When the Levees Broke (poem) by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on February 20, 2007

Sadly, your words have the taste of a classic poem remembered and recited in tears to children too young to know.

I feel the pain in your heart, dear Karla.
Richard

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on February 13, 2007

Wow!!! This is definitely one of your best, Karla!
You just keep getting better and better.
Hugs to you.

Reviewed by H. Lena Jones

Reviewed on February 13, 2007

Extremely well done, Karla. Each sentense expressed your emotions. Brilliant!

God Bless
Love, Lena

Reviewed by Angel God is Love

Reviewed on February 13, 2007

very well done powerful

Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

This is an extremly powerful write, I thank you for sharing your wonderful write
God Bless
Michelle~

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

Can I even imagine? What in the world would I do, besides reach for higher ground in hopes, I still can climb...You capture the shortness of it all, within minutes their lives changed forever...
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

Outstanding write Karla, you've expressed it well my friend!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

exceptional, Karla

Reviewed by Rusty Daily

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

And it is only with compassion like yours will they be filled and the city renewed.
Rusty

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

"the levees broke, my heart broke with them." That says it for all of us Karla...
love and peace, Carole

Reviewed by J M (Reader)

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

Excellent muse and writing Karla..........

Blessings, love,
Joselyn

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

Very well expressed Karla!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

A terrible time in US history. Our best and worst, as a nation, was spread wide for the world to see. You capture it well Karla.

Light and Wisdom ...

Reviewed by CJ Heck

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

You did a wonderful job with this, Karla -- the grief is real here. "The levees broke, my heart broke with them." That line says it all.
Love,
CJ

Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

Disaster is always sad, and you did well in this poem. Victor

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

Your depth of compassion for New Orleans is a lasting part of your heart. God gives us angels like you so we don't forget.
Love,
Susan

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

Wow! Karla, this poem reflects a vivid image of what New Orleans must have been like. "tides of sorrow vomited me out of the house" provides a strong image. Nicely done.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

Karla,

I have to agree with Ed; how they did the storm victims that survivec is nothing short of criminal! God help us and them! May we never witness such heartbreak again! BRAVA; very well told, effectively and powerfully!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin sister, Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on February 12, 2007

when the levees broke, my heart broke with them.

So did mine, Karla, and this is a very powerful piece. I truly hope we never have to witness such a heartbreaking thing again in this country of ours - or anywhere else.