A Teenagers Song (poem) by Linda M Hill on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by RWE SAYS BYE (Reader)

Reviewed on December 21, 2010

Yours is a moving account of a discounted adolescence. It grieves and aggravates with its merciful vision of merciless indifference. A truly penetrating look at the gift that never starts giving, and I know in saying that I risk sounding like a dismissively glib slogan. I only hope and pray that someday, someone finds it in their heart to be there, always there, for those who have been shunted aside so callously like the subject of your poem. Thank you very much for sharing. I'm glad I found you, better late than never.

Reviewed by Richard Arrington (Reader)

Reviewed on September 4, 2009

This is very good. You express your self very well in this poem.

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on December 28, 2008

Linda~!

A very moving, powerful, and touching write . . . so finely expressed!!

The grace of God be with you!

Lance

Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)

Reviewed on October 15, 2008

How can someone be cruel to a child??
This is a touching and well versed poem
CarolHawks

Reviewed by Elora Lavery (Reader)

Reviewed on March 1, 2007

it is a great poem you really potray what the life is like. remeaber that you have to be strong one day your be out. you can do it just keep going let it all out and youll do fine

Reviewed by Chris F (Reader)

Reviewed on January 6, 2007

Incredible. Thats all i can really say, and that word doesnt fit what i thing about this poem. I hope you have been given that ray of hope you so much desired.

Chris

Reviewed by Marco Landi (Reader)

Reviewed on July 19, 2004

Excellent work sad but there is that glance.......love Marco

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on July 17, 2004

an excellent write
.... Linda
your writes are so true to life
and you really get your point across
makes you a great poet

Wiliiam

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on July 14, 2004

It's Called: Profiteering In Misery Of Poor Homeless Children_

Make $$$ Pretending To Care For Them Then_

Get A Little Sick Sex On Side!THEY ONLY THINK THEY GOT AWAY WITH IT!

EXCELLENT!

Your Friend,TRASK

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on July 13, 2004

You know Linda, this extremely powerful timeless write just ripped through my soul!!!� It belongs on the desk of every Foster Child Center, and before any child can released to an Adult, it must be read out loud, and then signed right in front of the child!!!� Incredible Poet!!!

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on July 13, 2004

So sad when nobody wants to give deserving kids a chance at life, a home, or a family! That is one reason why I write so much about adoption!

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

Powerful, sobering slice of reality for far too many kids! Well done!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on July 13, 2004

Unfortunately, a situation that occurs far too often in our mad mad world. You have penned another extremely powerful reminder, Linda.

Reviewed by Peter Paton

Reviewed on July 13, 2004

Linda
This is so true and sad....that human beings are so cruel and unkind to one another...we each of us have a special responsibility and obligation , given by God , to care and look out for our neighbour , whomsoever that may be , especially liked Tami's comments below and message on this enduring problem .
" If one person had given me
A tiny ray of hope
If someone had cared enough
To throw me that rope"

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on July 13, 2004

So very sad and unfortuntly very true for some teenagers.

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson

Reviewed on July 12, 2004

Excellent Linda, such a true and sad statement to which many have subscribed to in life.
Allen

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on July 12, 2004

It's true for too many teenagers...
Excellent reminder Linda..
Your friend..........Ron

Reviewed by John Banasiewicz Jr

Reviewed on July 12, 2004

Totally true about most foster kids and one bad problem is when they reach adult age they are just release with no help. This is a terrible problem we have in our society for sure.
Excellent message here
Tommy

Reviewed by Tami Ryan

Reviewed on July 12, 2004

"If one person had given me
A tiny ray of hope
If someone had cared enough
To throw me that rope"

"A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove... But the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child."

This quote is framed and sits on my mantle at home and hangs on the wall in my office. If only I can make a difference to one child, it will have mattered.

This is a painful write that speaks so much truth. Thanks for all you do, Linda. It matters.
Hugs!

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on July 12, 2004

A sad but well written poem that spells out a message that many teenagers face today when everybody is working and not caring for those they brought into this world.