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| Reviewed by Sheila Roy |
8/21/2009 |
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Yes, we should be ashamed. It always amazes me that we spend money supporting needy souls outside our country, but we have folks like this living nearly next door. Well done!
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| Reviewed by MaryGrace Patterson |
8/12/2009 |
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| You've painted a sad picture in this timely poem. Unfortunately it is a part of America today!...M |
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| Reviewed by Annabel Sheila |
8/11/2009 |
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So sad, so tragic, and so true! My heart aches for the homeless. It truly is a shame that in our wealthy countries, where some have so much, that others don't even have a place to call home. Well said Lori!
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| Reviewed by E T Waldron |
8/8/2009 |
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| Stark reality bite at its best Lori! One can only wonder why we can't put an end to homelessness! |
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| Reviewed by OnepoetGem * |
8/7/2009 |
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| a lot of this in Bmore Lori, a few of them have been found to be frauds, I gave this lady some bucks at the red light, the next day I saw the same lady dressed and clean in the mall shopping, great down to earth verse, cheers |
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
8/7/2009 |
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A stark, sad, and very real view of what is so common in our "modern" cities. It is not any different here, Lori. Thank you for sharing this apt and timely commentary. Love and best wishes,
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| Reviewed by Joyce Bell |
8/7/2009 |
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| INDEED IT IS...BUT THE GENTLEMAN WITH THE 'GREEN' HAS THE RIGHT IDEA...ONE KIND ACT AT A TIME. WRITTEN WELL AND FILLED WITH EMOTION. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRARTION |
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| Reviewed by Christine Alwin |
8/7/2009 |
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..my goodness, felt like I was right along side this cart as I read your words...truly breaks my heart.
Christine |
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| Reviewed by Jerry Bolton |
8/7/2009 |
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| Cleverly written and I know the words came from your heart. This poem makes me think of a character in New Orleans when I was kicking up my heels, they called her the Duck Girl, because a duck followed her around her appointed rounds, much like the woman here with the shopping cart. The Duck Girl became a celebrity of sorts. Loved this poem, the repetition of the line, "She pushes her cart" cinched the poem from mediocrity to outstanding. |
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| Reviewed by Alan Cook |
8/6/2009 |
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| I love the images. I have seen enough homelessness--including one man with cancer all over his arms--but he wouldn't go to a hospital. |
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| Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks |
8/6/2009 |
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How blessed we are that we do not have to live by "push[ing] the cart"! You have capture this topic in such a tender manner...thank you, Lori. Hopefully more will recognize and care for the homeless.
Blessings and Love - Micke |
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| Reviewed by richard cederberg |
8/6/2009 |
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Repeating the title is effective and the emotion is conveyed well. These types have proliferated in Southern California exponentially. My gosh, there are places now where they inhabit the sidewalks of two whole city blocks.
Blessings ... |
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| Reviewed by Michelle Mead |
8/5/2009 |
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| I like how you wrote this with an iron hand in a velvet glove-- it makes your imagery even stronger. The kids book I am writing involves an old homeless couple, so this was near and dear to my heart. I wish I could get it published and put your poem as a beginning quote, lol. |
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| Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK |
8/5/2009 |
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Literally Millions Homeless Have No Carts To Push,Most Are Children Starving For (Corn Fed Gasoline) Food,i.e. Nobody No Human Being Is Infallible!
I Was Homeless Went from 20 Year 4 Bd Rm House To 2 Seat Car For 5 Long Months, Now Its Hole In Wall Apartments...
Another Write Right On $$$...
TRASK... |
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| Reviewed by Douglas Bentley |
8/5/2009 |
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Can it get much worse?
Sobering poetry.
Doug |
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| Reviewed by Ronald Hull |
8/5/2009 |
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A poignant view of the other side of our hierarchical society. The riches do not translate to the street--you do.
Ron
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| Reviewed by John Flanagan |
8/5/2009 |
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Lori,
And push she will till she drops...there is heart and soul in this writing and the terrible message that it happens and we allow it.
John |
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| Reviewed by Gene Williamson |
8/5/2009 |
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Lori, I sometimes think that there but for the grace of FDR and the New Deal go I.
the bag lady
pins a plastic rose to her
easter bonnet
-gene |
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| Reviewed by La Belle Rouge |
8/5/2009 |
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| Lori this is a heart touching write. I've always noticed how people pass by the homeless and turn away their eyes from looking at them. Well penned and very effective. We never knows what will happen in life and if we too may be homeless someday, it would be wise of us to show mercy. |
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| Reviewed by Peter Schlosser |
8/5/2009 |
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| This is very well done Lori. Such truth and tragedy in this. Even worse, there's a good chance she may even have been a homeowner a year ago. The gulf between "us" and "the cart-pushers" isn't as wide as people fancy. Tendency decreasing of course. When the Great Depression 2.0 hits (we're in Phase I right now moving into II), this horrible reality will come to haunt many more of us. I expect this to happen soon. I believe the dollar will be toppled as the international reserve currency. When this occurs, massive inflation hits and the populace will be wiped out. But, they will have the flu pandemic/martial law scenario in place for mis-direction and control grid to try and keep a handle on things. Hey, we're all cart-pushers now baby!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Reviewed by Dallas D'Angelo-Gary |
8/5/2009 |
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| I've seen her on the streets of Seattle, and for that matter, here in Olympia. Well written, Lori! |
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| Reviewed by D Johnson |
8/5/2009 |
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Lori, a gripping write of a sad, sad, truth.
Peace,
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| Reviewed by Felix Perry |
8/5/2009 |
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Lori this is a gripping lesson to all who are willing to open their eyes when they walk down the streets and see the reality of life. The population of homeless, abandoned and abused are growing in leaps and bounds and it is no longer just from the lower class families. There are many reasons why people become homeless and sadly most people lump them into one category...lazy bums or other similiar derogatory names. I was laughed at for keeping money in a cup on my dash to give to window washers, panhandlers and the like and when one such person said something one day I asked what if that were your child...they dug into their own pocket for change to give as well. Great write
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| Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner |
8/5/2009 |
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This one hurts, because we are all one disaster, one job loss, from being in her shoes - one of the walking dead on her feet - powerfully imaged and penned, Lori.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. |
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| Reviewed by George Carroll |
8/5/2009 |
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| There is no perfect world or country, there are always those that fall through the cracks and are left to our compassion. |
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| Reviewed by Mr. Ed |
8/5/2009 |
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Homelessness - Americas Shame...
And a great abysmal shame it is, especially today. And even sadder to me is that ever growing numbers of them today are our valiant veterans who now return home to no jobs, no homes, and no help. |
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| Reviewed by Sherry Heim |
8/5/2009 |
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If one does not pause to wonder, it is amazing to me. These street people often walk along, zombies in what appears to be a Thorazine haze. Not a hustler, not looking for a handout, just on their way from one vague destination to another. Many seem oblivious to those passing by as though we don't exist. ...and they walk. Such a sad, sad situation. You really put me there with your words, Lori. Excellent image painting.
Take care,
Sherry
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| Reviewed by Paul D Berube |
8/5/2009 |
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| Great lesson in this write, Lori. Well done, my friend. |
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