The Lavender Orchid (Short Story) - 9/11/2026 7:16:06 AM
Hello!
I just read through your story and I’m seriously impressed by your writing style. The way you bring characters and environments to life is something special. As I went through it, some creative visual ideas came to mind that could give one of your characters a more distinctive and eye-catching look.
I’d love to share them with you if you're up for it! We can connect via Discord or any platform you prefer.
The Lavender Orchid (Short Story) - 7/28/2008 3:16:59 PM
Good write. Great details gives great credibility. Liz
The Lady Katie (Short Story) - 7/28/2008 3:01:55 PM
this is a great write. I loved the way Grace handled the "grumpy" old man. such an uplifting story in the end. Liz
The Lady Katie (Short Story) - 7/16/2008 9:21:27 PM
Chuck,
This is a wonderful write, can see why you're proud. Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
The Lady Katie (Short Story) - 7/15/2008 4:44:08 PM
This was lovely Chuck... makes me begin to believe in ole men again...hehe... Guess that wonderful wife of yours has taught you a few things about women... :-))
linda
The Lady Katie (Short Story) - 7/15/2008 3:21:43 PM
I think it is a great story that your wife wrote too. It is inspiring and it sounds as if it saved that man's life from a life of loneliness and gave him insight to go on and go boating to the day dreams of live.
The Lavender Orchid (Short Story) - 7/13/2008 5:12:42 AM
Wonderful story, Chuck; bravo!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Sneak Attack (Short Story) - 4/6/2008 1:25:09 PM
lol. I don't like the attack of the mosquitoes either. And yes, you were just as vulnerable as Pearl Harbor. lol. Liz
Sneak Attack (Short Story) - 4/5/2008 1:31:19 PM
Good afterthought with the screens, Chuck :o) Don't forget to put them up early next year!
Thank goodness you kept your sense of humor after this; would hate to have missed you sharing with us!
Micke
Sneak Attack (Short Story) - 3/22/2008 9:19:15 PM
oooh, I do hate those nasty things--well written!
Sneak Attack (Short Story) - 3/22/2008 11:34:56 AM
Awwwwww...been there done that.sitting with a face that looks like someone had given me a black eye...mossie got hold of me on my cheekbone the only part that was not covered....and drained my blood from there....lol!!
Happy scratching...was waiting for mor stategic parts to be attacked...oerrrrrrr :) ...lucky you Chuck!!
Love Tinka
Stampede (Short Story) - 8/6/2007 6:29:34 PM
The action was wonderfully alive and intense as was the imagery.
I could see it, feel it, smell it. AND, I wanted to know more about Abel. Who was he? What was his inner world during all of this? Was he a loner? Did he want the money to go back and build a life with someone who was waiting for him? I.e., what were his personal stakes (risks) being out there in the stampede? See, Chuck. You hooked me, and I wanted more. Xlent! Jerelyn
Stampede (Short Story) - 8/6/2007 3:36:16 PM
Chuck,
Having been in five (thank God, WEAK) tornadoes, you've painted the scene so the reader is in the storm. Great job.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Stampede (Short Story) - 7/27/2007 5:40:37 AM
You've painted the scene quite powerfully, Chuck, I almost felt I was there. Really liked this story, and amazingly, I just wrote a poem about a tornado in a far differently setting.
Stampede (Short Story) - 7/25/2007 7:59:37 PM
Bravo, really liked this one. Excellent narrative and the imagery was outstanding.
Stampede (Short Story) - 9/21/2006 8:17:02 AM
Excellent story, Chuck! Well done! :)
Patriotic Protests (Article) - 11/24/2025 8:24:18 AM
To be heard, whether in person or on paper, or digitally, is worth the time for us, readers and writers, to support honesty in a world rapidly changing into a species of lies and misrepresentation. Let us hope the miasma of hate and power mongering doesn't ultimately suffocate life as the world has known (and tolerated to a large extent) for centuries. Thank you for posting.
Politics and Patriotism (Article) - 8/31/2024 11:17:51 AM
I agree with you very much. I've noticed that many veterans are on the same mind except those who are commissioned officers who may not even have seen battle or even really know what patriotism is.
I have noticed that even George W. Bush is supporting Harris. He regrets all those soldiers that he needlessly sent to Iraq like Tammy Duckworth.
Over patriotism can be very dangerous as those few veterans who participated in the January 6th debacle learned. Proving that loyalty to the wrong cause is simply wrong–criminal.
Ron
The Sting (of religion) (Article) - 3/6/2022 1:29:01 PM
I think on your way to point out the "Sting of Religion", the major thing that comes out of this article is: "The Sting of Taxation". Adding taxes to religions will not solve this more egregious sting of taxation.
As a Bible-thumping, Holy Spirit fire-filled Christian, this may come as a surprise to you and perhaps other readers, but I generally agree with your religious dissertation, but not for the reasons you stated.
Unfortunately, tens of thousands of mostly good-intended people went to seminaries or Bible colleges, to start a church to do "God's" work. During this time of their academia, they learned the Bible, but never quite understood it. Big Difference!
For one thing, tithing was instituted by God to the Jewish people in the Old Testament. Only farmers and husbandry (animal raisers) were to tithe 10% of their abundance. The farmers would usually leave a section of crops and fruit trees each year or more often to the poor to come and harvest. The husbandry would often provide animals for sacrifice at the synagogue or for personal use. Never were the Gentiles (non-Jewish) to take part. The Old Testament is obsolete now, except for the still orthodox Jews who refuse to accept Jesus as their Messiah.
Any religious leader today who states his or her followers are supposed to tithe 10% or more of their income is simply tricking them into religious abuse. This doesn't mean they can't ask their followers for donations or offerings to help pay the light bill or whatever.
However, Jesus never told anyone to start a religion. He never stated they should go to a seminary or religious college. He said that He would send His spirit to individually teach and guide (disciple) us into all truth.
This is our personal responsibility, to seek God with all of our inner beings until He reveals Himself to us. Then repent, ask Him to save us, and be baptized in his Holy Spirit of fire to receive whatever spiritual gifts He gives us. Then go into the world and exercise them according to how He directs us.
