Children Come and Go (poem) by Karen C Vanderlaan on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 17, 2008

This breaks my heart. This has touched a nerve. After reading this, I'm going to go to the elementary school and see if there isn't a child or two or three who needs a mentor. Thank you for triggering my thoughts.

God bless you. Kathy

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh

Reviewed on March 12, 2008

So true, so sad

Reviewed by John Leko

Reviewed on March 8, 2008

...touching honest pen Karen...a reminder...I will keep with me...in your respect...because you give it light.
John

Reviewed by Ed J.

Reviewed on March 6, 2008

So true. Very well expressed! The TV has become a baby sitter to many. Some parents don't make time for their children and it's a shame. As a teacher you see many I'm sure. Thanks for sharing this poem.

Stay well and keep writing.

Ed

Reviewed by Sandra Corona

Reviewed on March 6, 2008

Too many children are treated as 'discards' ... thanks for keeping them in our thoughts and prayers.

Thought-provoking write from a wonderous woman.

Sandy

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on March 3, 2008

I have often questioned why some people can give birth when there are so many out there that would honestly love to have children and would love them unconditionally, heart breaking Karen.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Morning Star

Reviewed on March 2, 2008

This is a very sadden write expressing the reality of parents
That should never have been given the gift
Of parenting I�m one of those children you
Speak of in your poem
Only I did not get into trouble but I did
Find myself maturing at a very early each
To support myself!
Excellent write!!
Love Peace and hugssss....Morning Star

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on March 2, 2008

Fantastic write karen
And Adam begot cane, and so on and so on
a never ending story orinatited at the dawn of time
Love & peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Bonnie May

Reviewed on March 2, 2008

Painfully true and no answers to what to do, maybe if more people think, write and talk about it like you have so beautifully done, we will together find the answers. Great job... Love, Bonnie

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

Plumb. This says heaps, in a personal way, i had great folks, but i can see where someone i knew has gone wrong, and it messes up so many lives....

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

your observation is mirrored in many places throughout the world, i like to think if these children could embrace, know, believe and be taught of true potential, they would bloom into who they came here to be, and not the dysfunctional model of their parents

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

You say so much in this poem Karen! I don'y have time to answer properly, so I'll just say how sad it is that what you write is a fact that makes my heart ache for this present generation and the one to come!Superb write!

Reviewed by Staci Gansky-Wagner

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

Strong poem and how very sad. There are many dysfunctional households that children reside in and it is sad.

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

Karen,
My daughter, Vanessa, (34) she taught in the inner city school system for 10 years. You speak her words. It is nationwide, she couldn't take it any longer and moved to the suburbs, and in reality, there still seems a problem. It's generational...Somehow our children (not all) have missed the boat on common sense, giving unconditional love, giving in general, and being educated enough to know better. You raise a very good subject...another in our battle to make this world a better place.
Much peace, love, and light to you dear friend,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

It must be hard for someone to be around and see this every day, and always hoping that they can make the difference in this childs life. Good write. Lady J

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

Born to parents who were never parented themselves

Yet another very sad problem these days. We seem to have so many dire problems now.

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

Sad reality of society... "Children Come and Go" is profound and bears a great wake up message.

In admiration,

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Tom Kitt

Reviewed on February 29, 2008

Like bullets to a well worn gun. Good write. Tom

Reviewed by Randall Barfield

Reviewed on February 29, 2008

Seems too often to be a viscious cycle, doesn't it? Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed by Darrell and Kathy Adams

Reviewed on February 29, 2008

Karen, a precious penning of a precious subject. Our children are all we have in the end, and it is a greivous injustice we do them. Keep speaking out! Bless you for your caring heart.

be well and happy,
Kathy

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on February 29, 2008

This would be so hard to wittness,, I wish kids were just kids.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on February 29, 2008

It is so sad that such a vicious cycle has a tenedncy to repeat itself over and over. I could never handle the work you do I think without losing my mind and heart all together.

Fee

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on February 29, 2008

It is sad so many kids are not loved.
Thanks for sharing this Karen.
With love
Ron

Reviewed by J. Pajot

Reviewed on February 29, 2008

This is a well worded and moving lament about this sad side of our society. You have created the mood with a minimum of words, yet done it with all the force it needs. Best of all things to you,
Jim

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on February 29, 2008

I agree: some people should not become parents! If they can't properly take care of their kids--let alone, give them their love, attention, care, etc.--, then give those poor kids to parents who CAN love them properly! An all too common occurance nowadays; know some neighbors who fit this pattern very well; I feel sorry for the kids; the parents just don't give a darn!! Very powerful write, Karen; brava!

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

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on February 29, 2008

This one is sad - and all too common. Teachers can't teach anymore, they have to babysit, because parents will not get involved with their children's lives - in a way, I agree with Rebecca Lerwill, below.

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

Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill

Reviewed on February 29, 2008

Karen... despite the fact that I probably will get frowned at by some: My honest blieve is that getting a 'parenting license' should be just as mandatory as obtaining a driver's license!
See you tomorrow!
Love,
Becca~

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on February 29, 2008

Yours has to be a labor of devotion and love, Karen, to see the carnage, mental and physical, each and every day to the little ones who will most likely grow up to be just like their parents. Some, maybe a few, will be lucky to be around you and those like you to understand that life is not actually supposed to be the way it is at their house . . . I am in awe of the dedicated souls, people like you, who really care for these sad little people . . .