Comment from robina1978

Excellent

I forgot again about this form but you used it very well. You stuck to all the requirements. Abuse is always a subject that needs out attention. The photo complements your poem very well.

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2014

Thank you Ine. Have a wonderful week.

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Excellent

Indeed! How time and tradition has changed.
A short, punchy and effective style which gets
directly to the point.
I too, had my share of welts, and I wasn't even
a rebellious or naughty child.
Effective image choice.
:-) Shirley

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2014

Thank you Shirley. Indeed they have.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Things certainly have changed--my lessons were accompanied only by hand slaps--but some were quite heavy. Your use of the Freud form is very effective figuratively as well as literally and timely too with the press stories ! You found the perfect picture as well. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2014

Thank you Joan. That hand slap hurts too.

Comment from rod007

Excellent

Your poem creates a very poignant scene that brings back memories of the thrashing I got as a child--many moons ago. And as you rightly say it was the rule then but it did teach us--the means was not good but the end was justified. Well done, Tom.

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2014

Thank you rod. Yeah, welts don't kill you, and the lesson lasts for at least a week.

Comment from A TARNISHED KNIGHT

Excellent

Yep things have changed thats for sure.. For the better? In some cases yes but in most cases those who choose to give the whip will use it no matter what.
tk

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2014

Thank you Sir T, i afraid your right.

Comment from Capricorn30

Excellent

So true--yesterday's punishment for children long gone;
Adults get punished today;
"father's belt":
My mother used her bare hand on me--I learned, and am not phsycially/emotionally harmed--kids today--got it too easy, and they know it.
Well-penned commentary, Tom.

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2014

Thank you Margaret. My mom used the hand or wooden spoon. Dad used the belt.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

That belt looks lethal, Tom! I don't think I would have enjoyed having that!! My mum would smack the back of my leg if I misbehaved, but it was the look she would give me when I was naughty, that warned me to behave. LOL, I was more frightened of that than a smack! I liked your poem, the style is really good, I must try it. I hope your welts healed up nicely! xsx sandra

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2014

Thanks Sandra. They were a strong reminder for about a week.