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PoeticKnight
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since 2000-01-20
Posts 1144
New Orleans, LA

0 posted 2000-02-23 05:42 PM


Because of my inaction
A child has died
I pray for her soul
More than I pray for mine
For I am undeserving
But the mother I condemn;
I condemn her to Hell
There, may she forever dwell



© Copyright 2000 J.M. Landry - All Rights Reserved
Isis
Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland
1 posted 2000-02-23 08:02 PM


JML from what I can gather, you are blaming yourself here?  Please don't it is SO hard to know when to cross the line and intervene.
The mother will get her just deserts via the law and eventually her own soul.

 May the world hug you today,
With it's warmth and love.
I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart,
That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world,
Wishing you well and
wishing you love......
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)



childomine
Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818
st. petersburg, FL
2 posted 2000-02-24 06:42 AM


JML - how terribly sad your words are.  I don't know the situation but do not blame yourself for inaction.  How do we know when or when not to act?  Take care friend.
PoeticKnight
Senior Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 1144
New Orleans, LA
3 posted 2000-02-24 08:43 AM


This was a true story. I hope everyone will take action when they know of a child in a bad home environment, instead of letting others do it, and staying un-involved. I know i was not to blame really, but i wrote this while the emotions were still fresh. I will always feel some complicity.
Thanks for reading this one.

Jannel
Member
since 2000-01-18
Posts 492
Muncie, IN, USA
4 posted 2000-02-24 11:47 AM


terribly sad. works very well with the title.
jannel

Jannel
Member
since 2000-01-18
Posts 492
Muncie, IN, USA
5 posted 2000-02-24 11:47 AM


terribly sad. works very well with the title.
jannel


 "I'm just saying
that we've mistaken one
for thousands of words,
and for that mistake
I've caused you such pain
that I damn that word."
-10000 Maniacs "Jezebel"



Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
6 posted 2000-02-25 07:31 AM


This is a horrible place to be, but Isis is right, you can't blame yourself.  My heart to you.


michael

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