Nothing is Free Anymore (poem) by Jeanette Cooper on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on August 21, 2009

You convey this message gracefully. Nothing is free
and the paradox is that even help is not for free.
It's all part of a culture though and people were so enthusiastic,
they thought it meant individualism, freedom, progress.
In the end, it's just loneliness, despair and growing poverty,
while only a few have a lot more than what they need.

Axilea

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on August 21, 2009

You have said it all with this timely straight to the point write. Times and circumstances have changed so much through the years. I remember going to the gas station when I was young with my mom. They'd check the oil, tires, pump gas, and wash the windshiled free. It was a great time to live! Too much value is placed on the dollar , which unfortunately does not go very far in todays world... A good thinking write!....M

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on August 21, 2009

Jeanette,
I can't argue with this wise insight. People/businesses got stingy and greedy. Sad. A great read:)
Sheila

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on August 20, 2009

fortunately, an enlightened soul will always remain free ...

you make some very bright points in this poem ...

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

Oh Jeanette, how I can relate to your work. Yes for many God has been replaced by "Dollar" and that is really such a shame....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

Amen. Excellent write, Jeanette. God bless.

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

EXCELLENT....YOUR STRONG PHRASES AND IMAGERY PAINT A PICTURE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR THEME SOLIDLY. DONE WELL. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

So true; and so sad! God help us all!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

You captured this sad reality well. Enjoyed.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

You show us the ills of our society and now free health care that will be paid for by future generations for nothing is free.

Reviewed by Mary Lacey Desertrat

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

Jeanette,

The cliche, "money is the root of all evil", is so, so true. Things are a bit different today, especially with people wanting "instant gratification" and will do anything to get it. Great write.

Mary

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

And Jeanette, it's no different here in Italy....we even pay anywhere between a euro and two when we sit at a table per person to have dinner at a restaurant. And free water........no way! Excellent write about the sign of the times!

Reviewed by Cliff McDuffie

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

Hate to say it Jeanette...AMEN AND AMEN!! Well done my friend

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on August 19, 2009

a good and true write for sure-i am glad that i remember simpler times and had parents who taught that people were more important than money