A Park Bench
reflective naani96 total reviews
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Again with such a few words, 19, and such a deep profound meaning. I'm still amazed. The picture is perfect. In Germany, that have the problem solved for their homeless. You will see a few, but very few and these men, usually, they chose that life, so they aren't required to pay child support. That's sad too. I don't have 6 stars, but you deserve them. ******
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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Again with such a few words, 19, and such a deep profound meaning. I'm still amazed. The picture is perfect. In Germany, that have the problem solved for their homeless. You will see a few, but very few and these men, usually, they chose that life, so they aren't required to pay child support. That's sad too. I don't have 6 stars, but you deserve them. ******
Comment Written 27-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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Barbara, thank you - it is great to hear there is a country that is living up to its obligations to provide its citizens with their most basic needs :-) Brooke
Comment from anabelle
How I value your social conscience! It is so lovely to read creations which revert back to the need for bringing all of these issues to light. Thank you so much for doing this as the no. 1 poet on this site. This reinforces my belief in a system placing someone like you at the top.
Thank you for sharing. Regards, anabelle
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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How I value your social conscience! It is so lovely to read creations which revert back to the need for bringing all of these issues to light. Thank you so much for doing this as the no. 1 poet on this site. This reinforces my belief in a system placing someone like you at the top.
Thank you for sharing. Regards, anabelle
Comment Written 27-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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Anabelle, thank you :-) What kind and warm things to say - my appreciation can't possibly be expressed adequately :-) Brooke
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Always a pleasure Brooke, and it us who appreciate you! :-)
Comment from Sasha
This is very powerful. Beautifully written and in my favorite style, short, sweet, and to the point. The illustration you used really conveys the message very well. Thank you so much for both caring and sharing.
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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This is very powerful. Beautifully written and in my favorite style, short, sweet, and to the point. The illustration you used really conveys the message very well. Thank you so much for both caring and sharing.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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Valerie, I just PM'd you Camila's poem - please let me know if you feel anything should be changed. I so appreciate this most thoughtful review :-) Brooke
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It is perfect. Absolutely perfect. I wouldn't change a word. You have captured Camila's spirit brilliantly! It brought tears to my eyes. I sent you a reply already. Let me know how you want me to give you credit....Can I say Brooke or can I use your full name?
Comment from leesm
Brooke, you sure seem to touch on important issues in our society with your lovely poems. This one is no different. You've written another fine poem with nice rhythm and rhyme.
-Lee
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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Brooke, you sure seem to touch on important issues in our society with your lovely poems. This one is no different. You've written another fine poem with nice rhythm and rhyme.
-Lee
Comment Written 27-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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Thank you, Lee, for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from Peter@Poole
The unenlightened might dismiss this as a short little poem carrying a caring sentiment. I, however, can appreciate the 'nice' selection of words with which you have clothed your reflection. Peter
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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The unenlightened might dismiss this as a short little poem carrying a caring sentiment. I, however, can appreciate the 'nice' selection of words with which you have clothed your reflection. Peter
Comment Written 27-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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Thanks so much, Peter - your supportive comments are always welcome and deeply appreciated. Brooke :-)
Comment from babylonia
brooke,
i remember one time when i was in school i thought of buying a piece of land for a couple of thousand dollars and living in a tent. decided it wasn't safe enough. being homeless is no fun. with all the empty houses, no one should be without shelter at night. another shame on this country.
beautiful naani.
love,
barbara
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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brooke,
i remember one time when i was in school i thought of buying a piece of land for a couple of thousand dollars and living in a tent. decided it wasn't safe enough. being homeless is no fun. with all the empty houses, no one should be without shelter at night. another shame on this country.
beautiful naani.
love,
barbara
Comment Written 27-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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Barbara, an outrageous shame - too bad we are not in charge, huh? Thanks so much :-) Brooke
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brooke,
it would definitely be a lot different. then someone would kill us off. just kidding. but it would definitely make a difference.
love,
barbara
Comment from redrider6612
Thanks to our temperate climate, we seem to have more than our share of the homeless here. This poem does an excellent job of putting a spotlight on the tragedy of homelessness that has become epidemic in these distressing financial times. Bless you for your tender heart.
Anyway, this poem had great form and perfect word choices--very well done!
Hugs,
Diane
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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Thanks to our temperate climate, we seem to have more than our share of the homeless here. This poem does an excellent job of putting a spotlight on the tragedy of homelessness that has become epidemic in these distressing financial times. Bless you for your tender heart.
Anyway, this poem had great form and perfect word choices--very well done!
Hugs,
Diane
Comment Written 27-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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Diane, thank you so much for this lovely review of my naani poem. I really do like this form and the way it forces a tight focus on the issue. Brooke :-)
Comment from joan marie
It all comes down to funding. Our Salvation Army turns away people every night. There is a three year waiting list for government housing and Section Eight assistance office is closed. No money for the homeless and the mentally ill homeless. Great reminder to cherish what we have for it may not always be there. joan marie
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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It all comes down to funding. Our Salvation Army turns away people every night. There is a three year waiting list for government housing and Section Eight assistance office is closed. No money for the homeless and the mentally ill homeless. Great reminder to cherish what we have for it may not always be there. joan marie
Comment Written 27-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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I have a friend who used section 8 for years - an elderly woman in a wheel chair from infant polio - and then she broke a hip and after rehab moved in with her sister. They warned her that if she did this and went off section 8, it could take her several years to get back into section 8 housing should she need to , like if her sister dies. How outrageous. Thank you, Brooke
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It is. I can't even fill out an application to put on file. And the public housing only allows one pet. I couldn't chose between Dillard and Dabeny. I don't think Dabney would be happy without Dillard. If he can't find him he walks around meowing and looking for him. jm
Comment from c_lucas
This is a very well written poems about one of America's biggest sins. I have often wondered what it would cost the richest country in the world to housed the homeless.
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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This is a very well written poems about one of America's biggest sins. I have often wondered what it would cost the richest country in the world to housed the homeless.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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Charlie, whatever it costs would probably not work out to be more expensive than the costs of not doing it. The people who calculate costs are always so short- sighted. For instance, they cut back Head Start and after school programs to save a bit of money, and the result? More kids dropping out and getting in trouble and ending up on welfare or going to prison. What do you think costs more- an after school tutoring and basketball program or years of supporting a person in prison after he has hurt some people along the way? If we forget all about compassion and altruism and simply crunch numbers, it still makes more sense to do the right thing in the first place. Thanks so much for your most insightful comments :-) Brooke
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It's a sad state of affairs, Brooke. Charlie
Comment from Blaidd Drwg
Brooke, again another sad commentary on life in the richest nation on earth. Used to be that as the nation grew, everyone benefited. Now Executive salaries sky-rocket, middle America salaries are hardly keeping up with inflation, and there are more and more people dropped, because they are not needed in this global economy. One day, we're gonna have to answer for these terrible inequities.
"life's discarded souls" is very poignant.
John
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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Brooke, again another sad commentary on life in the richest nation on earth. Used to be that as the nation grew, everyone benefited. Now Executive salaries sky-rocket, middle America salaries are hardly keeping up with inflation, and there are more and more people dropped, because they are not needed in this global economy. One day, we're gonna have to answer for these terrible inequities.
"life's discarded souls" is very poignant.
John
Comment Written 27-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2009
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I forget the statistics, but the gap grows and grows between the salaries of those at the top and bottom of the ladder - and the amount of our country's wealth in the hands of the top 1% of people is staggering. We have executives who make tens of millions of dollars a year. What does a person do with tens of millions of dollars???
Thanks so much, John. Brooke :-)
