Thursday's Child
Part Four53 total reviews
Comment from William Ross
Very good on Thursday's child, it is hard for any women to want to go to court because of the way the defense attorney makes them feel like they deserved it
what a system we have where the victim is even victimized more in court by allorney's
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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Very good on Thursday's child, it is hard for any women to want to go to court because of the way the defense attorney makes them feel like they deserved it
what a system we have where the victim is even victimized more in court by allorney's
Comment Written 23-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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Thank you so much William for you thoughtful, understanding and encouraging review. I greatly appreciate your comments.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Domino 2
Thanks goodness time has moved on from the 50's, Janet. I was illegitimate and born in 1950, and I'm sure my wonderful mother had her fair share of 'shame' directed her way, though I KNOW if she heard anyone directing such nastiness at her, she would have ripped their heads off. LOL.
No-one ever crossed her more than once, though she was also the perfect and gentle loving angelic and fun-loving mother imaginable, and great friend if people were decent to her.
You approach this rape theme with great poetic elegance and understanding of this poor innocent girl's betrayal/abuse, with this flowing and moving story in a poem.
Though depressing in a way, your style elevates the subject to entertainment, sympathy and empathy.
Faultless meter and top rhymes.
Here's a sixer, my friend.
Cheers, Ray xx
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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Thanks goodness time has moved on from the 50's, Janet. I was illegitimate and born in 1950, and I'm sure my wonderful mother had her fair share of 'shame' directed her way, though I KNOW if she heard anyone directing such nastiness at her, she would have ripped their heads off. LOL.
No-one ever crossed her more than once, though she was also the perfect and gentle loving angelic and fun-loving mother imaginable, and great friend if people were decent to her.
You approach this rape theme with great poetic elegance and understanding of this poor innocent girl's betrayal/abuse, with this flowing and moving story in a poem.
Though depressing in a way, your style elevates the subject to entertainment, sympathy and empathy.
Faultless meter and top rhymes.
Here's a sixer, my friend.
Cheers, Ray xx
Comment Written 23-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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Hi Ray. Seems we have much in common my friend.
This is really about both my Mom and me. My mom was raped in 1944 resulting in me. I was raped in 1955 and though I did not become pregnant, it has colored my life for years. After a failed marriage and 3 therapist, I think I've moved on and let it go.
Then, a poem just erupts in me and I find I'm still dealing with it.
I love hearing about you mum. She must have loved you very much and would be proud of your amazing talent.
Thank you Ray for your encouragement and the generous six star review.
Blessings
Janet
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I'm so so sorry to hear of your past, Janet, and in fact it's moved me to tears.
What an awful coincidence for your Mom and you, but at least you had each other, and you managed to move on, but you're right, as I know, despite putting these things to the back of our minds, they remain in our sub-conscious and do 'erupt' from time to time, and of course they shaped our personalities to a degree, but not all for the bad.
If they didn't happen we wouldn't have our Mums, and vice versa.
Love, Ray xx
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Thank you so much Ray for your understanding and empathy.
You're right, we did have our Mums and these events did shape who we are today which isn't all bad.
It's like we get the test first and then the lesson. I seem to be on a slow learning curve. It's taken most of my life to accept who I am and not take things too seriously.
Hope you have a good day my friend.
Blessings always
Janet xx
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Thankfully, I can always smile, Janet - especially at myself. ;-) Ray xx
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
So very sad, and I am not sure it has improved so much today. Discrimination still occurs and date rape victims are accused of asking for it. Well written poem and an important topic to address, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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So very sad, and I am not sure it has improved so much today. Discrimination still occurs and date rape victims are accused of asking for it. Well written poem and an important topic to address, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 23-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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Thank you so much Debbie for you thoughtful, understanding and encouraging review. I greatly appreciate your comments.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from tfawcus
Faultless ballad measure in which to tell this sad tale. How many young girls have had their lives ruined in this way, I wonder. Such an unspeakable tragedy. The unadorned language of this intensifies the impact.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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Faultless ballad measure in which to tell this sad tale. How many young girls have had their lives ruined in this way, I wonder. Such an unspeakable tragedy. The unadorned language of this intensifies the impact.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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Thank you so much for you thoughtful, understanding and encouraging review. I greatly appreciate your comments.
Blessings
JanetN
Comment from damommy
This is very well written, with good rhyming and meter.
Unfortunately, in those days, the girl was often blamed for what happened to her. There was a lot of people (mostly men) who thought she wanted it and enjoyed it. Thank goodness, times have changed on that.
It sounds strange to say I enjoyed reading such a sad poem, but I think you know what I mean. 8-)
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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This is very well written, with good rhyming and meter.
Unfortunately, in those days, the girl was often blamed for what happened to her. There was a lot of people (mostly men) who thought she wanted it and enjoyed it. Thank goodness, times have changed on that.
It sounds strange to say I enjoyed reading such a sad poem, but I think you know what I mean. 8-)
Comment Written 23-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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Thank you so much for you thoughtful, understanding and encouraging review. I greatly appreciate your comments.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from c_lucas
There is no reason for a child to be abused. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. There is very good imagery.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2016
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There is no reason for a child to be abused. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. There is very good imagery.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2016
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Thank you Charlie for your thoughtful, encouraging and most generous review.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from enitsalemap
One in four women in America experience rape in their lifetime. This piece is powerful in its every day language that makes the occasion of rape seem almost expected but rarely spoken about. There is potent imagery here and the meter carries it to the end.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2016
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One in four women in America experience rape in their lifetime. This piece is powerful in its every day language that makes the occasion of rape seem almost expected but rarely spoken about. There is potent imagery here and the meter carries it to the end.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2016
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Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
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you are welcome.
Comment from Joy Graham
This is an interesting poem about history. Society used to be prudish, but now things are different. I think the justice system has improved, but some evil people know how to slip through the cracks.
- excellent meter in 8/6/8/6 syllable quatrains
- nice use of abcb rhymes
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2016
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This is an interesting poem about history. Society used to be prudish, but now things are different. I think the justice system has improved, but some evil people know how to slip through the cracks.
- excellent meter in 8/6/8/6 syllable quatrains
- nice use of abcb rhymes
Comment Written 22-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2016
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Thank you Joy for your thoughtful and encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from write hand blue
There is a sad authenticity about this subject as you have described it. A certain truth about how rape was perceived then, similar to living over the brush, as we used to say in England.
This is well rhymed and you get your point across well... ~Mel~
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2016
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There is a sad authenticity about this subject as you have described it. A certain truth about how rape was perceived then, similar to living over the brush, as we used to say in England.
This is well rhymed and you get your point across well... ~Mel~
Comment Written 22-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2016
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Thank you Mel for your thoughtful and encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Zue65
Oh my, people can be so cruel, during those days, most societies have a twisted sense of morality and they consider rape as a dishonor to the family and the girl. It is not the fault of the victim, it is the fault of the rapist who must at all cost be put in jail. Thanks for bringing forward social issues in your work. God bless.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2016
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Oh my, people can be so cruel, during those days, most societies have a twisted sense of morality and they consider rape as a dishonor to the family and the girl. It is not the fault of the victim, it is the fault of the rapist who must at all cost be put in jail. Thanks for bringing forward social issues in your work. God bless.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2016
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Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
