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Recent Reviews for E. W. Richardson

Through Smoked Glass (Book) - 9/18/2008 5:12:21 PM
If it's by Erny Richards, I'm buying it. Okay, off to Amazon I go. Live well my friend, Marcia

Conjunctions of Invisible Breath (Book) - 5/15/2008 9:44:20 PM
Congratz you two!! Love Tionka

Cascades (Book) - 4/13/2008 5:57:05 PM
Indeed poetry is a window to the soul and Cascades is no exception I found myself intimately immersed within these poems, feeling what excits you, frightens you, and humbles you. You vividly describe experiences of mind and heart with verses spread over a lifetime, and this reader found herself with mental pictures and heart felt phrases lingering long past the reading of the page. There are many personal gems within this collection, I enjoyed the air of “Jazz Singer”, the earth of “An Ode to Soil”, and the sentiment of “Memories in a Shoebox”. Your collection completes with several epic selections, my favorite is “Waterfall by Candlelight”.

Cascades (Book) - 12/22/2007 9:55:41 AM
WOW! I want this heartfelt book! and you wrote it huh Ernie, AWESOME! I may buy two, Amazon here I come... I must have bought #4 Poetry books/all from A/D. writers, recently and enjoyed what my heart happily gravited to! They are my Golden treasures, and this will be another! Love and Adore the picture you have chosen for the cover, and with it's specific meaning~ Perfect! Warm hugs and Blessings my new writing friend,(NEW YEAR! NEW Beginnings) Ahhhh.... Warrior Purple Lady Sweet Sheooxoo STay Positive! Write On... What you feel and what inspires thee'

Cascades (Book) - 8/29/2005 5:49:33 PM
Two copies are on order... One for me, and one for visitors who can't understand why my head and heart are buried in the first copy. Advance notice says it will be poetry's Book-of-the-Year! - Bill

Cascades (Book) - 8/28/2005 10:17:56 PM
Looking forward to receiving my copy....congratulations Erny! peace and love, Carole

Cascades (Book) - 8/28/2005 1:48:53 PM
Beautiful book cover..and I am sure this must be a treasure to have !! Congratz Erny....beautiful package!! Love Tinka

Through Smoked Glass (Book) - 5/18/2005 1:18:54 AM
sounds like a very interesting book

Through Smoked Glass (Book) - 5/15/2005 7:15:03 PM
One who wants to understand the young men who must fight wars, owes himself a good reading of this volume. Its pages take the reader into almost every phase of the consistently misunderstood world of war, and the men and women who fight them. Get it and weep... and laugh... and love every word of it. Bill Broome

Through Smoked Glass (Book) - 12/13/2004 6:43:32 PM
This looks to be a Christmas present for myself, as I was there, late in the action, but still...I will be ordering this poste haste...Peace thru WHATEVER it takes...Ed & Rufuz

Through Smoked Glass (Book) - 1/26/2004 2:00:38 PM
This is a wonderful example of what a classic poetry book should be. It belongs on the shelf of every soldier, housewife, sweetheart, poet, author, libary....you get the picture. I highly recommend it for some really thought-provoking and soul-stirring reading.

Through Smoked Glass (Book) - 8/26/2003 2:10:11 PM
i have had the pleasure of reading this book. i am a child of the war era but had no clue how the war really affected the men fighting. all my information came from the news and from the conversations of men who were half loaded at the local VFW. EW Richardson gave me a glimpse of what went thru the minds of the boys who went over and came back men. reading his work made me very glad to be a girl in those days. his other poetry in this book makes me dream of small town america at a time when things were still rather innocent. i can not chose one poem in Through Smoked Glass as a favorite. i was ushered from one emotion to another and felt guilty about intruding on some rather painful, bittersweet memories. the bottom line is: if you can only add one book to your collection right now add this one.

Through Smoked Glass (Book) - 6/25/2003 9:30:42 AM
E.E. Richardson's "Through Smoked Glass" sounds like a MUST READ TO ME!!! I'm on my way to Amazon to buy it now!

Through Smoked Glass (Book) - 6/16/2003 12:31:13 AM
I wish to thank you, for taking a moment of your precious time to read and comment on my poem, "Moon Beams", I too am a Marine veteran Of the Nam era, though I was blessed by reasons unknown, I saw no combat, the war escalated, after I was discharged in June Of 1964.

