The hill (Short Story) - 8/25/2011 10:58:04 AM
only live beings can muddy the beauty and grace divined to us by His grace. a good analogy to the pristine born to our lives and meaning of life's experiences-
thanks for sharing,
jch
The morning walk (Short Story) - 2/8/2011 7:32:39 AM
I'm glad you shared this story. I expected snoring boars, NOT humans. I too snore, but hopefully not loudly enough to disturb those walking past. :)
Donna
In the middle of the night (Short Story) - 5/6/2010 10:50:17 AM
"Ten minutes later we were sitting in the balcony overlooking our garden drinking hot steaming tea. "
Is the garden drinking hot tea? I thought it's a dangling modifier.
In the middle of the night (Short Story) - 3/12/2010 4:24:11 PM
Was that it? You led me out into the desert and left me there.
Well written of course.
It ended without a ending.
I am looking under Sci-Fi and this is not it.
Like to see it finished.
I am the queen (Short Story) - 3/10/2010 4:04:41 PM
Touching story and written with a loving hand. I used to wonder about a God who would allow such pain and suffering to consume humans, especially little children who are so innocent. I am still aking that question. Good story . . .
I am the queen (Short Story) - 2/28/2010 7:23:14 PM
Yes, I know that feeling--your world is shattered by tragedy, and it seems incongruous that the rest of the world goes on, with people laughing and living ordinary lives. It seems that everything else should change, too.
I enjoyed reading this a lot, but it makes me feel like crying. You unveiled for us stories behind the faces in the beds. Truly, there is much sadness in the world.
Another thing that stood out was your absorption in the realities of your mother's illness, along with the other patients', to the extent that you had to be jolted into entering back into your daily life with its responsibilities. Thank you for sharing this intimate glimpse into your hospital visit and your heart.
Connie
Good riddance (Poetry) - 12/22/2013 9:18:38 AM
Perhaps it was more a positive thing for you than the one who felt that way. Well penned and poignant.
Good riddance (Poetry) - 12/22/2013 8:31:19 AM
Sometimes we just have to bite the bullet and say, "Good riddance."
Ron
Good riddance (Poetry) - 12/22/2013 5:38:49 AM
so sad to hear this
budd
Memoirs (Poetry) - 10/8/2013 3:03:46 AM
Nice poem about going back in time. I just came from a banquet in which Mike Huckabee was the keynote speaker. This was the message I learned from his speech, "Life today is much like driving a fast train. If you concentrate too much on what is behind you, you may miss the blessings that are in front of you. Even worse than that, you may even steer a bright future right off the tracks." Yes I believe that Jesus Christ places blessings to reach out for in all of his children. It's up to us to ask, seek, find, then enjoy but most of all "Thank the Lord for the blessings that He provides."
Memoirs (Poetry) - 10/2/2013 7:42:08 AM
Maybe it's best forgotten.
Michael D.
Memoirs (Poetry) - 10/2/2013 7:11:31 AM
Left me wondering, “which one?”
Ron
Memoirs (Poetry) - 10/2/2013 2:52:26 AM
Maybe that one wasn't so sweet.
Memoirs (Poetry) - 10/2/2013 2:26:10 AM
and what was the one
budd
Life and death (Poetry) - 2/1/2013 2:36:01 PM
Speak for yourself I seem to have grown more idiotic each day I survived this life.
My regrets (Poetry) - 1/12/2013 5:19:22 PM
I guess this relates to India.
Yet such depravity is pandemic.
Well said.
A prayer for my friend (Poetry) - 9/8/2012 11:00:51 AM
we 'deserve' nothing...but through the prayers of a friend...we get much. thanks for share
asa
Paradox (Poetry) - 1/28/2012 7:41:53 PM
intriguingly prosaic poetry, if i may be so paradoxical... haha! actually, I quite enjoyed this aphoristic little ditty, Mr. LID.
Paradox (Poetry) - 1/21/2012 1:40:04 PM
A hoax is a paradox because it is not what it seems.
Ron
My dear wife (Poetry) - 12/8/2011 7:21:19 AM
This is a wonderful poem for your wife. I wrote a poem for my wife for our 25th wedding anniversary. She said that she will cherish it forever so it was well worth the effort. Check it out on my Authors Den website.
All the Best,
John Michael Domino
Sleepless nights (Poetry) - 10/20/2011 5:05:23 AM
lol. Sounds like the hours aren't empty and boring. Love it. Liz
Is it fair if you grieve and weep? (Poetry) - 9/4/2011 6:14:30 PM
Prayerful, a fine gift to a dear friend. Thank you for sharing. Love and blessings to you,
Regis
Is it fair if you grieve and weep? (Poetry) - 9/1/2011 2:46:00 AM
Very nice write. I loved the way it flowed. Thanks for the visit. Kim.
