For the Things You Didn't Do
A speaker poem35 total reviews
Comment from Judy Couch
This is very good. It rhymes well and tells a story. You're right that the wrong person sometimes gets blamed because the victim is afraid to name the real perp.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2014
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This is very good. It rhymes well and tells a story. You're right that the wrong person sometimes gets blamed because the victim is afraid to name the real perp.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2014
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Thank you so much Judy. I am so glad you read this poem. Your very generous rating and understanding words meant so much to me.
Comment from daeneam
This is well-done. I agree with you - lies can really destroy lives. It is not uncommon for liars to blame other for lying too. I wonder when they will confess their sins? Mae
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2014
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This is well-done. I agree with you - lies can really destroy lives. It is not uncommon for liars to blame other for lying too. I wonder when they will confess their sins? Mae
Comment Written 15-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2014
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Yes... Lies are so destructive. I agree. i thank you so much for your very nice review and understanding words. The added star is very nice also. ;")
Comment from The Skys The Limit
Very poignant and moving poem. I'm glad to read that this did not happen to you, but even though I feel very deeply for the victim of the abuse, the false accusation is probably as hurtful or even more so. I can't imagine living with such an emotional loss of self through abuse and the loss of someone you love through false accusation. Hope this person finds peace. Very well written and insightful of others' emotions and feelings. Thanks for sharing. Cheers! Barb @ TSTL
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2014
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Very poignant and moving poem. I'm glad to read that this did not happen to you, but even though I feel very deeply for the victim of the abuse, the false accusation is probably as hurtful or even more so. I can't imagine living with such an emotional loss of self through abuse and the loss of someone you love through false accusation. Hope this person finds peace. Very well written and insightful of others' emotions and feelings. Thanks for sharing. Cheers! Barb @ TSTL
Comment Written 15-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2014
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Thank you Barb. You have read this long poem with a tender heart, I can tell. It is exactly as you said... so hurtful and difficult for the falsely accused as well as for the abused. I hope they will resolve the problem. Thanks so much for your kind comments.
Comment from Delahay
This is a terrible story about a tragedy where no one is helped and more pain is caused by those trying to help and the one who needs it the most. False accusations can cause so much harm and not getting the truth out causes even more for everyone involved.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2014
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This is a terrible story about a tragedy where no one is helped and more pain is caused by those trying to help and the one who needs it the most. False accusations can cause so much harm and not getting the truth out causes even more for everyone involved.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2014
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You are so right. Thank you for reading my poem and sharing your thoughts. I appreciate the excellent rating.
Comment from Carole Rosa
To the author of "For The Things That You Didn't Do", This is very cute photo art to enhance your piece. I know someone now who is in prison for something he didn't do. It's frustrating, because I feel my hands are tied to help him.
When a lie is told over and over, the person telling the lie, begins to believe it themselves. The poem is sad but the poetic piece is so very nicely done, with a moral. Carole
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2014
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To the author of "For The Things That You Didn't Do", This is very cute photo art to enhance your piece. I know someone now who is in prison for something he didn't do. It's frustrating, because I feel my hands are tied to help him.
When a lie is told over and over, the person telling the lie, begins to believe it themselves. The poem is sad but the poetic piece is so very nicely done, with a moral. Carole
Comment Written 15-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2014
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I know how sad this is, and the saddest part is that the ripples of pain continue outward and affect so many people. It is true that the one who repeats the lies seems to come to believe it is truth. That too, is very sad. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. There are ways now to prove a person's innocence that did not exist before. I hope your friend can be exonerated.
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Thanks for the very nice reply. I wish I knew some of the ways to help find him innocent. He is my grandson's father and my grandson needs a father. The man is truly innocent. They have no proof and the parole board keeps giving him flops, because they think that they are judge and jury of something that the real court dropped five years ago, because of no evidence. We hired a lawyer and the judge agreed with the previous decision and yet the parole board would not parole him. I have no respect for the legal system. Thanks again for your reply. Carole
Comment from adewpearl
solid use of abab rhyming and good use of enjambment
carried guilt like an unsung song - that is such a compelling simile
a powerful, emotionally-charged story
Brooke
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2014
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solid use of abab rhyming and good use of enjambment
carried guilt like an unsung song - that is such a compelling simile
a powerful, emotionally-charged story
Brooke
Comment Written 14-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2014
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Thank you Brooke. I deeply appreciate this thoughtful review.
Comment from lakeport
for the things you didn't see, indeed that's a very heartelt expressed story poem.very nice rhyming and flow, Thanks for sharing it, God bless you, Hugs!lakeport.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2014
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for the things you didn't see, indeed that's a very heartelt expressed story poem.very nice rhyming and flow, Thanks for sharing it, God bless you, Hugs!lakeport.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2014
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Thank you so much Erich. Your supportive and kind words meant a lot to me and I am glad you took time to read and review this poem. Hugs to you as well! ;p
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you are welcome,Hugs!lakeport.
Comment from Aletheia
This was a difficult one to read, as there was so much pain dispersed throughout. You tell an important story. Many people assume there is only one victim in these tragic situations, but this shows there are many. I am so impressed with the way this flows as if you are sitting with a person telling them the story yourself. I didn't even notice it rhymed until afterwards, although all the rhymes are spot on. I hope you win the contest. This is superb, and sad. Jen
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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This was a difficult one to read, as there was so much pain dispersed throughout. You tell an important story. Many people assume there is only one victim in these tragic situations, but this shows there are many. I am so impressed with the way this flows as if you are sitting with a person telling them the story yourself. I didn't even notice it rhymed until afterwards, although all the rhymes are spot on. I hope you win the contest. This is superb, and sad. Jen
Comment Written 13-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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Thank you Jen. Your review is so tender and kind. I am sure you understand the sorrow involved in situations like this.
Comment from BeasPeas
I truly sympathize with this situation and what a horror for all parties to have to endure. You told the story clearly with good progression to the end.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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I truly sympathize with this situation and what a horror for all parties to have to endure. You told the story clearly with good progression to the end.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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Thank you so much BP! This is such a supportive and encouraging review. I appreciate it very much.
Comment from Cosmic2011
Wow! This poem hits extremely close to home. Thank you so much for sharing. As an abused child I can relate to the pain in this poem and how often you want to protect the one that hurt you to keep from hurtin the ones who tryuley love you. Thanks!
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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Wow! This poem hits extremely close to home. Thank you so much for sharing. As an abused child I can relate to the pain in this poem and how often you want to protect the one that hurt you to keep from hurtin the ones who tryuley love you. Thanks!
Comment Written 13-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2014
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Thank you for this sympathetic review. I am truly sorry you had a similar experience, but hopefully you have not allowed it to color your thinking about human nature and life lived well. I just hate to think of any child being abused in any way.
