Open Poetry #7 |
A Child's Losses |
Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
A child’s losses behind her mother’s ghost of horrors; she cannot find the causes of the fears that haunt her most. ~ ~ ~ I hid behind my father’s furor, a child in the mirror, beneath the bed of mother’s terror, thinking my birth perhaps an error. ~ ~ ~ A child’s haunted when she has no place to hide; at school she’s taunted, and at home, she can be no one’s pride. ~ ~ ~ I grew up with a broken space between my mind and soul; and only God can fill the place, and make the fracture whole. |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Rosemary, oh so sad, what heart breaking poem -- well written and challenge well met. Sigh, it appears that many poets in here, have many childhood tears. netswan |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
netswan - I didn't think of this as a response to a challenge. It started out as purely a story of my mother's severe mental illness, and my father's occasional rage, and the effect on me, but I can see where it led you. Thank you for your comments. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Honey, I'm sorry that someone would think such a subject a challange. I love you baby not to worry... Your husband [This message has been edited by lucky (edited 04-19-2000).] |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Now you have family here at Passions to help fill your void also! Marina |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Rosemary--A powerful tear stained poem...hugs! |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
So sadly true but beautifully expressed. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Oh my dearest... sigh... now He's brought it all to pass. I love you. Your Dearest. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
If again I may... I'd have to say what a fonderful friend your dad has been, and your mother, my english teacher. Man... What a preacher she is been. But I'd have to tell you through it all I wouldn't change a thing large or small. Can I say... your my love and your my all. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Oh, my sweet friends and dear husband lucky - how I appreciate your responses to a subject I found difficult to write about! ~ ~ ~ Marina - you're quite right - writing here at Passions, and discovering what my fellow-poets think is a most healing thing! ~ ~ ~ netswan, Martie, Septsong - your kindness means more to me than I could ever say. ~ ~ ~ And Dale, (lucky) your love holds me above all the waves of sorrow. I love you passionately with everything in me, and always will. ~ ~ ~ < !signature--> The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G. [This message has been edited by Rosemary J. Gwaltney (edited 04-27-2000).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Rosemary...your poetry never ceases to touch places deep within me. Your words speak volumes. Love and hugs Ruth |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
this is so sad, but I can relate |
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