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So Precious is Life
by Karen C Vanderlaan → (All Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan)
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So Precious is Life

 

So precious is life,

And the gift of living,

That we fight like hell,

When its loss looms o’er us.

 

And in the wake of a sister,

Who fights this very fight,

A loved one who took his own,

And children who are careless with theirs.

 

I am struck with how carelessly,

Most of us treat this gift,

And plunder away health,

As if we can replace what is lost.
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 Reviews of "So Precious is Life"
Reviewed by KJ McPhee
Reviewed on December 20, 2008
True ... we don't know what we have until it's gone, until the wake-up call of illness or bereavement makes us take stock of our very precious lives. A timely reminder of the fragility of being!
Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald
Reviewed on December 8, 2008
Indeed. I agree.
hugs
Kat
Reviewed by Sara Coslett
Reviewed on December 5, 2008
Oh my Karen, now that I've read this I am shaking in my seat. I am so sorry for all the pain you are enduring. My best goes out to you and your family. May strength prevail. ~ Sara
Reviewed by Debra Kraft
Reviewed on November 29, 2008
Amen. So truly stated.
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on November 28, 2008
So very true.

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Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on November 27, 2008
So powerful and so much truth within your lines. Wise write, Karen.
Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on November 27, 2008
Well Karen you speak words of truth. Too many take life for granted thinking it will always be instead of handling it with tender love and care now while we have time to enjoy it and get all we can from it. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie hugs, Rose
Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on November 27, 2008
Wow! Your words hit like a brick wall!
AS IF!
Keep um' coming, lady, it is times like this the Spirit bleeds poetry!
Your sister is in my prayers~
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on November 27, 2008
...truth to be found in these words...and precious...if one would just know it.
excellent Karen...
John
Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on November 27, 2008
Karen this absolutely a beautiful, truthful write written by someone who has suffered much. Only a person with the heart of pain can know when someone is squandering their life. Well said and well done. Love and hugs, Bonnie
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