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No One's Child
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No One's Child |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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No arms to hold me when I cry No lips to scold me when I lie No one to reach out when I sigh I guess that is the reason why I am no one's child No yielding of my heart in trust No forgiveness and I must be bad, to suffer father's lust Mem'ries cut like sculptured bust Because I'm no one's child No fond and joyful times for me No place for childhood do I see But pain and guilt and misery Are all full cups of bile to be For I am no one's child All my guilt and pain and sin Are evidenc'd in my suffering Now I find it hard to grin It seems as if I never win When I am no one's child Relationships have all gone bad Loving always makes me sad And they think that I've gone mad From the dark history I've had Being no one's child How much I want to grow and fly Reach the stars touch the sky Instead, remember days gone by When no one held me close to cry; That's why I'm no-one's child. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhKethry~ This one fairly tears at the heart~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
How very sad. You've captured these feelings very well. There are a million messages, |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I agree with Marge. *S* You've described so well feelings no child should ever know... and far too many do. Excellent work! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Keth darling sister of my soul and keeper of my heart’s dream this is yet again such a sensitively and brilliantly well written poem. The harsh realities of some children’s lives in a place where life isn’t as valued as it should be. Thank you for showing the grittier and darker places there are, it can’t be easy to write like this. That you can shows what a diverse and well rounded writer you are, that you then manage to give the piece dignity and show compassion for the child proves you are more than just a writer. YOU are far above average beloved heart and this is exquisite writing. This rips at the soul but it is a subject that must be revealed in all its harsh and sorrowed reality Exquisite writing darling heart absolutely exquisite writing As always Mushy    Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big huggsssssss) this is so very sad, sweet friend, my heart goes out to you but I know deep down with all my heart you are a child of someone so very special, Him, just as I know your loved ones love you so much as you are like a sister to so many of us! (sigh) My heart goes out to you, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kethry, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Very, very painful. God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
you capture the loss here very well Keth. . . great work. . . ------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Kethry, almost torture to read. You capture torment very well indeed. A very good write! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh Kethry! This is so so sad. It just tears at my heart. Every little girl and boy should have someone to love them and comfort them. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kethry Poignant, and heart touched. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Shoot Keth, you have me teary eyed, speechless and a little numb...So sad, yet so real...... There is help for the children....They need to know it wasn't their fault... |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Kethry - so many memories you have struck here with this writing. Too many indeed, but I'm glad I stopped by to read this... BC |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Kethry, this is so sad. I hope this is not written about you or someone you know. It's such a tear jerker but so well written. Hugs, Marti "Even if life is full of thorns, |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Not many poems reach me enough to water my eyes but this one did. Evidenced is the pain throughout this whole piece and the one hope......desire......dream...... How much I want to grow and fly Reach the stars touch the sky Showcased in all the turmoil. Don't lose sight of that. You WILL soar as soon the right sky of heart tiptoes over the horizon into your world. Beautifully sad write and very much taken by it's depth of impact. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A beautifully written but tortuous poem, Keth... full of a child's emotion which should never be.  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
...very sad... Keep counting your blessings |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
OK, that's it! Any more this sad and I'm gonna have Mushy pre-read everything of yours to tell me when you write happy things so I can read your work again  Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
If you like Bob, I can put a content warning on sad ones.  Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
This one breaks my heart.... and coming from a social worker, you have probably seen your share of the pain portrayed here. Excellent and Sad Sherry Cherish the good memories past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Here you go Kethry, use this on your poems that are so well written there is not a dry eye in the house, and by the way, this was truly an incredible poem.  Nothing means more to me than faith, family and my friends.  Sharon [This message has been edited by Mysteria (08-10-2002 06:07 AM).] |
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Neeraja Senior Member
since 2002-06-22
Posts 812The Netherlands |
What a heartbreaking poem... a riveting drama... Neeraja |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
here lies the wake of a living child the dirge of infant remorse not possible, no i think not! that man and woman can divide their lives and not split the soul of a small child in halves as he belongs to No One Gawwwwwd! I loved this poem, Keth! VVVVM (very etc. much) jeff |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Lynne Your writing always covers a kaleidescope of emotions and this was such a powerful piece of writing that chilled my heart. Take care....Sue I am in motion |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
very touching and a reminder of all the homeless people and homeless children I have met so far! |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Very heart wrenching and beautifully written. |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Kethry, So very full of emotion, heart breaking, you really did a wonderful job on this piece. Love, Cerenity |
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