes we find it difficult but needed to remove ourselves from situations, and to make our own world take the forefront. I really liked this. Be safe, be well, M'Lady.
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/16/2006 3:46:30 PM
An Outstanding piece of great poetry
Thanks for sharing
enjoyed
Love & Peace
William
Love Is My Illusion (Poetry) - 2/16/2006 3:04:19 PM
Life is a rough ride often. When we have it good, we learn little, when things are difficult, we learn a lot. But sometimes reason fails to understand the necessity of always being forced to learn through painful experience. In love we come close to our source and when we then meet with those who have drifted far apart from it, we risk getting hurt. But because love is what created us, we will never be able to entirely disregard its call in spite of the scars it has caused in the past.
RAge
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/16/2006 2:56:23 PM
Letting go of something that once was beautiful or that could have been beautiful in different circumstance, but for which the future holds no place, is perhaps the most difficult decission we can face in life. And from that instant on we pray our reason will continue to be able to suppress the soft linger of our heart. I enjoyed pondering your reflections. Thank you.
RAge
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/15/2006 7:08:57 AM
Very sad but fetching.
BTW, do native Norwegians still eat lots of lutefisk like they do in Minnesota?
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/13/2006 12:42:12 PM
Very insightful writing of changes.
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/12/2006 6:08:12 PM
Powerful metaphors in this meaningful poem, Cathrine. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/12/2006 5:47:55 PM
cool poeming C, loved it
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/9/2006 7:21:31 PM
Good byes are hard to deal with, for I've had to say goodby. Excellent poem, keep the faith. Leslie
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 2/9/2006 7:17:43 PM
Good poem. Truth saves me of a lot of trouble.Leslie
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/9/2006 6:36:38 PM
Baby you're washing away,
All the colors I found in you. L O V E it!! 'Pea' <3
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/9/2006 10:12:12 AM
Very touching. It's difficult to say
goodbye but what else can you do.
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/9/2006 6:06:08 AM
heart touching and the flow was wonderful, enjoyed.
USA (Poetry) - 2/7/2006 10:13:33 PM
Incestuous, occult dark powers operating under the cover of religion and banking, the hybrid spawn of nephilim and anakim, rule this world from concealment behind polished fronts intended to make the general public see integrity and culture. They have no nationality themselves (similar to the multinationals and banking structures they own), but need others to believe in this misleading concept in order to continue to rule. I just pity their victims and their supporters who will be among their future victims. Their aim may be darker than man is capable of perceiving or imagining, but it pales to their own fate under universal law. Thank you for creating and having the courage to share. Take care,
RAge
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/7/2006 7:46:57 PM
Love won, love lost.
YOur words flow. Well done.
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/7/2006 3:59:35 PM
Very well done, you projected the pain and sorrow wuite well. Inspiring, actually. "Baby your washing away," [you're]
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/7/2006 12:36:45 PM
Aww so much pain. Gotta forget his name.
And kiss a new fellow hullo....
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/7/2006 12:29:05 PM
Ah...nok et genialt dikt fra deg der du gir oss et lite innblikk i din indre verden.
Takk for denne lille reisen til ditt indre univers.
Klem =)
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/7/2006 11:42:01 AM
Beautiful sad write!!
Love Tinka
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/7/2006 9:00:55 AM
This one has beautiful imagery C.... And the emotions expressed comes through so well in this poem. Wonderful job.
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/7/2006 4:21:33 AM
Gives a sigh, draws a wish.
Touching write.
John
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/6/2006 9:24:46 PM
This is fantastic and I love it, the similarities and comparisons are vivid and open, and the message is strong and clear. Love must be nurtured for it to grow. Also love your new profile picture, very demure but sexy in it.
Felix
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/6/2006 6:52:16 PM
C,
Heartwrenching...
Very moving...
Decisive.
Peace,
B
Kissing You Goodbye (Poetry) - 2/6/2006 5:14:48 PM
Sad and wise, philosophical and decisive
a poignant poem, dear C.
