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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"

Oritsegbemi Jakpa     United Kingdom
"It is easy to read"

Sarah Jakpa     United Kingdom
"It speak to the inner most person of all"

Oritsegbemi Jakpa     United Kingdom
"It expresses the truth!"

Ejiro Okoro     Nigeria
"A very uplifting short piece of work. I love it very much for it brevity. In this morden age one can't, bear the time to read lengthen poem. So I love it for the brevity and for the message."

"Sweet Sound of Laughter In Your Smile" by Denise Marshall (Poem)

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.

"Steve Pray"   United States

"as long as I am able to mirror your smile in my eyes.
My heart brightens whenever I hear your laughter,
Keep raising my spirits like an eagle soaring on high."
This is my favorite. I can feel your words. I can feel the colors in your words. Beautifully put.

"Illusionalsilence"   United States

Girl you have talent coming out of your ears. Keep it up.

"Hev"   United States

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

"The Bully"  by B. A. Llewellyn (Poem)

I loved listening to this.  Laughed outright when they found his ear.  Well done.

"GraceandMe"  United Kingdom

thought it was funny

"Jack"   Australia

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

"Why Do Fools Fall in Love on Television"  by Denise Marshall (Poem)

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.

"Steve Pray"   United States

The television is an idiot box. There's a whole lot of idiots out there too that fall in Love too! LOL. Cute.

"Illusionalsilence"   United States

Girl you have talent coming out of your ears. Keep it up.

"Hev"   United States

Excellent!!!

"Shakur"     United States

"Wordly Success"  by Nicole West (Poem)

Carly West     Australia
Beautiful, wistful, inspiring....I love it :)

Tahra     Australia
Great! I could invision every character and place described! What a great feel this poem left me with! A great understanding and view! Congratulations nicole!

"A Glance Out of the Window"  by Jack Green  (Short Story)

I like this story! It reminded me of my holiday in Prague last year and I think Jack has a good style! Keep it up!

"Arella"     Canada

"Anaesthesia"  by Gbemi Akinlolu  (Short Story)

anaestesia is an interesting piece with such suspence that is thrilling. good work bright light multimedia you are doing great for writers and artistes.

"oyin adekunle"  United Kingdom

anaestesia is really very haunting. i mean one of such work that writer like gbemi wouldnt waste words on. each word is pregnant in meaning and such is a rare talent.

"nike ogunfowora"  South Africa

gbemi writes like a sage, typical of african griots. he knows how to forge his words, carve the words and make them jump at the readers face. good work gbemi! more of such short story.

"aby forever"  India

"gbemi did justice to the spiritual atmosphere of african politics and yearnings for freedom."

"katherine cole"  Canada

i am impressed. such a rare talent. i wish there are more africans on bright light multimedia cafe, but gbemi truly represent africa.

"segun akinlolu"  Canada

Short, precise and descriptive. nice show case.

"Bob Leon"  United States

it was really creative very interesting and full of life. i look forward to more of such on your site.

"adepoju taiwo"   Nigeria

it's a very good creative, inspiring, talented work. To whom more is given much is expected!

"tope okunlola"   Nigeria

"Between the Sheets"  by Kathyleen Rivera (Short Story)

very nice kathy! kudos!

arvee  Philippines

"Chocoholic"  by Debbie McCurry

Karen Tealby     Australia
Anyone writing positive words about chocolate is fine with me.

Daniel Gbemi Akinlolu's short stories

Mayowa Adeniran  Nigeria
"To you Gbemi, your literary intellectual possession show the difference in your writings and compositions. You are a blessing to this new generation that promote literary arts especially literature, may you in your capacity continue your promotion and intellectual creativity."

"Definitive Moment" by Sandra Saunders

Lorelle Molloy     Australia
I know Sandra personally and often she will run some of her writings past myself and others at her child's pre-school. She is wonderfully talented and this particular piece had me rolling my eyes in acknowledgement to tears in my eyes at recognition at the end of the piece. I think Sandra knows how to put into words what all Mothers know and feel and it takes a talented person to be able to do that. 

Good Luck Sandra, you deserve this prize.

"Elevator Angel" by B. A. Llewellyn  (Short Story)

Brian James  New Zealand
"Wow, this story sure brought back memories!  I met my wife in an elevator, and we always smile knowingly at each other whenever we ride one together."

