Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hello seken58, A sad and heartfelt poem. Of note:

I needed you
and you turned me away.

(This is traumatic for any child to experience. Unfortunately, being a parent doesn't come with instructions, and there are no do-overs ... a no-win situation.)

And:
Those scars remain.

(Indeed, they remain ~ forevermore)

Just sharing my afterthoughts:

And so ...
My body is scarred
riddled with pain
but no one can see
except me ~ LB.

Hang in there. Be strong. Gorgeous artwork choice.

Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2017

Thank you for reviewing.
I appreciate your time and compassion.:-) Shirley

Comment from Sankey

Excellent

God bless you, dear friend. I have shared where my wife had to wait 25 years for a cuddle from me. One of the Granddaughters tried to cuddle her one time and she moved away. I think, now she is over 80 she is getting over it.I loved the picture of the Frangipanni's(spelling) We had a Fran Vine in front of our verandah at home.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Thank you for reviewing.
I appreciate it.
:-)

Comment from melyuki

Exceptional

Hi Shirley, I commend you for being able to release your inner deepest emotions through your poetry. This is a very tender verse with real emotion flowing throughout. Sad words made stronger by their release from within. Keep them flowing Shirley.. your rewards shall be worthwhile. keep smiling my friend. luv mel xxx beautiful frangipani flowers offset your thoughts well.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017

Thanks so much Mel,
Your six star review means so much to me.
I am writing to lighten my emotional load by releasing accumulated
hurts.
My hope is to become a better wife, mother, sister and friend and ensure a brighter future.
Each supported step I take brings joy and freedom and I humbly thank you for walking this step with me.
:-)Shirley

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Yes, and like anything else that has been broken then repaired, those cracks and crevasses will remain forever evident I'm afraid, Shirley.
I would have sugar-coated it for ya, but what's the point, really? I'm not telling you anything you didn't already know.
I'm sure writing about it will help...eventually...
Take care, and have a wonderful weekend.
~Dean

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2017

Hi Dean,
Lovely to hear from you and quite a surprise.
I appreciate your review.
To some this may seem an easy journey but it has taken my whole life
to reach this point to admit I was abused, accept I cannot change that, release a lifetime
of emotional hurt and free my mind and body from the far reaching affects of childhood abuse.
You are right the scars remain forever but letting go of so many emotional triggers feels so much like freedom.
:-) Shirley

reply by Dean Kuch on 17-Mar-2017

You're more than welcome, Shirley.
Have a wonderful weekend.
~Dean :)

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Too many people don't view this as abuse. Withholding love is the worst kind of abuse. The child feels unlovable and always wonders what it was that they did wrong. Thank you for sharing this sensitive piece,
~patty~

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2017

Thank you Patty,
I appreciate your thoughtful and compassionate review.
My story is far deeper than this.
:-) Shirley