The religious leaders who are hoarding the two mites from the widow woman have received their rewards in this life, but not the next. After all, Jesus didn't come to beat up on the IRS of His day, but the Jewish religious leaders in the synagogues and temple, because they were taxing the poor into greater poverty and starvation. People today just need to follow Jesus and actually read what the Bible says, and not follow the religious ilk who distort the Bible for their personal gain.
The Sting (of religion) (Article) - 3/15/2021 3:20:06 AM
Don't worry, Chuck, you've barely scratched the surface of this racket.
Patriotic Protests (Article) - 2/13/2018 5:46:48 AM
In your masthead quote of Will Rodgers, he says, "I'm a Democrat..." Too bad for you that America isn't a democracy. Such ignorance from a child is often humorous, but from a man your age, it's just sad. Hate is not a winning political strategy, and that is why your tribe is out--relegated to the scrap heap of irrelevance. Noble Americans have been gagged by the vicious lies and slander of the Demonicrat party and have rejected the division of identity policies of the fraud president and his deceitful sinister minions.
Many of us have been shouting the same message, "Wake up America," for the past eight years. America has awakened. It's time for this writer to do so as well.
Patriotic Protests (Article) - 11/10/2017 5:42:46 AM
Well said - the US Supreme Court has ruled in your/our favor again and again, in 'peace' and war. No official, great or small, may command our participation in religious or patriotic ritual. Dissent is patriotic!
Patriotic Protests (Article) - 9/26/2017 7:55:49 AM
You've got a friend in me. In one very short article you have clearly pointed out what is wrong with the Trump administration and the misguided people who put him in office and continue to defend him against overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
I have talked to veterans of the Vietnam War and learned that most have PTSD. I am currently watching Ken Burns's Vietnam War on PBS and would encourage everyone, especially younger people who haven't experienced anything like an up close and personal war, to view it as well as those super patriots who are behind large defense budgets but never went to war or experienced it. Now neglecting veterans and earlier promises to them.
Using newsreels (fake news?) and first-hand accounts throughout the entire ranks from foot soldier to president, the movie reveals the fallacy of this kind of "saving the world for democracy" destruction of a ancient culture in the name of political correctness. Gen. Westmoreland seemed to delude himself very similar to Trump with his lying and constant thinking that more money and troops would quickly solve the problem. And all the presidents, in spite of great doubts, as commander-in-chief, continued the losing effort by being pushed by the generals and the general public who thought that the United States could save Southeast Asia from communism by destroying it.
Ron
The Sting (of religion) (Article) - 10/2/2016 4:02:42 AM
Nice work, Chuck. It is always the Poor (who will always be with us in this setup) who give the greater percentage of their wealth to these scams. Although that may be changing now that so many are 'investing' in cheep, plentiful 'pharma' as a refuge. So sad.
The Sting (of religion) (Article) - 8/12/2016 5:29:12 AM
Except for the mega churches… We have Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church here in Houston… A far cry from his father's small church in rural East Texas that has no lake or no woods in sight… That teach prosperity as a gospel, most churches are hurting financially these days. It might be hard to get blood from a turnip.
On the other hand, churches hold some of the best and most expensive urban property in the land. While it is wonderful to see an ancient little church hold off Trump like skyscrapers from taking its building in the mega-city, these churches also have some of the richest patrons who own those skyscrapers in their flocks. Some reasonable property tax could be leveled on those valuable holdings.
Whether it be satire or the gospel truth, I won't fault an article like this that pokes holes in life's strange little anomalies.
Ron
The Sting (of religion) (Article) - 8/11/2016 11:49:39 PM
I doubt taxing religious organizations would benefit the hungry, homeless, or poverty stricken once the government got hold of the money. While I don't dispute your logic or Swaggart-type scenarios, I personally see all that is done on behalf of assisted living facilities under the auspices of Little Sisters of the Poor from the charitable donations it receives to operate.
At best, most of us take a leap of faith on a daily basis, be it monetary or otherwise.
Your well-written article should invite more spirited discussion.
The Sting (of religion) (Article) - 8/11/2016 1:49:16 PM
God will get you for this, after all it's a tithe He requested, whoever He is, the governments let's them off, the churches for the great moral teachings it preaches, otherwise the jails might be overflowing, mind you it benefits I believe those that make the tax laws, the senators etc etc, the ones for the fearful of the next live, the others for the gullability of the sheep they then can fleece, they all are of the same flock. In some places in Europe they have a church tax, we come a long way from the burning bush,it all has evolved into that god awful fiasco we have today, as you describe.
Another Georgie Slapping Our Soldiers (Article) - 9/21/2014 5:17:15 AM
Scandalous, these 'Georgies' - after WWII a USArmy study found that 100% of soldiers 'in the lines' for 60 days or more were seriously affected mentally or emotionally. Those that were not, about 2%, were 'crazy' before they went into combat. History's 'Georgies' would fall into that category. The 22k discharged for 'previously existing conditions' should be reassessed at once, if they are still alive. Fine article, Chuck. Keep on slapping the faces of the Kissingers and Cheneys, LeMays and Pattons - maybe they'll seek the psychiatric help they need, too.
JUST DO IT! (Article) - 7/31/2008 5:51:28 AM
This is an exciting and courageous effort on your part, Chuck! Congratulations. I'll be checking out your website with interest...having been born and raised in South St. Louis; still have lots of family in the area. "Rollin' On The River Magazine" LOVE IT!!
Blessings - Micke
JUST DO IT! (Article) - 7/27/2008 5:25:37 AM
Congrats to you Chuck...it is great to read that you are successfully creating a place of not only work, but a place where one can read others work...wishing you All the best on your new magazine...
Art Sun...
JUST DO IT! (Article) - 7/16/2008 10:08:52 AM
Awesome. I live in the springfield mo area so I am close. I would like to sign up for your magazine. so start a list. Liz
JUST DO IT! (Article) - 7/11/2008 8:29:51 PM
Wonderful Chuck.. I rec'd your message and now this one, and like what you are doing. I've always said I am nota poet..there are many wonderful ones on this site; however...I'd like to look thru my little stack and possibly submit something to you... Hope you get alot of great response as well... this is what I meant by working together....helping one another... :-)) lindalaw
JUST DO IT! (Article) - 7/11/2008 4:45:18 PM
Very nifty, Chuck! I will check out your web site. I loved St. Louis when I spent my junior year of high school there. Clayton, MO, was my favorite--so beautiful in the fall. . . and Forest Park in the winter! A dream come true for a California kid!