Anna   Canada
"More of these ones.  You have a nice voice."

"In Search of Romance"  by Shelley Banks

Robert Austen    Australia

"Good dialogue and embedded story within a story. I found it a rather moving romantic tale particularly when it was actually real. I would have liked a bit more description of the couple and the house to be really there. Good work."

"Me"  by Daniel Gbemi Akinlolu 

Oyindamola Adekunle   United Kingdom
"You are indeed a rare gem, and again may i say that you should keep on going, because to me, Heaven is the limit, not sky again."

Mayowa Adeniran     Nigeria
"To you Gbemi, your literary intellectual possession show the difference in your writings and compositions. You are a blessing to this new generation that promote literary arts especially literature, may you in your capacity continue your promotion and intellectual creativity."

"Marking Time"  by Dianne Hardwick

Robert Austen    Australia

"This has very effective description and keeps one's interest. It brings back similar types of memories with my grandparents. I like the way the story links the different phases of the author's & grandfather's life with the presence of the clock, like bridging time itself. Keep up the good work."

"Meeting Julian"   By Nicole West  (Short Story)

"You got me in straight away. Congratulations on a great read."
Tania Evans     Australia

"I found this short story very entertaining and well written and would be interested in reading more from the author."

"Monique Bridger"   Australia      

"It was brilliant, I loved the character's, they were so real you could relate a friend you know to them.  Would really like to see more peices from this writer.  Great work.  Thanks.."

"Kylie Chappell"  Australia

"Congratulations on a dramatic, colourful and entertaining piece of work. I felt intrigued throughout and very caught- up in your vivid descriptions of the characters and setting. I couldn't wait to get to the end to find out how the pieces of the puzzle would finally fit together. "

"Kristy Buckingham"   Australia

"Absolutely compelling reading, grabs you from the beginning and leaves you hanging right till the end....Superb."

"Sasha"  Australia  

 "Great! I was intrigued from the start! I could really invision what each character looked like in each moment, loved the choice of wording (very descriptive)! I really liked it~! Would love to read more Nicole!!! "

"Tahra"   Australia

"intriguing tale"

"Michael Hill"   Australia  

"What a great story! I was very intrigued and it kept me in suspense until the end.  I would love to read some more work from this fabulous writer!"

"Madonna"  Australia

"My Coquette's Suzettes"  by Denise Marshall (Short Story)

This brought back sweet memories of my childhood mischief.

"LaVonn"   United States

I liked this. It painted a picture for me living here in North Carolina I just thought about the nice summertime weather and getting fussed at for being in the kitchen. Nice write lady.

"Illusionalsilence"   United States

Bravo!!! Very eloquently done! Keep writing... :-)!

"Antwian M, Crawford"  United States

Girl you have talent coming out of your ears. Keep it up.

"Hev"   United States

VERY GOOD SITE.  SEEMS LIKE YOU GOT A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD, D.

"matt"     United Kingdom

Great to hear your usual catchy influence through reading about how you've been. Beautiful writing. Good to hear from and about you. May the Lord continue to bless you.

Mary Narnor     United States 

Hi Denise, Good to know that you are doing well. Let's plan to get together for lunch or dinner one weekend. My numbers the same as in the LD directory.

Mona    United States

"Surprise"  by B. A. Llewellyn (Short Story)

Good Guy  Canada

"What a lovely surprise this story was.  I had no idea where this was heading, and followed the storyline with growing curiosity until I got to the punch line.  Great fun, and what a nice way to describe dawning parenthood.  Thanks for brightening my day with such a lovely tale."

"The Gift of Freedom"  by B. A. Llewellyn (Short Story)

Jilly & John    Australia
"My husband and I had doves released at our wedding.  It was beautiful."

What a cool custom.  It sounds like a really nice thing to do.  Nice to read about.  Thanks.

Kallissa    New Zealand

"The Green Star"  by B. A. Llewellyn  (Short Story)

"Fred Myers"  United Kingdom
"What delightful and heart warming story.  I've read all B. A. Llewellyn's work on this website, and every piece is wonderfully uplifting, with a warmth that shows great insight and awareness.  Thank goodness the lady and the little girl found a new friend in each other - I liked that a lot."