Through Smoked Glass (Book) - 6/5/2003 1:49:50 PM
My father is a Vietnam Veteran and much of this collection rings true. It has given me a greater appreciation of what veterans have experienced. This collection is more than a tale of a warrior, it is a tale of a life.

Through Smoked Glass (Book) - 6/3/2003 5:29:26 PM
hmmm...hubby is a Viet Nam vet...maybe I'll order it..

Through Smoked Glass (Book) - 5/31/2003 4:02:22 PM
This book was recommended to me several months ago. It all honesty, I just got around to ordering it and I am sorry that I waited so long. It is certainly more than a collection of war poetry. It is a vivid glimpse into the life and times of compassionate man. I was notably impressed by his evocative phrasing and imagery. I highly recommend this work to any and all.

An Old Marine Speaks His Piece (Short Story) - 3/5/2008 10:39:56 PM
I'm pissed. Oops, can I say that here? Tough. I just did. Ok, ok, I'm enraged. Sound better? Ah, it means the same damn thing. I have trouble understanding how a soldier like Ty Ziegel can have life-altering burns on his face and the VA says he's "80% disfigured"?!? What the bleep? Somehow, I suspect if their son/husband/wife/whatever were to be disfigured the way Ty is, they'd feel differently. And how in the hell can the VA (read: the government) give 60% for an amputation of a limb? For God's sake, it doesn't matter whether the soldier lost part of his/her limb or all of his limb, the limb is not the same! JC! ("Ziegel finally received a letter from the VA that rated his injuries: 80 percent for facial disfigurement, 60 percent for left arm amputation, a mere 10 percent for head trauma and nothing for his left lobe brain injury, right eye blindness and jaw fracture.") ("Within 48 hours of telling his story to CNN this summer, the Office of then-VA Secretary Jim Nicholson acted on Ziegel's case. The VA changed his head trauma injury, once rated at 10 percent, to traumatic brain injury rated at 100 percent, substantially increasing his monthly disability check.") And how can Garrett Anderson's injuries (loss of a limb) NOT be service connected when his truck was hit by a roadside bomb? WTF? (Oops. Can ya tell I'm pissed? Good. Now let's get a few [thousand/hundred thousand] more people pissed off. How sad it is that our soldiers have to fight the government when they get home from fighting elsewhere. Yeah, the squeaky wheel gets the grease (above), but they shouldn't have to beg for services. Omg, I could go on for days... This isn't news to me, as I've been following this and many other stories like it, (my boyfriend is a retired Major from the Army so I tend to pay a bit more attention to military stuff than some, I suppose) but I get wound up every time I read yet another story like these. Keep shouting, Erny. I will too. Best, Tami

An Old Marine Speaks His Piece (Short Story) - 11/17/2007 7:02:05 AM
Powerful offering Erny...one that I cannot realy say much about...not knowing what you guys truly have/had to deal with!! Thanks for the insight!! Love Tinky

An Old Marine Speaks His Piece (Short Story) - 11/17/2007 2:37:28 AM
The politicians involved us in Nam giving preconditions on how to fight the war to the military. Soldiers with a hand tied on their backs can't be effective. Then, they done AGAIN, this time with selective targeting, to avoid collateral damage and have the people around to love us for doing it. When civilians of any denomination are going to learn that you don't declare war and go around pussyfooting? Iraq almost 4000 US body bags are telling them why. Semper Fi Georg

An Old Marine Speaks His Piece (Short Story) - 11/16/2007 1:08:36 PM
I watched a news report last night actually about a study done concerning military personel and what shocked me more than the figures revealed was the statement by the head of VA affairs. I was not impressed and was left with a very sour taste in my mouth. Your article speaks volumes and I know there will be some that do not agree with your view of this 'war' we are in. That to me is of less importance than the truth of how our troops are treated when they return. Well written, my friend. Always, M

An Old Marine Speaks His Piece (Short Story) - 11/16/2007 10:58:55 AM
Erny, You pen a powerful argument for change: we owe our Veterans nothing less than to keep the promises made. As Karen said below, I've been fighting the system for 24 years: the VA makes me sick. :( Well done. I am saving this one and will be passing it on to others. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla. Thank you again for YOUR service: welcome home, soldier, welcome home. Semper FI!

