Orange colored screams tinged by purpled hands of rage slap cheeks
wet with tears, along with words of
shame & failure: You'll never be
anything but - you'll never be a n y
thing - you'll never be. Think
before destroying a child's dreams: it
will haunt them the rest of their lives,
encasing their heart in ice, freezing them
in place so that they go nowhere ...
Parents suck. That is why I never wanted to children. I didn't want to do to mine, what my parents did to me. The same song, telling me I was stupid and would never be anything. I hated life for most of it and have still not learned how to live. Excellent poem. And by the way, you are something. ~ Sara
powerful emotions buoyed by facts -- excellent wisdom and stunning photograph Karla -- may peace,love, and joy guide your heart and artistic works in this new year -- JMW
Strong and powerful with a chilling warning... if only people would learn. This is a masterpiece. Your friend, Kathy
Reviewed by Flying Fox Ted L Glines (Reader)
Reviewed on January 5, 2009
Expert use of color and type enhancement to push this vital message to the top. Very well done, Karla :-)
Parents are the first and most trusted source of information for a kid -- about the world -- and about themselves. Too often, parents destroy the life of their child, using nothing but ugly words. It took Patty many years to undo the damage done by her mother -- through three abusive marriages because she believe she did not deserve anything better. Parents are sometimes the worst thing that ever happens to a kid.
Introspective, powerful and wise. Words can hurt deeply when they are given from one close, think before uttering a word, a life may be saved because of it....
Yes it will! Wisdom in this dear Karla. All I can say is been there and experienced that. Got beyond it though, somehow, in Gods grace, hallelujah, but it left scars. So be it! Don't plan on slidin into home plate lookin pretty.
Blessings ...
I am sorry you had these memories, but you know what, whoever told you this, needs to be slapped upside the head, because you are an amazing poet, and an amazing person, dont let anyone tell you any differently.
In Christs Love
Michelle~
Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)
Reviewed on January 5, 2009
Imprints on a child's heart...Be careful of actions and words with the children.
Great capture in so few words Karla.
Love and sunshine (even though you love the storms)
CarolHawks
Margaret Kohel Evans invites her mother's grandchildren to a delightful visit with their grandmother, sharing charming memories of her across eighteen life themes.
This book is a collection of short stories that depict events in Author's life while she lived in Romania, then in Greece, and last in America. It's a beautiful and very sincere account of a young woman's life and comming to age.
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peace and love, Carole~
before destroying a child's dreams
Or anyone's for that matter.
Georg
I watched a scene similar to this once, and couldn't help but want to go cradle the child-- hope lost from their eyes... so sad, Karla. --Charlie
Parents are the first and most trusted source of information for a kid -- about the world -- and about themselves. Too often, parents destroy the life of their child, using nothing but ugly words. It took Patty many years to undo the damage done by her mother -- through three abusive marriages because she believe she did not deserve anything better. Parents are sometimes the worst thing that ever happens to a kid.
Ted
Be always safe,
Karen
Years later, the words still sting! How I wish we were raised differently! No child deserves to be treated like this!!!! EVER!!
Powerfully heartbreaking write; very well done!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <
With love,
Cindy
Newfie hugs are on the way, Rose
Your powerful, direct words tear at the heart.
John
Blessings ...
So sorry about your past . . . very well penned!!
LOve and Hugs,
Lance
In Christs Love
Michelle~
Great capture in so few words Karla.
Love and sunshine (even though you love the storms)
CarolHawks
such memories! a compelling write with wise words!
Love and hugs,
Eileen