JUST DO IT! (Article) - 7/10/2008 3:22:49 PM
I was right, that twinkle in your eyes, told me that you are a wise and courages person, I wish you nothing but the greatest of success and blessings on your new endevour, Chuck! Should I ever want to publish some of mine, I would like them to be done by your new company. Blessings friend! Jasmin Horst
The Wall And PTSD (Article) - 7/2/2008 10:34:01 AM
CONTROL in caps is something PTSD sufferers feel they must maintain or they will be destroyed or destroy someone else, this is one of the very best articles I've ever read on it Chuck. Unfortunately some live most of their lives behind the walls and others never learn how to tear the walls down. I'm afraid the tip of the iceburg is all that is visible now with our vets.
The Wall And PTSD (Article) - 5/29/2008 5:05:47 PM
Very courageous for you to offer yourself up as an example. The vulnerability that opens you up can be very scarey. Keep going. It's worth the effort. You deserve the best. Liz
The Wall And PTSD (Article) - 5/27/2008 8:38:41 PM
wow, such an overwhelming thing--and how do i help my student diagnosed with ptsd?? tough stuff
Cowboys Are Special (Article) - 5/27/2008 7:27:18 PM
The resultant sense of acute alienation is a monster, for those who suffer from PTSD. This is a powerful article.
The Wall And PTSD (Article) - 5/27/2008 6:24:32 PM
Now that we have spent four hundred billion on the war, maybe it's is time to spent the same amount to help all those poor veterans that came back, they've done they're tour, now let the government do theirs to help, it would be the only decent thing, or moral thing to do would'nt it Chuck? Bless you, and may you and all your friends heal! Jasmin Horst
Another Georgie Slapping Our Soldiers (Article) - 5/4/2008 8:38:29 PM
Slaps in the face for everyone. They've always shown equal treatment in that regard at least. Many of us could probably use one to shake off our torpor, but the soldiers...
If I now said "Support our Troops," would I be a bleeding-heart wack0? Decency shouldn't be that complicated.
The Sea Bird's Life (Poetry) - 11/24/2025 8:18:14 AM
Your last line is a perfect take-away. The life of the sea not only hold the honor or original birth of that which ultimately become man, but continues, as you so eloquently gave crdit to, reminding us of the foundation we are rapidly replacing with technology at the expense of Nature. Thank you for sharing such simple, yet pronound references that are our true hertage.
The Sea Bird's Life (Poetry) - 11/3/2025 2:58:06 PM
Always delightful to watch the birds whenever I'm by the sea. But as far as the way the sea is relentless in its waves rolling into the shore. Unlike others, I find if I had to live there for very long the sound of the sea and the wind would probably get to me. I like quiet stillness by a pond in the woods any day over the harsh seashore.
Ron
You're The Light of my Life (Poetry) - 7/14/2025 5:59:21 AM
There's much to appreciate in this poem, both text and subtext. Taking on such a "soulmate" an abstraction full of insight and understanding. As you adroitly point out, the "loving heart" sknows well the subtlties of loves influence from a humble entitty such as the sun. Well done.
Sunrise (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 5/18/2021 9:06:54 PM
Wonderful poem! Very beautiful.
How Do I Loathe Thee (Poetry) - 11/20/2019 1:52:15 PM
Delightful! a great idea to compose a parody of such a lovely poem.
Browning, I believe, would get a laugh from reading it!
Continued success-
Barbara J Henry
Life Is Like A Shooting Star (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/20/2019 1:46:05 PM
Great write, The couplet ending the sonnet is beautiful!
Continued success-
Barbara J Henry
Sunrise (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 5/16/2019 10:41:09 PM
what a beautiful imagery!!so pleasant to the mind
It is like seeing it in the mind. I truly feel that we must read out poems like this one to the blind so they can see it in their minds, and to top it all the sonnet form has come out well here too.I enjoy writing nature poems . regards, Roseline
Life Is Like A Shooting Star (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 3/27/2019 4:04:08 PM
"but for the shooting star it was profound."
You can take that to the bank my friend. Shooting stars guide us to feel the passion and dept within ourselves and guides that passion to where our love resides, and the rest is, as they say, is history.
Loved this poem . . .
Life Is Like A Shooting Star (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 1/23/2014 7:50:13 AM
I love the message in this, but I particularly favor your last two lines. Beautiful.
Our Alabaster Moon (Poetry) - 8/24/2013 2:51:35 PM
A lovely write. Yes... the moon does link us all!
We had a lovely blue moon this month.
With respect and smiles,
Carol Phelan Aebby
The Blues Guitar (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 8/13/2013 5:13:17 AM
Amen! The older I get the better the blues
...wonderfully penned!
Part of the scars...right on...so to speak~~!!
Teresa
Life Is Like A Shooting Star (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 5/2/2013 5:02:18 AM
Chuck...when I read this it brought back memories of childhood..you made me smile today and remember the importance of stars and dreams.
Star Light Star bright,
The first star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.
Thank you for the memories, but more than ever the eternal stars of others that still shine bright.
Beautiful!
Teresa
The Final Journey (Poetry) - 2/2/2013 8:26:07 PM
A wonderful journey, and dreamy, comforting view of the afterlife. This was a lovely inspiration on what must have been a very lonely night.
With respect,
Carol Phelan Aebby
How Do I Loathe Thee (Poetry) - 2/2/2013 8:18:28 PM
This had me smiling. Very sharp and flowing write.
May your creativity continue to flow...
With respect,
Carol Phelan Aebby
Ode To William Shakespeare (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 12/18/2012 6:32:53 AM
Good to see Traditional Verse Forms are still alive and kicking in this age of Free Verse!
Sunrise (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 7/29/2012 12:22:12 PM
Your title caught my eye and I am so glad of this. This is a delightfully colorful imagery of nature. A potpourri of magic and peace..One of my favorite things to write of, is nature..I love it
Sandy
Life Is Like A Shooting Star (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 6/14/2012 9:36:01 AM
We are stardust,
we are golden,
and we got to get ourselves...
back to the garden....
or into that celestial garden of rare delight...
This is a fine sonnet, my friend.
Life Is Like A Shooting Star (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 5/7/2012 11:05:51 PM
so wonderful, never thought one can write so much on such a flickering phenomenon happening in the sky!
