Children Don't Lie (poem) by Gloria Gay on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 14, 2014

so often children tell us what they think we want them to say

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Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on May 1, 2008

Well... I would like to agree with you... but... I think that children do lie... out of protection to their own psyches. And some children are scarred so deeply that lying becomes a habit that they don't even realize they are doing. Spend an hour studying RAD (Reactive Attachment Disorder) and you will find some understanding of what many children, especially those who have been adopted, go through each day. It is sad... and some of my children live it.

Cryssa

Reviewed by Emile Tubiana

Reviewed on April 13, 2008

Dear Gloria, I fully agree with you. They are open and they don't need to be introduced, only some of them need help. Your poem is simple and to the point. Congratulations, Emile

Reviewed by Staci Gansky-Wagner

Reviewed on September 25, 2007

Very insightful poem.

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh

Reviewed on September 20, 2007

so very true

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on March 24, 2007

Spot on, sad to say: well done, Gloria!

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

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on July 30, 2005

Sadly so true, Gloria. Thank you. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on June 13, 2005

wow

i agree.........and I don't
but i think E richardson makes a valid point.........very valid indeed..........

i work in a school............
and sometimes...........the little ones lie..........to survive......
its sad........

very wise poem

pax

Reviewed by E. Richardson

Reviewed on May 24, 2005

mmm...since children tend to reflect the good and bad of adult around them, I think you hit the nail on the head here. Good work.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on May 20, 2005

children don't lie but they sure can bend the truth ...

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on May 17, 2005

Agreed Nordette,i.e My Son' Worlds Greatest Intellectual Liar Since Age 3
Just Like His Momma Lied To Her Adopted (Her) Momma!

Unique N Different Write!

TRASK

Reviewed by Cathrine Hottran

Reviewed on May 15, 2005

yes, children are angels in a deceitful world!!

Reviewed by Nordette Adams

Reviewed on May 15, 2005

I like how you put this poem together. It's well written; however, I think the best story that illustrates the flaw in its premise is Bill Cosby's story about his two-year-old sneaking a cookie from the cookie jar. When caught in the act and asked what are you doing, the child responded, "I was...I was getting this cookie for you." So, perhaps the poem would be more accurate as "Babies don't lie." ;-)

Reviewed by Mary Quire

Reviewed on May 15, 2005

Growing out of innocence is a very sad event. Too bad time can't just stand still.

M.Rose

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on May 14, 2005

Sad. Well done.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on May 14, 2005

That's the truth -

Everyone was born innocent,
but some were invaded by the devils.

Sandie Angel a.k.a. Sandie May Angel :o)