Beware, The Glass Hangman Part 1 (Short Story) - 7/7/2002 6:34:20 PM
Felt like I was listening to a muder mystery on the radio from days gone by. I really love the way this reads. Also, I like the descriptive details that is Florida...S
Ode to Jimmy Zimbabwe (Short Story) - 4/3/2002 5:39:24 PM
this is a good story,I figure with a little more room,I could see it as if it was on my tv set
Notes From the War-Torn (Poetry) - 12/12/2012 8:04:32 AM
Unpardon me but I relent it boldly;
For it is far ahead, if I can be sure of it,
And far it is, that my hallucination be valid,
And hallucination it is, as it should be,
And however, unlike itself, mysterious, unknown, and untested,
So it be foreseen in my tireless search.
A Poor Wise Man Stealing (Poetry) - 9/10/2007 1:54:48 PM
It sounds a lot wiser than a lot of stuff that I have read by just going down the list of Ys at Author's Den. Don't get me wrong. There has also been good material in the list also. Yours is good because you see the irony in trying to support oneself by being bad.
Notes From the War-Torn (Poetry) - 5/28/2005 8:09:07 AM
Remarkable write that touches the fibre of the insanity of war.
Watching Carnivals (Poetry) - 3/19/2004 4:18:00 AM
One of the best poems I've read here on AuthorsDen, or anywhere on the web. The last two stanzas, in particular, round this poem off beautifully, bringing it to a moving conclusion. It's brilliant, I love the poignant mood running through it...
Sara L. Russell
Editor, Poetry Life & Times
http://www.poetrylifeandtimes.com/current.html
blue panes (Poetry) - 1/25/2004 7:04:48 PM
well done.
The Iceologists Torch Song (Poetry) - 1/22/2004 7:18:51 AM
A very chilly heart breaking write. Wonderful to see you back!
Watching Carnivals (Poetry) - 1/22/2004 4:07:12 AM
"a freak to my own heart...." excellent line there.
The Iceologists Torch Song (Poetry) - 1/22/2004 4:06:01 AM
the last part sounds like a blessing and a curse ... who could mind loons and pines swaying, unless of course your hearts been ripped out.
Action (Poetry) - 10/8/2003 8:28:53 PM
Interesting take on things, I guess. I hope the world will survive to see the day when we don't have wars any more.
Action (Poetry) - 9/11/2003 10:35:05 AM
Outstanding, Joel...
Trixie :)
Action (Poetry) - 9/10/2003 6:35:25 AM
nice poem joel
Action (Poetry) - 9/10/2003 5:00:18 AM
chilling and so real for some. Great write.
School Cafe (Poetry) - 9/9/2003 6:10:38 AM
great write
School Cafe (Poetry) - 9/8/2003 8:32:22 PM
Life in the school cafe. Great write. Nice to see you back :-)
Sometimes (Poetry) - 8/31/2003 12:48:00 AM
colorful imagery to an outstanding poem...
Sometimes (Poetry) - 8/30/2003 10:52:57 PM
Joel,
Beautiful and sensual imagery in this one excellent.
"The moon streams your radiance
into a glowing southern mocha,
as night glistens from your soul,
colors my imagination
reflecting my truest fantasy
that lies within my heart."
Lady Peg
The Last Cyclist (Poetry) - 8/28/2003 6:47:26 PM
"Wrinkled lines tell of hard choices"..."thrushed southern feelings". . .what a vivid picture you paint. Love it!
The Last Cyclist (Poetry) - 8/27/2003 9:28:04 PM
Wonderful poem.
PJ
The Last Cyclist (Poetry) - 8/27/2003 8:32:18 PM
This is a wonderful piece and you have done a truly fine job with it! Peace, Ride and Write On! :O)
~Nikki~
The Last Cyclist (Poetry) - 8/27/2003 4:53:44 PM
Made me feel pretty sad ,I wanted to give that young boy a big hug I liked the way it evolved and the character in it was very interesting,the ending great too.
The Last Cyclist (Poetry) - 8/27/2003 4:18:11 PM
Sad and wonderful at the same time. Nice to see you back!
window walker (Poetry) - 7/25/2003 2:40:24 PM
Oh do I remember those things from Hawaii...I kinda liked them...they helped keep the roach population down...Excellent write here!
window walker (Poetry) - 7/24/2003 6:12:24 PM
I enjoy lizards and have loved this write!
window walker (Poetry) - 7/24/2003 7:21:56 AM
This is adorable and beautiful, I am a definite lizrd lover!
