Homeless and Hopeless (poem) by Karen C Vanderlaan on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on May 26, 2008

NICE!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed on June 19, 2007

Karen, your poem shows insightful understanding to problems of the homeless who have lost hope. I hope we never give up and keep believing that God has a plan for each of us no matter how tough life gets.

Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G

Reviewed on June 8, 2007

Glad you shared this SAD to SAy, Truth of LIFE! (for some) Karen!
STay POsitive!
BE SAFE!
Warmest Blessing!
WArmly,Warrior Spirit Lady Sheeeoox
Be Happy and Healthy!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 22, 2007

Insightful and very real, Karen. For some, life is a constant struggle. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Robert Blackwell

Reviewed on March 21, 2007

Very profound sentiments. It says a lot for anyone to make effort to understand those so afflicted.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on March 21, 2007

These tensions and paradoxes can affect us all in relative terms and I can only say in each and every instance, there but for the grace of God go I. We all walk a fine line. Finely poised, Karen, highlighting that we are all accountable and yet strangely isolated in today's world. TY K xx

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on March 20, 2007

A rallying call for change; this should not be in the Richest Nation of the World! Sad!

Reviewed by CJ Heck

Reviewed on March 19, 2007

This is remarkable, written with such honesty. It's unfortunate how embarrassment and shame can take over when we're a phone call away from aid -- pride, the bane of us all. This is so heartfelt and well done.
Love,
CJ

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Reviewed on March 19, 2007

Karen,
Much insight about the feelings of the homeless and depression. You have great compassion and understanding. God bless.

Many blessings,
~Linda

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on March 18, 2007

So sad, but very true. Sonetimes we just can't help and that is the most hopeless feeling of all. Finely written Karen!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay

Reviewed on March 18, 2007

It is very true that with just a few twists in fate, even a rich person can become homeless.

Chrissy

Reviewed by Brian Hartford (Reader)

Reviewed on March 18, 2007

Short...Sweet....and inspirational.

Good work.

B.Hartford

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on March 18, 2007

Very sadly, many good people have found themselves homeless and hopeless over the years in this so called Land of Plenty. Much Food for Thought here, Karen.

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on March 18, 2007

I Was Homeless Went From 4 Bedroom House To 2 Seat Sport Car To Sleep In! U S Citizens Can Get Food Stamps,Medical As Well General Relief! Other Wise Nobody But nobody Gives Good Shit_

Until You Are Become Truly Homeless Then You Will Find Out As Over 42+ Million Homeless Live Sleep In USA Streets Now- Most Are Little Children Starving...

Believe It People Just Do Not Care Until It Happens To Them Or Their Children Molested ,Killed Then:They Become Self Glorified Martyr's......

TRASK

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on March 17, 2007

How terribly sad. Should never give in or give up.
Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on March 17, 2007

sometimes pride prevents a homeless person to get help ...

powerful pen ...

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on March 17, 2007

When one moves on a blind speed ~ the edge of life ~ may refuse to warn that the next step is the end. "Homeless and Hopeless" is a striking point on eny cultural environment.

I salute You, Poet.

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on March 17, 2007

powerful message

Reviewed by Art Hernandez

Reviewed on March 17, 2007

It takes a power from deep within to overcome the disapointments of being left without a home, and the idea of helpless efforts and no one to turn to, I have been close to the brink of this reality and know the difficulty to succeed, fortunately I have been blessed by God and a supportive family.....unfortunately there are millions still striving to find a way out of the difficulty...

nice work bringing this subject forward......Art Sun...

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on March 17, 2007

Postive and wise observations
reaching for help is not a shame
we are all in this together
:)

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on March 17, 2007

P o w e r f u l l y penned truths here, Karen, well done. I know of what you speak...been there, done that. Don't want to do it again.

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

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on March 17, 2007

This is strong and blunt but the point strikes home for the truth is that you are so right. I have experienced and witnessed both so I know of what you speak. Thank you for making others aware.

Fee

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling

Reviewed on March 17, 2007

Sad write, but a write that forces one to face reality...if the truth were told many people are only a pay check or two from being homeless, living from check to check...and yes, life does get hard...we are handed many hard knocks in life, but we must forever stay prayed up and not loose faith, even when things look hopeless. Great write my friend...as I said, a sad part of reality! You penned it well!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling