Missing
A Parent's Nightmare57 total reviews
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Author,
Your story is so tragic.
When parents lose a child, people wonder is (s)he out there somewhere or is he dead? People are still wondering this about your subject. There is never any real closure in some of these kinds of cases.
Good luck with this exceptional
Story poem.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2023
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Author,
Your story is so tragic.
When parents lose a child, people wonder is (s)he out there somewhere or is he dead? People are still wondering this about your subject. There is never any real closure in some of these kinds of cases.
Good luck with this exceptional
Story poem.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review and thoughts, all much appreciated. Take care Debbie
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Makes one wonder why someone would so mysteriously pull up stakes and disappear without a trace left behind.
Understandable why the police would suspect the father in the lad's disappearance. That issue occurs all the time. No stone left unturned in such a situation.
Perhaps one day they will all have closure to this matter.
Poem depicts this story spot on.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2023
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Makes one wonder why someone would so mysteriously pull up stakes and disappear without a trace left behind.
Understandable why the police would suspect the father in the lad's disappearance. That issue occurs all the time. No stone left unturned in such a situation.
Perhaps one day they will all have closure to this matter.
Poem depicts this story spot on.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2023
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Thank you so much, Brett, for your kind review and very thoughtful comments, all much appreciated! Take care Debbie
Comment from karenina
Your poem is written with so much compassion. I simply can't imagine the nightmare of not knowing what happened to this young man. Certainly, there are indications that he was struggling with depression--one's mind leaps to the tragedy of self-harm...
Still! Although I've watched enough crime shows to know they always investigate the family -- how gut-wrenching to be dealing with such confusion, loss, and grief and have to endure your garden being searched.
It must be such a balancing act between hoping he is at peace and praying by some miracle he will return...
This one is going to weigh on my heart, Debbie.
Karenina
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2023
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Your poem is written with so much compassion. I simply can't imagine the nightmare of not knowing what happened to this young man. Certainly, there are indications that he was struggling with depression--one's mind leaps to the tragedy of self-harm...
Still! Although I've watched enough crime shows to know they always investigate the family -- how gut-wrenching to be dealing with such confusion, loss, and grief and have to endure your garden being searched.
It must be such a balancing act between hoping he is at peace and praying by some miracle he will return...
This one is going to weigh on my heart, Debbie.
Karenina
Comment Written 23-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2023
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Thank you so much, Karenina, for your kind review and all your thoughtful comments which are, as ever, greatly valued. A horrible situation for the parents, the not knowing is the worst possible torture, I think. Take care Debbie x
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I woke up thinking of them this morning! Miracles happen...
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You're so sweet. I hope this hasn't upset too much. I'll definitely let you know if anything is heard. xoxo
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Thanks...
Comment from w.j.debi
A disappearance such as this is confusing for those left behind as well as so heart-rending. Was their foul play? The police had to investigate the family just in case. How hard is that on top of the worry?
Is the young man alive? Will he ever come home? So many questions that will, hopefully, be answered one day and yet may never be.
Excellent story-telling in a heart-wrenching situation.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2023
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A disappearance such as this is confusing for those left behind as well as so heart-rending. Was their foul play? The police had to investigate the family just in case. How hard is that on top of the worry?
Is the young man alive? Will he ever come home? So many questions that will, hopefully, be answered one day and yet may never be.
Excellent story-telling in a heart-wrenching situation.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review and very thoughtful comments which are all greatly appreciated! I don't know how people can get on with the business of living with this situation hanging over them and it may well be more common than statistics suggest. Take care Debbie x
Comment from LJbutterfly
I became engrossed in the story creatively told in poetry, as you included adequate descriptions and vivid imagery. Your author notes intensified the narrative of your poem. The incident is sad and mysterious, but it's good the parents have Christian peace and faith.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
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I became engrossed in the story creatively told in poetry, as you included adequate descriptions and vivid imagery. Your author notes intensified the narrative of your poem. The incident is sad and mysterious, but it's good the parents have Christian peace and faith.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review and comments which all mean a great deal to me! Take care Debbie
Comment from lyenochka
Oh, I'm so sorry. Your poem shows such compassion as you put yourself in the parents' shoes. I can relate as I have one adult child who is not communicating. Just not knowing is so depressing. But how awful that the police would accuse the father!
