Out and About (poem) by Eileen Clemens Granfors on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 5, 2011

No use to wish our lives away,

I think this is the best attitude. "We come this way only once, why not pass it in beauty?" (I forget who said that)

rege

Reviewed by Thurman Faison

Reviewed on October 13, 2010

Eilleen,
I enjoyed the poem, seasoned with life experiences. I especially like the line, "No use to wish our lives away,So acceptance and joy in the moment".
Thank You,
Thurman

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on October 11, 2010

An excellent write Eileen
I remember when we were young
family all around, play and sang together
now we are scattered throughout this wonderful land of ours
but our seed's seeds are enjoying their lives with their cousins
near by and I lonely for my close once upon a time siblings..................... Peace be with you

Reviewed by Barbara Henry

Reviewed on October 10, 2010

Eileen,
So much truth found in this lovely poem.Life would be wonderful,don't you think,if we'd just live out the last two lines of this poem ?
Continued success~
Barbara J Henry

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on October 7, 2010

Sometimes it is what it is and your endearing words bring this out so clearly...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on October 7, 2010

Fear not. Master's arm is being strengthened at this moment by the 3,140th ball toss. p

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on October 7, 2010

Yes I am very fortunate to have all my children and grandchildren in a ten mile radius...but we take what life hands out and make the best of it...
fee

Reviewed by Douglas Bentley

Reviewed on October 7, 2010

Yes enjoy the moment
Don't wish life away
This reminds me of my poem 'A Child of Love'

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on October 7, 2010

This is a gem, Eileen. I can't imagine, because I never knew either grandma, and I have not yet been one, but your poem takes me to that place of understanding.
Best Wishes,
Christine

Reviewed by Richard King

Reviewed on October 7, 2010

You got that right Girl. Quite often, it seems, our minds tend to remember "The Old Days" as something better than they actually were. But, somehow that doesn't seem to be the case when it comes to Grandma and Grandpa. Well said. Thanks Dick

Reviewed by Dayvid Graybill

Reviewed on October 7, 2010

Eileen, I too remember walking down the street to grandma and grandpa's house. We picked ate their grapes and picked their apples. They were always there. And now my wonderful grandkids are all the way across the country. I miss them everyday! Thanks for a good write!

Peace,
Dayvid