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Reviews

The following applause was given for the creative work 

throughout The Bright Light Café. 

Anecdotes    Art    Articles    Good News    Short Stories

Poems    Meditations    Quotes    The Cafe    Music

Alexander the Great  by B. A. Llewellyn (anecdote)

moredreams   Australia
"interested to read about the great alex. back in those days dreams were taken very seriously. can you write more stuff like this - you know, history and psychic stuff. thanks."

Answer:  "Thank you, 'moredreams'.  We're always on the lookout for interesting subjects for anecdotes and articles.  B.A. Llewellyn has written a very interesting article about the different 'feel' of various countries you might also enjoy-it's called "True Nature".
RJK, Publisher - Bright Light Multimedia

Stealing Thunder  by B. A. Llewellyn (anecdote)

Katie Shields    Canada
"How incredible!!  I would never have thought that.  I used to work on the stage and I don't ever remember anyone knowing where the term came from."

Art

Central Station   

"Central Station"  By Chris Bennett

Laurice Gilbert     New Zealand
"I love this artwork because I enjoy travel and this piece recalls for me some of the blurry (but ultimately happy) feelings I have when a trip is over and I am processing the wealth of new memories I have to enjoy."

A Jacqueline of all Trades by Sandra Lynn Evans

"Bill and Betty Atom" by B. A. Llewellyn (article)

"Loving Without Losing Yourself"  by Allie Ochs

Kathyleen Rivera     Philippines
"I really relate to this article. And this is exactly the advice my friend needs. Thank you for it! You have such great insight on love. Keep the articles coming!"

"Screenwriting for Actors" by B. A. Llewellyn (Article)

Impressed Reader   Australia
"This article is fascinating.  The author obviously really knows their stuff. I reckon it's an article that all actors would really appreciate and gain great value from the insights provided by such a multi-talented and experienced author."

"The Pit of the Ex-Boyfriend" by Kathyleen Rivera (Article)

Anna    Australia
"I just read your short story, it was like you were inside my head. Sometimes when your in that dark and lonley pit you just need someone to snap you out of it. Thanks, your right he so doesn't deserve me and I will find true love in all its many forms. 
Great story, you really do have an very readable style with your writing."

Karen Tealby     Australia
"An empowering message at a time of turmoil and vengeful thoughts."

arvee     Philippines
"great work! i can so relate!"

arvee     Philippines
"very nice kathy! kudos!"

"Filling the World with Love"  by B. A. Llewellyn (Meditation)

Mary   New Zealand
"This is the second time I've listened to this meditation.  It lifts my spirit.  It's a real service you do.  Thank you."

"Cancer"  by Stephen Pray  (Poem)

wonderful, steve. being a cancer survivor myself, i can appreciate the beauty in your poetic voice. thank you so much for sharing.

"Denise Marshall"   United States

"Climate Change" by Julie Beveridge (Poem)

This is a great piece of work!!! its so exciting to read new amazing work, by local artists!!!! Congratulations Miss. Beveridge. :)

"Haeli"   Australia

i've been to both melbourne and darwin. and i agree completly. this poem made me laugh out loud. i want to read more work from julie!

"thomas"   Canada

"Cultured Pearls" by Denise Marshall (Poem)

Steve Pray     United States
"Denise Marshall's Poems - After having read Denise's poems, I am in awe of this lady, She has a talent that is far reaching. It touches my heart with every line I read. I sure hope to read more of her lines in the future."

Shakur     United States Minor Outlying Islands
"Beautifully written...Creative and expressive.  I enjoyed this 'pearl' very much!"

LaVonn     United States
"This wonderfully written reminder of the beauty in aging. I enjoyed it a great deal."

Illusionalsilence     United States
"We are just the sand..Isn't that the truth? Ummmmmmm Im kind of flabergasted right now. That was a piece of work that I would Love to paint a picture for. Enjoyed it! Bravo!"

Hev     United States
"Girl you have talent coming out of your ears. Do not listen to negative comments about your poetry. More than likely the person giving the neg. feedback is only doing so because they can't understand it. Which sounds like a personal problem to me. Keep it up."

Antwian M, Crawford     United States
"Bravo!!! Very eloquently done! Keep writing... :-)!"

J. Rivers     United States
"I really enjoyed the message she conveyed in this piece. We see so many cultured pearls in our day to day lives; it is so important we respect and honor them."

Venus     United States
"Hi Denise! This is Venus. Fabulous work lady, your talent is amazing. What a rare, beautiful gift you have. Congratulations on everything & I wish you much continued success! God Bless!"

Verland Marshall     United States
You lady, got the goods$$$

Difference by Stephen Pray  (Poem)

Denise     United States
"this poem brought nostalgic thoughts of fun times with family and friends in days gone by. it's interesting to compare our todays with the yesterdays to see the differences we have all made, both good and bad. i enjoyed your poetic thought to the "nth degree!"

