Damaged Goods (poem) by Erica Ivory on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by ken Oliver

Reviewed on April 30, 2003

The depth of your knowledge and the way you commit it to print is intense. Excellent...Excellent

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

This was so sad, so deeply moving,

Excellent poem and message,

Reindeer

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

excellent write about abuse...

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

Erica my heart goes out to you, but God isn't to blame , what man does to man is the very reason we need God,and we can't have the perfection you seek on this earth it is only in the world to come where God resides, and where believers will one day too!

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

This tore at my heart. Great write.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

i'm a believer...but still question, "why"...excellent, tearjerking write of the ugliness of the world...you captured the horror of abuse perfectly. *tears* why, lord, why...why can't You stop it???? (((HUGS))) and love, and more *tears*...karla. :(

Reviewed by J John (Reader)

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

This write contains the reasons im a non believer .. excellant write J & J

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

oh, this is so heartwrenching! powerful, pain-filled write that resonates with the cries of all abused children who don't have to endure this hell if we so choose to get involved and stop this madness called child abuse! ((((HUGS))) >tears < :(

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

We are all with you in spirit Erica...do take care!!

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

Splendidly done, Erica. We are all with you in spirit. Bravo on a fine piece.

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

Erica, Your poem is well heard. God does not forsake. He is a loving God. People are weak and cruel. I know, at times, we all wonder what we did to deserve our fate. I've often caught myself saying, " Why me?" We can offer each other all the best in the world but it doesn't ease our pain. There is a reason for everything and it does take a strong faith to understand. Your writting is awesome and your pain is real. I'm sure He knows that. Love and Peace, Paul

Reviewed by Josephine Bohen

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

it hurts so, girl you always move me

Reviewed by Digital Fairy

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

I agree, this is a very intense piece on very sobering issues...

Well said :)

--Karissa

Reviewed by Patricia Gomes

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

The last five lines have such a degree of intensity, it is painful to read. Incredible work, Erica. Sending you only the best of thoughts.

Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

Dearest Erica, Be well, honey. Take care of your boy. Your life will change for the better you will see.

Love
yf
tony

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

Erica,
a masterpiece, Sad as it is
hope others would read it
and help someone down the line of hope.
Excellent write

William

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Reviewed on April 29, 2003

Erica...this is awesome.
I write about abuse in
children and adults, but
you captured it perfectly.
God Bless..

~~Linda~~