what is truth
a poem about sexual abuse tragedy among religious leaders29 total reviews
Comment from Ms. Snyder
Very power poem and something that hurts me as I read it. As I feel there is a tightrope to walk in this review, and how I express myself to you. I know that there are many victims of manipulation and brutality that include molestations and much, much more. A lot of times these victims would just rather shrink into the shadows and not come forward to express their shame in order to prosecute and hold the feet of men like the one you mention in this poem to the fire. I also know that men like this were in a network of people that had all kinds of buffers and this isn't something that just started in history. But the vantage point that you poised and took to write was perplexing and vexing all at the same time. I wanted to lash out at you, and I wanted to sympathize with you, It was confusing to me if at first, you were the wounded or the perpetrator. If you saw your words from a victim's eyes, you might see how at first a victim could be feeling similar emotions as the molester. I really thought this was an excellent poem. I also wanted to note and point out that the word (facade) has some extra characters in your post. If you wanted to fix them. I just wanted to bring it to your attention. Cheers, Fonda
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2019
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Very power poem and something that hurts me as I read it. As I feel there is a tightrope to walk in this review, and how I express myself to you. I know that there are many victims of manipulation and brutality that include molestations and much, much more. A lot of times these victims would just rather shrink into the shadows and not come forward to express their shame in order to prosecute and hold the feet of men like the one you mention in this poem to the fire. I also know that men like this were in a network of people that had all kinds of buffers and this isn't something that just started in history. But the vantage point that you poised and took to write was perplexing and vexing all at the same time. I wanted to lash out at you, and I wanted to sympathize with you, It was confusing to me if at first, you were the wounded or the perpetrator. If you saw your words from a victim's eyes, you might see how at first a victim could be feeling similar emotions as the molester. I really thought this was an excellent poem. I also wanted to note and point out that the word (facade) has some extra characters in your post. If you wanted to fix them. I just wanted to bring it to your attention. Cheers, Fonda
Comment Written 03-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2019
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Hello Fonda. Thank you so much for reading and actually meditating on the content. Let me assure you, I am not a victim of abuse, nor am I guilty of abusing anyone. I like to think that I am able to empathize with the victim and I care not to sympathize with those guilty of abuse. It is wrong I know but that is just who I am. I believe that a good writer should be able to create believable characters with both good qualities and bad. I hope that is what I did with this piece.
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Oh you definitely did it was very good! You created a piece that did everything you just mentioned and more! Cheers, Fonda
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Thank you.
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, What Is Truth, presented in AABB quatrains, works as an admission of guilt for heinous crimes against, I suppose, children. There's no defense and the speaker will definitely need to seek grace from God.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2019
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This poem, What Is Truth, presented in AABB quatrains, works as an admission of guilt for heinous crimes against, I suppose, children. There's no defense and the speaker will definitely need to seek grace from God.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2019
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Before you allow your shorts to become knotted, this is not biographical. Other than tanning the hide of my misbehaving children on rare occasions, I have never harmed a child in any way, nor would I ever even consider doing so. In fact I consign to the deepest pit anyone who would do such a thing. Thank you for your review comments.
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I did see your note at the bottom and never thought you were the subject.
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Good. Let's be real clear on that subject. One of my other regular reviewers asked if I was talking about myself. I told him Hell No! and he quickly apologized. I would not do this.
Comment from SLMorrical
This is very good. The picture does add to it. It is a perfect poem for what is going on involving the church leaders. This flows very well. It was an easy read to follow. I didn't see anything that needs to be changed or fixed. Very well done. Keep writing.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2019
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This is very good. The picture does add to it. It is a perfect poem for what is going on involving the church leaders. This flows very well. It was an easy read to follow. I didn't see anything that needs to be changed or fixed. Very well done. Keep writing.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2019
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Thank you so much for a very much appreciated review.
Comment from Sandra Elizabeth Williams
True, there have been scandals after scandals that have rocked the foundation of all the churches, and its not only aboard. It has been happening even here in Jamaica.
Your poem accurately depicts some of the sins committed by these persons whom much more is expected of. And their end? I hope the end note of your poem..."somewhere in hell.'
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2019
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True, there have been scandals after scandals that have rocked the foundation of all the churches, and its not only aboard. It has been happening even here in Jamaica.
Your poem accurately depicts some of the sins committed by these persons whom much more is expected of. And their end? I hope the end note of your poem..."somewhere in hell.'
Comment Written 16-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2019
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Thank you so much Sandra. I really appreciate hearing from someone from Jamaica. It is very cool to receive kind words and encouragement form another country.
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You are very welcome!
Cheers!
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are heart felt, sad, strong and thought
provoking. The reader pondered on the theme of this poem.