Gina
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 2/3/2006 5:17:28 PM
Man's malice is the result of a process of thousands of centuries, mass murder has become cold blooded science in the circles of the perpetrators and ignorance and misguided perception on the part of their victims. But as long as few are capable of producing feelings and thoughts as reflected in your words in this realm of pain and illusion, hope for better places and times continues to exist. Thank you for creating and sharing. I enjoyed being here. Take care,
RAge
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 2/3/2006 6:52:03 AM
Unflinchingly honest questions and photos. U.S. society is in total denial about what cruel misery it inflicts on Mother Earth and ALL her citizens. Self-obecessed, gluttonous merchants of chaos such as we are ultimately doomed...
Thank you for this resonate offering.
Peace,
Carolyn
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 2/1/2006 4:54:43 PM
The foreign dictator killed more innocent people than his domestic predecessor in Iraq, yet this, he claimed was, one of the reasons to remove him. Before that during the trade embargo, more people died in that country than before it was implemented.
Beside the oil, there are other reasons for the invasion. Zbigniew Brzezinski hinted at it in his book 'The Grand Chessboard'; it explains why the very first thing the US led allied forces did was precision bomb the entire surrounding of the Bagdad Historical Museum, making certain the Museum was left unharmed. Local henchmen and intelligence staff ransacked the museum on signal by invading forces. Some matters had to be 'removed' from the museum and the asset list was destroyed.
In light of this, the hidden intent of the war becomes even darker than war is by nature. The treacherous press conveiniently turned their heads away and the world continues to sleep, believing its future is secured.
How right it is in believing that and how wrong it is in assessing the essence of the security carefully planned outside its view.
RAge
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/31/2006 7:05:20 PM
Truth is light,evil cannot grow in the light so darkness prevails where evil is done.This is a powerful poem with questions most would like to ignore. Let your poetry be the light and brightly shine on the injustices of this world.The photos made my being feel inadequate and helpless and my life uneventful compared to suffering of those so helpless and innocent. Luke
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/30/2006 8:41:54 AM
Powerful so very powerful this message and poem......War offers no hope and has no good thing that comes from it. Thank you for being a voice.
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/28/2006 12:54:34 PM
I like the way the scheme hammers the words home. A worthy write!
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/28/2006 11:06:57 AM
Powerful write with a message that needs to be heard, and felt. There is no good war!
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/27/2006 6:48:22 PM
There is a vivid and powerful message in your verses, Cathrine. Thank you. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/27/2006 10:47:00 AM
Very nice rhyme scheme and a great
message contained within.
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/27/2006 5:49:28 AM
Hei på deg,
kjempebra skrevet! =)
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/26/2006 9:50:12 PM
A nice powerful offering!!
Love Tinka
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/26/2006 8:32:48 PM
Dearest C
Thank you from my heart for writing what needs to be written and showing what needs to be seen! People are crying out for the truth, but i guess that's even more difficult to get in some places... It's up to Freedom 'fighters' like you, and anyone with a compassionate, living, thinking mind/heart!!
Love & Friendship
Suzie
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/26/2006 6:48:45 PM
Cat,
This madness has to end. What can we gain when we lose our humanity to gain it?
"What chance do men have against such reckless hatred?"
-JRR Tolkien
Peace,
B
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/26/2006 4:08:26 PM
Stark reality with the punch of a sledgehammer, where are the journalists, the writers, the news correspondents? If you can provide this kind of info with the pictures you provide why is not documentaries flooding the TV stations at night. As a Canadain I have wondered more and more frequently who has put the gag order into affect against the US and all press. Great message here.
Felix
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/26/2006 2:57:01 PM
give us the truth, we need to hear it. it's time for blood flowing on both sides to stop.
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/26/2006 2:44:21 PM
NO! There has been blood spilt for generations. Blood flows in rivers from the innocents sacrificed on the alter of greed and power. The hope for peace is in our children's children. Look at those eyes...they will sow the seed of truth in their children. Until then, our task is to write our truth and demand that the 'powers that be' weigh the "positives" of war in the balance of human suffering...Lin
U Turn (Poetry) - 1/26/2006 2:32:28 PM
ooh how I envy this piece!!! how many times I've 'said this' too!
I love it, I feel it, I've known it!