An Old Marine Speaks His Piece (Short Story) - 11/16/2007 10:31:16 AM
Powerful read; it's a travesty how the US is treating its veterans! Animals get better treatment than our brave men and women who gave their all (some with their very lives) to defend our country. Sad! The veterans deserve nothing but the BEST from our government!! Instead, they are given shoddy care or are treated like second-class citizens! My twin sister has been fighting with the VA for 24 years, trying to get the relief from the constant pain she's in. All they give her is Tylenol or Motrin; that's all she's been given for 24 years. She wants something stronger; they tell her go see the psychiarist because all they think she's after is drugs. Or they tell her she has an anger problem. Yeah, she's angry: the VA keeps pissing her off! Sad! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Lady RedBird. :( >tears! < This needs to be shouted from the rooftops: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!! NO MORE!!!!

Windmills Beyond LaManchu - a book review (Article) - 12/22/2007 9:03:17 AM
Wahata great review, (sounded like my kind of reading book) I love your heartfelt inspirations RW You heart is strong and true! Happy Holidays to you all! WArm hugs and Warmer Blessings, Warrior Purple Lady Sweet Sheooxooo WRite On, I must now read your POETRY, as I started my NEW YeAR Tracking/Following your heart and Soul! STay Positive!

Boukes Heart of Love - a book review (Article) - 12/22/2007 9:00:38 AM
Wonderful review for Tinks book, and I do totally agree! Happy! Holidays to you and yours! Warm hugs and Warmer Blessings, Warrior Purple Lady Sweet Sheooxoo STay POsitive1 IlikeyourBiopage!EW

Boukes Heart of Love - a book review (Article) - 7/15/2007 1:21:26 PM
enjoyd reading your review

Kicking Leaves Barefoot - a book review (Article) - 7/15/2007 1:20:44 PM
well said

Windmills Beyond LaManchu - a book review (Article) - 7/15/2007 1:20:18 PM
enjoyed the read

My Words, My Thoughts, My Heart - a book review (Article) - 7/15/2007 1:19:47 PM
well done

Boukes Heart of Love - a book review (Article) - 11/22/2006 8:15:46 PM
Congrats to Tinka, one of the best poets on AD or anywhere else for that matter. A pleasure to know her. Elizabeth

My Words, My Thoughts, My Heart - a book review (Article) - 11/22/2006 8:59:13 AM
I read your review and part of me wonders of whom you are speaking as it surely cannot be me..) But I know how honest you are and that you are most sincere in your praise and support of my writing. Compiling this first collection was a wonderful learning experience for me and if words found within bring comfort, joy, laughter... then it has all been worth it. Thank you my friend for your very kind words! As always, M

Boukes Heart of Love - a book review (Article) - 11/22/2006 6:41:45 AM
A review from you tells me I would enjoy this book.. Congratulations to Tinka on a fine review! Myrna

A Will of My Own - a book review (Article) - 11/22/2006 6:08:25 AM
Well done....sounds like a fine book to me!! Love Tinka

My Words, My Thoughts, My Heart - a book review (Article) - 11/22/2006 6:06:18 AM
Another fine review!! Thanks for sharing!! Love tinka

Windmills Beyond LaManchu - a book review (Article) - 11/22/2006 6:04:45 AM
Super review....well done Ernie!! Love Tinka

Windmills Beyond LaManchu - a book review (Article) - 11/22/2006 6:02:11 AM
I must echo everything E.W. has said in his review! Reading this book is like taking a walk along the paths Bill has traveled both in reality and in the his imagination. It is rich in 'Georgian' charm and nostaglic even as it is hammered in the voice of 'today'. Truly a book will worth the read..and well deserving of the description as a treasure as is its author. Myrna D. Badgerow

Boukes Heart of Love - a book review (Article) - 11/22/2006 5:48:01 AM
Thank you for this wonderful review!! God Bless You Dear Friend!! Love Tinka

Kicking Leaves Barefoot - a book review (Article) - 7/4/2004 9:26:54 PM
Thanks for this write, Erny. I will certainly check out his work. Thanks.

