Passages (Book) - 12/10/2006 7:53:28 AM
Jigsaw is a lovely poem, with a calming and profound tone. If the other content of Passages is of this quality, then I hope it is widely read.
Passages (Book) - 7/15/2006 5:23:58 PM
JigSaw: An emotive melodia of the memory, the human time and the human condition. Best regards, Pam Patterson
ClaudioSerraBrun
Trapped (Short Story) - 5/1/2009 4:49:40 AM
I like it. It's deep and mystical. It reminds me of a the style, of Edgar Allen Poe.
Mariann
Trapped (Short Story) - 3/29/2009 6:52:08 AM
Not bad. I like the way the details of the night they went into the painting are left somewhat mysterious. I like the very human way the main character is able to delude herself and ward off the guilt. Good job.
Trapped (Short Story) - 1/30/2009 8:13:23 PM
This is handled so well!!!
Trapped (Short Story) - 11/20/2008 4:17:07 PM
The second creepy tale I've read tonight. Just like Kathy Mescall's DARK, you have brilliant imagery. I was there in the room with those children. I loved it.
Simone
Trapped (Short Story) - 6/26/2007 6:28:21 PM
Your my kind of writer...dark, gloomy.Very good, loved it!
Trapped (Short Story) - 12/1/2005 8:56:39 PM
Very dark, and very imaginative. It kept me reading right to the end. Good writing
Trapped (Short Story) - 9/23/2004 2:37:25 PM
I really liked this story. Different and kept me glued to the end.
:-) April
Trapped (Short Story) - 9/19/2004 3:27:02 PM
(((Pam)))
GAWD this one is creeeepy! Claustrophobic, tight descriptions bound the reader's eyes to your words...an excellent, effective horror write! BRAVA!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. *shivers*
If tight spaces bother you, please read my "MRI, A Hospital Horror Story;" it is due to be published *thank you* in a horror anthology! :)
It's Not Easy (Article) - 2/7/2009 5:58:40 AM
I feel your pain, and I am praying for you. I had my share of emotional problems that held me back most of my life, until I discovered self-improvement books. I had to read hundreds of them before I could get myself straightened out.
It's Not Easy (Article) - 6/12/2006 3:31:46 AM
thought provoking article
Not In Our Family! (Article) - 12/1/2005 9:01:05 PM
I can only start to understand the struggle. I have a friend who's oldest son is autistic/adhd, and I've seen the struggle she has with him. He is in therapy already and he is only 6 years old.
Full House (Article) - 4/14/2005 5:24:59 PM
well done
The Health Insurance Conundrum (Article) - 4/11/2005 2:23:13 PM
this insurance biz is scary, and it is also very expensive. then people wonder why they can't get it especially if they don't have the needs or the opportunities to get it! i can't get it because i have a preexisting medical condition (arthritis), and am overweight, and i can't afford good medical care. sad! still, a good (if somewhat disturbing) write; well done, pam! (i live in burleson, by the way).
(((HUGS))) and love, a fellow texan, karen lynn in burleson. :(
Full House (Article) - 4/10/2005 11:33:38 AM
This is a great article! And you are right, "Gone are the days of sleeping past 6 am." I wonder if I'll ever see that again? This article would fit nice in a woman's magazine.
jangeo Pinkerton
The Templar Knigh, Book One
Full House (Article) - 9/19/2004 6:15:14 PM
Pam,
It's full of love, happiness and promise. What a terrific Mom!
Cynthia
Full House (Article) - 9/19/2004 1:28:42 PM
And enjoy your family all you can! Delightful story; well done!
(Sounds like the fictional family I write about, the Sanduskys!! There's the parents, and their very large brood of children, all of them adopted, and most with special needs! Still, they enjoy life and all that it has to offer, and they are very happy!)
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :D
The Dress (Poetry) - 8/12/2010 5:48:28 AM
Lovely writing. I've also read August and Intrusion. You have a wonderfully unique, creative and succinct style. Your poetry is highly "accessible" and relatable. I'm surprised I haven't found my way to your work before now.
Behind His Eyes (Poetry) - 12/16/2009 4:19:11 AM
Very well written, Pam
Second Thoughts (Poetry) - 8/26/2009 4:57:36 PM
Pam,
As a way to expand my writing horizons I have made it a point to read random poetry (Because I don't much like poetry) and my blind stab has led me to yours. Though I am commenting on "Second thoughts" I have read several of your works. I am captivated by your discriptive structure and ability to bring emotion to the edge without straying into the obvious.
Now my quandry is: Have I become a fan of poetry or have I become a fan of Pam's poetry?