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/26/2006 1:48:49 PM
A very powerful piece, Cathrine, as is that quote by Benjamin Franklin.
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/26/2006 11:15:58 AM
No one likes to see innocent deaths, however in warfare you will always get collateral damage, and God knows the citizens of Great Britain suffered terribly under the constant aerial bombardment of Hitler and the Nazis !
We are faced with the mortal peril and danger of Islamic Terrorism, which is an evil scourge threatening the whole of mankind, and there will always be casualties in war !
Peter
Truth? (rewritten) (Poetry) - 1/26/2006 10:22:13 AM
This poem has a nice rhythm to it...flows very easily off the tongue. It is very heartfelt and the pictures definitely add impact to the message. Thanks for reposting this otherwise I may have never had a chance to read it.
In The House Of Spade (Poetry) - 1/24/2006 5:22:45 PM
'Oh, the tangled webs we weave.' Or in this case, him. If this
is autobiographical, add my congratulations to those below {and those I am sure are to come}. Snakes-in-the-grass are hard to get rid of. Bite can be fatal, and they're too fast. Slither into your life. . .how scary can you get? Good job!! 'Pea' <3
In The House Of Spade (Poetry) - 1/23/2006 5:22:12 PM
I love this, the rhythm is excellent, and your word choice makes this sound so deadly, almost like a mystery. Great work.
In The House Of Spade (Poetry) - 1/23/2006 4:48:13 PM
When we show our mettle and determination to our enemies and detractors, they always shrink away in fear and cowardice
Very well crafted composition
Peter
In The House Of Spade (Poetry) - 1/23/2006 4:41:46 PM
Putstanding and soooo correct because I think you have found how strong a person you can actually be and have excelled at liveing. Well done write.
Felix
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 1/22/2006 5:07:51 PM
very interesting painting Catherine, I can relate. There are quite a few who would fit this painting
Love Is My Illusion (Poetry) - 1/21/2006 1:16:45 PM
Very well written. This is something we all can relate to, too. ;)Silver
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 1/21/2006 2:44:32 AM
Boy! You say so much in so few words. I'm in awe!
Rosalind
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 1/20/2006 10:47:01 AM
You express a great deal with a superb economy of words, Cathrine. Well done. Thank you for this timely message. Love and peace to you,
Regis
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 1/20/2006 9:44:38 AM
Compact and concise. I've often, well not really that often, but I have thought that the world maybe better off without mankind.
We've sure messed it up in just a short time. Now we're going in for the kill. Chocking the place to death.
Very well expressed..
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 1/20/2006 4:56:12 AM
Creativity in uniqueness; magnificence in philosophy, and
beauty in poetics, in "A Painting Called ManKind" abounds.
Healthy creative life, Poet!
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Love Is My Illusion (Poetry) - 1/20/2006 4:53:18 AM
Through the lines of this "Love Is My Illusion", rhythm and
harmony flows and poetic excellence glows.
I salute You, Poet!
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 1/20/2006 2:54:29 AM
C.
You have captured so much in a few short lines.
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 1/19/2006 8:11:58 PM
The real art of poetry is to say more with less. You have achieved that here admirably. Well done!
Chanti
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 1/19/2006 8:05:36 PM
Wow this is point blank, cutting edge, and as sharp as a razors blade and unfortunately hard to argue with the logic of it although I still want to try and believe that there is still a chance that mankind will learn.
Felix
A Painting Called ManKind (Poetry) - 1/19/2006 5:52:18 PM
Sparsity that speaks volumes! Excellent!
Eileen
Love Is My Illusion (Poetry) - 1/16/2006 1:27:14 PM
My dear poetess the illusion is worth millions and the true act worth even more. Love has its ups and downs but it's still the best thing going, more like a trap. Once bit, that's it. When you're 90 years old you'll be glad you tried and experienced rather than sat back affraid and never knowing, wishes and thoughts in the wind blowing, which way you going and how you doing. Great personal poeming. Peace out GEM
Love Is My Illusion (Poetry) - 1/14/2006 12:58:12 PM
I call this kind of writing spiralling - the questions are what matter, the answer is always the same four words...
love
is
the
message
Enjoyed reading your thoughts :)
Love Is My Illusion (Poetry) - 1/13/2006 6:40:14 PM
Excellent art and write. It gives us something to think about even if we do not want to know the answer. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Love Is My Illusion (Poetry) - 1/13/2006 5:20:14 PM
This is powerfully emotive and meaningful, Cathrine. Some thought-provoking questions give the reader pause to ponder. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Love Is My Illusion (Poetry) - 1/13/2006 10:15:12 AM
Well written!!