~Nikki~
Notes From the War-Torn (Poetry) - 7/24/2003 12:36:43 AM
An excellent write. Brings home the stark reality of war - and what all must be feeling..
Namaste'
Melanie
window walker (Poetry) - 7/23/2003 9:18:17 PM
This is magical Joel! they are alien aren't they;-)....
window walker (Poetry) - 7/23/2003 9:02:38 PM
This was lovely, I have a little lizard that suns himself on my window, this brought that memory back, very beautiful,
Reindeer
Sonata for a Blue Rose (Poetry) - 4/8/2003 6:09:59 PM
Absolutely beautiful. I have been there.....
Candy
In A Warm Georgia Rain (Poetry) - 4/8/2003 6:07:35 AM
Without a melody, this is so emotional.. I can only imagine how lovely it would sound with its music.. I felt myself wrapped in this.. really nice, Joel. katy.
In A Warm Georgia Rain (Poetry) - 4/7/2003 8:24:25 PM
This was so lovely!
Just beautiful!
Reindeer
In A Warm Georgia Rain (Poetry) - 4/7/2003 3:39:37 PM
The heartbreak is palpable. I'd love to hear this with music.
Great work, keep it up.
~ Tonia
In A Warm Georgia Rain (Poetry) - 4/7/2003 2:30:57 PM
Warm Georgia rain indeed feels good to be kissed in! Teresa
In A Warm Georgia Rain (Poetry) - 4/7/2003 1:08:15 PM
Beautiful, Joel. You've captured Georgia perfectly too.
Notes From the War-Torn (Poetry) - 4/7/2003 9:22:59 AM
Excellent write..
You have amazing talent..
Thank you for the kind
review on my poem:)
blue panes (Poetry) - 4/2/2003 11:02:48 AM
I'm feeling your pain (pane) with this.
blue panes (Poetry) - 4/2/2003 9:35:36 AM
A beautifully crafted rendition of deep down blue pain...hope the golden sun replaces the blue, soon;-)
blue panes (Poetry) - 4/2/2003 6:30:26 AM
Joel, excellent. Your story is painted in many shades of blue.
Cemetery from the Dark Side of the Moon (Poetry) - 4/2/2003 1:37:29 AM
Joel, this is good, but you must wear a red silk cape. I mean it. You better do it.
OOOOOOOOOOOuuuuuuhhhhhhhh!!!!! Is the moon out tonight? Well done shows you are connected. Bill
Cemetery from the Dark Side of the Moon (Poetry) - 4/1/2003 10:01:46 PM
This is a recollection of Bonaventure Cemetary for me. Thank you for the images.
Love and peace,
Susan
Cemetery from the Dark Side of the Moon (Poetry) - 4/1/2003 9:24:24 PM
"a beam lights her left profile
as a nightingale sings a refrain "
Aack, these are the lines that pierced my Sci-Fi loving soul, Joel!! :)
The Names of Days (The Child's Psalm) (Poetry) - 3/31/2003 11:11:59 PM
So bittersweet... Makes one wonder... I have a son.. It is hard to steer his fears away. So sad for all.
In the Bright Ghetto (Poetry) - 2/15/2003 12:48:38 PM
Powerful, Joel, with vivid images. Excellent.
Chrissie
Hi Pilot (Fly On Columbia Fly On) (Poetry) - 2/4/2003 3:15:51 PM
glorious, inspirational piece! a well deserverd tribute to our 7 heroes! *may we always remember, and never forget their sacrifice!* :( >tears <
Hi Pilot (Fly On Columbia Fly On) (Poetry) - 2/4/2003 1:53:37 PM
oooohhhh...this is a keeper...wonderful, soaring tribute! not only to the columbia 7 (we shall miss them), but also to flight...love this very much! ((((HUGS)))) and love, karla. (thank you for sharing this, joel!)
A Poet's Essay on Moderation (Poetry) - 1/31/2003 1:22:01 PM
everything in moderation? ANARCHY ANARCHY.
Good job.
Orchard In Red (Poetry) - 1/31/2003 2:20:35 AM
Reflective, and lovely free verse. I like the rhythm. This could be put to music. ~E
Orchard In Red (Poetry) - 1/29/2003 8:37:37 PM
Good souls recognize the other.
Good vibes and presentation. This is my kind of poetry. You have visuals and movement, emotion and depth. This means more to me as a reader than some graphic. It lends my imagination strength.
Too wonderful for mere words.
Continue...
