Above the Fray

for Jacob, I dragged you in ...:)

Above the fray,
you observe ...
                         quietly.

never missing                        
                          a thing.

joining in,
when it suits you,

you are always
                           listening.

Reviews

[ANM]

Short and sweet and flows well and from what I have seen very apt!

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks, I think so.

[AprilRN1210]

This suits him perfectly.. I think everyone that reads his word or has had any contact with him, loves him to pieces... He is always so wise and observant... well done... I am sure he will love it... ((hugs)) ma'am...

[Lyn Anderson]

I am not sure, I think he is sitting back and watching the comments on it:)

[AprilRN1210]

I wouldn't doubt it... either way... awesome job... I love it and him... :)
(and you of course ma'am... you rock... but you know this!)

[Lyn Anderson]

Yay, thanks, I am a little down in the dumps today. But enough about me, how goes things with you and your brother?

[AprilRN1210]

Me too ma'am... my grandmother had a stroke yesterday and was air lifted to hospital... (she is stable now, thankfully).. and my brother still on life support, took a turn in the wrong direction.. doctor is now talking about "options" like organ donation and taking off life support.. when it rains it pours... ((hugs)) to you.. sorry you are down as well.. I am here if you wanna talk... I am just taking it minute by minute trying to hold on to my faith and sanity at the moment.. attempting to distract myself... thank you for asking.. very sweet...

[Lyn Anderson]

I am so sorry to hear that. All we can do is pray and have faith. Thankfully, my troubles are of a different sort. The truth of the matter is, we can always find someone who has more on our plate than us.

[AprilRN1210]

indeed we can... different sort eh?.. I will pray for you as well.. thank you girl...

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

What a wonderful dedication to a cool poet and person.
When we sit back and really listen we can truly understand anthers intentions.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks, glad you get it. Some people have been taking it in a way I totally wouldn't connect with Jacob.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Oh really, well some people forget to read between the lines.

[realmwriter]

Shh. They are everywhere. They will find you and they will break you. And when you are broken, you will bleed. And when you bleed, you will die. Your death will be slow, agonizing, terrifying. But first, they will stalk you. They will torment you. They will make you go mad. You become something else. Something dark, something afraid. You bend to their will and their will is what will make you break. You will give them what they want to know and you will beg. You won't beg for your life, it's as worthless as counterfeit money. You beg for the lives of your children and your wife. You beg them to leave your family out of it, but in the back of your mind, you know they won't. So you will give them what they want.

But what do they want? By realmwriter 2014 DVD

Dude thank you, This just inspired me for a book and above is the very first paragraph.

I really Like this piece. Big Brother indeed.

[Lyn Anderson]

You are welcome, although that is not really what I had in mind for this piece, but hey, that's the great thing about writing, it inspires us and we see it from our own vantage point. And P.S., I am a dudette, not a dude:)

[realmwriter]

Yes I realize you are a dudette but I call everyone dude when I'm excited or happy. Sorry bout that. So if this wasn't where you were going then where?

[Lyn Anderson]

This is actually about Jacob, who is a wonderful writer on this site, who always manages to stay above the fray and comport himself in an exemplary manner in the feed in his comments.

[realmwriter]

Where do I find him so that I might read some of his works?

[Lyn Anderson]

http://www.writerscafe.org/erin-cilberto

[Lydia Shutter]

Big Brother is not only watching, but listening as well? :) Is this about Jacob from WC? He is such a talented poet! With all the poetry posted on this site, it is nearly impossible to review it all, but many are always watching and listening, Mandy....never doubt it. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, it is a tribute to him and his impeccable manners. Could say the same for you as well:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Mandy.....I try.

[Neville]

Whenever I seem to be looking for something just a little bit different and special, I often find myself considering one or more of KLG's creations and, for what it might be worth, am seldom disappointed. This is just an example of what I mean.... x5 reviews in less than x1 day here is something that seems to support my own opinion.....

[Lyn Anderson]

Aww, thanks. I get more reviews than views some days, isn't that weird? Such a joy to see you, my friend.

[Susan Beth Horvath]

very deep and full of pure soul! I loved every word

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks, a small observational piece is all.

[redflutterby]

Jacob is the epitome of a gentleman but I doubt he misses anything. Its just that he is here to write and write he does (more on here that should follow his example). He does interact...and has, on a few occasions when I have been struggling, given me words of encouragement that I hold dear.

[Lyn Anderson]

You got it, both an exemplary of poetic prowess and class, and that's what I am trying to get across here.

[redflutterby]

You did it well!!

[Rene Salinas]

Taking a bit of a risk this remind me of The Police every brath you take , breath - move - bond - step I'll be watching you. I don't know might as well burn myself here but I think there is something endearing about a non - violen,t non - threatening stalker or is it just me? Probably just me

Thankyou

[Lyn Anderson]

It's interesting that's where you took it. I was in fact admiring dear Jacob's ability to read and write and stay above it all ...

[Rene Salinas]

Sighs - I knew it! and this is why people I avoid opening up too much the stuff that comes out of my mouth.....

[Lyn Anderson]

Not a worry, I think that is what makes poetry great, that it is transferable to our own experience.

[Lauriegirl]

This is so hauntingly beautiful. I am blown away by the beauty and depth of this

[Lyn Anderson]

Hmm, well, it really is just a small observational piece.