Really (poem) by Karen C Vanderlaan on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on December 8, 2008

Sad and truly from the heart. Hang in there.
hugs
Kat

Reviewed on December 6, 2008

An emotional poem you have written,I appreciate you sharing these feelings that were kept inside of you.Take care of yourself and hang in there.((((Hugs)))) :-)

Edwin

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on December 6, 2008

hang in there Karen, sometimes this is all we can do and count our blessings, great down to earth verse in relation, hugs

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on December 5, 2008

awe...hugs!

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Reviewed on December 5, 2008

I can feel your anguish through this whole poem. My best recommendation is to take a very long walk on a sunny day in a park. It has to be a park, even if you need to drive to one. Being out in nature has natural mood lifters.

Be well, Karen.

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on December 3, 2008

The depicting of emotions pondering reality... Really" paints the soul's pain seeking spiritual freedom.

An impressive poetic grand.

In respect,

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Cynthia Buhain-Baello

Reviewed on December 2, 2008

Hello Karen,

So brief yet full of pain and impact. Sometimes we parents work overtime at parenting and carry the burdens that our children should be responsible for. I pray you will see better days ahead.

Cynthia

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on December 2, 2008

You have moved me to tears with this write, Karen. Your honesty and how you express it are beautiful.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on December 2, 2008

I hope better days are ahead for you, Karen.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on December 2, 2008

Life can be emotionally draining to say the least, and we often struggle with issues we have little or no control over. That being said I know, your sister knows, and I am sure your son's and their other halves know...
what God in his wisdom must also know, you have the heart of an Angel and Angels' sometimes cry. Angels also though dry their tears, put their smiles back on and go face the world to do what they do best...care.
hugs
fee

Reviewed by Ted Bossis

Reviewed on December 2, 2008

Really a preparation for the ongoing future and limitless metamorphosis into Grace~Love~Beauty .~. evol Ted

Reviewed by Tom Kitt

Reviewed on December 1, 2008

Really honest poem. I wish you the best.

Tom

Reviewed by John Leko

Reviewed on December 1, 2008

...beauty of the heart...finds tears within...to water the soul...and field the heavens with flowers. ...such goodness in you caring words...can only create bouquets for eternity.
my best wishes are with you Karen...
John

Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)

Reviewed on December 1, 2008

There will come a day when the tears are all gone as you have cried them all. An angel will hold you now.
CarolHawks

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on December 1, 2008

Karen, It is so painful to feel such ache,,,my heart goes out to you!
Christine

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on December 1, 2008

Never, ever apologize for tears, Karen - they show a compassionate, hurting heart - beautifully, achingly penned.

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

Reviewed by Aberjhani

Reviewed on December 1, 2008

The word "empathy" rolled strongly into my thoughts from the very first lines and so every feeling expressed was understood within that context. This reader could find nothing at all "weak" about daring to be so beautifully human. Thank you for sharing the profound gift that allows you to churn such mind-numbing angst into such deeply soul-moving poetry.

Aberjhani

Reviewed by Mary Lacey Desertrat

Reviewed on December 1, 2008

Karen,

This is wonderfully written and heartbreaking. Sometimes loving a person can break your heart, and you feel so helpless.

Mary

Reviewed by Bonnie May

Reviewed on December 1, 2008

Keep those tears coming Karen for they cleanse the soul and help heal. Keep praying for all and say one for you as I will also. God Bless and I wish I was there to give you a big loving hug. Love and hugs, Bonnie