Comment from Leineco

Excellent

I like the way you left it open at the end...never committing
to whether it was about abandonment, or foul play that left
this child fatherless. I also like the way you expressed the
"hope" that remains...as I suspect no child is truly capable
of understanding exactly what goes on in the world of adults,
or even the difference between death and disappearance of
a parent.

Heartbreakingly told.

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2017

Thanks for the thorough review. I appreciate all the stars.

dragonpoet

Comment from DR DIP

Excellent

"We've look al the places you've been"

We've looked at the places you've been

Hoping (to) match your hand's form

After reading your author's notes I reread the poem and really appreciated it even more I like the hand on the window theme, it works well.

dip

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2017

Thanks for reading, reviewing and providing editing help; I made the changes. I am glad you liked the theme.

Joan

Comment from Poetic Friend

Excellent

Wow, Joan, this poem led me to tears. It pulls hard at my heartstrings.

You are very intuitive to write from another's perspective, especially a young child. Like you, I often write for others' perspectives, and I do believe a young child would feel as you described in your well-written poem.

Thank you for sharing such an emotional poem.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2017

Thanks for the kind words and generous rating. I am glad you thought I caught a child's reaction
to this sad event.

Joan

Comment from smileycloud

Excellent

you have done very well to portray a young child's feelings in the situation you described and you have married that with the pictured image very well indeed with your poem
your 2nd last stanza is so emtional;- and also the rest but that one pricks at my heart
it is good to be in a club and get to read all the contributions from the members

blessings
have a smiley day
Lorraine

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 Comment Written 10-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2017

Thanks for the thorough review and high rating. I am glad you thought the poem matched the picture weill.

Joan

Comment from Paul Bownas

Good

A poem that leaves a question; did he come back, and what happened to him? I thought the flow in the third verse didn't quite come out right, and wondered if there was a way you could change the last line? Because apart from that, I thought it pretty good.

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 Comment Written 10-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2017

Thanks for the review. I thought the fact that they are still praying made it clear he was still missing.
I will check the flow of the third stanza.

dragonpoet

reply by Paul Bownas on 11-Dec-2017

Thank you and good luck.