Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Shirley, tears my friend...I know something's get better...but memories tend to fade so slow...and still leave a whole...I hope and pray for you Shirley that time heals the pain...I have some memories of my past also that were very painful...I hope writing helps sweet girl...very well written...love ya you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016

Thanks Linda,
I appreciate your care and compassion and very supportive review.
I am writing about my past so I can become the person I know I am meant to be.
No more walking in darkness unable to be free.
A therapeutic cleanse in poetry and prose.
:-) Shirley

reply by l.raven on 12-Aug-2016

Hi Shirley, I think that is a wonderful idea...I hear it does help...and please don't be in a dark place...you are to well loved my friend...smile sweet girl..love ya Linda xoox

reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016

Thanks Linda,
Don't worry I am not in a dark place anymore.
I have been walking a path of release since writing my first truths here in 2013.
I just need to identify, accept and release all the
emotions and sometimes shameful truths. Not just for me but for all those who do love me--my path of release is their path of understanding.
I'm not sure how many miles to go.Thanks for walking with me.
:-) Shirley

reply by l.raven on 13-Aug-2016

my pleasure...and you are always so welcome Shirley...smiling back at ya...love ya girl...xxoo Linda

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Shirley

= Writing is cathartic, for sure. I hope it has helped you as well.
= It has helped me though the tragic times when my youngest son raped someone, causing my first of two breakdowns when I finally left my cheating first husband, who had a heart attack while cheating. Grrrrrr. Reads like a soap opera doesn't it??
= Some days are good. Other days, not so grand, but I do my best.
= I have Tom, great family and friends who have always been there for me. Can't ask for more.
= I'm sure the abuse you suffered as a child, haunts you at times.
= At least you have been able to find strength from what was--making you the person you have become.
= Hubby, your children, and grandchildren are precious gems who know your true value as a person, my friend. You are the greatest gem of all, for coming through so much.

(*>*) A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
Cheers & Blessings ... Jacqueline / Jax

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016

Thanks Jax,
I appreciate your time and review but most of all your friendship
.:-) Shirley

Comment from djsaxon

Excellent

Wow. I am humbled by the honesty inherent in the write. This surely must have been in some way cathartic for you. Solid, simple AABB rhyme throughout that strengthens the thrust. Very poignant last stanza. I think that God sometimes leaves to work things out for ourselves - DJ

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

Thank you for such a positive review.
Writing has been a blessing for me over the past three years as I finally found myself able to 'let go'
of a traumatic past.
My book titled 'Walk with Me' is a therapeutic work in progress and has changed my life.
Thanks for reading.
:-) Shirley

Comment from Marykelly

Excellent

The message I get from this poem is the vulnerability of children who are at the hands of cruel adults. Even worse, your mother who should have protected you was ineffective or neglectful. Good for you for being able to forgive. The ability to express your thoughts in writing is therapeutic and the tone of your poem is not bitter even though you have every reason to feel that way. It's more a matter-of-fact tone which suggests removal from the worst feelings and relief from simply telling your story.

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

Thank you Mary.
I appreciate your review.
Yes, I have been walking this path of release for some time now and have dealt
with so many things through the therapy of writing.
The inability to forgive, process and release past traumas has infected my life for far too long.
My book titled 'Walk with Me' is my path to release and healing through both prose and poetry.
This will be another chapter.
:-) Shirley