The Blues Guitar (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 5/3/2012 5:19:00 AM
you have really captured the moment herein, chuck.
superb write.
carolyn
nice to find another rogers fan...
How Do I Loathe Thee (Poetry) - 5/3/2012 5:14:08 AM
very spirited write, chuck!
carolyn
Our Alabaster Moon (Poetry) - 5/1/2012 1:52:11 AM
Just perfect....soft, gentle, lilting..and reminding us of the power of connection..
Diana...
How Do I Loathe Thee (Poetry) - 12/5/2008 11:36:04 AM
Wit wonderful and stimulating... "How Do I Loathe Thee" shines.
Parody is a good way to practice poetic composition.
I salute You, Poet.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
The Blues Guitar (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/18/2008 9:52:18 AM
and ain't that the truth! love the blues and the feeling this poem evokes...enjoyed you Thank You(thank you)
How Do I Loathe Thee (Poetry) - 11/15/2008 6:05:37 PM
quite full of wrath..nice command of anger..........
How Do I Loathe Thee (Poetry) - 9/26/2008 5:48:26 PM
Thank you for sharing your wit and humor, Chuck. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Dream Team (A Redneck Sonnet) (Poetry) - 9/9/2008 1:14:02 PM
irresistable to a kentuckian...yep, thanks, this is funny.
Ancient Love (Poetry) - 9/9/2008 1:12:26 PM
and isn't it nice to know that if nothing has changed from those two long ago poets' love thoughts they shared to now and the impression you have passed on here that given another millenium or two that still love will be known to those future poets who stumble upon some crumpled document somewhere with enough ink there that it can be read in full illuminated glory and wow them with the fact that in even 5000 years' passage love never changes. beautiful.
How Do I Loathe Thee (Poetry) - 9/9/2008 1:02:40 PM
this made me smile and I think Elizabeth Barrett Browning would have too, as I believe she was a good sport and would not mind a parody of this sort of perfectedness.
How Do I Loathe Thee (Poetry) - 9/4/2008 3:45:53 PM
LOL this rocks Chuck, I think Ms. Browning would forgive you and possibly even smile.
The Final Journey (Poetry) - 8/28/2008 9:13:44 PM
This is fantastic! What what a beautiful, flowing elegy. I just learned something form your flowing style too.
How Do I Loathe Thee (Poetry) - 8/28/2008 9:11:19 PM
As 7 up loathes sprite! LOL! Delighful word play. Great fun. Love it.
Hole In The Sky (Poetry) - 8/9/2008 10:35:05 AM
Absolutely. Liz
Mountain Winter (Poetry) - 7/16/2008 10:00:34 AM
The imagery painted here is amazing. Totally captivating. Liz
Hole In The Sky (Poetry) - 7/16/2008 4:49:21 AM
Dreams at times are reality.
Mountain Winter (Poetry) - 7/2/2008 8:56:23 PM
I truly understood what you were painting with words... saw it all, felt it too. lindalaw
Hole In The Sky (Poetry) - 7/2/2008 8:55:41 PM
I liked this very much. We are dreamers or we wouldn't be writing poetry like this... good work. lindalaw
Sleeping Beauty (Poetry) - 6/20/2008 7:17:00 AM
It just don't get no better'n this Chuck!!
Sleeping Beauty (Poetry) - 6/18/2008 10:51:38 AM
Truly a sweet write born of dreams; thank you for sharing, Chuck. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Make A Wish (Haiku) (Poetry) - 6/10/2008 4:18:11 PM
Do make wishes when I see them. Amazing sight lighting up the sky and racing toward earth at such a high speed.
Butterflies (Poetry) - 6/10/2008 4:17:04 PM
Butterflies, little spirits that come and let us know we are remembered.
War (Poetry) - 6/10/2008 4:16:06 PM
Many memorable words pertaining to life, like to see this write, it's different from all the romantic ones I read today. The upcoming election has me a little upset, don't know if the pres will do good or what? Will have to just wait and find out.
Amber Waves (Haiku) (Poetry) - 6/10/2008 4:14:16 PM
I was expecting an ocean haiku, but like this one too. Like to watch the clouds on a summer day and try to pick out things. Like to see the waves of wheat growing in the fields too. The corn is just yea high, but will grow fast. Noticed it today in my drive.
Our Alabaster Moon (Poetry) - 6/10/2008 4:12:54 PM
Very romantic work, and so therapeutic to me to read it. I love to see the full moons and to watch the shooting stars on a summer evening sitting outside til sleepytime. God Bless.
Sleeping Beauty (Poetry) - 6/10/2008 4:11:41 PM
Woke up 5:00 just in time for sunrise today, had to take cousin to Lebanon PA vets hospital for eye treatment 3/4 hour away. Could not sleep in but have no one to sleep in with anyway. Hubby died Aug 17 07, loneliness sets in especially at night. Not pitying myself just still grieving. Was told it could take up til 5 years. Good thereapy for me though reading these writes and yours is neat.
Our Alabaster Moon (Poetry) - 5/6/2008 10:33:05 AM
Wonderful connection. Romance at its best. Liz
A Jealous Sky (Poetry) - 4/4/2008 11:02:00 AM
Well now, aren't you the ole smoothie, this is gorgeous!
Our Alabaster Moon (Poetry) - 4/3/2008 6:16:26 AM
Very nicely written and said. Spring is near and this poem draws warmth and comfort. What a beautiful thought of the alabaster moon ...always there to remind us of the reflections of love.
Our Alabaster Moon (Poetry) - 4/3/2008 3:12:44 AM
Oh my,very well done...stay safe and well dear man...Hugs
Our Alabaster Moon (Poetry) - 4/2/2008 5:27:47 PM
A beautiful tale expressed through loving eyes and felt with a loving heart....
Be always safe,
Karen
Our Alabaster Moon (Poetry) - 4/2/2008 2:50:07 PM
Moonstruck are you Chuck, me thinks you're falling in love again.
Very beautiful, the beams reached all the way up here!
Bless you! Jasmin Horst
Our Alabaster Moon (Poetry) - 4/2/2008 1:54:12 PM
Beautiful write, Chuck; bravo!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Our Alabaster Moon (Poetry) - 4/2/2008 1:10:22 PM
Oh My, this is just exquisite, brought tears to my eyes Chuck. Those who love like your poem should be looking at each other, not sharing the moon from a distance.
