Why God? (poem) by Karen Palumbo on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on February 10, 2010

A moving summary of the promises and hardships of life written by one who has shared more with family, friends and community than she gives herself credit for.

Thank you for your many original postings and your always welcome reviews, Karen. In the community of the Authorsden family, you make a true difference and are a real treasure. And we all love Robert's photographs, too!

Richard

Reviewed by Margaret Mullings

Reviewed on September 8, 2009

Excellent Poem Karen and so real and honest, sometimes we are afraid to ask! yet still we silently ask " Why God " Each word ministers in a deep and profound way!!!

Love And Prayers
Always!!

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on July 7, 2009

WHAT A GREAT WRITE THAT ASKS THE STRONG QUESTION AND THEN ANSWERS IT WITH WELL WRITTEN VERSES FILLED WITH EXCELLENT, PHRASES, IMAGERY AND RHYME. ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on June 25, 2009

An excellent poem, Karen. This drives home the reality of the world we live in. Love and Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Susan Smith

Reviewed on June 23, 2009

What a beautiful Father's Day poem. My father passed on in 1991 from cancer. You've put much thought and woven many images into it. Thanks for sharing. Susan

Reviewed by Goddess Love (Reader)

Reviewed on June 23, 2009

You are a very gifted writer.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo

Reviewed on June 22, 2009

So very touching, Karen, and deeply emotional. We all question the why's sometimes and, sadly, we don't always get an answer. This hits home for me with my father, an honorable man, a veteran who proudly served, living his last days in a nursing home suffering with Alzheimer's and one can't help but question why. All we can do is honor them in our own ways. Meaningful write, Karen. Hugs, Elizabeth

Reviewed by Michelle Mead

Reviewed on June 22, 2009

This is a good message and a question we all ask to God, I know I did when losing my brother recently to a sudden heart attack.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on June 22, 2009

An excellent construct Karen; your heart rings clarion here. Seems that there are many things that go unanswered. Hopefully someday we will understand why there is so much suffering and indignity on this unraveling planet.
Blessings ...

Reviewed by Michael Jones

Reviewed on June 22, 2009

Thank you Karen for a blest Father's Day poem and you are a blessing from God, I know Robert must be quite Proud of You because I am! God truly is the answer bending our knees in prayer is the way: we call God answers! We forget sometimes if it is the Lord God we choose we can't loose! Peace!!!

Reviewed by Sue Hess

Reviewed on June 22, 2009

wonderful!

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler

Reviewed on June 21, 2009

God does not waste anything at all. He is truth and he dispels all lies eventually. Illusions are like scabs and when they are pealed off, they cause pain and leave you raw, but it is always better to know the truth as you know. This is a wonderful poem and tribute to a man dear to the heart of God. Bless you, J'nia

Reviewed by kg cummings

Reviewed on June 21, 2009

Beautifully written Karen. Thank you for sharing. Your friend, kathy

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on June 20, 2009

Only God knows the whole story that continues to unravel. But I can say that greed is the root. It's crushed a generation's life's hard work and given all fair play the boot. My father warned me this was coming. He knew because of bad times past. You'd think that I would have remembered. But no I'm just left aghast. That's a tribute to my father, I just seemed to have miss that boat. We all need to listen when our dads try to share their life's experience. It really is for our own good. Thank you Karen for your Father's day poem. Patrick

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on June 20, 2009

strong moving verse Karen, makes one wonder all the way through until the very end, cheers

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on June 20, 2009

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Alain Gracio

Reviewed on June 19, 2009

God is in the details. The divine can be found in nothingness, the true metaphor for purpose and meaning.
Cheers
Alain

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on June 19, 2009

God does indeed provoke may questions, unfortunately providing few answers ...

well written, poetic probe ...

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on June 19, 2009

Excellent query poem Karen! Answers hard to come by!...ET

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on June 19, 2009

So beautiful Karen are the words you have shared with us throughout this write. Happy Father's day to all. Thank you dear.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle

Reviewed on June 19, 2009

Beautiful Karen!I am so glad you use your gift so well!Thank you.

