Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Shirley, I never was myself...but my sister was...lived it with her...she would not tell my parents...not until she was 30...I can't even imagine what it would have been like....and never want to...cried at your picture...very well written...Luff Linda xxoo love ya

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015

Thanks Linda.
I appreciate your review.

:-) Shirley

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

If somehow all the stories and poetry written on this subject can help one child, then it would be al worth it.

There is so much to be said on this, we pray it helps someone.

Nicely done. John

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015

Thank you John.
I appreciate your review.
:-) Shirley

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Very well written! I love this poem. It is so poignant with just a few words you describe what victims of abuse feel like. I thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015

Thank you.
I appreciate your time and review.
:-) Shirley

Comment from Treischel

Excellent

Definitely not a happy face on the poor abused child, you. A well crafted Rictameter poem that paints this poetic portrait full of pain and pathos. Your title says it all. More hugs.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015

Thank you for a generous and caring review.
:-) Shirley

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Shirley...

_ Such sad eyes, my friend, for a little girl.
_ You're right, until someone walks in your shoes, they truly don't know at all what you went through.
_ I'm so pleased you were able to rise above it all and come out on top.
- Nicely penned and presented, my friend.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*:*)

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015

Thanks Jax.
Your review and support of my poetry is much appreciated.
:-) Shirley

Comment from Michael Ludwinder

Excellent

Very well written. You do an excellent job with this poem. I love how you started and ended it with "childhood" and the word meant such a different thing from when you started the poem. Very creative.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015

Thank you Michael.
Your time and review are appreciated.
:-) Shirley

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

If that is your picture I just want to hold you and comfort you and protect you from what has made you so unhappy. An adorable child in need of help. I'm sorry you had such a terrible childhood Shirley. Life can be cruel. It should never be cruel to children. Hugs. Nancy

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015

Thanks Nancy.
I appreciate your compassionate review.
:-) Shirley

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Shirley;
-in a very delicate and gentle way you have written most generally the things that a child goes through and that are most horrendous yet stated in a most emblematic and annotated way.
-Child abuse is most prevalent in a household ill structured, low self-esteem and
generally not well educated. Other factors are involved that can be drugs and alcohol
and the abuse of a spouse. Without going into detail you have rendered the general aspects of child abuse an the outcome of its abuse.
-Used good enjambment.
-Thank you for sharing and posting and may the good Lord be with you forever.
Alex

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015

Thanks Alex.
As always your detailed and positive support is appreciated.
:-) Shirley

reply by krys123 on 11-Jul-2015

You are so completely welcome Shirley

Comment from Tomes Johnston

Excellent

This is yet another revealing poem that the author has created with this piece of work. This is a sad story, and one that is sadly all to prevalent in this world.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015

Thank you Tomes.
I appreciate your comments.
:-) Shirley

reply by Tomes Johnston on 13-Jul-2015

My pleasure