Our Alabaster Moon (Poetry) - 4/2/2008 1:06:34 PM
Chuck,
Nice seeing you again - beautifully imaged and penned! BRAVO!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
The Blues Guitar (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 3/25/2008 7:48:33 PM
Wonderful metaphor to life! Enjoyed much the tune you scratched out!
Blessings Chuck! Jasmin Horst
The Blues Guitar (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 3/10/2008 2:11:34 PM
Chuck,
This is an awesome poem. As a poet, I am amazed, so many times, by how inspiration always seems to find us. I'm glad you saw the guitar's sign and in turn, had a "sign" of your own to write this piece.
The last line really says it all. Blues men come and Blues men go, but the music should always find a means to be played.
All the best,
Jill
The Blues Guitar (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 2/19/2008 10:49:03 AM
oh, the stories these instruments could tell!! I love this poem
Will Power (Poetry) - 2/11/2008 10:43:11 AM
hah--a great write
How Do I Loathe Thee (Poetry) - 2/9/2008 6:43:41 AM
Now, that is really good writing. I enjoyed every line. Caught me in a bad mood, I suppose. LOL! Good rhythm and rhyme, nice pace, and great topic.
My Beating Heart (Poetry) - 1/28/2008 8:24:04 PM
This is a wonderfully developed poem full of unrestrained passion, abundant tenderness, and white-hot love from the title through to the question at the closing. I enjoyed the vibrant imagery displaying each lovingly rendered line to the reader in a ceaseless flow, communicating your energy and intensity throughout. You adeptly create the scene and persistently draw us into it. I particularly enjoyed the lines "as your soul swallows mine" and "as your core burns with mine." Nicely done.
The Final Journey (Poetry) - 1/28/2008 8:18:03 PM
Hmm...it feels as though perhaps you were the vessel by which your father communicated his liberating experience of departure from the earth plane into the next level of existence. This is a comforting message of hope and inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
My Beating Heart (Poetry) - 1/28/2008 6:19:01 PM
Sensual, romantic, enticing. Lucky both of you. Liz
The Final Journey (Poetry) - 1/14/2008 9:28:13 AM
I LOVE this poem Chuck. It has an almost electric feel to it. A wonderful write.
Mountain Breeze (Poetry) - 1/11/2008 12:43:45 PM
Love creates the most wonderful prose when it explodes from the heart.
The Final Journey (Poetry) - 1/9/2008 11:36:02 AM
Excellent piece~`*
The Final Journey (Poetry) - 1/9/2008 2:58:34 AM
The journey comes for all, eventually...and when that day comes, I too hope my spirit will be set free! Imagery astounding, Chuck!
It always amazes me, the will to quill, how it hits at that moment in time, especially when our souls have been jarred!
God rest his soul...
Enjoyed~
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Full Moon (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 1/2/2008 7:41:06 PM
What a vision-filled storyline. Sensitive, pensive, philosophical and inspirational. Lovely writing. Thanks for sharing.
The White Rosebud (Poetry) - 12/23/2007 6:48:46 PM
Yes, the tunnel is a great way to describe the tunnel vision of grays and blacks that takes over your eye sight when you are depressed. This is a touching poem and the positive that peaks through is a God send. Thank you for understanding. Liz
White Rose (Haiku) (Poetry) - 12/22/2007 7:12:15 PM
A quiet seemingly peaceful moment. Lovely. Liz
The Final Journey (Poetry) - 12/22/2007 7:31:03 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed. Liz
The Final Journey (Poetry) - 12/22/2007 4:20:08 AM
An accomplished story-poem showing the vision of "The Final Journey".
Art, rhythm and knowledge met wisdom and poetized this great poem.
May the son keep honoring the father and may the grandson be proud to follow them.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Requiem (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 12/21/2007 6:35:55 PM
You will leave a con trail as you fly into heaven, like a ripple throughout the universe your remains, if what you write is truth, and that your poem contains. Bless You! Chuck
The Final Journey (Poetry) - 12/20/2007 3:46:31 PM
and i hope the journey is as good as this
enjoyed this write very much
could be a short story guess in a way it is
:) enjoyed
The Final Journey (Poetry) - 12/20/2007 1:13:49 PM
sorry for the last of your earthly father, Just remember Chuck that you have a heavley father that loves you jsut as much as your earthly father did and by the way your earthly father is in a better place now. by the way you should read my pome call "on the way home" your Friend Richard
Sunrise (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 12/12/2007 8:07:39 AM
A sensous feast for the eye and soul,so richly captured, Bless you Chuck! Jasmin Horst
Soul Mate (Poetry) - 12/6/2007 9:59:00 AM
Chuck I've never read anything more profound and beautiful.
Life Is Like A Shooting Star (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 12/1/2007 7:55:40 AM
And you are shining most brightly with such poetry my friend!
Bless You! Jasmin Horst
Questions For Humanity (Poetry) - 11/30/2007 8:28:42 AM
The death of any man diminishes the life of us all, don't remember who said it but it's true and your poem captures this universal truth perfectly Chuck.
Bear Mountain (Poetry) - 11/28/2007 12:33:52 PM
Chuck this is incredible, it brought my tears, so deeply spiritual and beautiful.
Bear Mountain (Poetry) - 11/28/2007 12:21:32 PM
Oh, Chuck,
This is beautiful. Imagery, poetry...indeed.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Highways Of My Soul (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/27/2007 7:22:53 AM
You carry the impression of your words and visa versa. I can't think of a higher compliment for a poet and life-warrior.
Blessings on you Chuck,
Keith
Questions For Humanity (Poetry) - 11/24/2007 7:58:50 AM
Very beautiful pen,stay safe and well...Hugssssss
Questions For Humanity (Poetry) - 11/23/2007 10:59:42 PM
Beautifully written and I love Dylan. Even got to see him at one of his concerts. I do believe that his words, if not his music will continue on for a very long time. Now that is truely a tribute....
Be safe,
Karen
Pardons For Turkeys (Poetry) - 11/23/2007 5:13:06 PM
You'd like to send them to Disneyland too, they'd be right at home there, just don't give Cheney a gun, he might shot himself in the foot or... well you know the story I see, Blessings Chuck I enjoyed much, yes and I did smirk! Jasmin Horst
Questions For Humanity (Poetry) - 11/23/2007 5:43:40 AM
Words of inspiration Chuck!!
