Comment from marybell1

Excellent

I liked your poem "Desperate Years". You rhymed your poetry beautifully and told you story, though sad,though sometimes writing things down does help in some small way. You have survived and for that no doubt it has made you stronger, and wiser.
All the best
Marybell1.

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2017

Thanks. Yes, writing it down helps. I'm so glad you liked it.

reply by marybell1 on 26-Jul-2017

You are most welcome.
Marybell1.

Comment from LaRosa

Excellent

I admire you so much for your determination not to allow the pain to touch the children more than it already has. That's a hard tight-rope to walk.
Although I know there's probably a right guy out there, I can understand the fear and desire not to go there again. A heart is hard enough to protect.
Your poem flows so naturally, almost perfectly rhymes, and hearkens true emotion in the reader.
Well done, Cindy.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2017

Thanks. It was a tough one to write, but I think it helped so it was all worth it. Glad you liked it.

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

I realize how difficult this must have been to write about, but you found the strength to do it. Many will be strengthened by your sharing your story.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2017

Thanks. I didn't think you were ever going to speak to me again after I made fun of The Donald. Glad you liked this one.

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

Trust issues are extremely hard to deal with, and you're right not to insist someone else suffer because of them. Being alone is not the worst thing. You've already lived through that. So, thank God, you survived, and raised your kids, and you are free to share with others. What a blessing it's turned into, and how wonderful you've grown stronger!! Blessings to you!!

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thanks. Yes, trust issues are difficult. Not too many people want to deal with them. At least I'm free to live my own life.

reply by Irish Rain on 24-Jul-2017

Exactly!!

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Cindy, this is well written. I think we all have a part of our history that we find it difficult to write about. But, one of the things about writing them, frees us to move on in life and be happy. Blessings, Patricia

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thanks. Yes, I think writing about it helped.

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

I applaud you for writing this poem. Your story is important and the reader learns much from reading your poem. At least you are free from harm and have a life. Excellent poetic form, use of words and a smooth rhyming flow.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thanks. Yes, I've done okay for myself since I've been free of him. Glad you liked my poem.

Comment from Nikki-Nicole

Excellent

You've written a very good poem.
I like the rhyme scheme.
I commend you for stepping out on faith and believing in yourself. Being a single mom is challenging but it's better than having to put up with a dead-beat.
My favorite part: 'Trust issues I have are attractive to none
But I'm strong and capable and get things done.'- I have been without a man for two and a half years now. I have three children and am making it. I was with my two sons dad for 14 years and with my baby girl's dad just 8 months. She's almost 2 now. Once you've been treated badly before, it doesn't take long for you to realize when it's about to happen again. I certainly was not about to waste years of my life like I did before.
thanks for sharing.
Good luck with your future writing.
-Nicole-

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thanks. I'd never have wasted so much time with him had the kids not been pawns. It will never happen again. You're right, it's much better to be a single mom than to live with a loser. Thanks again for the wonderful review.

Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)

Excellent

It's been thirty-some years but the scars remain,
I've never been able to marry again.
Trust issues I have are attractive to none
But I'm strong and capable and get things done. '
Trust issues underscore every relationship in life. I expect my husband will leave me every day. Not that he will cheat, just that he will not return. I don't talk about it much. I am so sorry you have been through this this really is a great poem well done and good luck for the future love Meia x

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thanks. It sounds like you've found a pretty good guy. They do exist. I know it's nearly impossible to resolve trust issues after a bad experience, but I hope you find a way. Best of luck to you, and thanks again for a wonderful review.

Comment from Thal1959

Excellent

A wonderful poem written in honest introspection. It all comes down to what we want in life (how we presume it should or might be) and how it unfolds by itself. More times than not, life throws a person a curve by sending them down a path they never wanted to go down. But in the end, the person gains something unique from the experience.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thanks. Yes, I've gained something, but I've lost something too.

reply by Thal1959 on 24-Jul-2017

Sometimes I think the goal in life is just to survive without going ballistic.

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi Cindy; you did a good job of conveying a great deal of your story within the confines of just a few stanzas. It sounds as though you are a very strong woman - you simply can't find it in you to ever trust again. It is something that happens to many people,

~patty~

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thanks. Yep, I'm pretty tough and I've done OK for myself, but it does get lonely sometimes.