Nicely done,
Creighton Thompson
Behind His Eyes (Poetry) - 8/2/2009 1:13:34 PM
Great choice in words--bless the child and his family.
Carol
Boundaries (Poetry) - 6/25/2009 4:51:50 AM
Pam, you pleasantly expressed the truth in such a Beautiful write!
Thanks
Steph
Boundaries (Poetry) - 11/9/2008 7:11:37 PM
Such few words for a great capturing of joined lives.
CarolHawks
Behind His Eyes (Poetry) - 11/9/2008 7:10:40 PM
Your words have captured me as my son is bipolar, downs syndrome and also has autistic catatonia. This beautiful child will have great life as the medications and education of this illness has improved greatly. He has eyes of an angel!
CarolHawks
He Pretends to be Spider-Man (Poetry) - 9/12/2008 12:02:17 AM
I feel the pain of the "Spider man" child. Mass confusion and the fear of the unknown shatter this 5 year old soul. Well executed! Keep writing!
To My Children (Poetry) - 9/8/2008 4:59:34 PM
Whata wonderful way to say you're not perfect but you are who you are
and cany you accept me as I was and grow from there together because we so need each other.
Enjoyed the read; have had some of those moments myself.
I Did Not Know (Poetry) - 5/17/2008 4:20:06 PM
No better memory could you write. So many lives lost without a goodbye to anyone but lifted up into God's care forever too.
Your Smile (Poetry) - 5/17/2008 4:17:09 PM
Such good family writes I have read of yours and the photos are superb.
The Marriage Binding (Poetry) - 5/17/2008 4:16:21 PM
Can't analyze this one. It sounds like you lost someone. But enjoyable read.
Rejection (Poetry) - 5/17/2008 4:14:55 PM
fEELINGS OF REJECTION AND BEING REJECTED HURTS. It makes us feel insecure, but we bear with it and joyful times come again. She is a very intense little girl. Good write too.
Graduation (Poetry) - 5/17/2008 4:13:39 PM
Have a granddaughter graduation this year. Oh, it sounds just like your, I asked her if she was going to work at Walmart the rest of her career, and she just looked and did not answer. She has not college plans. She would like to work for the STATE of PA. HER MOTHER SAYS. hOPE HER FUTURE IS BRIGHT AND YOUR DAUGHTER'S TOO. sO ENJOYABLE THIS POEM IS. sHE IS A PRETTY GAL.
Behind His Eyes (Poetry) - 5/17/2008 4:11:26 PM
Being bi polar and age 63 now, I still can relate to this boy and the problems he goes through. Up manic one moment, then down into depression the next. You fight it all your life, but medicines do help tremendously. Love him and treat him natural and you will be rewarded with a wonderful loving son. His blue eyes are so magnificent.
Behind His Eyes (Poetry) - 4/8/2008 12:02:03 PM
wow! awonderful write beautiful in its sensitivity
Snowman (Poetry) - 11/25/2007 1:39:08 PM
I enjoyed "Snowman." I also want to say--I wish you would write something with your title--"French Fries Have Hot Breath." Love it.
Aborted Reason (Poetry) - 11/24/2007 5:42:01 PM
Intensely provocative writing, fearlessly exploring the fragility of the human psyche and femininity combined.
Interesting discovery,
Axilea
To My Children (Poetry) - 10/16/2007 11:22:52 PM
Your poem is a nice gift to your children.
I Don't Remember (Poetry) - 9/21/2007 5:04:24 AM
Beautiful, very nice!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Behind His Eyes (Poetry) - 5/31/2007 9:00:11 AM
Exceptionally done!
Second Thoughts (Poetry) - 3/2/2007 6:48:03 PM
Outstanding work Pam!
Peace,
Bill
Behind His Eyes (Poetry) - 11/18/2006 9:39:24 PM
Strong thoughts on this view of bi-polar...our son has been struggling with this disease since ...forever...now he is 22 yrs old and still the only releif is the medication he has to continuosly take daily....very nice work on bringing this view into poetry...
The Gene (Poetry) - 7/6/2006 9:22:46 PM
Great piece - insightful and suggestive of the sins of the father being visited upon the children.
Behind His Eyes (Poetry) - 6/10/2006 12:23:47 PM
Wow Pam, you could be describing my life with my daughter! A terrific write, and what a CUTE boy he is! Michelle
Behind His Eyes (Poetry) - 6/10/2006 5:32:24 AM
AWW this is heatrending. Only 8, bless, my he find equilibrium and inner peace...
Behind His Eyes (Poetry) - 6/9/2006 1:27:36 PM
Very beautiful tribute...
Peace & Love, Dove
Behind His Eyes (Poetry) - 6/9/2006 1:13:25 PM
A beautifully unfolding revelation Pam.