Love Tinka
Questions For Humanity (Poetry) - 11/22/2007 9:44:34 PM
Well said...enjoyed this much Chuck. And true as the wind blows, but will we ever really hear its words?
Allen
Questions For Humanity (Poetry) - 11/22/2007 8:53:00 PM
an inspired write-i have also enjoyed dylan and his words and music
Questions For Humanity (Poetry) - 11/22/2007 8:38:29 PM
(That you are me), we are like a hindu god, with zillions of body parts ideas, believes, egos, etc, inluding all that surrounds us, our fearful shallow minds will now accept that we are one on the canvas of the greatest of Creators,that canvas is him, and includes him, the all there is, the soup in the pot, and the pot, and love is what binds it all together, we need more love in this world, one of the greatest teachers on that subjects Holiday is coming up, lets share his teachings a little more readily, and by example. A great insightful write Chuck. Bless You! Jasmin Horst
Questions For Humanity (Poetry) - 11/22/2007 6:44:58 PM
Bob Dylan is my idol also,,he is from my state, met him once,,,
your poem is great,,, The times they are a changin'
Christine
Questions For Humanity (Poetry) - 11/22/2007 6:38:48 PM
I watched the same special. You've represented it well.
Questions For Humanity (Poetry) - 11/22/2007 6:16:27 PM
Keep asking, keep searching: the answer's out there...somewhere. :) Excellent write, Chuck.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Hope you have/had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Questions For Humanity (Poetry) - 11/22/2007 5:44:42 PM
As long as we keep asking, my friend!
Great job,
R~
Ode To Arrogance (Chant Royale) (Poetry) - 11/22/2007 2:12:24 PM
Keith a friend of mine, say it just perfectly, but I will add, thank God that there are some of them left that can see the lies and where it leads to, and I have nothing but trepitations, and fears for a decent world if America succumbs to these new demigods, your last line "And fragile civil liberties are left gasping for a breath" is most apt, especially when ordinary poeple are exposed to a manufactured climate of fear, I just hope that your most very last line wins out! and with your help it should! Bravo! and may God be with you in Your Battle! Jasmin Horst P.S. I just read Michelle Close Mills review, and would like to add, which I wanted to do in the first place, you are one BRAVE writer!
Unwritten Poems (Poetry) - 11/22/2007 1:36:48 PM
Oh God my friend, you have touched their souls and mine, as long as you visit them with your thoughts and beautiful poetry you have enriched their souls and just hopefully, they, in their spirit world, can now taste that apple pie, and little girls can play with their dolls, because you made them unforgetable! Bless you and may piece always be upon your Soul! Jasmin Horst
Full Moon (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/22/2007 12:12:25 PM
Ah this moon got me into so much trouble, and mooning too, wonderful endearment like to a lover! Jasmin Horst
Highways Of My Soul (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/21/2007 12:22:10 PM
It's a beautiful face and poem, there is enaught roadways in there to drive to your soul a most enjoyable journey! Love it Chuck! Bless you! Jasmin Horst
Let There Be Light (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/20/2007 7:04:50 AM
what if....man you coined the feelings in paastel colors
and a silence wow
great share
Let There Be Light (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/16/2007 10:46:23 AM
Einstein changed his mind, saying rather than how did the universe start, he'd ask, why was it created. The first means maths should suss it, then he realised there is only one answer....
Immortally Wounded (Poetry) - 11/16/2007 9:17:15 AM
Chuck, you have no idea how you have touched my soul to its very depths, I will now have to close to collect myself, you are truly a soulmate, to see and feel what you did and share it such a beautiful poem, May the creator of these Cardinals heap all the blessings of the universe upon YOU! Thank you! Jasmin Horst
Let There Be Light (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/14/2007 11:29:33 PM
Love your opening statement. Now we open up the daily news paper and see hell.
blessin's,
cynth'ya
Let There Be Light (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/14/2007 10:25:33 PM
We're like fireflies - I wonder if our collective thoughts weave patterns of sunsets and hell before the eyes of god?
Keith
Let There Be Light (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/14/2007 8:24:54 PM
Excellent!! What thinking person has not asked The Question. . .and only found more questions?? Some say that the very fact that we ask proves that there is a god. Maybe, maybe not, but the beauty demands a worthy response, and in times of trouble, we need so very much to believe. Thank you for this thought-provoking and well-executed
piece. xOx 'Pea' xOx
Let There Be Light (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/14/2007 6:00:47 PM
I can't imagine a man inventing my God. . .But~ now that you've brought me here, I sit and contemplate what else would I, or could I do? How tragically final!
Nope...I believe this has always been and ALWAYS WILL BE!
Thanks for the tangent though...
Great thought provoker!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Let There Be Light (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/14/2007 5:02:49 PM
o yes, the need to survive in the here and now, and the there and then, what about the blind man, what kind of heaven does he imagine, nice one chuck! Jasmin Horst
Let There Be Light (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/14/2007 2:32:30 PM
A lovely sonnet Chuck, thoughts to contemplate and embrace.
Let There Be Light (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/14/2007 1:21:47 PM
Very well done Chuck! I love the premise, and your sentiments are splendid!
ET
Let There Be Light (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/14/2007 1:16:16 PM
A beautiful sonnet, Chuck, with much to contemplate; well done.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Images (Poetry) - 11/9/2007 3:33:01 AM
A bouquet of sublime emotions poemized to depict the wise face of a sage soul... "Images" is poetized with the lexis of a Master of the Verb.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Highways Of My Soul (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/8/2007 6:08:37 PM
Thank you for sharing these sentiments worthy of reflection, Chuck. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Highways Of My Soul (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/7/2007 7:17:58 AM
It is a privilege to read a poetic composition that makes
THE AMERICAN FINE LETTERS SHINE!
