I believe we all understand, that this thinking is the benchmark, "normality" requires, to be able to smile in adversity and cry with happiness, is the strength within us, your a beautiful person Chelle` always be, who you know you are, (I know its not for rating ! but hey!) Tom
Reviewed by Linius

HI CHELL, I am so sorry you have had such a bad time ..I had a friend years ago and her husband flipped out he was always controling but he nearly killed her and all 4 kids . he beat them so badly . they ran away with nothing the next day or so with just what they had on their backs and through the snow 10 miles to the nearest police station.. He even threatenend her mom and dad.. He spent 10 years in prison for attempted murder , but now he is out and looking her .. they have moved and un police protection new names etc.. It's so scary when people get this way..
Peg

a good read, wonderful flow and rhyme! the feeling flows out of this poem and into the reader. well done! tink :)
Reviewed by tink2

wow! this is one of the pieces that i wish i had written...which i hope you take as a compliment. i love your use of the english language as your canvas...thank you for sharing this piece :)
Reviewed by dipta37

Nice, calming, with determination to make someone elses life and world a better place to be. I hope that your life is touched with kindness from others, as you say, life is rough and hard at the core. Good imagery!
Reviewed by Marylindel Repp

 

~+~THIS IS THE DAY TO LOVE AGAIN!~+~(((HUGS!)))~+~EVEN IN RAIN, WE ARE BATHED IN PRECIOUS LOVE, AS WELL AS THE DESERT TOO!~+~THIS POETRESS HAS THE INNATE ABILITY TO CAPTURE THAT WHICH LIES HIDDEN IN HER HEART....AND TO LIFT THE PAIN ON WINGS OF HOPE!~+~MY DEAR, THIS FLOWS WELL FROM THE HEART OF PAIN, BUT PRODUCES HOPE IN THE LAST TWO LINES!~+~AND YES, A BRIGHTER DAY COMES NOW!~+~LOVE AND PEACE!~+~JOANHELEN
Reviewed by JOANHELEN

This is an GREAT poem! I love the last stanza. It flows beautifully. This poem is very smooth and graceful. The arrangement is wonderful. Just a really good poem.
Reviewed by asaunders

nicely done, and quite an honor for the one intended, it was a pleasure to read this poem, and I am sure that who it belongs to will also be pleased....Gpsylady..........
Reviewed by gpsylady

 like a poem that has a line that repeats.
Shows a dedication to the subject. This keeps me interested in the piece. You have
done this well. write on. Albert.
Reviewed by Albert Douglas Sr

 

Beautifully said. Even in the pain and sadness, there is faith and hope. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless ~~ Fawn

 

Glad to be the first out of the gate on this one. Well expressed sentiment about the hear and now and tomorrow.  As a musician I understand the importance of silence as a potent device to build up harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic suspense / tension. But you have been able to incorporate this musical dimension through your very simple command to the reader. What a brilliant device. Aloha from Maui - David

 

 I LOVE THIS ONE BUT NOT HAPPY ABOUT THE SADNESS THERE! A beautiful young lady like you shouldn't have so much pain! Start smiling! Wyllow

 

Inspiration is a strange resource, it can leave you empty, then hit you like a hammer blow, only then, are we able to free our inhibition by letting the words flow, this is a strong piece, held together well with astute vision as you wrote; but yet, you wont let us go, very well done. (could there be a sequel?)

~+~A POETRESS WHO IS LIFTED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD, AS SHE CONTINUES TO SHED LIGHT ON HEALING!~+~THIS IS A DEEP AND THOUGHT PROVOKING PIECE MY FRIEND!~+~YOUR 'BLEEDING' RELEASES THE PAIN WHICH HAS BEEN BOUND FOR SO LONG!~+~AND THE HEALING IS UNDERWAY AS YOU CONTINUE TO PEN TODAY!~+~KEEP ON WRITING!~+~LOVE AND PEACE!~+~JOANHELEN

very good you chose the words that you was drawn to and you created and submitted this poem well done you did good...pat

You wrote a true love poem for Valentine's Day. I might
change the title. If you will love him for eternity, you
might call it 'Eternity.' 'Today' sounds as if your love is
fleeting. This poem comes together very well. I like the
lines and image: 'My heart melted/like chocolate candy.'
You are so right that we never know what love may bring.
I met my husband 40 years ago. We have truly had an
adventure. Nicely done.
(: Nancy

A genuine warmth is felt through your words. Perfectly in tune with the Valentine spirit.Hope your heart continues to sing long after the day is gone.
Reviewed by nursecraft

Another zinging whimsical verse in heart with the passion pushing the clouds to the side for your sun to shine in the direction that your man will walk to you from.. I say he'd better be on his way right now.. So good to see your heart on fire in this one.. Nicely done again in art from your gigantic opened he(art).. Thanks Chelle.. Don

