Broken Glass
A dark day37 total reviews
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
So sad, too much of this going on and it seems to get worse. We live in a dark world where man is very lost and very angry it see. Porn is also assoc. with abuse, objectifying women, dehumanizing them. What a plague. Well done and so sorry for the loss of your friend. So very sad. rox
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2013
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So sad, too much of this going on and it seems to get worse. We live in a dark world where man is very lost and very angry it see. Porn is also assoc. with abuse, objectifying women, dehumanizing them. What a plague. Well done and so sorry for the loss of your friend. So very sad. rox
Comment Written 02-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2013
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Thank you Rox. I truly appreciate your comments. Thank you for the generous review.
Comment from Zue65
Yes, I guess many of us have been broken glasses once, we have been through the rough and tumble of things, the horrible pit the author effectively described in this poem, the loss, distress, and darkness, that we all share. Well done, God bless.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2013
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Yes, I guess many of us have been broken glasses once, we have been through the rough and tumble of things, the horrible pit the author effectively described in this poem, the loss, distress, and darkness, that we all share. Well done, God bless.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for your encouragement and for the excellent rating.
Comment from adewpearl
solid use of rhyming couplets including good proximate rhyming like in glass/masks
good alliteration in whose hands and sing a song
intense expression of dark, sorrowful emotion
Brooke
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2013
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solid use of rhyming couplets including good proximate rhyming like in glass/masks
good alliteration in whose hands and sing a song
intense expression of dark, sorrowful emotion
Brooke
Comment Written 02-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2013
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Thank you very much for all the positive feedback. It's very encouraging to me and I appreciate the excellent rating very much.
Comment from BeckyW
Coming from someone who watches a lot (too much in fact) Investigation Discovery (ID) channel, I know from so many horrid true stories documented on this very issue. Sometimes I get very sad and depressed while not knowing why, then I realize I need to watch less ID. This is a very well-written poem on a very dark yet important issue that plagues our society and I just don't understand why. And from your notes it's personal to you and with some sort of connection. Your poem speaks for the silent voice of the victim whose shame keeps them quiet I think. Help is offered to them, but they remain where they are. Wonderfully composed Belinda, and my heart goes out to those involved.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2013
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Coming from someone who watches a lot (too much in fact) Investigation Discovery (ID) channel, I know from so many horrid true stories documented on this very issue. Sometimes I get very sad and depressed while not knowing why, then I realize I need to watch less ID. This is a very well-written poem on a very dark yet important issue that plagues our society and I just don't understand why. And from your notes it's personal to you and with some sort of connection. Your poem speaks for the silent voice of the victim whose shame keeps them quiet I think. Help is offered to them, but they remain where they are. Wonderfully composed Belinda, and my heart goes out to those involved.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful words toward those involved. Yes it is very personal for me. As a survivor I have worked with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. Sadly, I have known others who lost their gamble that the perpetrator would never kill them. I think this one bothered me so much because the victim was male. Many tried to help and encourage him to seek shelter with his children. He didn't think it was quite time yet. He lost that gamble also this week. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and creating a rapport where I felt safe to share this with you. I do appreciate the excellent rating.
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You are most welcome. And bless your heart for being a survivor and then having the strength to move forward by helping victims AND perpetrators. I highly commend you for that. It's people like you who make positive differences in this world. I'm a survivor of several types of abuse, but I came out of it smiling because I have a lot to be smiling about. Most (not all) of my poetry and stories are on the dark side because they speak to the human condition, which is one of my interests. And the human condition is not always flowery and pretty.
I'm delighted to get to know you Belinda, and thank you for sharing more of your story with me:)
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That's awesome that you are smiling! I like to laugh! Laughter is the best medicine and my favorite coping skill. I would never have gone out to help perpetrators if God had not equipped me AND nudged me in that direction. I have had many blessings because I followed His direction. Most of my writing is not dark but I am also interested in the human condition and as you said a lot of that is dark. I have started writing my story and have the first two chapters written. Some of it will definitely be dark. Lol. It's really good to know you too Becky.
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That's wonderful:) Are your chapters here on FB? I'll start reading them if they are and your other works as well. Looking forward to it:) God is a huge part of my life as well. I love writing about my faith in poetry and stories. And yes, laughter is the best medicine. Looks like we have a lot in common:) Happy Friday and have a great weekend. Stay in good touch my friend:)
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Yes they are on here. The book is titled "In The Enemy's Camp" and it has two chapters so far. Thank you so much for the interest in my story and in my writing! I will return the favor with yours! Have a great weekend!
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Yay!!! you too. And thank you for the offer to read my works. I will read your chapters soon and looking forward to it:)
Comment from Ackanem
The images revealed in this poem just saddens. "For you would not choose to flee" is so very true in a lot of these cases. I suppose when one is in this position there is always a small sliver of hope that things will get better...but most of the time they don't. I love that it rhymes since that makes it so smooth and easy to read yet it portrays a very emotional and powerful message. Very well written. I enjoyed it.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2013
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The images revealed in this poem just saddens. "For you would not choose to flee" is so very true in a lot of these cases. I suppose when one is in this position there is always a small sliver of hope that things will get better...but most of the time they don't. I love that it rhymes since that makes it so smooth and easy to read yet it portrays a very emotional and powerful message. Very well written. I enjoyed it.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the compliments and encouragement. I am so glad you liked it.
Comment from lakeport
Broken glass,indeed that's a very heartfelt and emotional expressed poem, I enjoyed reading it God bless you. Hugs!Lakeport....
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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2013
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Broken glass,indeed that's a very heartfelt and emotional expressed poem, I enjoyed reading it God bless you. Hugs!Lakeport....
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Comment Written 01-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for your kind review.
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your welcome,Hugs!Lakeport.
Comment from firdousy
It is a very good poem
with excellent rhyming.
I like the deep rooted meaning of it.
The imageries are good.
Thanks for sharing.
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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2013
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It is a very good poem
with excellent rhyming.
I like the deep rooted meaning of it.
The imageries are good.
Thanks for sharing.
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Comment Written 01-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for your comments and for your generous rating.
