The Parade of Plastic (poem) by Karen C Vanderlaan on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on August 31, 2009

So much is said in this touching poem! I wish her lots of happiness. Its a good poem!....M

Reviewed on August 24, 2009

She did a terrific job with this, and I love the last two lines, it does talk to a lot of people. Kind like me right now hiding.

"I'll always be hiding,
waiting to be found."

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on August 23, 2009

I loved it Karen, it holds a lot of truth and wisdom. I'm a William Shakespeare fan, "the world is a stage and we are actors upon it," I was just telling a friend of mine how a lot of my life is merely acting, I try to act like I have some sense when I'm really off the hook with my attitude, especially at work, cheers

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on August 21, 2009

talented young lady ...

Reviewed by Daniel Keith

Reviewed on August 20, 2009

Very nice poem. It seems we will be adding another poet to AD. May God bless you every day of your life.

Daniel

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on August 20, 2009

A wonderful write yet sad Karen. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on August 20, 2009

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY TALENTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on August 20, 2009

Your granddaughter has a wonderful grasp of poetry and the ability to put her feeling in perspective in prose form, I hope you encourage her to join the den for I am sure she would have a good following of supporters here.
hugs
fee

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on August 20, 2009

It is a plastic jungle out there, with many sad faces behind.
Young people shouldn't had to write those words, young people should be carefree, happy, roaming the world as it were belonging to them, as it is!

Georg

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

Karen, your niece has written something so honest and from her heart....and there are so many teens that feel this way. I remember those insecure feelings back then. So many times we hear people say, "If only I were young again,"....but I think that always has to be prefaced with....."Knowing what I know now."

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

Karen, thank you for sharing Amber's poem.It is stunning,so boldly written with truth and a touch of sadness!A fine thought provoking poem!

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

The good news is she is still young enough to know this...great write. LadyJ

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

Wonderful write, Amber, and Karen, thank you for sharing her words with us! Well done, both of you!

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

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

Wow! A wonderful write. She sure is wise because she describes the majority 0f people. We never truly know what is inside another's heart.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

A delightful look at oneself in the honesty of youth

Reviewed by Dallas D'Angelo-Gary

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

Your Granddaughter shows great promise. Lovely poem, about the real person behind the facade. Don't we all do this to some extent?

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

my my....give that child some love....self love is step #1, as long as we continue to look for it outside of the self it will always remain elusive and the plastic facade further hardened....she is a very wise child to write so deep...

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

...AND SOME DAY...SOMEONE WILL FIND YOU. VERY WELL WRITTEN WITH GREAT IMAGERY. ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS.
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

Well hell, I have to agree with Christine, this is a marvelous poem written about the saddness which prevails behind the masks we show the world. Nobody knows, and nobody really seems to care about finding out the "real" you.

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

Amber,,,,wow..this is fantastic poetry...it is unique and truly heartfelt..we all put on a mask....but your poem reveals a big heart....keep writing!!!!!!!!
Christine