AuthorsDen.com   Join | Login    
Where Authors and Readers come together!

SIGNED BOOKS    AUTHORS    BOOKS    SAMPLE CHAPTERS    AUDIOBOOKS    eBOOKS    STORIES    ARTICLES    POETRY    BLOGS    NEWS    VIDEOS    SUCCESS    TESTIMONIALS

Featured Authors:  Frances Altman, iCheri Clifton, iT. Weber, iPatricia Hilliard, iMartin Treon, iFlo Fitzpatrick, iMel Hathorn, iBob Brink, iWilliam Manchee, iMargaret Mullings, i

  Home > Crafts/Hobbies > Poetry        Popular: Books, Stories, Articles, Poetry        Authors: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z     

Karen C Vanderlaan

 Follow Me  

· Contact Me
· Books
· Articles
· Poetry
· News
· Events
· Stories
· Blog
· 491 Titles
· 6,858 Reviews
· Save to My Library
· Share with Friends!
·
Member Since: May, 2006

Karen C Vanderlaan, click here to update your pages on AuthorsDen.



All Wrapped Up
by Karen C Vanderlaan → (All Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan)
   Rated "G" by the Author.
Share   Print  Save   Follow   Share on Facebook

a friend brought up this subject and it got me thinking....


Poem Artwork

All Wrapped Up

 

 

Some folks seem to immerse themselves,

In one particular facet of life or another.

Their whole lives revolving around,

That one thing, the focus of their existence.

 

Just think, there are those whose every day,

Revolve around raising show animals,

Imagine a life revolving around rabbits, for instance

The raising, grooming, feeding, and housing.

 

And vacations! All planned in relation to,

And in timing with, the rabbit fairs and shows.

With a blue ribbon will come prestige,

And inner pride for a job well done.

 

But the focus could just as easily be:

Quilting, soccer, rock climbing or wine making,

Hot-rod cars, or maybe even the vintage models.

With all life’s energy going in these directions.

 

Just funny to me to think of this,

And review what it is my life revolves around.

Interesting how we choose our existences,

How we focus our energies and spend our days.


Want to review or comment on this poem?


Need a FREE Reader Membership?


 Reviews of "All Wrapped Up"
Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on May 25, 2008
Your right about this. I think it's so important for all of us to have a focus in life...that one specail thing that keeps our attention...relieves our stress..

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on May 25, 2008
Karen I never thought of it until I read your words but yes being focused on that one important thing makes a difference in our life. Thank you kare for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed on May 25, 2008
got me with this one Karen, my first thought for me was verse, hope your holiday is great :)

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on May 25, 2008
I think sometimes we need that focus on our passions or hobbies to help keep the realities of life in perspective. Well stated Karen.
hugs
Fee

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on May 25, 2008
I love horses and horse shows.
Different strokes for different folks
makes the world go round. ;)

Reviewed by Morning Star
Reviewed on May 25, 2008
You chose a unique hubby and it fills your life
with positive energy I love Horses
My sister races her horse,
Her life revolves around her horse
excellent write!!
Peace Love and Light...and hugesss too...Morning Star

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on May 25, 2008
The spice of life makes the world go round,,,,Love the photo.
Christine

Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on May 25, 2008
Wonderful to involve your life with such beautiful creatures. Well said my friend. Love, Bonnie

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on May 25, 2008
Karen, this poem is a classic because your words are so true. As youngsters we are busy experiencing many new things, looking for that one thing in which to focus upon. We try things, learn how to master them well, get bored and move on to new pursuits until we find that one thing that fills up that empty hole inside. Excellent write.

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on May 25, 2008
Very beautiful poem,and picture..take care Ok...Hugs

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on May 25, 2008
Interesting how we choose our existences,
How we focus our energies and spend our days.

It truly is, and thank God we are not all the same. Life truly holds many things for many different kinds of people.

Reviewed on May 25, 2008
Beautiful writing, Karen, and I love the picture! Very nice; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on May 24, 2008
Life blends us into the mold of which we are...this is the journey that leads us to our Destiny...

nice work Karen...

Art...

Reviewed on May 24, 2008
Karen,

You have an interesting hobby - your life revolves around your beloved animals. Not a bad thing, at all. :) They benefit, you benefit - Well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.


New Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan
Popular Poetry (Crafts/Hobbies)
  1.  Samantha
  2.  Prince Xavier-Largo
  3.  My Summer and Winter Houses
  4.  Prince Xavier-Largo in A Designer Vers
  5.  It Just Keeps Getting Better
  6.  It all comes down to this
  7.  Lucky Green Fairy
  8.  TA-DAH !
Free Book Review Program
Select a book to read and review today!

My South Dakota Journal by Pamela Ackerson

Personal journals are full of potential, waiting for you to add the color! Pages for you to fill in the blanks with tidbits and trivia about South Dakota  
Member BookAds

My Mississippi Journal by Pamela Ackerson

Pages for you to fill in the blank. Lined for writing, and blank for drawing. Great travel journal!  
Member BookAds

My Tennesee Journal by Pamela Ackerson

A wonderful journal for you to fill in the blanks  
Member BookAds