My Belladonna (poem) by Lily of Lough Neagh a.k.a C. Dennis-Woosley on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on May 14, 2014

Sad to "say," you share a timeless and universal theme of many human relationships through your verses here, Carol. I can relate to a lot of what you have expressed here although, thankfully, I have not experienced the "toxicity" and "acidity" to which you allude. Still, I have hurt enough to be able to understand well. Love and best wishes to you,

xo Regis

Reviewed by Diane Miller (Reader)

Reviewed on August 13, 2012

This is a tragic relationship one those two people do not belong in

Di

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson

Reviewed on August 5, 2012

So well written of disilusionment
and the wisdom to move on *Carol*

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Dark Knight

Reviewed on August 4, 2012

whew-woman you write so deep and powerfully-may true love find its way to your door and never any toxic ones-well done

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on August 3, 2012

Being taken for granted hurts. Mean words hurt. These things can make you sick. Run for your life!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

Reviewed on August 3, 2012

your words here are deep and should be heeded, i dearly hope you write of another, or past. such a poisonous relationship kills all that is fruitful growth.
budd

Reviewed by Ed J.

Reviewed on August 3, 2012

Poison of the words and hand can never be cured they leave their mark forever in a soul. There may never be a solution. You are so very gifted when it comes to expressing the deepest emotions.

Stay well and keep writing
Eddy

Reviewed by Mark Huntsman (Reader)

Reviewed on August 3, 2012

Poison relationships aren't good Lilly. I was in one many years ago and got out. Fortunately I found my beautiful wife now and our little girl is our angel.

Mark

Reviewed by Gail Delaney (Reader)

Reviewed on August 3, 2012

A Poisonous relationship indeed! Not one that should be remained in.

Great one Lily!

Gail

Reviewed by Edith Wilde (Reader)

Reviewed on August 3, 2012

They needed to think things through before they were married and had children. It's the children who suffer so

Edith

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on August 3, 2012

Yes this kind or relationship dies, there is nothing to cure it. The only option is to heal thyself.

Reviewed by dan Rosenhagen

Reviewed on August 3, 2012

Love it Carol, I think Belladonna although poison, in moderation was used in magic ceremonies as a halluciogenic. But nontheless, your message of being true to ones self, is a wise old tree, stemming branches of truth.

Peace and love forever
dan

Reviewed by S Bergerac (Reader)

Reviewed on August 3, 2012

My dear lady Lily, it is a sad situation that one can be so fooled by another. That one must live such indignities that you have written so well.

I bow and tip my hat to you

Cyrano

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on August 3, 2012

Love and relationships aren't all they are cracked up to be...e

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)

Reviewed on August 3, 2012

Carol, It is called standing up for yourself...

Deborah

Reviewed by Gert van Weenen (Reader)

Reviewed on August 3, 2012

Great reflection of a relation that doesn't work.
It can only mean one thing and you come to the same conclusion:
make the choice for yourself, stand for yourself.

Fantastic writing Carolee

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on August 3, 2012

It has always been a mystery to me as to why a relationship can go from euphoria in the first days and months to a choking, dying and absolute hatefulness soon after. I think the warning signs were there even in the beginning, but most people are so deliriously happy with the person they fell in love with, that they saw, but against their better judgment, ignored.