Love and Peace,
Susan
Orchard In Red (Poetry) - 1/29/2003 3:14:29 PM
Very much the author..Should extend this tale..Great write..michael
Orchard In Red (Poetry) - 1/29/2003 3:27:39 AM
This is Wonderful Joel excellent write!
Orchard In Red (Poetry) - 1/27/2003 2:50:14 AM
beautiful Joel ...
Orchard In Red (Poetry) - 1/26/2003 11:33:58 PM
I miss my brother terribly after reading this, I suppose this is what 'Good Poetry' does to my soul. Thank you Joel for enlightening me. ;)
Love & Light, Janet xoxoxoxo
Three Cheers for Ethiopia (Poetry) - 11/6/2002 12:31:30 PM
great write! may god bless ethiopia and her poeple; they deserve all blessings he can give them! love, your friend, karen lynn. (((HUGS))) :)
Three Cheers for Ethiopia (Poetry) - 11/6/2002 10:36:04 AM
Three cheers for your Ethiopian Sun! Hip hip Horray! Bill
P.S. there's no place like home.
Momma Likes to Rock It (When Daddy Rolls) (Poetry) - 11/5/2002 4:29:29 PM
Marvelous!! This must have been a fun one to write, Joel, bet it just rocked and rolled right out of your head!
Momma Likes to Rock It (When Daddy Rolls) (Poetry) - 11/5/2002 1:24:05 PM
good write! brings back memories of all those great old rockabilly songs! thanks for sharing! love that old time rock'n'roll!
Ball on a Chain (Poetry) - 11/4/2002 8:02:15 PM
Wowie! Your piece just grabbed me up, spun me around several times, and took off like a jet rocket! Cool, I love when that happens!
a fashion hippo from the future
dead set in a new modern eclectic culture
robbed by a chic wearing teeny bopper
who wore skirts for brains.
Who wore skirts for brains...
Ball on a Chain (Poetry) - 11/4/2002 9:53:24 AM
Vivid write, in a way we are all a ball on a chain, are we not?
The Eating of a Chinese Cookie (Poetry) - 10/14/2002 3:52:52 PM
Joel,
A beautiful expression of trusting the process of life in spite of appearances or
one's self. I really enjoyed this. Vicky
Young Coda (Poetry) - 9/12/2002 1:28:01 AM
Very good. Great ending.
Waiting Still (Poetry) - 9/7/2002 10:18:55 PM
when it's consumed, wonder who'll spit out the pit...
Surfing To China (Poetry) - 6/13/2002 8:33:36 PM
I'll never see 38 again, enjoy it while you can because the numbers sneeks up on ya too fast. Enjoyed.
Surfing To China (Poetry) - 6/13/2002 6:38:36 PM
don't fret, you're still a youngblood ;)...
Surfing To China (Poetry) - 6/13/2002 3:35:17 AM
Great description of feelings! Nice write!
Sandie Angel :o) / May Lu $*_*$
Surfing To China (Poetry) - 6/13/2002 1:42:42 AM
A great write...could feel the energy of that tube surround you...as if it were the inside of a tornado
Surfing To China (Poetry) - 6/12/2002 9:52:11 PM
Great write, Joel...Very powerful !
A Thousand Roads To Wander (Poetry) - 5/29/2002 7:18:10 PM
wonderfully expressed
shyly familiar with his works but a great tribute
A Thousand Roads To Wander (Poetry) - 5/29/2002 1:29:58 PM
Stikes a chord, my husband is even now on this very road. I wish him and you well.
Josie
La Belle Amore (Poetry) - 5/29/2002 5:29:14 AM
... very nice!
A Thousand Roads To Wander (Poetry) - 5/29/2002 5:26:44 AM
... somewhere, lost to a trunk full of everything i treasure, is a notebook of lines i lifted from Look Homeward Angel and You Cant Go Home Again; each a poem unto itself. thank you for this tribute to america's most eloquent son.
Orchard In Red (Poetry) - 5/15/2002 1:15:29 PM
"Where good souls are made"
Exquisite.
Josie
Orchard In Red (Poetry) - 5/15/2002 12:48:55 PM
I really like this Joel, such a gentle loving, bittersweet piece...superb!.
A Gosling's Chronicle (Poetry) - 5/9/2002 9:09:47 AM
I enjoyed this, too.
You know, ganders make great watchdogs!
The Songs of Ariel (Poetry) - 4/9/2002 12:53:42 PM
A very beautiful and captivating write...
The Songs of Ariel (Poetry) - 4/9/2002 11:58:29 AM
I'm awed by your work in sonnet style ..truly magnificent.
