Comment from l.raven

Excellent

OMG Shirley, I can't even imagine how that had to of felt...sigh...I am so sorry...but it might have saved your life...very well written Nonet form...and the picture says it all...Luff Linda xxoo love

 Comment Written 18-May-2015

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reply by the author on 19-May-2015

Thank you Linda.
Great to hear from you.
Yes, maybe but apparently my father was a loving dad just a jealous husband.
The real problem for me was my mothers de facto and my abuser.
:-) Shirley

reply by l.raven on 19-May-2015

sigh...so sorry sweet girl...God Bless you...Linda xxoo

Comment from Treischel

Excellent

A horrifying Nonet that is perfectly executed in the proper poetic format with a stunning portrayal of a child locked in a closet. A lasting impression of fear. A horrible experience, but maybe it actually did protect you. Hugs.

 Comment Written 18-May-2015

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reply by the author on 19-May-2015

Thank you for a thoughtful review.
Maybe it did protect me but I have lived my whole life with the consequences.
Apparently dad was a loving father but a jealous husband.
The violence was directed at my mother after provocation.
My mothers de facto was my abuser.
:-) Shirley

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Exceptional

Hi, Shirley....

Such a spot on target piece of artwork with this haunting Nonet. I can easily see you as a child and in this scenario.

You've done a marvelous job of overcoming, my friend. Through your writing, it has helped to sort through so many bad memories, I'm sure.

Excellent job with this one.

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

 Comment Written 17-May-2015

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reply by the author on 19-May-2015

Thanks Jax.
It has taken so long to be able to voice so much of my childhood.
Still deep in my heart and mind are crevices filled with hurt, shame and so much more.
Writing has been a wonderful tool but there is always the problem of judgement when
abuse is concerned.
I truly appreciate your kindness and super six stars.
Thank you my friend.
:-)Shirley

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

This is a well written Nonet Shirley. I'm sorry you were subjected to so much abuse as a child and I know it helps to write about it. Get it out in the open and share the horror of it so it will open peoples eyes to the fact it does happen. Well done. Nancy

 Comment Written 17-May-2015

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reply by the author on 19-May-2015

Thank yoh Nancy.
I appreciate your understanding and support.
Your review is truly appreciated.
:-)Shirley

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

What a ridiculous situation for a youngster to be placed into. He should have been locked in the cupboard, and left there. Not you. The pain and anguish you felt comes through in this little tale of yours.

 Comment Written 17-May-2015

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reply by the author on 19-May-2015

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

Comment from Tomes Johnston

Exceptional

This is an extremely telling post that the author has created with this piece of work. I am glad that you are sharing this. Writing is a great healer. That's why I write too. Well done.

 Comment Written 17-May-2015

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reply by the author on 19-May-2015

Thanks Tomes.
It is a very difficult but cleansing process and each chapter closes a door and I gain a little more closure.
Thankyou for Walking this journey with me.
I truly appreciate your exceptional review.
:-) Shirley

reply by Tomes Johnston on 19-May-2015

Well done.