"Highways Of My Soul (A Sonnet)" has paid its dues to the treasure of Poetry.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Images (Poetry) - 11/4/2007 6:17:40 PM
I liked this a lot Chuck for it is as you say…I feel that the reason for this is that though our bodies age and will eventually decay…THE SPIRIT is ageless, thus the feeling of youth inside, for in our youth our spirit was forged…
Allen
Highways Of My Soul (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 11/2/2007 3:37:57 PM
Wonderful!!! I enjoyed this, it is a feel good story telling of growing up ;) and knowing it all comes with life this getting older thing and i really enjoyed how you put it!!
wisdom in here baby
Images (Poetry) - 10/30/2007 11:33:53 AM
Chuck I finally made it here to read this and I'm so glad I did. Let that child out to play he and the man are beautiful. Wonderful poem!
Highways Of My Soul (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/28/2007 4:47:40 PM
Excellent sentiments in this fine sonnet, Chuck! Enjoyed much!
Love,
ET
Highways Of My Soul (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/28/2007 2:35:29 PM
Masterfully done.......gotta love the depth of this one!!
Happy Halloween !!
Love Tinka
Highways Of My Soul (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/28/2007 2:02:41 PM
I treated myself to a little reading today, so glad I read this Chuck, just wonderful, it touched my heart.
Highways Of My Soul (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/28/2007 1:19:46 PM
lol. Profound delight. I like my lines of highway much better now. Inspiring. Liz
Highways Of My Soul (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/28/2007 12:40:36 PM
Wonderfully written and a nice twist to it too. Yes, all the lines represent living and living is what we all want to do....
Be safe,
Karen
Highways Of My Soul (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/28/2007 7:10:09 AM
only just grace showing up in the visual form [both in lines around eyes and words that you pen]
ness
Highways Of My Soul (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/28/2007 6:19:24 AM
This is a nice work, showing the map which is viewed upon one's facial highway...
really nice...
Art Sun...
Highways Of My Soul (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/28/2007 6:13:01 AM
Age on both our minds, Chuck...excellent write. :) Where we've been written in poetry on our faces. :)
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Swan Dive (Haiku) (Poetry) - 10/28/2007 1:55:19 AM
Your Haiku's are worthy of their own book. Too many folks neglect this form.
Homeless (Senryu) (Poetry) - 10/28/2007 1:54:09 AM
This is very good.
Old, dead, Issa would be proud.
Your haiku has form.
Full Moon (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/27/2007 4:16:08 AM
i enjoy sonnets and this one, one of my favorite title with one of my favorite attractions the moon full.....it's a delight to read with that lasting hope you put at the end
"the light of hope for all the human race"
beautiful
War (Poetry) - 10/22/2007 3:48:30 PM
Great stuff here, blinking like a light on the perimeter.
Ode To William Shakespeare (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/19/2007 2:16:06 PM
Well done. Only lately have I discovered some who believe the Bard to be highly overrated. And just the other day two little old British ladies on the bus saw me reading Shakespeare; one said, and the other nodded her affirmation, "What an awful play. I feel sorry for you."
Ode To William Shakespeare (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/17/2007 11:58:25 AM
Surely Shakespeare appreciates this tribute, Chuck. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Ode To William Shakespeare (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/17/2007 11:10:55 AM
what a nice tribute to Sir Bard (smile)
i'll get there too one day
enjoyed
and thanks for stopping by
Life Is Like A Shooting Star (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/15/2007 4:03:47 PM
Very Good Advice,, and when I am gone I hope I sparkle like the eternal star.
Christine
Life Is Like A Shooting Star (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/15/2007 9:58:23 AM
Contemplating the many wonders of Creation gives us many unique perspectives on our own lives. I enjoyed this fine sonnet.
Love & Light always and in all ways,
Joseph*
Life Is Like A Shooting Star (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/15/2007 5:17:34 AM
Don't know how many of us will have the effect of a shooting star but what we do on earth may last longer and have a greater impact than that luminous star in the sky.
Life Is Like A Shooting Star (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/14/2007 4:04:30 AM
Take some time to live life, love and think
while list’ning to life’s symphony’s sweet sound.
Very sage, my friend.
Ode To William Shakespeare (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/14/2007 1:36:57 AM
We could all chew our tongues out contemplating old Will's unmatched mastery...Good tribute.
Keith
Life Is Like A Shooting Star (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/13/2007 11:26:08 PM
our bodies are fleeting and terrestrial, our spirits universal and divine ...
quite a wise and finely quilled sonnet ...
Life Is Like A Shooting Star (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/13/2007 6:35:53 PM
You are so right, life is oh so short, but sometimes we do not realize it until it is too late....
Be safe,
Karen
Life Is Like A Shooting Star (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/13/2007 1:53:39 PM
It is an enjoable moment to be privileged to read a composition in major poetic art, ~ poemized with symbolic and emotional stimulating contents dealt wisely, ~ and poetized with superb lexis.
"Life Is Like A Shooting Star" is a poetic flower scented by Erato.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Requiem (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/13/2007 10:42:43 AM
Outstanding composition in major poetic art... "Requiem (A Sonnet)" sings to
honor and respectful living ~ with clear voice ~ and wise souds of sublime accomplishments.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Way Down Yonder In Alabam' (A Country/Western Song) (Poetry) - 10/13/2007 10:25:02 AM
"Way Down Yonder In Alabam' (A Country/Western Song)" sings the facts of our days, and leads to check the leaders wrong doing.
These closing lines stimulate the reading of the VIENNA CONVENTION:
*********************************
"‘Cause my job’s guaranteed legit
For me and my entire outfit
Can spend the next decade out in the sand."
****************************************** <
The only problem there, is that in The Oval Office NOBODY READS THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND NOBODY CARES TO HONOR THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANTS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNMENT, because it is easier to BRIBE the "BENIGHTED NATIONS" (As they ~ THE FIVE PERMANENT MEMBERS OF UNSC CALL THEM.)UNDER THE despotic ruling of THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL.
Thank You for sharing this light of citinzery.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Ode To William Shakespeare (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/13/2007 9:56:05 AM
Blessed are those that follow the ones that honored the langauge and accomplished the artistic goal.
Much gratitude to the author of "Ode To William Shakespeare" for sharing this great tribute to the poetic art and to a model artist of the VERB.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Ode To William Shakespeare (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/13/2007 9:51:06 AM
Shakespeare would be delighted that you chose to imitate his sonnets and did them so well.
Way Down Yonder In Alabam' (A Country/Western Song) (Poetry) - 10/12/2007 9:09:23 PM
Shucks! I like trains and trucks, skip the drunks...