Love Tinka
Love Is My Illusion (Poetry) - 1/13/2006 8:39:51 AM
Sounds like the words of the Dispiriter !
Don't believe him ! He is the Father of All Lies !
Believe in yourself totally !
Peter
Love Is My Illusion (Poetry) - 1/13/2006 4:17:01 AM
valid feelings and questions, well penned.
U Turn (Poetry) - 1/12/2006 1:44:53 PM
Powerful expression that shows your strength, Cathrine. There is "food" for thought in your verses. Thank you for sharing them. It's good to read you again. Love and peace to you,
Regis
U Turn (Poetry) - 1/12/2006 12:33:58 PM
Intense and in a way so true of the current world situation and idiot world leaders viewpoints.
Felix
U Turn (Poetry) - 1/12/2006 11:09:37 AM
I agree, a very thought provoking write C. Like Lisa said so many U turns in our lives that we are unaware of. I have made many U turns in my life too, some of them full circle. But now I am on the straight road to my destination. Next stop...womanhood. Thanks for sharing C. May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whim you love, and be with you always, and at your sdie constantly. With much love in my heart, maybe too stubborn for my own good, joy to the world peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your still very sad and very terrified little sister, Barbie
"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."
U Turn (Poetry) - 1/12/2006 10:51:35 AM
However there should be Expansion !
Expansion of your Heart and Soul and Mind !
Powerful write
Peter
U Turn (Poetry) - 1/12/2006 9:23:22 AM
Thought provoking write!!
Love Tinka
U Turn (Poetry) - 1/12/2006 7:50:25 AM
This one is very thought provoking for me the ending seems so absolute but I still need the HOPE. Wonderful job.
U Turn (Poetry) - 1/12/2006 6:46:29 AM
" ... So here it is,
My elimination:
No more arguing,
No more speculation,
No more hope,
Or further explanation. ..."
Ouch, that bites! But a powerful decision.
God bless!
Sandie.
U Turn (Poetry) - 1/12/2006 3:33:14 AM
sometimes a dead end needs to be THE end. enjoyed the strength of this voice.
U Turn (Poetry) - 1/12/2006 2:55:14 AM
There is lots of U-Turns in life, and most of them were made without even our knowledge of doing so.
We sort of slip and slide through the bullshit, but when we are done we stand up, wipe it off and keep on going.
Excellent thoughts in this one.
Lisa
U Turn (Poetry) - 1/12/2006 2:47:09 AM
"U Turn" sings the decision of the heart and the vision of the wise.
I enjoyed reading this "U Turn".
I salute You, Poet!
Keep posting.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
USA (Poetry) - 12/14/2005 2:06:09 PM
IT SADDENEDS ME , but so many feel this and I , myself have turned a blind eye in hopes of ??? But we all know that does no Good!
after all ,...as your spectacular piece has reminded me ;
isnt good what we all are here for >?
or ought to be about !? sure you C '',..ARE!
BE BLESSED WITH REAL JOY FILLED LIFE AND PEACE'',
EXCELLENT!!!!
Rich Criso
A Child's Destiny (Poetry) - 11/20/2005 3:16:16 PM
Politicians are idiots. There is something about getting themselves elected that gives them license to believe their own crap.
Good insight.
A Child's Destiny (Poetry) - 10/13/2005 1:45:07 PM
Our children, all of our children, they are our legacy to the future...what fools we are. Thank you for speaking out.
A Child's Destiny (Poetry) - 8/8/2005 7:50:59 AM
This is a very courageous poem and presentation. Images haunting and undeniable.
A Child's Destiny (Poetry) - 7/5/2005 1:50:45 PM
Such a meaningful write. Thanks for sharing it. You're such a talent!