"I fumble as I try to read the braille of his psyche" is wonderfully though-provoking.
I believe, for me, your very last line brought this down to where the rubber meets the road.
"In the clarity of my ignorance" is something everyone should experience at least once in their lives.
Excellent, and many blessings to you!
Richard
Circles (Poetry) - 5/8/2006 8:50:35 PM
You write so beautifully...
Passages (Poetry) - 5/8/2006 8:45:34 PM
Pam-
You don't know me, but your poetry speaks volumes. I came upon it by accident and I'm glad I did. Your poems come straight from the heart and into mine...
The Exchange (Poetry) - 9/11/2005 3:38:48 PM
Listening is important and essential- Excellent short poem Pam-WArmly,Sheee
The Gene (Poetry) - 9/11/2005 3:37:33 PM
HOpefully we learn through others mistakes- GREAT Poem Pam-WArmly,Sheee
He Pretends to be Spider-Man (Poetry) - 9/11/2005 3:35:13 PM
Inspirations is through his hero- Great Poem-REality! STARK and BEAR- WArmly,Sheee *( I wish all the best life can give to you all)
Boundaries (Poetry) - 9/11/2005 3:32:12 PM
I've been there I know-- NO! Privacy either-- and tensions run high-
!!! It all pans out- Tensions- Love and Concerns-family! Clear and concise poem Pam- WArmly,Sheee WRite on,and on and on-
I Don't Remember (Poetry) - 8/18/2005 4:10:32 PM
Oh, wow, I could have written this. Amazing how you cut to the heart of anyone's experience. Well done!
Monette
I Don't Remember (Poetry) - 7/23/2005 10:11:12 AM
GREAT!
Rich Criso Suarez
The Ice Storm (Poetry) - 5/23/2005 6:55:08 AM
"The Ice Storm" strikes my mind and makes me think on life
and harmony.
This poem talks to the mind of the inner soul, and stimulates the
brains to search for solutions... It offers a reading that instucts
and inspires.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Grief Revisited (Poetry) - 5/23/2005 6:45:05 AM
Poetic excellence is revealed through the lines of
"Grief Revisited". This poem flows and glows delivering a message
the etches on the doors of time.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
The Father (Poetry) - 5/22/2005 10:39:05 AM
A true poetic depicting on today´s indifference of fatherhood-motherhood. "The Father" has a poetic philosophical content that
stimulates thoughts on family and social responsibilities.
Thank You for sharing Your knowledge through Your poetic art.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
The Exchange (Poetry) - 5/22/2005 10:26:13 AM
A composition of symbolistical and impressionist imagery.
It is a poem that enriches the pages of Poetry.
Creativity and long life, Poet!
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
The Gene (Poetry) - 5/22/2005 10:22:00 AM
"The Gene" depicts the reality through its lines of clear emotions
poetized the record human nature and society.
I enjoyed the reading of "The Gene", and learned from its wise
message.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
He Pretends to be Spider-Man (Poetry) - 5/22/2005 10:17:04 AM
A thought´s stimulator on family and society.
"He Pretends to be Spider-Man" flows wisely, delivering a
responsible message.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Boundaries (Poetry) - 5/22/2005 10:02:49 AM
Clear picture in words of true expression of poetic emotion.
Keep posting, Poet!
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
I Don't Remember (Poetry) - 5/22/2005 9:53:23 AM
"I Don´t Remember" is rich in imagery and contents. It messages
something like, "A rainbow of love comes after the thunder storm of passion is gone".
I have enjoyed the reading of a poetic grandiose.
Long healthy creative life, Poet!
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
I Don't Remember (Poetry) - 8/7/2004 9:24:36 AM
great imagery...especially the crystal....and the evolution of emotion..thanks.
Boundaries (Poetry) - 8/7/2004 9:00:25 AM
wonderful poem...insightful....reflective.
I Don't Remember (Poetry) - 8/6/2004 10:20:06 PM
there is always a memory of hope though we may have to travel in a different direction to recall it ...
I Don't Remember (Poetry) - 8/6/2004 9:49:37 PM
How very true this is Pam! I have often wonder when the love actually died. Sometimes I think that as we grow to know aperson, who can either grow more enamoured by their personalities or, indeed more aware that they are not like we thought they were. That is why I have heard that a relationship has to grow, or, if it becomes static, it starts to go downhill. In other words, it cannot remain the same, ever.
