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Dominic
by Karen C Vanderlaan → (All Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan)
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a poem for one of my students
Dropped into a family The choice not yours A soft spoken boy In the lap of a rough hewn life The secrets and lies You are forced to keep or tell Embarrass you beyond words The tenderness of your soul Far exceeds the teachings of home.

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Reviews of "Dominic"

Reviewed by Michael LaSalle (Reader)

Reviewed on May 27, 2007

sad tale of abuse, how the heart hides the secrets of the innocent...deeply sad, you are an amazing writer k, mike

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on November 11, 2006

You are indeed a "teacher," Karen. Your compassion for your students shines via your verses. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Chanti Niven

Reviewed on November 9, 2006

Another gem. Each of these a testament to your loving heart.
If only there were more like you in this world.
Chanti

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