The Old Lady (poem) by Karen C Vanderlaan on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 25, 2007

i like how you projected your self into her shoes or car in this case :)

Reviewed on March 24, 2007

Thank you for this great write.

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on March 24, 2007

great poetic tune up on patience, i experience the same thing driving back and fourth to work. In the morning I take the beltway which is faster, on the way back home i drive all the way home through the country and take my time. Sometimes I still run into some nuts

Reviewed by Aberjhani

Reviewed on March 24, 2007

The concept of "paying it forward" with wisdom as the valued coin. So easy to forget in the rush of living that the most kindness we can hope to receive is the kindness we take time to give. THE OLD LADY is a good reminder of that. Much gratitude for the read,

Aberjhani

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on March 24, 2007

Yes wise indeed for too often we all lose sight of just that fact whether it be against the old, the disabled, pregnant mothers or just little children, we all shared most of these or will share them in the future...patience is the wise course of action always.

Fee

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on March 24, 2007

Very sage, Karen, and a lesson for us all.

Reviewed by F William Broome

Reviewed on March 24, 2007

Thank you for slowing down your car... and not tootin' your horn to urge me to break the speed limit. I'm almost there... bad eyesight and all that stuff. Yes, one's independence is vital, but, Hell, older age will take away all our vitals if we live long enough! Let's go for 101... and then some! Your pen is an able predictor!
- Bill

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on March 24, 2007

Yes it can grate on your nerves but you have explained well the sensitivity and patience we should all have for the driver who drives too slow for our comfort.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on March 23, 2007

Very insightful! Slow down, smell the flowers, tiem will take care of the rest. Thanks.
Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Jeff Mason

Reviewed on March 23, 2007

and i'll be the old man, in the car beside you, winking at you. -- Jeff

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on March 23, 2007

Good one, Karen; well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Constance Gotsch

Reviewed on March 23, 2007

Nice perspective, and succinctly said as always.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on March 23, 2007

Good way to look at things :-)

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on March 23, 2007

Karen,

Old ladies...and old men...hate to give up their independence, especially their cars. We will all be there, someday, by the Grace of God. How would we react?? You've penned a thought provoker here, well done.

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