Not a Rose (poem) by Karen C Vanderlaan on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on June 5, 2010

lovely so very lovely
hug
Kathy

Reviewed on May 9, 2010

Great images and message...............M

Reviewed on May 3, 2010

Excellent write Karen
I rather the Rose for she
Is as beautiful As A Bud bath in
The morning Dew
WAITING TO BE KISSED
A rose by any other name,
Is still a rose......
LOVE & PEACE BE WITH YOU

WILLIAM

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Reviewed on May 3, 2010

The child in your poem sounds wonderful, just like a growing child should be; full of life, curiosity, eagerness with the whole world an open door. Great write.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on May 1, 2010

Pure as a ROse can be.....outstanding write!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on April 29, 2010

Oh, Karen, this is full of such rich imagery! I can almost see the little girl running with her face turned toward the sun. What a great description.

Cryssa :~)
It is so nice to read your works again! I have missed being away from the den...

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on April 25, 2010

Oh, Karen! This is beyond wonderful.

Were I able, I would give you ten Arabian Horses -- Wild Mustangs, if you prefer -- and a giant field of year-round wildflowers.

For the joy, luv.

For the joy.

sssssssOsssssss

Reviewed by Handsum Hart

Reviewed on April 18, 2010

I like, I like, I like this, good work.

Reviewed by Morning Star

Reviewed on April 14, 2010

Wow your poem brought back some wonderful memories
For me when my granddaughter
Beautifully writing poem this poem is as beautiful
As the petals of a rose, truly a gem of a write!!
Wishing you Love Peace and Light...Yolie

Reviewed by Richard Orey

Reviewed on April 13, 2010

In reading this wonderful poem, I couldn't help but think of my dazzling young great-granddaughter who, too, is "Running wild and close to the earth/Her face turned upward toward the sun/Open, like the daisy, to all life's possibilities."

You certainly captured the heart and spirit of many a young girl with this gem. I loved it!

Richard

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on April 10, 2010

You're a rose my dear poetess, so is your verse, this piece spoke quiet but spoke strong, cheers

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on April 10, 2010

Very beautiful Karen, she is blooming that is for sure~

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on April 9, 2010

BEAUTIFUL!!! A Marguerite, or pearl... fresh, pure and open... a lavish string that has has been cut and running free all over the place! A Daisy that can't be chained. I love the meaning of names and metaphors. Just lovely, Karen. xx

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on April 9, 2010

I LOVE this poem. I have a little granddaughter wild daisy this could have been written about.

Reviewed by Paul Judges

Reviewed on April 9, 2010

Really excellent, Karen

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on April 9, 2010

LOVELY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on April 9, 2010

Karen, I love this....your choice of words and the uplifting feel.....wonderful work.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on April 9, 2010

Looks like my second daughter, an handful and then some!

Georg

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on April 8, 2010

This is so sweet and I love the analogy you share...This girl sounds like a free spirit and should run wild and free!

Great work, love your words.
Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by Mary Lacey Desertrat

Reviewed on April 8, 2010

Karen,

Great analogy comparing a little girl to a flower.

Mary

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 8, 2010

Thank you for sharing this delightful portrait of a child, Karen. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Marcia Miller-Twiford

Reviewed on April 8, 2010

Amazing imagry and perception Karen. As usual, a pure delight to read and one to remember.

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen

Reviewed on April 8, 2010

Oh, I love this!

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on April 8, 2010

Sounds like a delightful child and one you care for deeply

George

Reviewed by Carin Spirit

Reviewed on April 8, 2010

Karen, Not a Rose, one as sweet as the lady below, but the daisy has the pleasure of running wild for that sweet child. Be Well, Carin'

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on April 8, 2010

Not a Rose yet as precious as one Karen. A great write.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on April 8, 2010

A wild daisy, running wild and close to the earth - sounds wonderful to me. (Probably because I was a wild child, myself.) And I've always thought that a little Wild is Good!