Donni-Jay xx
Boundaries (Poetry) - 8/6/2004 9:21:27 PM
Pam, your truth will soon be the reality in the house my daughter shares with her mother. She is due to give birth to my grandson Sept 2nd...I will share this gem with them, ty
Anthony
I Don't Remember (Poetry) - 8/6/2004 9:16:28 PM
'small fissures of truth' - wonderful line in an imaginative and expressive write. The Crystal of love that turns out to be a lie an illusion - who can recall?
Pam, I am looking forward to reading more of you.
Anthony
Boundaries (Poetry) - 8/6/2004 8:52:35 PM
I can imagine how rough that it. But I also imagine how loving it is to have a family that stays together to help each other through the rough times.
The Gene (Poetry) - 8/5/2004 6:43:49 PM
A wonderful interplay of words. Points out so vividly that no matter where we start out in this life, we have choices and we can choose to become anyone or anything we want.
Sherry
The Gene (Poetry) - 7/27/2004 10:49:18 AM
Great formulated verse, by one who anyone can tell really cares for the child, good luck to the lad and to you dear lady.
Reg.
He Pretends to be Spider-Man (Poetry) - 6/22/2004 5:49:52 PM
Excellent!!! Sometimes we tend to forget that children need answers too. They are very smart but their imaginations can really wreck havoc in their minds when their lives undergo traumatic or stress related change. Children need love, tenderness, compassion and reassurance among other things. Every parent should read this, very well done...~Z~
The Gene (Poetry) - 6/19/2004 6:04:49 PM
yes, when we deal and play at the same time, we control whatever hand we're dealt ...
insightful, perceptive and uniquely stated ...
The Exchange (Poetry) - 6/13/2004 2:52:33 AM
very well penned
creativly worded
all around great!!!
Moving Forward (Poetry) - 6/8/2004 2:28:01 PM
excellent write, pam! well done!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D
The Ice Storm (Poetry) - 3/14/2004 8:43:27 PM
I do sense a very old Metallica influence in this one, the vibe I am getting with this is the track "Trapped Under Ice." I grew up listening to Metallica when I was younger, and I have to say this is a good write. Very creative. I take more from Iced Earth as an influence for the poetry these days.
Grief Revisited (Poetry) - 2/7/2004 11:06:23 AM
This is a strong write, for something that had been written so many years ago and it holds up to the poems that are written in the current years.
Like No Other Loss (Poetry) - 12/24/2003 4:52:06 PM
Exceptionally beautiful write.
Greetings from Atlanta.
Goreja.com
For a Moment (Poetry) - 12/9/2003 4:41:50 AM
Press on in faith, thanks for sharing.
God Bless You and Your Loved Ones
Officer William Heffner
Unfinished Business (Poetry) - 11/30/2003 4:46:28 PM
Fantastic writing, Pam but you must know that! Sadly, I too have gone through what this and some of your poems are saying. The words all ring true.
How Do I Say Goodbye? (Poetry) - 11/30/2003 4:41:41 PM
The words say it all. Just love the pictures that go with the themes
The Ice Storm (Poetry) - 11/30/2003 4:40:04 PM
Well, what can I say? This is real poetry, like all your others Pam
Grief Revisited (Poetry) - 11/30/2003 4:39:00 PM
Very touching! And for people who have gone through this will share it with you.
For a Moment (Poetry) - 11/14/2003 9:24:09 PM
Everyday gives us new choices and new hopes, very nicely put.
Steve
For a Moment (Poetry) - 10/28/2003 9:29:44 AM
Very well written, Pam: riddled with emotion as well as a sense of control over your destiny. I share your feelings of having picked up a stone of wisdom here and there and eagerly share. Visit me sometime.
Love in Christ~~
Bonnie Q
Unicorn Haven
For a Moment (Poetry) - 10/27/2003 4:24:48 PM
Fine work! Enjoyed it thoroughly!
Like No Other Loss (Poetry) - 10/19/2003 1:07:48 PM
"Like No Other Loss" is written with ink of knowledge, and dictated by a heart that has traveled throughout the realms of emotions in the kingdom of wisdom.
A poem that instructs, inspires and nourishes the soul. "Like No Other Loss" delivers its message as Poetry commands.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
For a Moment (Poetry) - 10/19/2003 12:43:38 PM
"For a Moment" and for eternity, this poem, "For a Moment" has showed the gates to the Castle of Hope.
I Salute You, Poet Pam Patterson.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
For a Moment (Poetry) - 9/26/2003 1:35:46 PM
Excellent Pam! "For a Moment" is quite vivid in description even those it has few words. You've captured the essence of stealing a peep! Dolores
For a Moment (Poetry) - 9/24/2003 3:37:11 PM
A good poem, Pam- succinctly said. Please try my Long Gone Love and Old Souls when you have time. Jerry Andrews