Comments on: Hero Factor

By: Shari Smothers

Shari Smothers — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:01:51 +0000

Thanks for visiting! I'm so glad you liked it.

By: Tumblewords

Tumblewords — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:35:05 +0000

Ah, what an evocative poem. Wonderful.

By: Shari Smothers

Shari Smothers — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:01:51 +0000

Thanks for visiting! I'm so glad you liked it.

By: Tumblewords

Tumblewords — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:35:05 +0000

Ah, what an evocative poem. Wonderful.

By: Shari Smothers

Shari Smothers — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:41:29 +0000

Thanks so much Neil, for the gracious complement. My intent in sharing is to use my voice to engage readers. It's gratifying to know that you received it as a welcome. Thank you for that.

By: Shari Smothers

Shari Smothers — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:34:34 +0000

It seems like your whole world is changed forever when infused with some sober truths at an early age, doesn't it? It was my pleasure to share. Thanks so much for reading it, and for sharing your thoughts.

By: Neil Reid

Neil Reid — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:53:39 +0000

(Third comment a charm I hope.)

Your poems, this one too, have a real sense of home, like sitting at table with you, like just that close. Generous, I think! No matter any one specific, this is the voice beneath the voice, and it is clear and brings good welcome to the reader here. Thank you Shari.

By: Kristen McHenry

Kristen McHenry — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:43:11 +0000

I really related to the sense in this poem of having a “hero” drop a few notches in your esteem, and how painful that can be. Thank you for sharing it! I thought you did a great job with the prompt.

By: Shari Smothers

Shari Smothers — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:58:06 +0000

Experiences that impose sober reflection at an early age can be traumatic in the moment. Thankfully, though, these events soften with age and understanding. Thanks so much for reading and sharing your thoughts.

By: pamela

pamela — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:20:11 +0000

What an incredibly sad poem you have written here. Thanks for sharing.
Pamela

By: Shari Smothers

Shari Smothers — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:58:52 +0000

Powerful indeed. Thanks so much for the assessment! And thanks for stopping by.

By: Cynthia Short

Cynthia Short — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:02:09 +0000

Powerful memory…when you realize your hero is but a human. Well told.

By: Shari Smothers

Shari Smothers — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:20:58 +0000

Pamela, you're too kind. I don't know how much help I could be, since my writing comes in waves really. Sometimes I'm pulling from stores, which is not nearly so impressive, but there it is.

By: Pamela Villars

Pamela Villars — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:58:32 +0000

Shari, I'm impressed with how you can write so often. I'm putting myself through poetry boot camp, and I'm going to use you as my coach!