| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Max Bouillet on 02/17/04 at 03:24 PM This verse is so uplifting and shows the power that can be derived from those special people that help hold our hand when we let ourselves get too far down. Excellent verse my good man! |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 02/17/04 at 05:01 PM Really dig the positive message of rebirth here, that often only another soul can bring. Namaste! |
| Posted by Mara Meade on 02/17/04 at 06:12 PM I have no words except "I understand." |
| Posted by Agnes Eva on 02/17/04 at 07:28 PM yes, it's so inspirational and positive. it really sings of the contrast between what was, and the hope for what is now and will be. so very affirming :) |
| Posted by Michele Schottelkorb on 02/17/04 at 11:33 PM this is incredible, ashok... i am speechless... this should be on the front page of pathetic... triumphant and romantic both... introspective and seeking together... brilliant brilliant poem from you... blessings... |
| Posted by Rula Shin on 02/18/04 at 12:20 AM Yes I agree, this should be on the front page of Pathetic ;-) To me, your words are enchanting musical notes flooding my senses with the unsaid, said so well - touching to my very core. Well...this is my favorite so far Ashok - oh rock :-) |
| Posted by Traci Mabats on 02/18/04 at 02:48 AM this is now my favorite poem of yours |
| Posted by J. P. Davies on 02/18/04 at 08:01 AM I know the feeling of being dead to the world and being brought back into it by a hand that guides...very well put into an excellent poem :) |
| Posted by Brian Francis on 02/19/04 at 02:45 AM Wonderful writing. The nearest star is a beautiful one, ain't it. Your words shine and pulsate with life.
--bf |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 02/19/04 at 06:20 PM One of your best Ashok. (one of many)...Charlie |
| Posted by Ginette T Belle on 02/24/04 at 03:18 AM exquisite |
| Posted by Karen Koser on 03/11/04 at 05:12 AM Thank you for the smile your poem brought to me. What a witty and lovely expression of your joy. |
| Posted by Ulyss Rubey on 03/11/04 at 05:29 PM Deep, uplifting and inspirational. |
| Posted by Alison McKenzie on 03/11/04 at 06:28 PM There was the void, until the void was filled and overflowing. Feast or famine, sometimes, but ecstasy none-the-less. The glory bestowed upon us by those who are merciful, those who find us beautiful when we are dying... |
| Posted by Thomas K. Hunt on 03/11/04 at 11:49 PM A regeneration of the spirit of life..something we all need from time to time and you've expressed it so well..Thank you |
| Posted by Alex Smyth on 03/12/04 at 01:28 PM Ashok, the tender joy you express in your poem is multiplied by the positives it inspired for your fellow poets, reflected in the comments. A beautiful way to start my day, thanks to you:o) |
| Posted by Graeme Fielden on 03/18/04 at 12:44 AM If ever a philosopher proved himself a poet...so I think you've just done so my friend :) |
| Posted by Graeme Fielden on 03/18/04 at 12:50 AM BTW - please read "I dreamed my Genesis", by Dylan Thomas...similar themes to this ;) |
| Posted by Mike Loftis on 09/12/04 at 03:14 AM This is a breathtaking poem. One of my all time favorites. |
| Posted by Joan Serratelli on 04/22/06 at 05:06 PM Beatiful, uplifting, magnificent....and much, much more. This piece is so full of joy! Very Excellent read! |
| Posted by Michelle Angelini on 09/04/06 at 09:35 PM Ashok, this is totally incredible. Sometimes it takes a hand reaching into our self-made prison to pull us out. Yet, we have to have the willingness to reach back. CONGRATULATIONS on POTD!
~Chelle~ |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 09/05/06 at 02:22 AM Congratulations for poem of the day Ashok...Charlie |
| Posted by Joan Serratelli on 09/05/06 at 12:16 PM Congrats on POTD! Very well deserved on this piece! |
| Posted by Maria Terezia Ferencz on 09/10/06 at 11:46 AM Yes all it takes is that one moment, with the right soul and life is renewed. Congrats on POTD, well deserved. |
| Posted by David Garner on 02/01/08 at 05:14 PM amazing poem. thank you for your wisdom. |
| Posted by Scott Utley on 02/11/08 at 02:40 PM Thrilling ... after all these years - I finally understand something you have written ... (I am not the brightest bulb on the tree) |
| Posted by Maude Curtis on 04/07/09 at 04:29 PM Amazing. I love this congrats |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 12/29/13 at 08:53 PM Soulmates when found can surely give us a new lease on life. But more than that, finding a relationship with God thru Jesus Christ brings Life! |