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
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Oh, I'm so sorry. Your poem shows such compassion as you put yourself in the parents' shoes. I can relate as I have one adult child who is not communicating. Just not knowing is so depressing. But how awful that the police would accuse the father!
Comment Written 22-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
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Thank you so much, Helen, for your kind review and comments! One reviewer has said that I should have chosen an example in which I could explain the reasons for his disappearance in a more detailed way! As we know there is no neatly packaged answer to these situations. There are so many pressures from the outside that are often kept absolutely private from the parents. I sincerely hope that your situation resolves. I think as long as you know they're safe, you can do no more for the moment. But heartbreaking for you...Take care Debbie x
Comment from PUPA
What a dreadful situation especially the doubt part.
I like the structure of your well written sad poem and it's rhyming
A poetic story telling.
Pupa
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
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What a dreadful situation especially the doubt part.
I like the structure of your well written sad poem and it's rhyming
A poetic story telling.
Pupa
Comment Written 22-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
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Thank you so much, Pupa, for your kind review which is much appreciated! Debbie
Comment from Ulla
Oh Debbie, this must be so very hard on everyone involved. I can fully understand the anguish, the fear, and the soul-searching: where did we go wrong? what did we do wrong.
You have written a beautiful poem about an ordeal that will never end before and answer is found. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
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Oh Debbie, this must be so very hard on everyone involved. I can fully understand the anguish, the fear, and the soul-searching: where did we go wrong? what did we do wrong.
You have written a beautiful poem about an ordeal that will never end before and answer is found. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 22-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
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Thank you so much, Ulla, for your kind review! As ever, your thoughts are greatly appreciated. Take care Debbie x
Comment from WalkerMan
Yes, this circumstance certainly is a parent's worst nightmare, whatever the age of a missing offspring; and the longer there is no resolution, the worse it feels. Strong faith does to some extent mitigate the anguish, but cannot fully relieve it.
In this case, the young man suffered from depression and sense of not fitting into normal life, which increases the risk of suicide, as his father has come to believe. Yet, without any evidence of what actually happened, hope slowly fades away and the pain of lack of closure grows.
You covered the story thoroughly in this well-written poem with consistent meter and rhyme scheme. Each stanza adds another aspect of the story, so readers fully understand the situation.
All we can do now is pray for everyone involved and hope for resolution before the stress shortens the life of either parent.
Because you know the parents, you are the ideal writer to make this situation known in a compassionate way.
Superb, and aptly illustrated.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
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Yes, this circumstance certainly is a parent's worst nightmare, whatever the age of a missing offspring; and the longer there is no resolution, the worse it feels. Strong faith does to some extent mitigate the anguish, but cannot fully relieve it.
In this case, the young man suffered from depression and sense of not fitting into normal life, which increases the risk of suicide, as his father has come to believe. Yet, without any evidence of what actually happened, hope slowly fades away and the pain of lack of closure grows.
You covered the story thoroughly in this well-written poem with consistent meter and rhyme scheme. Each stanza adds another aspect of the story, so readers fully understand the situation.
All we can do now is pray for everyone involved and hope for resolution before the stress shortens the life of either parent.
Because you know the parents, you are the ideal writer to make this situation known in a compassionate way.
Superb, and aptly illustrated.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
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Thank you so much, Mike, for this exceptional review! Your thoughts, as ever, are deeply valued and I appreciate the time that you've spent here. Take care Debbie x
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You are most welcome, Debbie. Given the emotions involved, this poem must have been hard to write; but you managed superbly. :)) -- Mike
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
How sad. It must be so hard wondering if the son is dead or alive. You did a wonderful job telling the story in a poetic form.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
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How sad. It must be so hard wondering if the son is dead or alive. You did a wonderful job telling the story in a poetic form.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis
Comment Written 21-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
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Thank you so much, Gypsy, for your kind review, greatly appreciated! Take care Debbie