Fifty-Nine (Poetry) - 9/10/2009 1:17:03 PM
Hope your fifty-ninth was full of happiness. Happy birthday! You capture the important aspects of life here. Nicely done! Hugs, Sheila

Fifty-Nine (Poetry) - 9/3/2009 6:05:52 AM
Happy Birthday Erny! Enjoyed the great poem... Carole~

Fifty-Nine (Poetry) - 9/3/2009 5:30:46 AM
congrats ... you've made it around another revolution of the sun ;)

Fifty-Nine (Poetry) - 9/2/2009 8:04:27 PM
good for you!

Fifty-Nine (Poetry) - 9/2/2009 5:32:52 PM
Happy birthday, E.W. You have shared a fine poem to celebrate with your readers. Thank you. Love and peace, Regis

Fifty-Nine (Poetry) - 9/2/2009 3:37:54 PM
Happy Birthday again my dear friend!! Contamplating mischief...LOL You live and breathe it methinks...) Loved this and the quote.. you know where the quote will be found.. Always, M

Fifty-Nine (Poetry) - 9/2/2009 2:51:18 PM
Happy 59th. birthday another year better. Hope your day is fantastic. Newfie Hugs, Rose

Fifty-Nine (Poetry) - 9/2/2009 1:23:49 PM
((((Erny)))), Happy Birthday, my friend! I'm only 9 years behind ya - LOL! Enjoy it, thank God for another year, another day - I am grateful He's allowed me to live this long! =] May this year be all you dream of and more! Beautiful poem that made me wish I were home ... YOUR home. LOL! Mmmmm. Home cooking ... ceiling fans ... *sigh* (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Fifty-Nine (Poetry) - 9/2/2009 12:53:01 PM
Congratulations! You're only beginning that part of life with real meaning and rewards... The big 60 is just a figure, I'm told, but if you try that on me, I'll add a decade to your young age! - Bill

Fifty-Nine (Poetry) - 9/2/2009 11:33:42 AM
I like that. www.xlibris.com/StoriesfromtheHeart.html

Time On My Hands (Poetry) - 8/1/2009 5:34:58 PM
A timeless masterpiece!

Haiku 1209 (Poetry) - 7/28/2009 4:40:25 AM
Very imaginative. A relaxing feel to this stillness, where the imagination can flourish. Hugs, Sheila

Still Water (Poetry) - 7/28/2009 4:38:49 AM
You brought me to the moment. Excellent! Sheila

Haiku 1209 (Poetry) - 7/26/2009 5:23:46 AM
Very beautiful indeed...Hugss

Still Water (Poetry) - 7/25/2009 2:19:28 PM
That last line.. you know I love it.. as it just changes the whole mood of the piece. It does for me anyway and I think I would asking who had the nerve to mess up my quiet..)) Always a pleasure to read you, my friend... M

Reflections (Poetry) - 7/24/2009 4:30:25 AM
Wonderful, haunting story...very nicely penned! Anna

Angel of the Wood (Poetry) - 7/24/2009 4:28:54 AM
Amazing! An absolute gem! Anna

Still Water (Poetry) - 7/24/2009 4:27:27 AM
Peaceful ....I held my breath! Wonderful write. Anna

Haiku 1209 (Poetry) - 7/24/2009 4:26:32 AM
Gorgeous visual! It amazes me how haikus tell such in-depth stories, with so very few words. Loved it! Anna

Haiku 1209 (Poetry) - 7/23/2009 6:29:30 AM
A beautifully captured moment, Erny...I too, hold this syyle close to my heart...well done! Carole~

Haiku 1209 (Poetry) - 7/23/2009 6:11:41 AM
EW, yet another tool to add to the toolbox. Well done! Cheers, Dan

Haiku 1209 (Poetry) - 7/23/2009 3:49:24 AM
Thank you for sharing Eileen. Newfie hugs, Rose

Haiku 1209 (Poetry) - 7/22/2009 8:59:12 PM
As a beginner, and completely unaware of the one line style, I appreciate the lesson. Thank you. Patrick

Haiku 1209 (Poetry) - 7/22/2009 6:21:30 PM
Simply Outstanding Doug

Haiku 1209 (Poetry) - 7/22/2009 3:55:25 PM
A wonderful moment.