Nice piece, this has to be one of your best so far, really enjoyed the tale and yes, it makes a great song for sure....
Be safe,
Karen
Way Down Yonder In Alabam' (A Country/Western Song) (Poetry) - 10/12/2007 2:38:12 PM
I know I'm not like that.. still, a surefire hit; Grand Ole Opry, watch out!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Way Down Yonder In Alabam' (A Country/Western Song) (Poetry) - 10/12/2007 1:48:20 PM
Wow,, That was an adventure,,, that town is hopping,,,,with bunnies, frogs and gossip.,,,, Great song Chuck,,, enjoyed,,,
Christine
Way Down Yonder In Alabam' (A Country/Western Song) (Poetry) - 10/12/2007 1:46:11 PM
And, the beat goes on, and on, and on. Could say you did the WHOLE country album in this one "song." Too cute, too true, and mostly too sad - the next decade in the sand.
Kathy
A Jealous Sky (Poetry) - 10/12/2007 12:44:42 PM
And how did I miss this one, Chuck? I'm sorry!
Beautifully illustrated in verse: you set quite a stormy mood. Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Way Down Yonder In Alabam' (A Country/Western Song) (Poetry) - 10/12/2007 12:37:24 PM
Chuck,
A wonderful country song, but all Southerners ain't like that. I'm not.......LOL Well done, in any event.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
The Great Hunter (Poetry) - 10/9/2007 9:38:37 PM
Very clever!
Keith
Ode To Arrogance (Chant Royale) (Poetry) - 10/9/2007 9:36:58 PM
I once heard Bob Dylan refrred to as 'The Voice of American Freedom'. After reading this and some of your other work Chuck, I think that American Freedom may have a new and powerful voice.
I'm going to send this to so many people who have given up on the US because of this evil administration, people who confuse decent, freedom loving, educated Americans with America's unfortunate global image.
Try 'The Lie'. You should find it consonant with your thoughts.
Blessings upon you and all those who would be free,
Keith
Pardons For Turkeys (Poetry) - 10/9/2007 9:28:11 PM
You really can write! Superb wit my friend.
Keith
The Decider (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/9/2007 9:24:14 PM
CHuck,
This is not just excellent parody but excellent poetry. Your ability really shines through this one. Truly superb composition. Pity the subject's too illiterate and dumb to ever understand it!
Thanks for the heads up.
Keith
Corpsman Up! (Senryu) (Poetry) - 10/9/2007 6:45:18 AM
Great Write Chuck
sound like the Job of a "Medic"
a very heroic group of dedicated men
Peace be with you
William
Corpsman Up! (Senryu) (Poetry) - 10/8/2007 7:41:33 PM
certainly captures the moment ...
Leap Of Faith (Poetry) - 10/8/2007 8:49:27 AM
Faith is not blind! An interesting look at stupidity!
Homeless (Senryu) (Poetry) - 10/6/2007 2:49:07 PM
How often this site is becoming in a nation that should promise everyone a decent place to live. Very vivid even in brevity, thanks for sharing....
blessin's
cynth'ya lewis reed
Homeless (Senryu) (Poetry) - 10/6/2007 6:35:30 AM
Something needs to be done to help these poor people; how can we not look and care?? Sad!!!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(
Corpsman Up! (Senryu) (Poetry) - 10/6/2007 6:27:07 AM
A selfless dedication,,,for each & all.
Prayers ,, Christine
Homeless (Senryu) (Poetry) - 10/6/2007 5:46:43 AM
There are too many homeless men and woman, blessings, Holly
Homeless (Senryu) (Poetry) - 10/5/2007 10:31:58 PM
Succinct perfection: sad, especially when many of the homeless are Veterans!!!! Well done, Chuck.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Corpsman Up! (Senryu) (Poetry) - 10/5/2007 10:31:09 PM
God bless our soldiers, airmen, sailors: to leave none behind. Excellent!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Corpsman Up! (Senryu) (Poetry) - 10/5/2007 7:59:16 PM
To do what needs to be done, to put one's self aside for another. Breath-takingly beautiful....
Be safe,
Karen
Corpsman Up! (Senryu) (Poetry) - 10/5/2007 7:40:29 PM
A senryu that shocks the senses, awake! Fine one, Chuck!
ET
Requiem (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/5/2007 6:37:46 AM
Lovely, poignant and concise verse. beautiful.
Keith
Requiem (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/4/2007 1:38:50 PM
Good sonnet, enjoyed the verse.
Vive La Differences (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/4/2007 6:10:53 AM
Beautiful...it's the differences that make all the differnce. What would night be without day? Would we enjoy sweet as much if we'd never tasted salt? Variety and difference adds spice to life and love.
Requiem (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/2/2007 12:22:02 PM
Beautiful offering!!
Love Tinka
Requiem (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/1/2007 10:32:26 PM
Wonderful writing on this piece that speaks truth from the soul......
Be safe,
Karen
Requiem (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/1/2007 10:42:18 AM
Wise and beautiful words.
Requiem (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 10/1/2007 5:42:19 AM
More words of wisdom I see. Outstanding write Chuck, blessings, Holly
Requiem (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 9/30/2007 8:13:12 PM
Chuck (almost put "Check" LOL),
WOW. Too many leave loose ends to squabble over...a powerful warning to be prepared. Well written, perfect meter and rhyme.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Requiem (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 9/30/2007 7:47:02 PM
My mind is racing after reading this,,, This poem I should read one day a week,, I would love to have my true colors remembered,,, or would I ???? they are not all bright,, hmmmm ?? You are so right so much to consider while we are here.
Thanks for the eye opener,,, Christine
Requiem (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 9/30/2007 6:45:08 PM
A memorable Sonnet that makes us aware that we should prepare for our final moments. We don't give enough thought to the legacy we leave and how others will remember us. We should! Spendid work Chuck!
ET
Requiem (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 9/30/2007 6:36:59 PM
Freedom is a blessing and indeed we all should appreciate our special gifts of goodness and lead paths for others. You've made your point with your impressive work, "Requiem (A Sonnet)." Thanks for sharing. My best, Gloria
Vive La Differences (A Sonnet) (Poetry) - 9/30/2007 1:11:52 PM
What a beautiful love sonnet it sure does show that differences make no difference when love is strong enough!Bravo!
Eileen
