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Open Love

You can hold them close But keep your arms wide open Kids need room to grow

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Jide Badmus

Date: 7/26/2008 9:35:00 AM

true!i like the simplicity and the blunt nature of the message.it's beautiful

Heidie Buys

Date: 7/24/2008 4:27:00 PM

So very true and sometimes so difficult to do. Congratulations on having this one featured this week. Regards Heidie

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/23/2008 3:44:00 PM

I love this poem, and can really relate to the task of "letting go". It's a hard thing to do, but necessary. Congratulations on being featured this week. Well deserved! Carrie

P Sheart

Date: 7/23/2008 11:04:00 AM

Hi Vernette Isn't that the truth! Food for thought. Congrats on your well deserved feature write this week! Love Light Truth Patricia

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/22/2008 6:22:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved poem being featured this week Vernette. Love, Carol

Michael Degenhardt

Date: 7/22/2008 5:45:00 AM

The form is executed perfectly while the sentiment of the piece speaks volumes to the reader. Wonderfully stated and penned. Congratulations on the feature. Michael

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 7/21/2008 2:29:00 PM

Congratulations on a heartfelt write so true to my heart! Great write! Laura :)

Date: 7/21/2008 1:40:00 PM

So much truth shared in just three lines. Congratulations on having your poem featured! Keep on writing. Wishing you continued success. Karen

Michael Jordan

Date: 7/21/2008 10:50:00 AM

Vernette - No truer words have ever been spoken - I struggle with this one myself -Congrats on being featured

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 7/21/2008 8:12:00 AM

Congratulations Vernette. Nice to see you featured again with your sennyu "Open Love." Vince

Sharon Winter

Date: 7/20/2008 5:45:00 PM

Miss you Vernette! Congratulations where ever you are on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar