I Don't Belong
She didn't like to talk... or listen. It felt so wrong.25 total reviews
Comment from karenina
What a raw, honest poem's giving you true voice and that must be cathartic. I agree! Parents, please hear your children when they speak to you...
Your feelings are real because the trauma was real...
But you do belong!
Sometimes the best family is the one we choose for ourselves!
So sorry for your pain.
Remember--you didn't deserve any of it!
Karenina
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2024
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What a raw, honest poem's giving you true voice and that must be cathartic. I agree! Parents, please hear your children when they speak to you...
Your feelings are real because the trauma was real...
But you do belong!
Sometimes the best family is the one we choose for ourselves!
So sorry for your pain.
Remember--you didn't deserve any of it!
Karenina
Comment Written 26-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2024
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Wow! Thank you for reading this. Having direct conversations with my mother was a challenge for sure, especially when the subject was one that she refused to offer up answers to regarding my intense childhood confusion. I wrote this before she passed away and had intention to have her read this, but I thought again, and decided to just let it go. Thank you truly!
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Hmmm. I think we've walked some part of the same path. I wrote a bunch to my Mom--since communication was fractured. In the end it was therapeutic for me, and I chose not to share it with her. She's been dead since 1987 but the emotional scars remain. I hope she's learned by now...
Comment from Marienkiefer
The pink dress provides a powerful image central to your poem and it is evocative of how persistent memory can be.
Thanks for sharing this subject.
It is my pleasure to extend my congratulations on your recent success with your poem. All the best.
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2022
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The pink dress provides a powerful image central to your poem and it is evocative of how persistent memory can be.
Thanks for sharing this subject.
It is my pleasure to extend my congratulations on your recent success with your poem. All the best.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2022
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Thank you so very much for taking time to read my poem and share your kind thoughts. Happy holidays!
Comment from Mary Vigasin
"I don't belong. It's how I feel." Your pain comes through in your own words. I truly understand this feeling.
I hope that through your writing, you can use it to heal and feel part of the FS community.
My very best wishes
Mary
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2022
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"I don't belong. It's how I feel." Your pain comes through in your own words. I truly understand this feeling.
I hope that through your writing, you can use it to heal and feel part of the FS community.
My very best wishes
Mary
Comment Written 19-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2022
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Thank you so very much, Mary. Your compassionate and kind wishes are truly appreciated! Happy holidays!
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Happy holidays to you
Mary.
Comment from Moonbeams Musings 55
My heart goes out to you and all our young ones that have experienced such horror in there lives. Very well written, a testament to you and how you have risen and gone forward. I just can't imagine, but I am sure your message will be a tremendous help to other people that have gone through similar situations. You are very talented.
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2022
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My heart goes out to you and all our young ones that have experienced such horror in there lives. Very well written, a testament to you and how you have risen and gone forward. I just can't imagine, but I am sure your message will be a tremendous help to other people that have gone through similar situations. You are very talented.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2022
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Thank you so very much for your compassionate words and kind compliments. Your interest and time spent to review is truly appreciated. Wishing you well and many thanks again!
Comment from Raul1
I think that some childhoods several people have experienced were depressing. The others had a happy childhood. It is what it is. Excellent work! No grammatical errors.
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2022
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I think that some childhoods several people have experienced were depressing. The others had a happy childhood. It is what it is. Excellent work! No grammatical errors.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2022
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Thank you so much for your time spent reading my poem, sharing your kind words and giving a wonderful complimentary review.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a heartfelt write and I am so sorry to hear you went through this terrible painful childhood. In order to prevent your life being totally ruined you will have to forgive the past and move on. Concentrate on your own happiness. At least you have put pen to paper and revealed your story and now the wounds can heal, a powerful and poignant write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2022
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This is a heartfelt write and I am so sorry to hear you went through this terrible painful childhood. In order to prevent your life being totally ruined you will have to forgive the past and move on. Concentrate on your own happiness. At least you have put pen to paper and revealed your story and now the wounds can heal, a powerful and poignant write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 18-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2022
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Thank you so much for your kind words and compassion. Writing has helped me tremendously, not so much as to, "Putting it out there", but just for my own peace of mind. Seems when my mind fills to more than it can hold, the best way for me to spill it out, is to write. Lol! Thanks again!
Comment from lyenochka
You used a refrain of "I don't belong. It's how I feel" effectively to drive home the pain and the hurt, especially of never been listened to as love is shown by listening. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2022
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You used a refrain of "I don't belong. It's how I feel" effectively to drive home the pain and the hurt, especially of never been listened to as love is shown by listening. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 18-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2022
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My sincerest thanks to you for your compassionate review. Writing surely helps me to overcome my "over-thinking" mind. Once it's out there, I tend to find the space I need for rest and peace. Thank you once again!
Comment from Zue65
I sympathize with the author and the message makes my heart bleeds for the writer. Sometimes communication becomes difficult when Moms too, are in themselves victims of the same trauma. Keep sharing and God bless.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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I sympathize with the author and the message makes my heart bleeds for the writer. Sometimes communication becomes difficult when Moms too, are in themselves victims of the same trauma. Keep sharing and God bless.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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Thank you so very much for your kind and compassionate review. Writing helps me tremendously to release my irritating thoughts, and as if the little pest who interrupts the classroom daily, is escorted to the quiet corner, so is the little pest that disturbs my good thoughts. LOL! Thank you once again!
Comment from bob cullen
Firstly, may I salute your courage. To live with such memories tells of your character and your strength. You stand as an example of survival. Someone who will inspire many in the future. May I conclude as I commenced, I salute your courage. You are an amazing woman.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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Firstly, may I salute your courage. To live with such memories tells of your character and your strength. You stand as an example of survival. Someone who will inspire many in the future. May I conclude as I commenced, I salute your courage. You are an amazing woman.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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Thank you so very much for such heartfelt words expressing your thoughts from my poem. It is not that often I hear courage. Especially as a child, who has no concept of the word, "Courage", I really never thought of myself as courageous. Just hanging on till it's all said and done with. Hanging on with hopes and prayers, that maybe one, just one story I write, will be read by someone, and it will become the difference, for even just one single person. Thank you once again, my friend. xo
Comment from Anne Johnston
Your poem is well written, describing what you faced in childhood. I am so sorry that you had to suffer like that. Thank you for opening your heart and sharing with us.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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Your poem is well written, describing what you faced in childhood. I am so sorry that you had to suffer like that. Thank you for opening your heart and sharing with us.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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Thank you so very much, Anne. Writing truly helps me cope and carry on. I appreciate you taking your time to review my poem. Take Care.
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You are welcome