Muddled thoughts (Poetry) - 3/16/2011 8:46:29 AM
the heart controls love, the mind its victim ...
Muddled thoughts (Poetry) - 3/15/2011 6:32:03 AM
DITTO...great writing sweet man...stay safe and well..Hugss
Muddled thoughts (Poetry) - 3/15/2011 4:42:23 AM
Nice lines. Thanks.
VOICE FROM WITHIN (Poetry) - 1/10/2011 7:10:36 AM
Oh! I love this. I feel its TRUTH.
Men at dawn (Poetry) - 12/24/2010 4:06:09 PM
Very impactful!
Men at dawn (Poetry) - 12/19/2010 5:49:22 AM
I like it
THE VOID (Poetry) - 12/1/2010 10:20:50 AM
well said, venkat. "you moved in life and left me behind" is
a terrific turn of phrase.
cg
THE TWINKLING EYES (Poetry) - 11/27/2010 7:32:38 AM
Far-reaching and lyrical reflection ~
Christine
TWO EYES - HAIKU (Poetry) - 11/6/2010 11:47:23 AM
Simultaneously a creepy but peaceful image. Excellent!
Sheila
THE CHANGE (Poetry) - 11/6/2010 11:46:19 AM
Without change we grow stagnate. Love the flow of this poem. Beautifully penned!
Sheila
THE CHANGE (Poetry) - 11/5/2010 11:53:25 PM
A well written poem, and view of the world.
WORK WORK AND WORK (Poetry) - 10/10/2010 4:35:47 PM
a life of simple wants yields abundant harmony of body-mind-soul.
sad that so many do not balance this basic equation.
sorry for the loss of your friend.
peace & blessings,
carolyn
WORK WORK AND WORK (Poetry) - 8/31/2010 6:43:34 AM
So sorry about your friend..to me its not the money its who I can help to live,,well said..stay safe and well..Hugss
WORK WORK AND WORK (Poetry) - 8/26/2010 6:18:55 PM
Sorry to hear about your friend, another life cut short. Do you ever wonder how life would be if we devoted the time to God and improving all mankind??? Interesting piece...
Be always safe,
Karen
WORK WORK AND WORK (Poetry) - 8/26/2010 6:33:20 AM
Very well said. We work until we're dead,
Then wonder why we lost the life we never lead.
LOST (Poetry) - 5/10/2010 5:23:52 PM
Where am I, indeed! The vast extent of gross inequality around the world is truly demoralizing. An excellent write, Mindtraveler; including the painfully apt photo.
CG
THE SILENCE OF THE FOREST (Poetry) - 5/10/2010 5:17:35 PM
Enchanting capture of a magical moment, Mindtraveler.
I do prefer to think of it as that distinctive peacock's call, rather than "a scream." ;-)
Well scribed; welcome to AD!
CG
THE SILENCE OF THE FOREST (Poetry) - 5/8/2010 4:33:25 PM
Your sounds of silence sound heavenly!
Peace,
Dayvid
PEACE (Poetry) - 5/5/2010 11:09:49 PM
Yes, may we all be peace-loving people!! xox
TWO EYES - HAIKU (Poetry) - 5/5/2010 11:04:56 PM
Are those little eyes a brother in hiding...?
LOST (Poetry) - 5/5/2010 11:03:41 PM
Thank you for your empathetic heart Dearest Mindtraveler! xox
THE IRONY (Poetry) - 5/5/2010 10:44:21 PM
Beautiful poem in appreciation of every moment of being fulfilled!
Deep gratitude for the beauty of your heart Dear Mindtraveler!
With love and joy,
Suzie xox :-D
THE APPLE TREE (Poetry) - 5/5/2010 11:54:55 AM
Mindtraveler,
This is great! Newton would be proud.
Much success~
Barbara Henry
THE IRONY (Poetry) - 5/5/2010 11:51:58 AM
Mindtraveler,this is a wonderful work,and filled with irony,similar to life.
Continued success~
Barbara Henry
THE IRONY (Poetry) - 5/5/2010 2:17:41 AM
Well expressed poem
THE IRONY (Poetry) - 5/3/2010 6:37:23 PM
I appreciate your perspective and the message shared via your verses. Love and peace to you,
Regis
BEAUTIFUL LIFE (Poetry) - 4/26/2010 3:24:24 PM
Your poem makes us think, which is always a good thing. We can't control everything in life, including the behavior of others.
TWO EYES - HAIKU (Poetry) - 4/11/2010 8:27:03 PM
Your haiku makes me wonder to what creature the two little eyes might belong. Well done. Love and peace,
Regis
LOST (Poetry) - 4/11/2010 8:25:56 PM
It is a sad reality that these conditions exist in this world/time/dimension. Thank you. Love and peace to you,
Regis
LOST (Poetry) - 4/2/2010 5:15:14 AM
Such sad imagery, even sadder that this is a reality in places. I really like the way you brought this poem full circle. Well done.
