There have been worse times… (poem) by Ed Matlack on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on December 12, 2008

As long as one's breathing one's alive, it is when one start smelling like rotten anchovies the time for the boys with the shovels.
Yes, alive, well and complaining (bitching? PeeWee will say) that's life!

Ed the Elder

Reviewed by Cynthia Buhain-Baello

Reviewed on December 11, 2008

Hello Ed,

Very nicely written though the subject is not so "encouraging". You are blessed already, because you're so gifted in writing, and you "gift" each one of us with your poems to savor like Christmas Eve meals, very enjoyable and ...it's free.(LOL)

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on December 11, 2008

Ed,

You and a million others will not be having a very Merry this year. BUT: you're alive. You have a roof, overhead, some food, Rene, Rufuz, your words, and many friends, here: you are blessed. Think about what you have, and not what you don't: others have it worse than you, as evidenced by your title.

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

Reviewed by Marcia Miller-Twiford

Reviewed on December 11, 2008

Times are rough for most Ed. Today at the market they wanted me to pay $1.89 for one small bell pepper. Needless to say it went back on the shelf. A can of dog food costs more than a can of soup so now I'm making my own for my little dog. Then I got my fuel bill and almost fainted. How many layers of clothing can one woman wear and how many blankets can a bed hold before it collapses? I'll never again complain about the heat of summer. And, no presents for or from this family this year. I could eat for two days for the cost of just a Christmas card and the cost of three stamps would pay for that darn bell pepper that I wanted for the meat loaf loaded with oatmeal that I'm making tonight. Things will get better Ed; just hang in there however you can.
Peace and Love,
Marcia

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on December 11, 2008

I can relate bubba, and hopefully times will get better. My son loosing his job, and our daughter being out of work, and plus our own financial responsibilities, has strained our finances. No presents this year. Just a lotta love and ass kickin! (-:

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on December 11, 2008

Well hope Santa finds the address before Christmas and I am going to definately mention it to him.

Santa Fee

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on December 11, 2008

Hang in there, Ed, and remember that through your words
you give great pleasure to so many. -gene.

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on December 11, 2008

Hope all will get good for you and rufuz
Merry Days & Nights....

Reviewed by Linda Law

Reviewed on December 11, 2008

Oh Ed... things always get better... just wish they'd get better more often...hehe... You do have more than many...but sure isn't much consolation is it? Hope you have a very Merry Christmas anyway.. and hope you have plenty of food and stay warm... we all care about you..just too bad we are poor too... :-)) hugs, lindalaw

Reviewed by Bonnie May

Reviewed on December 11, 2008

Yes they will Ed, look forward my friend and keep hope and love in your heart and you will recieve the blessing coming to you. Love and hugs, Bonnie