Paper People (poem) by Janet P Caldwell on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on December 18, 2009

Our attitudes and life-styles
don�t engage anymore.
Though they�ll always have a place,
in this �where are they now� movie.
Flicking through my life�s script,
like a fast film spinning on
steel spools in still
frames.

I find the analogy most effective and meaningful, Janet. You certainly provide substance to reflect upon. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on December 12, 2009

WELL WRITTEN...A UNIQUE LOOK AT HOW THE CHANGES IN OUR LIVES ARE VIEWED BY OTHERS AND HOW WE VIEW OTHERS AND THEIR CHANGES...A RECORD WELL KEPT ON PAPER...BY PAPER PEOPLE. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Jennifer Holly MacDonald

Reviewed on March 23, 2006

What an interesting way to look at our address books. I love it when work like yours here, reminds me to slow down and look at life a little more poetically. Thanks.

Reviewed by John Mayer

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

I have two of those old books. They bring back memories.

Reviewed by Glen Lovelace

Reviewed on July 9, 2004

(From hither I shall speed back to your Den!)

I'll look up'ards...for some LMAO....
~~I-Mage Glen~~

Reviewed by Meva Onyurt (Reader)

Reviewed on April 20, 2004

Janet, first I wish to thank you for your sweet reviews so that I discovered a very talented poet here! 'Paper People' reflects a thinking mind and a creative power... It is like the silent movie that plays before every one of us in this life!
Best Wishes from Meva:)

Reviewed by Linda Roman

Reviewed on February 5, 2004

very true. enjoyed it

Reviewed by Jim Dunlap

Reviewed on January 30, 2004

Ain't it the truth? I don't even attempt to keep track of them though. I talk to maybe two of three of them in a year. Never been to a class reunion, never plan to go. Nice write.

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on January 29, 2004

All I can do is repeat what
Shawn said...and add my applause!

Reviewed by Shawn Field

Reviewed on January 29, 2004

"Our attitudes and life-styles
. . . spinning on
steel spools in still
frames. "

Powerfully lonesome ending to an engaging and frightfully honest piece.

Reviewed by William J. Cryer (Reader)

Reviewed on January 26, 2004

The flight of seasons, of time. And we do change so much....great poem, Janet.

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on January 25, 2004

"Paper People" flows speedy to strike the readers' imagination.

Poetical best to Poetry's nest. I enjoyed the uniqueness and the contents of "Paper people".

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Cindy Burch (Reader)

Reviewed on October 11, 2003

It looks as if we've all done this but you portray it with such clarity. Perfect.

Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)

Reviewed on October 1, 2003

Funny I found this one tonight-browsing :) I just bought a new one. You stole everything in my brain while I was writing in the new one. Bless your heart. Who would have thought such a simple thought could have produced all of this! Excellent verses. Was a pleasure to read and sad to relate--but, I do. Outright raw gut poetry!

Thank You,
Emilie

Reviewed by P Lewis

Reviewed on August 14, 2003

Very real!

Reviewed by Caryn Day-Suarez

Reviewed on August 1, 2003

Jan my dahlink!
Please don't erase me from your book! I know I've been gone for a while - so busy, but bad excuse! You are my in my heart my sistah! Love and miss ya!

Caryn xoxo

Reviewed by ShyPoet 1

Reviewed on July 18, 2003

Saw that pretty pic of you pop up on Ad's main page and realized I hadn't visited your poetry in a while.

It was very creative and I hope your "movie" has the best scenes life can bring!
Shy

Reviewed by Andrew Rafalski

Reviewed on July 15, 2003

you've addressed the address book reality, the "lives" we carry around

Reviewed by Sandi Schraut

Reviewed on July 11, 2003

Paper dolls
lost in time
without emotions or goals.
Each unique
but without substance
2 dimensional
flat
and entirely
uninteresting.

loved the write and feel this deep as you can see where have some of these people gone? Into the dust of of memory I suppose! love Sandi

Reviewed by Susan Cook-Jahme (Reader)

Reviewed on July 10, 2003

This is so true - refugees of the old address book...