Father  by Stephen Pray  (Poem)

Denise Marshall     United States
"this is such a heartwarming piece; the lack of love and compassion from your father caused you to have so much of it for your children. that is a beautiful and uplifting lesson for us all. thank you for sharing this wonderful insight with the rest of the world, and me."

"Happiness" by Jada (Poem)

Grannie     Australia
"I Just wanted to let Jada know what a lovely piece this is.  I'm a grandmother, and I shared this poem with my 2 grandchildren.  They loved it, and they loved listening to the different voices.  Well done, Jada."

Jeff the Pirate     United States
"Are all those voices from one person or what?!!  That's really cool!!!"

Answer:  "Yes, Jeff, Barbara Llewellyn is our resident actress, and this is just a sample of her large range of character voices.  I'm always surprised at the amount of different voices she can do too.  Barbara said to say 'Thanks for the compliment'."
RJK, Publisher - Bright Light Multimedia

"Herself" by B. A. Llewellyn (Poem)

Hot Cocoa with Marshmallow  by Stephen Pray (Poem)

Diana   United States
"What a delightfully uplifting poem my friend! Keep up the good work. I look forward to reading more of your works."

I Wish that I Could Catch Your Laugh  by Narissa Doumani  (Poem)

Barbara Foulds    Australia

"I thought this a great poem Narissa, with verses that capture true emotions in an impressive way!"

Ann Beard     New Zealand
"Neat poem"

It's Not the Money or the Way We Dress by Dawn M. Holford (Poem)

Judy Hawker     Australia
Down to earth. It makes you think about the fact, all is not how you might see people on the surface. Peoples lives and relationships are more than about material and possessions we have in our lives.

"Nature"  by Stephen Pray (Poem)

Your poem is very beautiful. It gives a sort of relaxation to tired body and mind. The very thought of mother nature and its adventures hidden makes me spell bound.

"Shanu Goyal"  India

"Reflection" by Stephen Pray (Poem)

Ann Beard     New Zealand
"Neat Poem."

"Somebody"  by Conny Karlsson (Poem)

Shanu Goyal"  India
"Yes I wish you may definitely find somebody who can listen, talk and laugh with you. And when you find him/her please do write to me. 
A very well written poem."

"Sometimes ..."  by Stephen Pray (Poem)

Malcolm Carvalho   India
"I liked the vivid imagery you have used in the poem. Great work!"

"Sorrow"  by Oritsegemi Jakpa  (Poem)

Rogers   United States
Very good

Monday Ojobon     Nigeria
"I had read all the poems submited by Jakpa, and many others on featured. I mostly enjoyed the Sorrow poem his him, for the detail express in so a short manner. And the rhyme also is good"

Sarah    United Kingdom
"I just love it"

Tenison     Nigeria
"Express a point with a poetic skill"

Temi      Lithuania
"It is well expressed."

Awen      Lithuania
"I love it."

Emily Hill     United States
"A delightful piece."

Rogers Smith     United States
“Thoughtful” and “Well constructed”.

James Wood     Canada
"Oritsegbemi successfully puts to word a truly intimate character study and lends credo to the art of rhyme poetry"!"

Irene     United Kingdom
"I just feel I should tell the editor that it is a great choice to feature this poem online. It should be a headline poem!"

Emmanuel     United Kingdom
"A must to be read!"

Toju     United Kingdom
"Excellent"

Rogers Smith     United States
Just a notice that I support the beauty of this poem

A. Emiko     United Kingdom
I think the poem is too simple for me to explain what I understand, I think it is too short to bore any reader, I think it will dent the beauty should I direct anyone to my comment. Just read it, read Sorrow. Read the words.

A. Emiko     United Kingdom
"The best so far I have read here"

"I think those that need to be heard should be heard. The poem that need to be display on the net should be display. So shoud Jakpa, and his poem Sorrow be."

Awen Douglas      Lithuania
"Nice"

Awen Douglas      Lithuania
I can just express my satisfaction reading the poem enough. I will just say nice next time.

Awen Douglas      Lithuania
For his wonderfully crafted poem, Sorrow. I personally am very impressed with the perspective and insight of the poem. It is what all knows, but it is like what is brought from a world unknown.

Misan Jen     Nigeria
"It makes me see sorrow from other angle. I think great men are great by the amount of sorrow they are able to framed into "poetry"."

Toden Tension     Nigeria
"A good poem."

Ejiro Okoro     Nigeria
"It is both simple and complex"

Sarah Jakpa     United Kingdom
"It has a perfect rhyme and that do not distort its content"

Oritsegbemi Jakpa     United Kingdom
"Positive and uplifting"

Ejiro Okoro     Nigeria
"I appreciate the introduction, the first two lines are very great. They I think is what makes me appluad the poem."

Joe Wood     United Kingdom
"I enjoy reading the poem, it is timely and uplifting. It is positive"