Day by day is often the best way (Article) - 3/10/2007 7:37:04 AM
Wow! I must have been led to this writing. I found it just when I needed to feel something like this. It's beutifully written, and I thank you for posting it.
Sincerely,
Mary J. Dressel
A Child's Tears (Poetry) - 12/22/2009 6:56:06 PM
Pauline,
An eye opening poem, I totally agree that hate is everywhere where love should be. How can we turn it around? Only God can.
Blessings,
~Linda
A Child's Tears (Poetry) - 12/21/2009 3:16:53 PM
Very perceptive as to the demise of all mankind. It is always sad when so many are filled with hate and can't even give a reason for it....
Be always safe,
Karen
A Child's Tears (Poetry) - 12/21/2009 3:37:13 AM
This writing was outstanding. Take care.
GOD BLESS
Tony
Through Innocent Eyes (Poetry) - 4/21/2008 7:12:35 PM
Well said with a very deep understanding that it is far better to love than to hate.....
Be always safe,
Karen
Through Innocent Eyes (Poetry) - 4/20/2008 1:26:29 PM
Inspiring poem written to all women who have those babes close to them during their nuturing years. Well Done! Deborah
A Lonely Heart (Poetry) - 4/20/2008 11:22:20 AM
Is it any comfort to know that all of us Sapiens of the genus Homo share this feeling of lostness to various degrees? Perhaps not, since each life comprises a solitary, eclectic search for value that orbits (for unknown reasons) around a greater (and even more unknowable) mystery of the unknown. And yet, when one considers it, who TRULY understands what life is all about has not YET been born. Meanwhile, we must just keep on keeping on and remain hopeful, for when hope finally does die, so does life itself. I enjoyed this write of yours as another who leads a life of quiet desperation. Mahalo nui loa.
Kalikiano
Genie in a Bottle Wanted!!!!! (Poetry) - 4/20/2008 11:22:19 AM
Very wise use of your three wishes, Pauline. And you are so right...I think people in war-time have often thought that particular world would be the last. We are flawed, as Mr. Ed says below, and more wars will always loom on the horizon until Jesus, the Prince of Peace, returns to rule the earth. What a wonderful government we will have then!
Meanwhile, teaching the children to love and forgive is certainly a wise and wonderful thing for every caring person to do.
Connie
Seeing Me In The Mirror (Poetry) - 4/20/2008 11:12:39 AM
Affirmation of self is perhaps the strongest of human resources to be called upon when that cloud of small minds and mean spirits hovers over us like a flock of experiential vultures. Truly a 'Through the Looking Glass' experience, I think. Very nice and eloquently expressed. I think I must 'track' you. Not to worry, since here in the Authors Den venue that expression is not synonymous with 'stalking', eh?...but you do seem to have a very clarified insight into common threads of daily concern that is both refreshing and rewarding. Mahalo a malama pono!
Kalikiano
Through Innocent Eyes (Poetry) - 4/20/2008 11:03:06 AM
Beautiful sentiments. Like so many women, you understand the need to nurture all life and delight in its existance, unlike men, who seem happiest only when deconstructing something or creating chaos. We can thank basic human biochemistry for all of this perplexity, unfortunately, but that doesn't mean we cannot continually aspire to peace-filled greatness and the nobility of pure spiritual love that our hopes and dreams suggest are not impossible callings of the human experience! Mahalo for sharing this one with us!
Kalikiano
Genie in a Bottle Wanted!!!!! (Poetry) - 11/27/2007 7:20:57 AM
The truth is that it’d only take a while
Before man started to fight again
It seems to be our nature
To be an enemy rather than a friend.
History teaches that this is so sadly true, and I often wonder if we humans are inherently flawed somehow. But I love your last stanza.
Genie in a Bottle Wanted!!!!! (Poetry) - 11/27/2007 6:12:54 AM
1. I wish that not a single child was abused
2. I wish not a single animal was abused
3. I wish that every abuser was locked away!
Christine
Seeing Me In The Mirror (Poetry) - 11/25/2007 5:31:48 PM
one thing i learned in life, is not to take anything personally ... (what does "grassed them up mean?"
well written ... good rhyme & meter ...
Seeing Me In The Mirror (Poetry) - 11/23/2007 10:22:18 PM
What a lovely way to reflect on the changes from within by portraying the image to a mirror. Just lovely....
Be safe,
Karen
Seeing Me In The Mirror (Poetry) - 11/23/2007 9:46:39 PM
Superb write, Pauline...very well done
Always By My Side (Poetry) - 10/30/2007 5:03:23 PM
God is always by our side to offer love and support. True love is everlasting and does not cease when one dies.
Peace to you.
