The Quilt (poem) by Karen C Vanderlaan on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on May 4, 2008

enjoyed the read

Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G

Reviewed on January 16, 2008

It covers the spirit and keeps one warm
Giving comfort in rest and the strength to go on...
Wonderful loving poem filled in a warm spirituality Karen!
Love the comparisons - blends beautifully! KEEP on blending/quilting...
Warmed in the Spirit, Warrior Purple Lady Sweet Sheooxoo

STay Positive!

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on January 14, 2008

Great comparisons and images in this lovely poem..........M

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling

Reviewed on January 12, 2008

A beautiful write with a wonderful comparison...my grandmother was a quilter, she pieced and quilted each of her children and grandchildren a quilt when they married as well baby quilts. I cherish my quilts that mamaw made, and as a child loved to watch her piece them on her peddle sewing machine, she actually taught me how to quilt...I hardly ever quilt anymore, but my sister is an avid quilter also taught by my grandmother. Enjoyed this much...
Blessings,
Joyce B.

Reviewed by Randall Barfield

Reviewed on January 12, 2008

shows the importance of a quilt. Labors of love I remember watching my mom and grandmother... enjoyed.

Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill

Reviewed on January 12, 2008

The oldest quilts, the ones with the most life experienced, are after all the softest ones!!
Love this,
Bec~

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

There is something about a quilt that is very cozy and comforting, I love the way you 'tied' this together.
Christine

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Oh how I love to roam up and down the aisles of handmade quilts, selling on the side roads up in the mountains on my way through the Blue Ridge or in Amish Country in Lancaster, Pa. Handmade quilts are the photo albums of yesteryear...Adding patches of special dates to remember or honors bestowed...children born, marriages...wrapped up around you on a cold winters night...
This pen brings so many memories back and speaks to me through the warmth it generates...
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Keep adding wonderful things to your quilt....

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Comforting to read this chilly evening, Karen, well done! Each memory pieces together to build a legacy.

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

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Such a beautiful warm metaphor of life, that says so much for what we learn as we pass through the years of experience gained with each piece.

Fee

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

You can really get to the core of things with your splendid metaphors Karen!A truly beautiful poem!

ET

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

A fine metaphorical creative piece, Karen. Thank you for sharing it. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Take off that coat of many colors and rest yourself beneath this worn, but lovely, patchwork quilt . . .I AM READING OF YOUR VER OWN PERSONAL PATCHWORK QUILT, KAREN, IN YOUR WONDERFUL MEMOIR, "SHOW AND TELL," AND I RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY TO ANYONE WHO IS READING THIS!!!!!

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Now that's a comforting poem.

Reviewed by Charles Keller

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Beautiful metaphor. Nice work.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on January 11, 2008

Beautiful write, Karen; very well penned! BRAVA!

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