The Songs of Ariel (Poetry) - 4/9/2002 10:48:06 AM
Wonderful writing, I adore sonnets, and you do them so very well. This was a most enjoyable read. Floria
Mississippi Boy/Louisiana Man (Poetry) - 4/3/2002 5:29:11 PM
I love this, like I love springtime
everyone here has a point
great story/poem
Waldon's Pawn (Poetry) - 2/24/2002 4:28:08 PM
I'll trade your pawn shop anyday for the little shop of horrors. I'll have to agree with the comment below. Intriguing and misterious. Very compelling argument. You are tickling my brain. Thanks
Allain
Waldon's Pawn (Poetry) - 2/24/2002 1:06:55 AM
Does the pawn shop have any Knights? We are intrigued. Janet & Alan
To John Donne (Poetry) - 2/18/2002 10:27:57 PM
AWESOME! Really. I love John Donne... he's one of my influences, too. And I especially love your conversational tone and the imagery, particularly that last one - "catch a star, take his mad cows with him, and let humanity be." GREAT work!! Dawn
Radio Head (Poetry) - 2/18/2002 10:22:25 PM
Love this one! This would make a great alternative rock song. Now back to the radio tunes in my head. Dawn
Breakers On My Castle Walls (Poetry) - 2/18/2002 1:01:26 PM
Beautiful imagery and wording. Like the visuals and the passion. Magnificent writing.
Excellent poem
There's A Spy In My Eye (Poetry) - 2/12/2002 5:31:52 PM
Yay! I loved it. Unfortunatley nowadays there is a distinct lack of 'hillarious' poems, to be totally honest there is a distinct lack of 'funny' poems, but lets not lag. fortunatley it looks like we have a (very good) funny writer. Keep writing ;) i think i will read some more of yours
There's A Spy In My Eye (Poetry) - 2/11/2002 8:12:41 PM
A spy in my eye what a catchy poem. It tickles the funny bone...Sandi
There's A Spy In My Eye (Poetry) - 2/11/2002 5:58:13 PM
It was a playful little ditty. Good stuff!
Gregg
Radio Head (Poetry) - 2/10/2002 1:53:33 PM
I like the off-beat approach to this subject and giggled at the poem as I tuned the knob on my own radio-head. ;) Janet
Radio Head (Poetry) - 2/10/2002 1:51:23 AM
Radio Head what a title! As a psyche nurse i can relate stories about computer chips, and mafia and Gods untold... good work hun !! I am a poet so it didn't surprise me at all. LOLOL Sandi
Radio Head (Poetry) - 2/9/2002 1:15:37 PM
beautiful and very innovative...these two words describe your most magnificent poem...what i can construe out of this is something of a very hi-tech and contemporary....great work!!!!!!!!
Samurai Kiss (Poetry) - 2/9/2002 8:34:16 AM
Wonderful. Emotional...heart rending!
In Our Time (Poetry) - 1/9/2002 4:50:00 AM
Very sentimental. I liked this!
Sandie Angel :o)
Angels & Doves (Poetry) - 12/25/2001 11:03:13 AM
Wonderful Joel and I actually sang it. Merry Christmas. Janet
sacred hearts whisper (Poetry) - 10/19/2001 1:39:19 AM
Wow Joel,
this is beautiful!
Blessings, Jo
A Poor Wise Man Stealing (Poetry) - 10/18/2001 1:45:50 PM
Excellent! Spoken with wisdom and vision!
Hungry Eyes (Poetry) - 10/2/2001 8:58:55 PM
Joel,
So sad but very true. I came from a family where everything was important.
We had little but appreciated alot.Even 8 dollars can be precious.
Nicely done. Gregg
American Autumn (Poetry) - 9/24/2001 1:18:54 PM
This is so heartfelt..
Wonderful words...
Thanks,
Trixie
Under Wide Wide Skies (Poetry) - 9/10/2001 1:15:29 PM
Very nice!
Thank you for sharing!
Trixie Love
Maze of the Never-Man (Poetry) - 8/16/2001 12:41:29 AM
This is great. What a powerful mind you have! So imaginative and vivid, with such a deep meaning in every verse.
Interferon Blues (Poetry) - 8/16/2001 12:19:44 AM
Beautiful. Truly amazing. It took me straight into the depths of what it must feel like to go through something like that.
Mill-Wheel Grinder (Poetry) - 5/27/2001 1:25:47 PM
I am not sure what this poem is about, whether you speak of a child lost or a lover, but the imagesa are strong and the mill wheel grinding is a strong symbol.
