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Salvatio Army chapel
by Karen C Vanderlaan → (All Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan)
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I sit here in the Salvation Army church house chapel


The place I take my granddaughter to see her mom


Her mom in the Salvation Army


Drug rehabilitation program


 


And they sing, these ladies fighting addiction


They sing as part of their rehab


One plays guitar and another the drums


And they sing of something bigger than any or all of them


 


And I find myself lost in memories deep


I see our own little family band


My little sister swallowed up


By a drum set three times her size


 


And we sang of something bigger too


But all that singing and playing et al


Was never bigger to us four kids


Than our world of turmoil and chaos


 


Made worse with all that singing and playing


 


 


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 Reviews of "Salvatio Army chapel"
Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on December 31, 2007
poignant write

Reviewed on December 26, 2007
Beautiful write
God Bless
Michelle~

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay
Reviewed on December 22, 2007
Beautiful write...

Chrissy

Reviewed by Aberjhani
Reviewed on December 21, 2007
A bittersweet write, this,
and yet grace blossoms
through the pen of the poet
and through her will
to exercise understanding
and hold with love
the hand of a granddaughter
whose life will sing a sweeter song.

A Very Merry Christmas to You,
and a Truly Joyous New Year,

Aberjhani

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on December 20, 2007
wow
totally different effect it worked for blacks in slavery was one of the purest things (other than what nature do) that kept one up

pain deep deep pain
very well felt
excellent share

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on December 20, 2007
Heartfelt offering...thanks for sharing this...not easy to most of us to be open about anything!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
Well done for such support, and handling the situation so openly and well. God is the way and hope, for the sunny days to come....

Reviewed by Barbara Smith
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
Karen, this caught me right in my heart, reminders of generations of mishaps in our daily lives. Keep the faith dear one and remember God know's & see's all as He places His arms around your shoulder to shelter you and to keep you moving forward. God Bless.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
But all that singing and playing et al
Was never bigger to us four kids
Than our world of turmoil and chaos
Made worse with all that singing and playing

Incredibly sad and honestly truthful. I have no worthy words. If I may extend love and best wishes to you,

Regis






Reviewed by Ian Thorpe
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
A touching poem linking generations in the ongoing folly of humanity.

Reminds me so muich of a couplet in Phillip Larkin's poem, "This Be The Verse" It goes "man hands on misery to man, / it deepens like a coastal shelf...

Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
Wow, Karen, where do you get your strength? Be blessed for all your sacrifices!
Becca~

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
this poem has a strong internal rhythm and message ...

Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
Sometimes the observation of where one is and where one came from can freeze the moment and bring the emotions that need to escape from within...

I hope everything changes for the better for your family, and wish you all a Merry Christmas...

All you need is love...

Peace and love...

Art Sun...

Reviewed on December 19, 2007
Sad, sad, sad...powerfully penned, Karen. I'm sorry for the pain you've had to endure...you're in my prayers.

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

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
I can hear the beat of the drum,,, emotional beautiful poem.
Christine

Reviewed on December 19, 2007
A sad write here. Well written but with sorrow.

Reviewed by Tom Kitt
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
Stunning! Tom

Reviewed on December 19, 2007
Heartbrreaking; know you are in my prayers, Karen!

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
To see a loved one struggling with an illness, and any addiction or drug dependency is an illness is heartbreaking at the best of times but at this time of year I cannot begin to imagine. Family ties though are strong and support goes a long way...my Christmas Wish for you is that she will be helped.
hugs
Fee

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
So very sad. Wishing you and your family much brighter days ahead, Karen.

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
Karen,

May You and Your Family find the Peace and Solace that You so deserve. Love, Peace and Blessings to You and Yours Always, Paul.

Reviewed by Ted Bossis
Reviewed on December 19, 2007
Extreme sensitivities heard through this rehearsed group of words*(evol~Ted)

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on December 18, 2007
It's a melancholy season but there is a light at the end.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on December 18, 2007
A slice of life poem that really fits right into the season...superb write Karen! May you all be blessed with a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Love,
Eileen


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