Hugs,
Victoria
Your Saint My Beast (Poetry) - 6/26/2005 9:35:36 AM
Absolutely brilliant poem!!!
This is real raw talent and you have it!
I loved it ....it's that good..Im serious!
Write on- Right -on!
I will bw checking you out for more of this great style
and captivating content.
all the best'',
Rich Criso Suarez
A Child's Destiny (Poetry) - 6/11/2005 1:44:54 AM
Horrors of war ... tsk tsk ... children always the victims.
Peace DOES take courage indeed.
God bless,
Sandie.
A Child's Destiny (Poetry) - 6/10/2005 5:38:38 AM
The love of a mother can never be replaced
it's the most sacred.
William ......Peace
A Child's Destiny (Poetry) - 6/8/2005 6:23:32 AM
I cannot even begin to express what went on in Croatia during the recent war..you would not believe what the human animal can do to it's neighbour..perhaps one day the world will truly fathom what went on here..perhaps one day the leaders of the Serbian people will pay for the hell..the terror that they birthed in this country..perhaps..perhaps..
Excellent write..you tell it like it is..brava!!
Vesna..
A Child's Destiny (Poetry) - 6/7/2005 3:56:45 PM
and you know what tho? Even if people in the government were to read this, it would make no difference. I cannot watch the slide show, cause I am already crying. When will it ever be enough? When will people actually be able to get along? When will the different races, genders, nationalities, and religions have respect for one another? it seems the answers to these questions, is never, because governments are greedy and war mongering entities. That is why I sign each review I give the way I do. I pray for a world with joy and peace, a world where we are free to live our lives in contentment. Thnx for sharing C. May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, stubborn to a fault, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little terrified den sister, Barbie
"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I may as well be."
A Child's Destiny (Poetry) - 6/6/2005 11:16:08 AM
very strong...like a punch in the solar plexis...good job!
A Child's Destiny (Poetry) - 6/4/2005 5:18:24 AM
This is another harsh , crude reality.
Certain people viciously attacked and killed
thousands of our innocents, and as a result
many of their innocent ones are being hurt and killed.
They've created, commenced a war ...we're faced obligated
to fight. if we don't, lord only knows what we'll lose.
this is isn't to say that these images don't shake my existence.
it does! What do we do?
thought provoking to the max.,!
Rich Criso Suarez
Poison (Poetry) - 6/3/2005 8:52:36 AM
Art and knowledge, wisdom and beauty met to compose
"Poison".
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
A Globe Steered By Sharks (Poetry) - 6/3/2005 8:45:27 AM
The closing lines of "A Globe Steered By Sharks" leave
questions to be answered by the leaders, such as
OTAN and UN general Secretaries, the New President of
the Vatican State, the five permanent members of
The United Nations Security Council and the
World Council of Churches.
As long as people allow to be ruled and slaved by:
Vatican, OTAN, Canterbury, United Nations Security Council;
World Council of Churches, the slaveyard will increase in size,
and The Slave Masters above identified will keep on selling
ARMS and industrializing WARS.
Striking the bells of Justice, "A Globe Steered By Sharks"
has voiced its message.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Your Saint My Beast (Poetry) - 6/3/2005 8:23:41 AM
An intriguing striking thoughts´composition.
"Your Saint My Beast" flows on to the wise lake.
Outstanding reading from a magnificent writing.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
P.S.:
>>> On the third stanza - fourth line, I read:
"I see weakness."
A Child's Destiny (Poetry) - 6/3/2005 5:59:55 AM
This is poem is what poetic excellence is supposed to be.
Thank You for voicing for Justice, Poet!
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Your Saint My Beast (Poetry) - 5/29/2005 7:24:46 PM
How differently one's view of things can be. How well you express this here, Cathrine. Thank you. Love and peace to you. Regis
It's Over Now (Poetry) - 5/29/2005 10:20:05 AM
Short but most emotive and meaningful. Love and peace to you, Cathrine. Regis
What's The Use (Poetry) - 5/29/2005 10:19:06 AM
I often wonder about that too, Cathrine. Thank you. Love and peace. Regis
