Hostage (poem) by Karen C Vanderlaan on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on August 17, 2007

Good reasoning and a great hook ending. Very nice.

Reviewed on August 16, 2007

Hi Karen,
This poem really made me think. How true it is that we hold ourselves hostage, without even realizing. I have an ill parent and several pets to care for and at times, I find myself running in circles, telling myself I need to slow the pace. Yet, I still continue, knowing things must be done. It is a choice. Maybe I need more time to sit and breathe.

Thank you for this thought to ponder.
Jill

Reviewed by KJ McPhee

Reviewed on August 16, 2007

Oh, I can relate to this after keeping my english students amused, and only takes one complainer in the class to ruin your good work as well. Hostage to time and money. So true! How we deal with it is the question. Best wishes kenny

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on August 14, 2007

Great hook in the last line, Karen. Yes, indeed. Some overpower us and take us hostage AGAINST our will, while there are those to whom we would sell ourselves a hundred times over WILLINGLY. A neat tying together of thoughts and scenarios here, thank you. Kate xx

Reviewed by Amor Sabor

Reviewed on August 13, 2007

There is so much truth to this. Great write.

Reviewed by Randall Barfield

Reviewed on August 13, 2007

Cute, nice. Now I know about it. So true!

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on August 12, 2007

Karen I believe you are so right, never thought of it before. Excellent write. Thank you for sharing.

Rose

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on August 11, 2007

Tender, sweet, beautiful. Well done, Karen.

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