Reviewed by DB Prabhu

Reviewed on July 7, 2003

Memories...images...illusions...realizations that all take place somewhere on the axis of time...those events related to people whose paths crossed...
Good work Janet. I wish I had thought of it earlier!!!;-)

Reviewed by fare good (Reader)

Reviewed on July 2, 2003

Wisdom from an angel I love your work it is so power full.

Reviewed by Bonita Quesinberry

Reviewed on June 28, 2003

Excellent, keen observation. Keep on writing.

Reviewed by Regina Pounds

Reviewed on June 26, 2003

A great observation, Jan. Reflecting on changes..people...those who are gone did play their role out..those you meet again and with whom you pick up as though they had never been far...those are your true friends.

(As if you didn't know.)

Gina

Reviewed by Kathleen Herrick (Reader)

Reviewed on June 21, 2003

wow, if only i had any friends to keep track of. my address book was stolen. :( Nicely writ.

Reviewed by jing javier

Reviewed on June 21, 2003

amusing! =) enjoyed reading such truthful write. guess thats how they really are..

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on June 21, 2003

Brava again, Miz Janet! Only I'm mad I didn't think of it!! Love "Flicking through my life�s script, like a fast film spinning on steel spools in still frames." Spins faster & faster, don' it? Eeeeeiiiikes.
Write on, Luv. Write on!! Phyllis <3
PS: Love the drawing of you, Purdee Ladee

Reviewed by Ian Thorpe

Reviewed on June 20, 2003

I never look at old address books, the people live on in memory - always as they were (including those who should have had a spike rammed through their heads) - the temptation with paper recors is to try to get in touch with a person who does not exist anymore.
Love, Ian

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)

Reviewed on June 19, 2003

What you write resonates with me..having visited my family and friends in Australia..(I grew up there) I found the old gone and the new unknown..hmmm..it seems one needs to go with the flow and not get stuck in the sceanrio of the past...
Vesna

Reviewed by Mac

Reviewed on June 16, 2003

How interesting...I was just thumbing through my most personal address book, the one that people have gotten in trouble over because they looked beyond the page they were offered to read. I't none of their business why I have so many listing for the places I do. But, like yours, mine too has changed and grown into a life of its own.

Reviewed by SilverCeltic Moon

Reviewed on June 16, 2003

Only too true...I have felt this too looking through my old address book I know my status, like yours, has changed in people who have me in their address books too. Life changes all of us..for the good and the bad. Awesome poem, Janet. ;) Silver

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on June 16, 2003

Very true!!!

Reviewed by serenety L (Reader)

Reviewed on June 16, 2003

what happened to the comment I left in here before? Another problem with the AD site?
Anyways, here comes again - love that poem very much.
S

Reviewed by Carolyn Red Bear (The Bear Paw)

Reviewed on June 16, 2003

Very awesome...how bring reality into this piece....thank you for sharing...
In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed by Theresa Koch

Reviewed on June 16, 2003

Lifes stages in a book makes me reflect on the past moments in my own life~
{Outstanding writing friend!}
Love yeah, Teri

Reviewed by Calendula Petal (Reader)

Reviewed on June 16, 2003

yes, we all move on and change, thats life. I often wonder where my friends and boyfriends are, that I thought I could never live without are all those years later...
ooo you really have me thinking now...

Reviewed by Maria Lupinacci

Reviewed on June 16, 2003

Hey You,
It is so good to read a post from you! And I can so relate to this! Your work always shines with your unique style, it is a pleasure to read, no matter what the content!
"Though they�ll always have a place,
in this �where are they now� movie.
Flicking through my life�s script,
like a fast film spinning on
steel spools in still
frames."
I love the way you express your self!

Love and Hugs,
Maria

P.S. E-mail me!

