Not That Different After All (poem) by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by John Banasiewicz Jr

Reviewed on August 1, 2004

Excellent message here about truly getting to know someone and not just what the visual image is.
Tommy

Reviewed by M.Bennett Hooper (Mikii)

Reviewed on July 29, 2004

Very touching and an excellent write Karla. On Point as always. < < < < < < < < < < <HUGS>>>>Mikii

Reviewed by Amira van Kerk (Reader)

Reviewed on July 29, 2004

I love the wisdom at the end.
Great write.

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on July 28, 2004

Most Excellent Attiudenal In Right Up Direction_|

We Are Up Cause Is If We Fall We Get Back UP We As I Will Help You Make It To The End I'll Be There Waiting To Hold Your Hand_

In Eye's Of (God) There Are NO Wheel Chairs,i.e. No PAIN,ANGUISH NOR SUFFERING!!

Tear's,TRASK

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on July 28, 2004

Excellent poem Karla! It compels one to think of how they
truly relate to the handicapped. Great pic too!

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on July 28, 2004

The picture reminds me of a past situation I had when working ambulance;
The boy I brought to the shore to see a doctor had his mom and brother on the beach near the doctors office, I was able to bring the wheelchair and the boy to within about 30 yards of the waters edge and the boy sat and with silent tears watching his non-handicapped brother (about 10 or 11) romp in the water in his underware! I couldnt take it so I took the chair and him right to the waters edge and kinda dumped him in the water, his mom & brother laughed a great deal but the look on his face, he just roared with laughter as well, and splashed me till I was soaked...funny how I enjoy the memory, but the kids eyes, they told me what he felt, so happy was he to be "normal" so to speak...

I haven't thought of that day in a very long time, thanks for the memories, Karla...Peace thru NOT seeing a handicap, Ed & Rufuz

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on July 28, 2004

EXCELLENT!!
And i am touched by these universal lines here Karla

You might like what you see.
Well, then, maybe not.
I may be your best friend.

well done!

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on July 28, 2004

(((Karla)))

You and Michelle must be in cahoots with one another! LOL

Great subject, love the message that this uplifting, hope-filled poem conveys! Should be required reading of ALL people who do NOT know what it is like to live with disability! Many disabled people (including myself) will agree with the words you have penned from your mighty muse! BRAVA! Outstanding job; keep it up!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D *APPLAUSE!*

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on July 28, 2004

The spirit is pure and untethered by frailities. The human eye is a superficial focus. The true love and spirit dwells in the house of the soul. I take everyone at face value then I mysteriously look deeper. I wish everyone would do this then they wouldn't be robbed of the beauty within others'. Very well done poem.
Susan

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on July 28, 2004

You have tackled a great topic. This deserves to be read. Enjoyed.