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| Reviewed by Debra Bateman |
8/18/2009 |
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| Excellent and so true! : ) |
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| Reviewed by Deborah Vaineo |
7/27/2009 |
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~Chanti, How very true and well put
Always,
Deborah |
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| Reviewed by Janet Caldwell (author) |
7/24/2009 |
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Fantabulous and I agree. My fav line is"Your life is a diet
That you deny you are on" there are a lot of ways to read this. Enjoyed! xoxoxo |
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| Reviewed by Barbara Terry |
7/23/2009 |
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OH YES DEAR SISTER! This is a beautiful write and even though it is light, it gives a serious message for all of us. We not only need to keep ourselves beautiful but we need to have a beautiful spirit too and care about the things that go way beyond youth. Like love, caring, nurturing, protecting, doing everyday mundane jobs like doing the laundry, getting the groceries, taking our children to school, going to our children's school functions, smiling when your kindergartener brings home an abstract drawing, and you put it under a magnet on the fridge, like taking the time to enjoy the laughter of your children playing without a care in the backyard, going out of your way to make someone's days a little better and brighter than it would have otherwise been. I could go on and on and on. But I will stop here. I'm sorry if I was rambling but this poem can make a person do that. Thank you for sharing Chanti. This is a very beautiful and all too true piece.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie. |
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| Reviewed by Goddess Love (Reader) |
7/18/2009 |
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| Not many age gracefully, makes for a lot of fake people. Steve |
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| Reviewed by Roger Ochs |
7/3/2009 |
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| You make your point gently, humorously and without invective. This is so much more effective than harsh diatribe. Hurrah for you! |
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| Reviewed by H Cruz |
7/2/2009 |
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| Plastic people; lol |
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
7/2/2009 |
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Look good by all means and take care of yourself
Just focus on the things that never grow old
that dont fade away and can never be sold
On kindness, compassion, integrity and truth
These are the things that last way beyond youth.
Most apt and timely advice, Chanti. I could not agree more with the theme of this poem. Thank you. Love and best wishes,
Regis |
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| Reviewed by Joyce Bell |
7/2/2009 |
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| WOW! THIS IS AN PRIME EXPRESSION OF POETIC ARTISTRY. ALL THE ELEMENTS THAT ARE POURED INTO PRODUCING AN EXCELLENT POEM ARE FOUND HEREIN. ENJOYED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS YOU. JOYCE |
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| Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle |
7/2/2009 |
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A wsieful poem,great and excellent written piece,I enjoy it,take care
EDWIN |
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| Reviewed by Patrick Granfors |
7/1/2009 |
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Well penned, but you're making no friends at Revlon, Avon, Etc, Etc.
Good for you. And good for all the males out here who really can tell the difference. And appreciate the real deal. Patrick |
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| Reviewed by Jon Willey |
7/1/2009 |
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| this smacks of truth and I applaud the wake up call to many -- the kind, compassionate soul, heart of loving thoughts, there is where beauty lies -- peace and love my dear friend -- Jon Michael |
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| Reviewed by Ed J. |
7/1/2009 |
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Wonderful concluding stanza. It's so much easier for males.
Stay well and keep writing
Ed |
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| Reviewed by Felix Perry |
7/1/2009 |
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Sage invice that we all need to stop and listen with our hearts to.
hugs
Fee |
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| Reviewed by Edwin Larson |
7/1/2009 |
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Easy for you to say...You have it all...:)and yes I DO like your new nails...;) Now I have to run or I'll be late for my apointment...I just wish this Botox would last a bit longer!!! See you for dinner...Sushi maybe??? ;)
Your Bear
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| Reviewed by ~ Chanti |
7/1/2009 |
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Thanks to all for your comments. Jim, your words are pure poetry.Kudos to you for seeing the real beauty in a woman. Gene,my intention here wasn't to poke fun at anyone but to get people to focus on what is more important. There are people (in this town especially) who seem to focus only upon their looks while neglecting the things that really matter (in my opinion and bear in mind it is only my opinion). This obsession with self is one that has caught on among our teens and I find it incredibly sad that girls as young as 16 are having boob jobs. I'm not against plastic surgery if it helps a person gain a bit of self esteem but when 'perfection' is sought and plastic surgery becomes the means, it can only be harmful. I wonder if these people aren't simply seeking some kind of affirmation or acceptance. Perhaps this is an indictment on our society as a whole. Whatever it is, I used this simple rhyme scheme (almost like a nursery rhyme) to make a point and you all seemed to get it.
Thanks again to those who have taken the time to read and leave their comments. I always find your opinions and observations interesting. |
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| Reviewed by Gene Williamson |
7/1/2009 |
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Clever, insightful, and honest, Chanti.
You don't leave your manufactured woman
much to feel good about--at least, not for long.
I admire and envy your talent to rhyme.
-gene. |
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| Reviewed by Rose Rideout |
7/1/2009 |
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Thank you Chanti as I often say look past the $ signs and see what true beauty is. Anyone can pay for it but they can't buy the true beauty that each carry on the inside. Thank you for sharing.
Newfie hugs, Rose |
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| Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis |
7/1/2009 |
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| Well said; I couldn't agree more. |
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| Reviewed by Jim Compton |
7/1/2009 |
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| Aging naturally IS aging gracefully. I'll take natural breasts over fake ones any day of the week, even if she has to tuck them into her front pockets. Give me crows feet over a plastic, pulled back face, let the gray hair find its own way through and bless me with "being you." |
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| Reviewed by George Carroll |
7/1/2009 |
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| You have captured todays modern woman and in the last paragraph you have summed up what really counts. Bravo |
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