"Lonely2"   Australia
"I feel that woman must be my sister.  I know just how she feels.  I'm lonly too.  Please write more about her.  Does she leave her husband?  What happens next?

"The Maestro" by  Malcolm Carvalho  (Short Story)

daniel gbemi akinlolu   South Africa
"beauty in language...language in beauty. The Maestro's magical language and appropriateness trips me as a fellow writer for BLM."

"Words"  by B. A. Llewellyn  (Short Story)    

Malcolm Carvalho    India

"Nicely written. I liked your style, very emotive and visual too."

"Yoga with Fabio" by by Sarah Lascelles  (Short Story)

"I thought this story was very funny and really from the heart. I would like to hear some more of her travelling tales."

"Pauline Richards"   United States

"Love all the short stories!  "Yoga with Fabio" is a particular piece of genius!!  Any more from the great Sarah?  Would love to read more!!!!"

"Kate"  Australia

"Brilliant Story! Really made me giggle!!  I did Yoga in Dublin and it wasn't half as funny as that! It should be declared an extreme sport!!  This girl obviously has a very good view on life!!  Very Refreshing!!"

"Lisa Jane"   Ireland

"That has cheered up an otherwise dull Friday in the office!!  More stories Sarah!!!!!!!"

"Stuart Bowman"   Australia

"Is Very Good article!! It make me laugh!!"

"Andriy Ostapchuk"   Ukraine 

"Thanks for the warning Sarah!  I am in Thailand at the moment and my girlfriend has been trying to persuade me to try a Yoga session! (We keep getting pestered!) I have shown her this article to which she laughed, then retracted from the Yoga Session!! You're my saviour Sarah!!"

"Henry Field"  Australia

"I think i met you Sarah when you were in Penang! Remember me? I worked on the training Yard! Anyway! Glad to see you are as funny on paper as you are in person! Take Care!!! Keep in touch!! xxxxxxxxxxxx"

"Tan Kah Soon"   Malaysia

"Great Story!  More from Sarah please!!"

"Hanako Sonobe"      Japan

Quotes

"ttt"    India

quotes - exel

The Café

From a Happy Soul    Australia

"This website and altogether idea is awesome and I am thrilled to have met up with Rod again. Applause to all the people who have made this brilliant and easy-to-use website and to Barbara; I have just bought your new book and look forward to what sounds like a terrific read. Congratulations!

i would like to say that tonight I was in need of some happy and uplifting emotional help & have found it all here. It seems that choosing tonight to view the site may, have had a little spiritual guidance in bringing me here.

I am already thinking of ways to contribute my work and hopefully will receive some input and teachings on writing. Thanx Barbara & Rod xx"

"AL GREEN"  United States

"KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK  This is what got me through my night. I hadn't slept a wink since wkingup for work on yesterday @ 6:32am. I was thoroughly entertained."

Music

Taylor Dean    B. A. Llewellyn    Sky

"Drifting Memories"  by Taylor Dean

I listened to your composition along with my narration of Stephen Pray's poetic simplicity, "Nature"; the three of us are an awesome trio, if I do say so myself! Your music added the perfect mood and magic. When I read your bio and learned your age, I was pleasantly amazed! You are very talented, Taylor, and I look forward to hearing many great things from you in the future. And, when I do, I'll proudly declare, "I once worked with Taylor Dean!" Please continue to grow and give joy and pleasure to the world. How fortunate we are to have you in it. Bravo!

"Denise Marshall"   United States

Taylor Dean's piano recital of "Drifting Memories"  An excellent effort - most enjoyable - thank you Taylor

"Jennifer Langham"   Australia

"Peace will Come" by B. A. Llewellyn

What a beautiful song! The lyrics and message of the song made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Barbara Llewellyn is not only a great voice artist (I've listened to lots of her narrations thoughout the website), but she has the singing voice of an angel too. Congratulations on a wonderful, uplifting site - it's like nothing else I've seen on the web.

"Jill Steiner"   Canada

Sky's Music   by Sky

I find this experimental music very interesting indeed. As a 'traditional' muso, I've always been a bit suspect of computer generated music for it's lack of soul, but this guy's stuff has a real haunting quality about it, and displays great potential. Keep going Sky, you've got something there.

"Bill"   Australia