Reviews from

Scarred children.

A poem.

27 total reviews 
Comment from lyenochka
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Thanks for this great reminder. I keep having to tell my grandchildren not to scar each other with terrible words toward each other. I hope I can impress on them that they are loved by the Lord and worthy because He loves them. They don't get that kind of teaching at home. You have taught your daughters well so that they are raising a wonderful generation, godly and strong!

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2024

Comment from Pearl Edwards
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

They say the first seven years lay the foundations, and as you say Roy, many children come from decaying and cracked foundations. A very dramatic black and white presentation that goes well with this topic. We'' written, Roy.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2024

Comment from Colorado Owl
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

This is such important message! Words are powerful and often leave an indelible mark. Why is it that we so often remember the words that are most hurtful? Thank you, Roy.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2024

Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

We are remembered by our actions by contemporaries. However, by subsequent generations, we are remembered by our children. Children are a treasure from the Lord. What the future knows about us, they learn through our children.

Robert

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2024

Comment from forestport12
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

What a haunting picture that drew me in. That last stanza was powerful. You find obscure words with such meaning and power. "Hide like lepers in fates holes." "Garments cloaked in blood." We need your gifted voice in broken world.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2024

Comment from judiverse
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Things that happen to a child can scar his or her life forever. Having to endure school bullies is one problem. Some grow up in homes with abusive parents who may be alcoholics or drug addicts. I have read stories of successful people who have made it despite their poor start in life. All children deserve a good start in life. I like your description of the tormented children hiding in leper's holes. Great rhyme, but why is there a Y after flood in the second stanza? judi

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2024

Comment from Wendy G
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

The saying that "sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me" remains as false today as it ever was. Sometimes, in fact usually, emotional scars last forever.
Wendy

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2024

Comment from kahpot
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

So many children all over the world are doing it so tuff, whether it be war or just the ignorance of grownups, as you say, their childhood pain will grow with them, an excellent poem, subject, and message****kahpot

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2024

Comment from Janet Foor
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Sadly, there are too many children are scarred and robbed of their childhood. Of course, even one would be too many.
Powerful message Roy.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2024

Comment from Senyai
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Hi Roy,

This poem so beautifully written, resonated deeply with me. I often think of this very thing that is happening across America and indeed repeated across the world. There are so many examples to witness of losing our children scarred by social media, unqualified teachers in classrooms. So many are bullied constantly and all forms of belittling and taunting abound. Your message to hold our posterity as a treasure as they should be regarded, benefits everyone! Excellent verse!

All the best,
Senyai

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2024