Sheila
TWO EYES - HAIKU (Poetry) - 4/1/2010 4:05:41 PM
Incredible moments in my life were brought back by this read. I love nature and spend a lot of time in the forest when I'm in Georgia.
MY SOUL (Poetry) - 4/1/2010 10:05:18 AM
So much to contemplate after reading your poem. You describe the way love knocks!
Awesome.
Susan
SPACE-TIME (Poetry) - 3/23/2010 8:27:49 AM
love the rhyming
SPACE-TIME (Poetry) - 3/23/2010 6:13:00 AM
;-) really cute. I like it.
THE APPLE TREE (Poetry) - 3/21/2010 11:24:11 AM
A delightful write and reminder. Thank you. Love and peace,
Regis
THE APPLE TREE (Poetry) - 3/21/2010 4:03:11 AM
Nicely done !
BEAUTIFUL LIFE (Poetry) - 3/19/2010 10:22:23 AM
I appreciate the philosophical point of view that you have shared in your verses. Thank you. Love and peace,
Regis
MY SOUL (Poetry) - 3/19/2010 10:19:51 AM
Some people can indeed do that. Love and peace,
Regis
MY SOUL (Poetry) - 3/19/2010 9:22:44 AM
Yes. Once you make peace with yourself then true love isn't far away. At least that's how I interpreted this. Well written poem.
PEACE (Poetry) - 3/19/2010 9:06:01 AM
Love your depth of thought.
ROSE (Poetry) - 3/19/2010 9:05:06 AM
Thought Provoking.
BEAUTIFUL LIFE (Poetry) - 3/8/2010 6:15:31 AM
NO ONE WILL EVER COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE ABUNDANCE OF MERCY AND GRACE THAT FLOWS FROM ALMIGHTY GOD...HOW CAN HE LOVE THE GOOD AS WELL AS THE BAD...WHY NOT JUST, KILL OFF THE BAD AND LET THE GOOD REMAIN? BUT WHO IS REALLY GOOD AND WHO IS REALLY BAD...I AM REMINDED OF TWO THINGS THAT THE WORD OF GOD TEACHES...'MAN LOOKS ON THE OUTER ACTIONS....BUT GOD LOOKS ON THE HEART'...AND...'FOR ALL HAVE SINNED AND COME SHORT OF THE WORD OF GOD'. INDEED, IT IS A BEAUTIFUL LIFE IN THAT WE ALL HAVE A CHANCE, EACH AND EVERY DAY TO DRAW CLOSER TO GOD AND BE FORGIVEN FOR OUR SINS...BECAUSE OF THE 'NEW MERCIES' WE RECEIVE EACH DAY. VERY GOOD WORK...DONE WELL AND ENJOYED.
LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
BEAUTIFUL LIFE (Poetry) - 3/7/2010 2:43:18 PM
Just living and being alive each day is enough for me. I hate he bad things in this world too, but must bear them alone too. Nice writing.
THE UNSPOKEN WORDS (Poetry) - 3/7/2010 5:40:49 AM
Raj,
... the physical world and the psychological behavior of man... I think this poem captures the essence of that adventure. Well done!!!
...Michael
THE UNSPOKEN WORDS (Poetry) - 2/28/2010 7:09:38 PM
This is a gorgeous poem. The words flow so beautifully, like your "lazing river." It's one of those poems that make me feel soothed and mellow.
Connie
UNCERTAIN LIFE (Poetry) - 2/28/2010 7:04:42 PM
Much is uncertain in life; one sure thing is that God loves me and has a plan for my life.
There's a lot of truth in your poem. One thing remains amidst the uncertainty: God never changes.
Welcome to Authors' Den!
Connie
LET ME FORGET ANYWAY (Poetry) - 2/10/2010 2:05:38 PM
Very beautiful and flowing piece well done...
Be always safe,
Karen
MOON (Poetry) - 2/5/2010 2:08:36 AM
I like where you go with is. Welcome to AD!
John
MOON (Poetry) - 2/3/2010 5:30:58 PM
much wisdom in these deftly penned words, "raj".
welcome to authors den!
cg
ROSE (Poetry) - 2/1/2010 10:58:35 AM
INTERESTING AND UNIQUE...DONE WELL. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
ROSE (Poetry) - 2/1/2010 1:27:15 AM
A great use of symbolism in this poem. Well done:)
Sheila
UNCERTAIN LIFE (Poetry) - 1/30/2010 9:06:24 PM
a sage once said...the only thing real in the world is change...people come and go like seasons, each has a time and place in our hearts to love and let flow wherever they go
UNCERTAIN LIFE (Poetry) - 1/30/2010 7:41:26 PM
I appreciate this poem. It makes me think of one of my favorite Emily Dickinson lines:
That it will never come again
Is what makes life so sweet.