With Love,
Cindy

Reviewed by Nicole Weaver

Reviewed on June 19, 2009

Very well written, Karen. It evokes a lot of emotions about the realities of life. I suppose life is not fair at all, we simply hope and pray things can work out in our favor.
Nicole

Reviewed by Lloyd Lofthouse

Reviewed on June 19, 2009

The Book of Job

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on June 19, 2009

At church the sevice a few months ago..was 'Why would God allow such suffering'?...a video was shown of a family documenting each day with their baby,,,as he had not much time to live..at day 99 they released 99 balloons for him to celebrate the days they had with him... sure puts life in perspective...It is God who gets us through the suffering...as there are no promises on earth.
Love ang Blessings
Christine

Reviewed by K. Mulroney

Reviewed on June 19, 2009

This was well written and certainly filled with a lot of emotions. Wonderful verses and some great imagery! I had a bit of trouble with the small font but it did not take away from the power it has!

Reviewed by Art Hernandez

Reviewed on June 19, 2009

Nice work Karen...and a thank you for taking time to wish everyone a Happy Fathers Day...poeticly we challenge the very thought of our own question of God...and yet it is that very thought or question where we reflect into the cycle of daily routines of work, family, and friends. Fortunately we can find that glimmer of Light that keeps us traveling forward into the hands of our maker...

nice work Karen...

Art Sun...

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on June 19, 2009

When playing chess with Him, I have asked a few times "why God?" and got a rumbling "mind your own business...and how long it will take? its your move now"
But He looked tired, no angry anymore like when those jerks decided that prayers in the school was offensive to the atheists, oh boy! He went bananas then! and decided "hands out" of man business for a while and see if we catch on, with apparently we haven't done.
So, "why God?" shouldn't be "why man?" instead?

Georg

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on June 19, 2009

Excellent questions asked in this beautifully written poem in honor of Father's Day, Karen.

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on June 19, 2009

Beautiful, Karen. Thanks for sharing and God bless.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on June 19, 2009

Karen my eyes are misting even as I write this for although it was written about a war vet (perhaps someone close to you?) I felt like you were almost telling my own story. When we have to make choices each month between food and medicines that keep us alive, when we have to go to bed each night wondering where we will be living the next day, when all we have to show for thirty years of service to our country are scraps of framed documents on a wall then there is something terribly wrong with our system. As for the Father's day a hug, a kiss and a smile from our children and grandchildren are all we need to make things better...that is God's answer.
Fee

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on June 18, 2009

Its Amazing Peoples Views Of What They Think (God) Is...In Mexifornia Our ILLUSTRIOUS El Gov Schwartzenigger Has Cut 90% Of Medical To All Seniors= Anybody Over 21...

Blew Billion$ Taxpayer$ On Illegals Mexicanos,Others...

Nice Thoughts On Fathers Day,i.e. If Only My Asshole Kid Knew He Lost Only Dad He Ever Had,i.e. He's Using His 2 1/2 Little Girl (Make Come Back)In That Respect... Keep Em Comen...

TRASK...

Reviewed by Daniel Keith

Reviewed on June 18, 2009

Beautiful and well written. I will say thank you for I am a father. May God Bless You.
Daniel

Reviewed by Emile Tubiana

Reviewed on June 18, 2009

Dear Karen, nothing is lost by God, the human beeing is sometimes not aware of God's Gifts. Lovely poem, and very touching. Happy father's day for all fathers and especially for the excellent photographer. Love to both of you, Emile

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on June 18, 2009

Heartfelt tribute, Karen; powerfully and expertly penned! BRAVA; extremely well written!

(((HUGS))), much love, and continued prayers~

As always, your friend in Burleson, Karen Lynn. :( *tears!*

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on June 18, 2009

A most apt and timely offering, Karen. Thank you for sharing it. It is much appreciated. Love and blessings to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on June 18, 2009

Karen,

Strongly penned and felt - why, indeed? I miss my Daddy ... thank you for honoring those who served, who were there for their children - they are the heroes.

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

Reviewed by Ray { The Great Canadian Buzzard }

Reviewed on June 18, 2009

A great write good questions, some I have asked myself
I enjoyed this very much, thanks for posting it
Have a wonderful evening and day tomorrow
The Buzzard