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He Screwed Up
by Karen C Vanderlaan → (All Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan)
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He Screwed Up

 

He screwed up, no two ways about it.

A sentence was delivered to him,

But weighed heavier on his son.

 

He served his time,

Day by day his body was cleansed,

His boy received letters each and every day,

And his spirit found solace in the writing.

 

At the end of his confinement,

He walked out a better man,

More humble and ready to make amends,

His son alreading drifting about in life.

 

Within a short time,

His boy was returned to him,

The father vowed to work daily,

To repair the damage his actions had wrought.

 


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 Reviews of "He Screwed Up"
Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on March 29, 2009
Powerful, sad and so touching.

Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on March 28, 2009
Many pay for the mistakes of loved ones, especially the children. I pray that father and son can work through their differences and become close again......M

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on March 28, 2009
A message that offers hope to all who have had loved ones who made a mistake...there is hope.

Fee

Reviewed by Pamela garner (Reader)
Reviewed on March 27, 2009
touching write. I hope they make amends & find peace together

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on March 27, 2009
Sad and very enlightening... would like to know the ending...

Reviewed by Morning Star
Reviewed on March 27, 2009
Beautifully writing powerful and a very sad story
I hope and pray that things will work out for both of them
Sending you Peace Love and Light….Yolie

Reviewed on March 27, 2009
Powerful write, Karen; well done!

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

Reviewed on March 27, 2009

A sad story so well-written in verse, really crafty and laden with a great message. Fantastic write! I love it.

Cynthia

Reviewed on March 27, 2009
Powerfully penned, Karen - well done.

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

Reviewed by Marilyn Rice
Reviewed on March 27, 2009
Karen,
From a literary point or view....that was very well written... left me hanging.. wanting to know more.. wanting to know how this story ends. From a practical point of view... I pray that things will work out for the both of them. Thank you for caring... and thank you for using your beautiful way with words to share what is imporant to you with the rest of us. Keep up the good work... it makes a difference in the lives of others... the work... and the writing.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on March 27, 2009
Many of those that had paid with a long sentence are ostracized when they at last are out by the same society that told them of return to the fold once they have mended their ways.

Georg


Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on March 27, 2009
I hope they both can now find the right path.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on March 27, 2009
Its easy to say some can make amends, but it is not an easy road he has undertaken...he will need prayer, luck & self-perseverance...hope he finds all of them...Ed


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