The tears do fall reading this... Your heart is a gentle hope of wishing your endeavers a soft and most caring find.. I do believe your strength in will will endure the trip and when you reach that new shore you will embrace the moment of new and carry forth the new happiness you deserve.. I felt the roll of the waves on this one Chelle.. A truely good read.. I'm glad I stopped to see you off.. I know you will do just fine with time as you said in aged wine.. Thanks for sharing your art from your he(art).. Don

Misty images of sea and sail. creative writing at a high level. Having done a lot of sailing I appreciate the many things instilled in the person/ship depicted. Bow would be better, and I had no engine on my sail boat. But a very classy poem. Loved it all. Bill

Another great and moving work here! You really outdid yourself by penning another one of your classics. I found myself captivated by reading it. Keep up the great work!!
Reviewed by PATPOWERS

In such few words you have expressed such truth and so much emotion. I can feel the pain through your words and the imagery. Great job! gisela

 Chelle not only are you creative with your word flow, your imagination and your passions make you an exceptional woman in many ways your heart your mind and you spirit soars so freely in all its natural beauty in this poem. I am often alone for many weeks at a time the last time was for six weeks. Many nights I am alone in the silence of night and I find comfort in writing my poetry or working on my art pieces. I have to admit the more I read the more I can feel connected with your spirit and soul through your poetry in motion.Who ever can soar with your spirit will ultimately be the luckiest person alive because you are genuine and you are passionte and there is compasion in you that many can learn from . I was born in Texas and raised by northerners through adoption so I am more then humbled , My dad was italian and was raised in pittsburg and mom on the other hand was born up north but then by the time she was eighteen she was in South texas and eventualy went to work for the FBI out of Houston, so every breath that I breathe in life and every emotion that I feel was through many years of there unconditional upbringing and now there spirits live in me because they are both gone now and have earned there wings and are my guardian angels in Heaven. I do really appreciate every word that you share with me in my critiques I look forward to them and appreciate them more then words can express thank you .Dean

 

Although you speak of the magic of the butterfly, and relate it to love, you have
hit my favorite topic, the butterfly. Your
poem in your writing is even more entrancing
thinking of the silent movement of the bf.
Because of this.................. 5 stars
Reviewed by Blondie1199

I must confess I am starting to like dear Raging, she is so nice and patient, an understanding poet, and her kind words show that.
Reviewed by Grito

To write a poem you must first have a thought, a need to let and express, this shows ones' process, a bit of ones' character. Such a nice character is written here.
Reviewed by Grito

If you're anything like your poem, the right man would find a wonderous treasure in you. Your poem too is a treasure. The magic of your writing would make it nearly impossible for anyone with a soul to keep from getting swept up in the passion of this piece. It's very exciting indeed. Five stars!!
Reviewed by lewillia

 

This is so beautiful I must say, I really enjoyed this :) the feelings are deep and much meaningful sentiments with the suspended in time -beth
Reviewed by betty1977

A very provocative filled with passion write great use of imagnative words you have painted a clear picture of the meaning
flows thru out caught this readers attention from beginning to end great job,alicia

 

HELLO; THIS WORK IS VERY GOOD YOUNG LADY. LOVE MAKES THE HOLE MEANING OF LIFE BEGIN. WITH OUT IT YOU HAVE NO CHANCE FOR ANY HAPPYNESS. YOU GO WITH GOD. BLESS YOU.
 
Reviewed by mike44

 

This is a poem written in a time of great trouble and discouragement. A cry for understanding and, as such, touches one's heart. Getting so badly hurt makes one withdraw in fear. I never make suggestions for improving a poem with this kind of raw emotion because, no matter how kindly I mean them, they somehow may make the poet feel rejected and even worse. So keep your faith, see the safe people and know there are those worthy of love who will also love you.
Reviewed by BJMB

 

A poem about true love. Comes straight from the heart. Filled with deep emotion. Good flow. Easy to read and easy to understand. Good job*****
Reviewed by risperidal

A very interesting poem expressing a longing and hope to be discovered. It is visually appealing. Thank you so very much for sharing. * * * * * stars for you. Milda

Wow, a poem filled with deep passion. Good flow. Easy to read and easy to understand. Goo job. It was a pleasure to read*****
Reviewed by risperidal

I see hope in these sad words, and a drive to make things happen. I liked this work very much. Keep up the great work.
Reviewed by Rickarou1

This is truly a declaration of the love you feel, and a good poem to read

 jax

Well done...we all need to be reminded of such a positive attitude and that we are not here to be in control, but to look toward our omnipotent provider. I like this expression of belief very much. 
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