Where are you?
A Mother's Lament.37 total reviews
Comment from janicedincic
This sends chills down my spine. What horror and emptiness for both mother and child, and the not knowing.... oh I cannot bear to think of it. The bonds that bind mother to child and vice versa are just so powerful that even when one is angry with their child - the thought of them being hurt immediately makes us run to them arms outstretched...
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2010
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This sends chills down my spine. What horror and emptiness for both mother and child, and the not knowing.... oh I cannot bear to think of it. The bonds that bind mother to child and vice versa are just so powerful that even when one is angry with their child - the thought of them being hurt immediately makes us run to them arms outstretched...
Comment Written 29-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2010
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Yes, Janice, it is incomprehensible. Thank God this stopped a few decades ago. Thank you for your compassionate review, my friend, Marijke
Comment from patmedium
Excellent. If I remember aright, Aussie wrote one about this some time ago. We can't have enough writings about the OFFENCES of this horrible world. Pat. xxx
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2010
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Excellent. If I remember aright, Aussie wrote one about this some time ago. We can't have enough writings about the OFFENCES of this horrible world. Pat. xxx
Comment Written 28-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2010
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Thank you so much, Pat. I guess the only good thing about this is that it is not happening anymore. Although the repercussions are still there, so many years later. Warmest regards, my friend, Marijke
Comment from ulster3
Hello Marijke.
(name ?) I know it is your daughter who is Fiona. LOL.
This poem is an excellent write and a moving read. Hoe very dreadful are history's atrocities around the world. I was unaware of this situation, and I'm glad these things are done no more. This is a mother's worst nightmare along with death of a child.
Thanks for sharing.
Fondly, Rebecca
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Hello Marijke.
(name ?) I know it is your daughter who is Fiona. LOL.
This poem is an excellent write and a moving read. Hoe very dreadful are history's atrocities around the world. I was unaware of this situation, and I'm glad these things are done no more. This is a mother's worst nightmare along with death of a child.
Thanks for sharing.
Fondly, Rebecca
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Hi Rebecca - yes, I am Marijke!. Thanks for your comments and review on this sad state of affairs that, thank goodness, is history. However, many still suffer the after effects. Warmest regards, Marijke
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
I can't imagine what it would be like or how a woman would feel if her own child was taken from her because of the color of her skin. Who cares about color/gender/race/etc. just because she's not the same color as you might be doesn't mean she's gonna be any worse than you (them). She'd probably be better. Hell, she's already stronger than them because she has to get up everyday without her baby. All they are is racist/baby stealing pigs...Sorry, guess I got carried away. I read this and got a lot irrated.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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I can't imagine what it would be like or how a woman would feel if her own child was taken from her because of the color of her skin. Who cares about color/gender/race/etc. just because she's not the same color as you might be doesn't mean she's gonna be any worse than you (them). She'd probably be better. Hell, she's already stronger than them because she has to get up everyday without her baby. All they are is racist/baby stealing pigs...Sorry, guess I got carried away. I read this and got a lot irrated.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Hi WIWA and thanks for your comments and review on this sad state of affairs that, thank goodness, is now history. However, many still suffer the after effects. Warmest regards, Marijke
Comment from DrJane
This is an extremely haunting, moving poem about young black children being taken from their mothers to become slaves in the white Australian culture. The poet speaks for the anguished mother who wants her child back and wants to know that he is at least safe and well. Of course, we had these same issues in America and it's a shameful history for many countries. Very well done. Artwork is a great match.
Blessings,
Jane
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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This is an extremely haunting, moving poem about young black children being taken from their mothers to become slaves in the white Australian culture. The poet speaks for the anguished mother who wants her child back and wants to know that he is at least safe and well. Of course, we had these same issues in America and it's a shameful history for many countries. Very well done. Artwork is a great match.
Blessings,
Jane
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Hi Jane, and thanks for your comments and review on this sad state of affairs that, thank goodness, is now history. However, many still suffer the after effects. Warmest regards, Marijke
Comment from whizpurr ^-^
Hi Marijke,
You have succeeded well in writing another superb poem with a strong message. The "stolen generation" you write about draws such a strong simile to what happened here in Canada to the native children who were wrenched away from their parents and culture and sent to english speaking residential boarding schools where many of them were badly abused. There are even now ongoing court cases going on and huge settlements being made to certain individuals who suffered this tragedy; however, none of these settlements, that I know of, are being made to the mothers of the children who suffered in the way you write about in your sensitive and compassionate poem. Right on, dear friend.
Thanks for sharing. Love, W ^-^
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Hi Marijke,
You have succeeded well in writing another superb poem with a strong message. The "stolen generation" you write about draws such a strong simile to what happened here in Canada to the native children who were wrenched away from their parents and culture and sent to english speaking residential boarding schools where many of them were badly abused. There are even now ongoing court cases going on and huge settlements being made to certain individuals who suffered this tragedy; however, none of these settlements, that I know of, are being made to the mothers of the children who suffered in the way you write about in your sensitive and compassionate poem. Right on, dear friend.