Kathy
A Lonely Heart (Poetry) - 10/21/2007 7:55:12 PM
Beautiful penned piece full of expression and a desire to love and be loved. Yes you can be alone even with many friends or standing in a crowd...
Be safe,
Karen
Growing Pain! (Poetry) - 10/8/2007 9:33:47 PM
Ah, this could be the "Ode to Puppyhood". Fantastic write, very descriptive and yes I have had dogs before and know what those rascals are capable of doing. All in a days work....
Be safe,
Karen
Growing Pain! (Poetry) - 10/7/2007 8:19:10 AM
LOL,, I just got a Puggle,, 12 weeks,, And already have a minaure weiner dog 6 years old,, so I have to laugh,, as yes I can relate,,, now I have to teach sharing all over again,,, puppy thinks both chews are hers,,, But,,, it is all worth every bit for the love they give unconditionally,,,, ..
Christine
Words To Remember (Poetry) - 10/6/2007 6:54:53 PM
A very poignant write, filled with such expression. Oh I do understand how your mother and yourself feel. I see the agony of dispair and hopelessness in my own mothers eys.....
Be safe,
Karen
Life Long (Poetry) - 9/6/2007 4:28:38 AM
Interesting writing,Hugssssss
Shadows (Poetry) - 8/27/2007 10:14:29 PM
Interesting concept and so very well penned, enjoyed....
Be safe,
Karen
Shadows (Poetry) - 8/25/2007 6:00:56 AM
This is nice, you express well the view of our Guide who is there even though we walk this life unknowingly...
nice.....
Art Sun...
Shadows (Poetry) - 8/25/2007 5:14:50 AM
Wonderful writing,enjoyed...Hugss
Shadows (Poetry) - 8/25/2007 3:47:15 AM
Beautifully written! We tend to forget the God may not be seen, but in every out come in life, it was He who led us through. Nicely done!
An Answered Prayer (Poetry) - 5/19/2007 7:32:25 PM
very special...you touched my heart
An Answered Prayer (Poetry) - 12/29/2006 5:18:32 PM
A Mother's love of her child is one of the greatest loves in life. Seal that love with care, teaching, loving, honesty, appreciation, love of God, faith and hope and our children will be great people.
An Answered Prayer (Poetry) - 12/29/2006 2:18:09 PM
Touching sentiment. There is no stronger bond than the one between mother and child. Happy New Year!
Light and Wisdom ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg
An Answered Prayer (Poetry) - 12/29/2006 1:32:01 PM
A beautiful poem of answered prayer children are a gift from GOD.
Blessed New year,
Joselyn
An Answered Prayer (Poetry) - 12/29/2006 12:26:47 PM
oh what a simply divine tribute to that someone special, nothing quite like a mother's love...beautiful my friend, enjoyed this very much. God is great!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Our World - One World - Too Divided (Poetry) - 12/27/2006 9:57:40 AM
I applaud you for such a great poem. Having two teenagers, I can relate to this. And you're right a simple smile can make a world of difference.
Karen
Just Spare A Thought (Poetry) - 11/25/2006 5:36:31 PM
The world is indeed in a sad state, Pauline. Your poem reads like a prayer. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Our World - One World - Too Divided (Poetry) - 11/25/2006 5:35:06 PM
The last stanza offers particularly wise advice but the whole poem is sound and true. Thank you for sharing this gift, Pauline. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Our World - One World - Too Divided (Poetry) - 10/18/2006 6:01:04 PM
you describe the state of the world with clarity and vision ... it will take some time but one day the entire world will learn how to smile ...
Our World - One World - Too Divided (Poetry) - 10/14/2006 7:34:07 AM
This is simply beautiful and so heartfelt. You are right my friend, the world is a very different place than when I grew up or even when my children were growing up. I am just forty three and you know things are nothing like they were. It is hard to imagine that our society has come to such things that we do view on the news daily, and not out in the world at a far distance as we once thought, no, it is in our neighborhoods now. I teach first grade and I see so much heart ache and so much pain within the students that pass through my doorway. Children who do not want the weekend to come because they are afraid to be at home for too long, or they may not have anything to eat...this could go on and on...but anyway, you have written a great poem my friend. I'll be back to read more...I'm going to go and hug my granddaughter now, feel the need to. Blessings to you from Kentucky,
Joyce Bowling
Our World - One World - Too Divided (Poetry) - 10/14/2006 5:20:49 AM
Your last line is so true. A simple little smile can work wonders toward others to make it a better world. Enjoyed your write.
Rusty
Just Spare A Thought (Poetry) - 9/7/2006 4:22:45 PM
This is wonderful, you told it all so well, anyone, child thru adult would understand the passion of your words. We are all in this together, and the divisions cause by new and ancient aches, only make the chasm deeper. We have to live in the now, for the future
this is brilliant, and a keeper
pax A