Thank you for the author's notes - I agree with your statement
of no religious denomination is without blame. The poem flows
and connects well.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2019
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The author's words are heart felt, sad, strong and thought
provoking. The reader pondered on the theme of this poem.
Thank you for the author's notes - I agree with your statement
of no religious denomination is without blame. The poem flows
and connects well.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2019
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Thank you harmony13. I very much appreciate your kind words.
Comment from A. Willow Bends
You are correct, it is not just a problem of Priesthood, but that is so very prevalent now and so very disturbing. The Catholic Church needs to come into the modern world and allow their priests to marry, as well as Nuns (Wouldn't that make sense in regards to marriage counseling?) Your poem is quite honest, brutally so and you have done well with a most disturbing topic. Yes, the time for them will come to meet their Maker. What then? What they deserve, I guess. While it doesn't perhaps a great thing to say, if they can't deal with celibacy, hire a hooker or get out of the game. Don't prey on innocence. Good luck with this. You did a remarkable job.
Wendy
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2019
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You are correct, it is not just a problem of Priesthood, but that is so very prevalent now and so very disturbing. The Catholic Church needs to come into the modern world and allow their priests to marry, as well as Nuns (Wouldn't that make sense in regards to marriage counseling?) Your poem is quite honest, brutally so and you have done well with a most disturbing topic. Yes, the time for them will come to meet their Maker. What then? What they deserve, I guess. While it doesn't perhaps a great thing to say, if they can't deal with celibacy, hire a hooker or get out of the game. Don't prey on innocence. Good luck with this. You did a remarkable job.
Wendy
Comment Written 15-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2019
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Your words are so important to me as needed assurance that the time is now here for people who are against this madness to speak out. We must speak out or risk being judged as ones in favor of what is going on. I cannot thank you enough for your words of encouragement.
Comment from chromeangel33
I love the way you took on the perspective of the abuser. I would imagine that would be there exact feelings and you captured them so well. Thanks for sharing your poem.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2019
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I love the way you took on the perspective of the abuser. I would imagine that would be there exact feelings and you captured them so well. Thanks for sharing your poem.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2019
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Thank you for your wonderful endorsement. Thank God I am not one of them.
Comment from victor 66
I don't know what it "sin" really is, but if there is a such a thing, I can't think of a greater one to commit than to molest, hurt a child unnecessarily or to make them feel less than they are. For a long time I have felt, "those that profess to be the most Christian, are often times, the least Christian". I have no sympathy or understanding of pedophiles. I think they should be treated like you would treat a rabid dog, just put them to sleep. I agree with your message within your poem. I hope there is a hell.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2019
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I don't know what it "sin" really is, but if there is a such a thing, I can't think of a greater one to commit than to molest, hurt a child unnecessarily or to make them feel less than they are. For a long time I have felt, "those that profess to be the most Christian, are often times, the least Christian". I have no sympathy or understanding of pedophiles. I think they should be treated like you would treat a rabid dog, just put them to sleep. I agree with your message within your poem. I hope there is a hell.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2019
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Oh as a long time practicing Christian I am convinced that there is indeed a hell. It is not the place of fire and brimstone, but one where a person may well be forever excluded from the prospect of life.
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I'll believe in hell when I see it. Do you suppose that could be "a self fulfilling prophecy"? Please take this in jest, that's how it's intended.
Comment from Thomas Bowling
You're right. No single denomination has all the problems. Though the Catholic Church has some doozies.
One snag: So, this fa�§ade I have built
I don't know why the editor does this, but you need to watch out for it.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2019
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You're right. No single denomination has all the problems. Though the Catholic Church has some doozies.
One snag: So, this fa�§ade I have built
I don't know why the editor does this, but you need to watch out for it.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2019
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I would love to guard against it, but I do not at this time know what I can possibly do. I thank you for your fine comments.
Comment from Dean Kuch
The literal definition of "truth", Nomi, is the quality or state of being true.
Or, put another way, that which is in accordance with fact or reality.
But there are many who like to invent their own truths then try to pass them off on us as the gospel truth.
Hopefully we're able to see through such ruses.
As far as child molesters and their ilk going to Hell...well... that's not up to us to decide now, is it?
~Dean
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2019
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The literal definition of "truth", Nomi, is the quality or state of being true.
Or, put another way, that which is in accordance with fact or reality.
But there are many who like to invent their own truths then try to pass them off on us as the gospel truth.
Hopefully we're able to see through such ruses.
As far as child molesters and their ilk going to Hell...well... that's not up to us to decide now, is it?
~Dean
Comment Written 14-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2019
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Your truth is for me absolute. I certainly do not hold or believe that I have the right or power to consign anyone to hell or anyplace else. I do believe that hell is mankind's common grave and as such, all who die go there, the real punishment is that those who are cut off remain there forever and those who are not have the prospect of gaining or being granted their release.
