Powerful and a look at that which many do not realize or see..Well said !.....M

a unique and riveting memorial poem ...

Very touching and heartwrenching at how much one must endure....

Be always safe,
Karen

"now, she unrecognises herself"... I love the way you give us such a fresh and original verb here, Debby. This is fabulous writing that describes a myriad of actions and emotions together in one melting pot. A deeply grieving and grievous situation shared by many who live their life actually and metaphorically in shadows. xx

Oh, Debby - this is powerfully penned sadness - my Uncle Duke (deceased now, Daddy's brother) was a survivor of Bataan. He was 6'2" tall, about 180 pounds when he went in service - when he was liberated three and a half years later, he weighed 82 pounds. He'd never talk about it - he kept his scars, both external and internal, hidden until the day he died - thank you for honoring those who suffered at the hand of the enemy. And they call us beasts. :(

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

Some continue to be inside prisoners of themselves.
Agonizing poem talking of an agonizing soul.

Georg

i love the depth of feeling here-well written.

You truly put us into the head of your character and made us feel the scars of pain so long impeded into her body and soul. This is one that is definately publishable and I think it would also serve as a reminder to all that soldiers are not the only victims of war...

Fee

Beautifully written poem,excellent work,take care

EDWIN