She Stood Alone
justice or mercy?45 total reviews
Comment from Drew Delaney
What a sad story about a mother who is left to a lonely life without her children near her when she is in need. I know someone like that who happens to be my friend. Six children, and only one speaks to her. And her husband is dying of cancer, but they don't even know. The price one pays for who knows what!!
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014
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What a sad story about a mother who is left to a lonely life without her children near her when she is in need. I know someone like that who happens to be my friend. Six children, and only one speaks to her. And her husband is dying of cancer, but they don't even know. The price one pays for who knows what!!
Comment Written 27-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014
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Thank you Drew for your kind and thoughtful review. I only have two children and only one has shunned me. I have a good relationship with the other and her sons. So I have learned to count my blessings but every once in a while I revert to the past as in this poem.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from jmdg1954
Life is filled with choices we have to continually make. Some work and some don't. We can only hope that the one which do work, far outweigh the ones that don't.
Nicely composed as I was able to feel the sincerity on your words. John
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014
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Life is filled with choices we have to continually make. Some work and some don't. We can only hope that the one which do work, far outweigh the ones that don't.
Nicely composed as I was able to feel the sincerity on your words. John
Comment Written 27-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014
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Thank you John for your kind and thoughtful review.
Janet
Comment from Christine B.
Life surely can throw more than a so-called "fair" share to many. If one is not standing somewhere atop there own hill engulfed in introspection, your poem, I believe, is capable of placing someone in sight of the abyss so that they may search for real meaning. So preciously written, Jmf! Wonderful work.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014
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Life surely can throw more than a so-called "fair" share to many. If one is not standing somewhere atop there own hill engulfed in introspection, your poem, I believe, is capable of placing someone in sight of the abyss so that they may search for real meaning. So preciously written, Jmf! Wonderful work.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014
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Thank you Christine for your kind and thoughtful review.
Janet
Comment from TAB_that's me
You could have written this about me when my adult children decided to be estranged from me. This is very deep and well written. Great rhyme and meter.
teresa
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014
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You could have written this about me when my adult children decided to be estranged from me. This is very deep and well written. Great rhyme and meter.
teresa
Comment Written 27-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014
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Thank you Teresa for your kind and thoughtful review. I'm sorry you have experienced estranged children too. I have two and one has shunned me for 20 years now with no end in sight. He has 8 children that I never see. I do have a relationship with my daughter and her 3 boys so I count my blessings and what I have and try to let go of what I don't have.
But...every once in a while it haunts me again as in this poem. Thank you so much for your understanding and the amazing 6 stars.
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I'm sorry that your son doesn't see you or let you see the kids. My son and daughter both did that to me 3 years ago. I had been so close to my oldest grandson and then bam I couldn't even see him. Things slowly got better - baby steps over a couple of years. Last Christmas we even celebrated together (in January) but then my Mom died and they didn't like something I did and now again, they don't talk to me. it is hard but am finally accepting it. someday all my grandchildren will know the truth and they same what goes around comes around. i don't want my children to go through the same kind of pain they put me through. Take care:)
Comment from elpsog
To be alone with good memories in a past time that was crippled by unbearable misery I well understand. Consolation I offer to you is useless no doubt. I know I have been there. My lady think of it as your cross to bear to be rewarded in heaven's eternity.
God bless you,
Ray
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014
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To be alone with good memories in a past time that was crippled by unbearable misery I well understand. Consolation I offer to you is useless no doubt. I know I have been there. My lady think of it as your cross to bear to be rewarded in heaven's eternity.
God bless you,
Ray
Comment Written 27-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014
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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. You are so right, it is my cross to bear but thankfully there is our reward in heaven.
Janet :)
Comment from Acquired Taste
I'd say it was a curve - she appears totally despondent; missing loved ones, loneliness and no answer in sight.
We all make choices and sometimes they are the wrong choice, but we live with the consequences - or try to live with them and do the best we can.
Nicely done....AT=/
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014
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I'd say it was a curve - she appears totally despondent; missing loved ones, loneliness and no answer in sight.
We all make choices and sometimes they are the wrong choice, but we live with the consequences - or try to live with them and do the best we can.
Nicely done....AT=/
Comment Written 27-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014
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Thank you AT for your thoughtful and encouraging review. We defiantly do have to live with the consequences of our actions and I am living with mine.
Janet :)
Comment from c_lucas
Life is full of curve balls, it doesn't matter how far you hit them, but that you swung your bat. This is very wellw written with a smooth flow of words.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014
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Life is full of curve balls, it doesn't matter how far you hit them, but that you swung your bat. This is very wellw written with a smooth flow of words.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2014
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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review.
Janet :-)
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You're welcome, JM. Charlie
Comment from Nosha17
Sometimes we make decisions whose outcomes we don't expect and we then regret our actions. Well chosen rhymes, good descriptive language to convey your message. Enjoyable read. Faye
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014
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Sometimes we make decisions whose outcomes we don't expect and we then regret our actions. Well chosen rhymes, good descriptive language to convey your message. Enjoyable read. Faye
Comment Written 27-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014
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Thank you Faye for your kind and thoughtful review.
Janet :)
Comment from kiwijenny
She stood alone is a thought provoking good poem.....
Oh I pray mercy would be her creed.James 2:13
For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
Well done
God bless
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014
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She stood alone is a thought provoking good poem.....
Oh I pray mercy would be her creed.James 2:13
For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
Well done
God bless
Comment Written 27-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2014
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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. Mercy defiantly triumphs over judgment.
Janety :)
Comment from Dean Kuch
The cruel, crushing loss of separation and loneliness can sometimes leave you with only fond memories of happier times. Moreover, sometimes those memories are all we have left to fall back on. Furthermore, sometimes even those are not enough to quell the feelings of despondency.
A beautifully written, heartfelt poem, Jmf4119. Very well done!
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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The cruel, crushing loss of separation and loneliness can sometimes leave you with only fond memories of happier times. Moreover, sometimes those memories are all we have left to fall back on. Furthermore, sometimes even those are not enough to quell the feelings of despondency.
A beautifully written, heartfelt poem, Jmf4119. Very well done!
Comment Written 27-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014
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Thank you Dean for this kind and tender review. This was a long time ago but the consequences of decision made then remain. I have a wonderful life now but sometimes....I regress to thoughts of those I have lost and when I stood alone but...with the grace of God, I am grateful for what I have and try not to dwell on what I don't have. Some days that is easier said than done.
Blessings
Janet
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I know exactly what you mean, Janet. You're very welcome.
