Chalk Lines (poem) by Michelle M Mead on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 7, 2009

Thank you so much for this poem..abuse, whether it be physical or mental is horrible..this poem makes one envision being at the crime scene, like an unintended voyeur..Checked out some of your other poetry and enjoyed those also. Am going to put you on my list of authors to track..Thanks for sharing..
Barbara

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on March 4, 2009

True love still never ends. What you are writing about is not true love, but how we deceive ourselves into thinking we are in love when we are just codependent (in a bad way).

A poem won't solve it. We must summon the courage to run in the opposite direction as fast as we can. I'm sorry, like war, I can't encourage or glorify bad behavior.

Ron

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on March 3, 2009

You grip my heart as I read this.....sadness reaks.

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on March 3, 2009

abusive relationships always fill me with anger and hostility -- cowardly men devoid of love, with no sense of reason commit such violent acts -- this a powerful, moving poem Michelle -- peace,love and great joy to you my friend -- Jon Michael

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on March 3, 2009

Thanks to you, Michelle, and to Emily, for this powerful
and agonizing look into the abusive pain and madness that
so often goes unseen outside the family. -gene.

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler

Reviewed on March 3, 2009

Boy, this is raw, the telling it like it really is. Almost makes me shake a bit, too near to old experiences of mine in my youthful and innocent ways. Blessings, J'nia

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on March 3, 2009

Michelle,

Powerfully penned heartbreak - the lines,

" ... sirens will wail like babies slapped ..." deeply effecting sadness. I shall have to read more of Miss Emily's work.

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

Hope you feel better, soon. :(

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on March 3, 2009

wow--this write is deeply powerful-you have written it well

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on March 3, 2009

How well you have captured the agony and truth of abuse in this write, I have not read Emily's work but if it has inspired such passion in you while you are ill and in pain yourself I definately plan to read her. Hope you feel better soon sweet one.
hugs
Fee

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on March 2, 2009

B r i l l i a n t !! <3 'Pea' <3 ~~~ I am so sorry that you are in so much pain, Michelle. I hope that it goes away soon. Thank you for posting this. Your message comes through loud and clear!!

Reviewed by Carin Spirit

Reviewed on March 2, 2009

Michelle ~
Your poem is profound and says so much..I pray the readers take this to heart. A police report does not do much, they only advise a restraining order and then left the bastard out of jail to repeat the offense. A hospital will link the abused to a safe house and other resources and make the police report as well.
I hope your pain is soon diminished and your healing begins.

My vigil is for legitimate laws to Domestice Violence and your selfless calling, while you are suffering yourself.

It is our DV laws that are the Crime. Warmth to those who are dealing with such a horrific crime and for you Michelle. Love, Carin

Thank you for shedding more light to this