Betrayed, Believing Still (poem) by Dawn Richerson on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on October 24, 2004

Dawn, this is so well written. It is something that is hard to get over, but you will. When I told my long time friend that I was in a Bible study, she laughed at me hysterically. My Christianity turned her off so badly. We are now estranged for good, but I still pray for her.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on October 24, 2004

(((dawn)))

o, i feel this one...rage, confusion, heartbreak resonate in each word...a powerful write many will identify with. i know i did. going through that now with my best friend--you capture how i feel clearly and vividly! well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :(

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on October 24, 2004

I can feel your pain and disappointment pouring from each line. I suppose I should say, "Never judge another by your own capibilities" be they good or bad. Not everyone is as strong as you nor can everyone always hold true to the convictions they attest to. Many people walk through life confused, saying things they really don't understand. Forgiveness is not always easy, but necessary if we are ever going to heal and grow. Very well penned piece, Dawn.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on October 24, 2004

Oh I hear you Dawn and all I can say I know the feeling my friend!!

love Tinka

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on October 24, 2004

Sadly I have to agree that Christian community can be the most destructive, where people shut down the reality of who they actually are underneath the often earnest desire to be what others expect them to be - and what they might themselves HOPE to be - but haven't got there yet!! When the "truth comes out", then pain and confusion often result. I am sooo sorry, Dawn, that you are a casualty of such deep-felt, heartbreaking betrayal. I can only say that Jesus knows the extent of your pain - and your "friend's" - and is probably the only One who can adequately "bear it away". Unconditional love causes us to "pray for those who persecute us", as the selflessness and faithfulness of your words amply demonstrate. Faith and love bear all things, and therein is there hope of resolution. Bless you, Dawn. May you know the joy of a true reconcilation and a forgiveness that will ultimately make you and your friend all the stronger. TY Kate xx

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on October 24, 2004

This has a sting to it that such a betrayal would have. Fnatastic write.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on October 24, 2004

betrayal stings our hearts and wounds our souls ...

you've managed to have expressed your feelings quite vividly ...

Reviewed by Phillip William Allen

Reviewed on October 24, 2004

Betrayal is hurting beast that usually destroys the betrayer the most

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on October 24, 2004

A most powerful psalm, poem, and message, Dawn. It usually is those closest to us, who can hurt us the most.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on October 23, 2004

Dawn this is superbly written! I think from my own experience we tend to think others feel as we do but learn that not everyone cares with the samne depth of feeling. Some of us make those we love our top priorty, others do not.

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on October 23, 2004

I needed to know that being alone with my pain something not indifferent for others. Your words are ripe and sad...tender but understanding. Unlike me...I don't understand betrayal when love was so honest....at first. Thank you.
Susan