Reviewed by Dove (Reader)

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Yes love,... people change but not the forever spirit that dances as part of your truest essences of the same souls..I never hear from Greggory Sonn and I miss him..Tried contacting him several times...It is never personal against us, it's just they realy move on..But you my sweet, we could not speak for years and yet we would still be part of the same spirit that contacts through not words but of the heart and soul in the silent worlds......You could be millions of miles away in a different life and I would still have that connection with you forever as my sister..Now you know in your heart of hearts, even if your on Mars and I'm on Saturn that the spirit connection will always be there long, long, long after everyone else spirit wonders away..

Love you my beautiful Tide Dancer ~

Forever sisters,
me
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Reviewed by tami

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Jan I really like this one. Boy, can I relate!!

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

i enjoyed this write very much... my address book has time to learn...

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Hi Janet,

I could have sworn I commented on this before earlier today. Maybe I dozed off and dreamed it.

Anyway, this write is fantastic

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

I'm still an asshole.

Reviewed by Nancy D.

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Reality and all the changes, great write.

Nancy

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Janet this is so good!!!!
Real reality and the sketch is awesome.
Peggy
xoxoxox

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

This is brilliant Janet! A true piece of reality that makes the mind start clicking and remembering wondering how we seem to lose each other so easily...ephemeral humanity

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Yes we come and go, I know who to hang onto.
Happy to read you again beautiful...

Reviewed by E. Richardson

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Excellent!

Reviewed by Bob Holt (Reader)

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Nice to hear from you again. I have this same book, and remember all of them. Many even for the right reason. Great job!

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Oh a real slice of real life. Love it, Janet.

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

I gave up on an address book a long time ago. I only put those in there 45 and over,,I figure by that time I'll only have to remove them when they die. Most are usually to worn out by that time to be moving around anymore! *grin* Another work of art! ~SH~

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Your poems have an electric effect on me Janet.Awesome work!I loved it but I do love all yours.

HUgs and love
from
you fan and friend
Kay.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Very good. At least they last on the page. Electronic people come and go at the speed of light and invade, unwanted, or get lost in the ether.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

(((janet)))

GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK--I'VE MISSED YOU

put me in your addy book...love this heartfelt, real write--well done

(((HUGS))) and love,

karla. :)

e-mail me--you been okay?????

Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

I wish I were in your address book! Lovely sentimental writing!

Tony:)

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Hahahaha, a long time ago when I still used a paper address book I used to do it in pencil. I was moving around a lot and so were my friends. Now I do it all in my Palm Pilot, instant electronic update.

But the poem is adorable and so true.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

good write, janet; nice to see you here; we've missed you at the den! hope you are okay! (((HUGS))) and love, your friend, karen lynn. :)

Reviewed by Zenith Elliott

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Sometimes those changes are for the best for all involved. Good write! Z

Reviewed by Christine Morell

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

I have a book like this too and it can make some very sad reading. This is excellent.
Love
~Chrissie

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

i like it
glad to see you writing again

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

This was lovely, and rather moving, I loved it very much,

Reindeer

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

6-15-03

Now Don't Look Back__

I Like Your Last Photo Better,i.e. It Has Real Life In It...

TRASK

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

I have a book that keeps changing too. Wonderful write.

Reviewed by Bianca Boonstra (Reader)

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

True :-) I guess that is life :-)

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

I hear that! Is that why I don't seem to have any friends anymore? lol Ah well, I guess it didn't help I set fire to the address book either. ;)

Reviewed by Birdie Houston (Reader)

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

OOOhhhhh I love this !

Reviewed by Steve Ralph

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

ahh yes.. how true friends we thought we'd know forever gone,, how sad it is.. but it is the way of the world i suppose.. excellent poem.. thank you..
steve

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Sad but cute write Janet!!

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

Hahaha...everytime I open my daytimer and address book, all these little white-out flakes flitter down like snow. Sad, but cute write, Janet. We are definitely a mobile society. Thank God for white-out to keep up with it.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on June 15, 2003

It is so wonderful that we can find inspirations to write good poetry in the least expected places. This poem is a good example. Good write indeed, Janet!

May Lu a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)