A HEART PERSUADED TO BEAT
“Thanks for sharing this family moment with us. Your thoughts on change, physical and emotional and on the forward moment of time were inspiring. I also liked the imagery of the lake. It was almost like being there. Well done!” – Frisco (Writers’ Café)
ALONE
“I don’t know how you did it but you have described this old woman’s mental state beautifully. I love your illustrations and the mood you set, somber and reflective. Perfect for Autumn. Excellent poem!” – James Paulin (Writers’ Café)
CHEESEBURGERS AND MIRACLES
“Great job! Very funny and endearingly personal. It brought me back to when my first son was born. He was two weeks late, my wife was sick of it and wanted to call the whole thing off and join weight watchers. I like the way your piece dealt with the doubts and feelings of loss. I also like the the way you ended with the deep heartfelt love and appreciation for your children, something that I think you have to be a parent to fully understand.” – Tim H (Writers’ Café)
DANCING WITH BUTTERFLIES IN ELECTRIC RAIN
“I can feel the heat and frustration in this. I like all the emotions you poured out in this. Your feelings are well expressed.” – Kit Kat (Writers’ Café)
MANIPULATION
“Manipulation really struck a chord. It sounds just like my ex, who messed with my mind for years. Loved it (poem, not ex).” – Jackie Patience (Twitter)
THE COUNTDOWN TO MELTDOWN
“This is amazing. The language really flows and it kept me amused, especially the moments with ‘the beast’, really well done!” – Katelyn (Writers’ Café)
“A well paced funny story that engages the reader’s sympathies and keeps the reader interested from start to finish. I’m sure every parent can identify with some part of the story, (my youngest son lost one shoe each morning right up to and through high school).” – Tim H (Writers’ Café)
REMEMBER REMEMBER
“Quite a poem! I felt the humiliation and anger that led to a bitter reaction. I don’t understand why so people are so abusive to vulnerable children. A similar story is told in one of my favorite movies “Simon Birch” but with a different conclusion. You have written an intriguing poem laced with emotion, metered and rhymed, and punctuated with violence. Bravo!” – James Paulin (Writers’ Café)
THE NAME OF THE GAME
“Jane, You’ve got a way of depicting special moments in your life and sharing your reflections on them in a way that I find interesting, funny, thought provoking and just plain enjoyable.” – Frisco (Writers’ Café)
TIME TO WALK AWAY
“I agree that disrespect is abuse. This is another great argument.” – Marlene McPherson (Helium writer)
“You have a wonderful master of language and tone. Superb.” – Eve Tierney (Helium writer)
WORTH THE WAIT
“Tough to read due to the pain bleeding from the words. Keep writing from the heart for you have a talent that should be shared with others.” – Mark Sullivan (Helium writer)
General Reviews
“I can tell you are bright, clever, friendly and sophisticated. I look foward to enjoying more of your poetry soon.” – James Paulin (Writers’ Café)
“You are an excellent writer…….thanks for sharing your gift.” – Mitch Bensel (Helium writer)
“Very funny indeed, love the “lyrics” in your writing. Next stop, the Comedy Store. Your blogs are very colourful and have a unique energy; intense, yet cheerful. They can be a little saucy, but never dull, it is always refreshing to read. I love your willingness to share openly, particularly in areas of deep trauma. Sauce, humour, melancholia, euphoria, intensity… all part of your rich mix – you go girl!!!” – Kriss Akabusi (Olympic Medallist, Television Presenter and Motivational Speaker).
