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Frayed Ropes
by Cryssa C → (All Poetry by Cryssa C)
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For all of my friends who are stuck in a never ending nightmare of a Haitian adoption…where the rules and time frames are ever changing and even the US government is not a friend to the waiting families and children.


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When I started on this journey
my path was filled with light,
for I knew with a strong surety
that I had chosen right.

I had heard of many stories
of battles long and hard,
but I figured that my journey
would be the one exception. 

The months wore on and doubt crept in--
Shadows stole my hope,
and I felt my fingers slide
to the bottom of my rope… 

I wanted to give up the fight
and forget I’d ever started;
but my children’s eyes stared back at me
and made me realize… 

Although my rope is fraying
and my patience wearing thin,
my children are a part of me
and I can’t give up on them!

 

 


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 Reviews of "Frayed Ropes"
Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on May 24, 2008
VERY NICE!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on May 23, 2008
ohhhhhhh
a mothers love is strong, no matter the source.......
how wonderful.......bravo :)
pax A

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on May 22, 2008
Your strength and trust in Him shines through. I stand in awe of what you provide to these children. May His love and light guide you in your life's journey.

God bless you. Kathy

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on May 22, 2008
Words and passion stronger than the umbilical cords themselves, Cryssa. Hold on! Your faith and resolution here are strong and the love bonds more enduring than the red tape that chokes... Bless you, Kate xx

Reviewed by Jerry Engler
Reviewed on May 22, 2008
Good poem and great persistency of heart. Cryssa, you have been a jewel of a person in your reviews of my work, and I can't tell you what a tiny portion that must be compared to the total jewel of person you are. ....Jerry

Reviewed by Theresa Koch
Reviewed on May 21, 2008
BRAVO~exceptional poetry~`*

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh
Reviewed on May 21, 2008
Your heart is a pot of gold, may you be forever blessed. Amen!

Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on May 20, 2008
...red tape...accordance...coming apart...but holding on finds hope intertwined...faith found in your heart should not be frayed.
John

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on May 20, 2008
touching-beautiful little girls--pulls at the heart just as you say in your poem

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on May 20, 2008
This is a write that touches the heart, Cryssa...and that photo...just gorgeous.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on May 20, 2008
Can anybody tell me who invented that bureaucratic Red-Tape? because I have a few selected words to tell her/him baout it.

Georg

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on May 19, 2008
What a beautiful little girl in your photograph! No, we can never give up on the children no matter where they may be. They are all of our future....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Mary Coe
Reviewed on May 19, 2008
An excellent write. Very touching. Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on May 19, 2008
A heartfelt write my friend, keep your faith...remember faith is a substance unseen, so when things are negative and the positive cannot be seen reach down deep for the faith and hold on tight! A great write you as others have commented are to be admired my friend, and as Elizabeth so elegantly put it...great dreams don't come easy! Excellent write!
Blessings,
Joyce B.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price
Reviewed on May 19, 2008
Amen. Great dreams don't come easy. Great write. Liz

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on May 19, 2008
You are truly to be admired! Keep up the faith.love holly

Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on May 19, 2008
Heartfelt words full of love and hope...
The third stanza is very nice in flow and expression.
("Assurity" is not a word that I know)

Thank you for sharing this experience,

Axilea

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 19, 2008
Cryssa I admire your strength even in the face of such negativity! Keep your faith,and focus on the victorious ending when it will all prove worthwhile! I'll keep you in thoughts and prayers!

Love,
ET

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on May 19, 2008
There is much hope that lies in your future so hang in there.

Reviewed by Charlie
Reviewed on May 19, 2008
OOooo, the bloodied palms, the burning flesh, and the fire of love behind your heart walls, and your eye-lids... the constant wondering where/how your little ones are... the perpetual paper games... the virtual tug-of-war between governments-- state-to-state, nation-to-nation, agency-to-agency... money changing hands, and once-eager faces turning knowing-- leary-- hopeless. Antisipation melts to pools of doubt and worry. Let's give all the children of the world a free ride to where they prudently wish to go, and have an end to it!! (and a lovely new beginning!) --Charlie

Reviewed on May 19, 2008
The government keeps forgetting what is best for the child - shame. All the legal wrangeling and redtape has got to go.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on May 19, 2008
You keep holding on my friend for the rewards will be so great. I am so sorry its been so hard. Someday I dream that people will finally start thinking what's best for the child and nothing about it will be political. Love and prayers. Bonnie

Reviewed on May 19, 2008
The red tape involved is horrendous!! I pray your friends get their forever children soon; they are in my prayers, as are you! Powerful write!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(


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