Thanks for sharing. Love, W ^-^
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Hi W^-^, thanks for your comments and review on this sad state of affairs that, thank goodness, is now history. However, many still suffer the after effects. Warmest regards, my friend. Marijke
Comment from kukarad70
Dear Fionageorge,
The War and History Poetry, Where are you?, which you have written actually heart touching poem as well as reality based as I knew after reading your Author Notes. True thing you have brought in light which is happening in Australia, actually in aboriginal people who are told even 'Stolen Generations'. The pain and horror of this still affects many, not only those stolen, but the parents who had their children forcibly taken from them in white society and for this Kevin Rudd, in his first year as Prime Minister, publicly apologised to the 'stolen generation'. In this modern age also people why not understanding each others problem, this is really heart-losing event. Actually I had read about racism why this segregation? If the human beings all are created are the same children of God. Actually I would say this is the horror of society what is happening in commonwealth countries. People should understand each other problems and sentiments and mentalies, I have to say only this much after reading your poem, which is great I have thought for full of agony expressed by a mother. A Mother's Lament really can make heart in many pieces. Good and effective poem which is you have written in free verse is the feeling of great realism. Wishing you all the best for the creation. Thanks and regards. Kamal
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Dear Fionageorge,
The War and History Poetry, Where are you?, which you have written actually heart touching poem as well as reality based as I knew after reading your Author Notes. True thing you have brought in light which is happening in Australia, actually in aboriginal people who are told even 'Stolen Generations'. The pain and horror of this still affects many, not only those stolen, but the parents who had their children forcibly taken from them in white society and for this Kevin Rudd, in his first year as Prime Minister, publicly apologised to the 'stolen generation'. In this modern age also people why not understanding each others problem, this is really heart-losing event. Actually I had read about racism why this segregation? If the human beings all are created are the same children of God. Actually I would say this is the horror of society what is happening in commonwealth countries. People should understand each other problems and sentiments and mentalies, I have to say only this much after reading your poem, which is great I have thought for full of agony expressed by a mother. A Mother's Lament really can make heart in many pieces. Good and effective poem which is you have written in free verse is the feeling of great realism. Wishing you all the best for the creation. Thanks and regards. Kamal
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Kamal, thank you for your comments and review on this piece. Yes, it was a sad time, but thank goodness, this hasn't happened anymore for over forty years now. But people are still suffering. I hope we have learned from our terrible mistakes as a nation - I think most of us have. Unfortunately, there will always be those who are racially motivated.
Warmest regards, my friend. Marijke
Comment from Ann Smith
Thank you for sharing this story through the words of your poem and the author's notes. I did not know about this tragedy. I can feel the pain of the mother in the poem, because your words drip emotion down the page. The last three phrases are especially haunting, 'My body aches to nourish you. Alone, I feel so alone. My baby, my child, my life.' I'm sorry you missed the contest. This would have been a great entry. ann
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Thank you for sharing this story through the words of your poem and the author's notes. I did not know about this tragedy. I can feel the pain of the mother in the poem, because your words drip emotion down the page. The last three phrases are especially haunting, 'My body aches to nourish you. Alone, I feel so alone. My baby, my child, my life.' I'm sorry you missed the contest. This would have been a great entry. ann
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Hi Ann and thanks for your comments and review on this sad state of affairs that, thank goodness, is now history. However, many still suffer the after effects. Warmest regards, Marijke
Comment from Rama Rao
The angst and anguish of the woman comes through the poem so vividly. I liked the way you wrote 'Alone, I feel so all alone'.
You say the PM of Australia has now apologised, but what good is that apology? The govt may even give them jobs additional benefits or any largesse as they please, but nothing is going to compensate for the seperation from the parents. In fact, many parents might have died with broken hearts. Today there is a groundswell of strong opposition against Racism, but believe me it still exists. I am a well to do Asian and had always lived in upscale localities in the USA, and I also experienced the racist remarks and a few attacks. Even in my country woman with dark complexion find it difficult to find a good groom even if they are well educated. This racist undertones exist in all countries. Australia and New Zealand had similar problems. I feel sorry for the original natives of these countries.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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The angst and anguish of the woman comes through the poem so vividly. I liked the way you wrote 'Alone, I feel so all alone'.
You say the PM of Australia has now apologised, but what good is that apology? The govt may even give them jobs additional benefits or any largesse as they please, but nothing is going to compensate for the seperation from the parents. In fact, many parents might have died with broken hearts. Today there is a groundswell of strong opposition against Racism, but believe me it still exists. I am a well to do Asian and had always lived in upscale localities in the USA, and I also experienced the racist remarks and a few attacks. Even in my country woman with dark complexion find it difficult to find a good groom even if they are well educated. This racist undertones exist in all countries. Australia and New Zealand had similar problems. I feel sorry for the original natives of these countries.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Hi Ramarao, so do I, my friend. This now much outdated practice lasted for about three generations, but in the 50s 60s and 70s. But the effects have lasted a lifetime for those whose children were taken, and those children. Many have never found each other. The apology was well accepted by the majority of the aboriginal community, as they felt it acknowledged they had been wronged. Things are much better now, but nowhere near perfect. There are still racial undertones.
Thanks for reviewing and your compassionate comments, my friend.
Warmest regards, Marijke
Comment from rama devi
Hello dearest M.
I found this particularly poignant having seen th fim RABBIT PROOF FENCE three times. it is about this very subject and I believe is based on a true story. If you have not seen this film, you simply MUST.
Well done...would have made a grand entry for the contest.
Kudos.
love, rd
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Hello dearest M.
I found this particularly poignant having seen th fim RABBIT PROOF FENCE three times. it is about this very subject and I believe is based on a true story. If you have not seen this film, you simply MUST.
Well done...would have made a grand entry for the contest.
Kudos.
love, rd
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Thank you rama, I actually own the DVD, and have watched it with my grandchildren - several times. Warmest regards, my friend, Marijke
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