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Thoughts From A Child of Man
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He was my father,
But he taught me nothing-
It was my mother,
Who made me what I am-
The will of my soul,
That fought for the freedom and wisdom,
To express the thoughts,
That tore at my heart,
And chattered in my mind…

Thoughts I can’t forget,
Thoughts that creep and slither
In the dead of night,
When all else lie sleeping-

Thoughts that betray me to you,
Thoughts I hide here and there,
And other places I hope you don’t look…

They were never written for you,
They were put there for me to see,
That what I am is real,
That once long ago,
I use to feel…

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 Reviews of "Thoughts From A Child of Man"
Reviewed by ***** ********* (Reader)
Reviewed on August 4, 2003
Bittersweet and yet slightly rebellious and very strong although sad... such wonderful paradoxes -- as in Life, so in Art! Terrific poetry, Reindeer!

Reviewed by fare good (Reader)
Reviewed on August 3, 2003
This is beautiful

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray
Reviewed on July 27, 2003
A well written heartbreaking write.:(

(((((Reindeer)))))

Reviewed by Debra Stiles, The Original Mister (Reader)
Reviewed on July 26, 2003
how sad but wonderfully written
Mister

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on July 26, 2003
a painful expression of your heart and soul...

Reviewed by Jackie Brooks
Reviewed on July 26, 2003
A moving poem - to which the soul and sad memory's respond. Jackie <> <

Reviewed by Bobbi Duffy
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
Retta, what a wonderful way of expressing a deep emotion. For me it was just the opposite. It was my dad who taught me to be who I am. And he's still teaching me every day thank the Gods of Kindnesses Great
Bobbi

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
Reindeer,
this is so beautiful and excellent love the pic... alot of emotions in this one
PJ

Reviewed by Zenith Elliott
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
(((Retta))) You express your pain so well it is good for the soul. Great write! YF~Z~

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
Reindeer, I'm so glad you are a writer! You express so totally wonderfully!

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
EXCELLENT WRITE REINDEER
ENJOYED MUCH

WILLIAM

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
Reindeer, such painful remembrances, so much heartache...A superb write!

Reviewed by Sanil nath (Reader)
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
Excellent as always ...

Love all your writing ...
Keep it up ....

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
I'm all choked up inside too
Sad and well written Reindeer

Reviewed by The Gentle Man
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
so very tragic Retta and unfortunately too common....well written!

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
Sad and well written write that touches the heart.

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
This is heartfelt write...one of ure best....deep and sad....great write....cheers...love n luck....BHUWAN

Reviewed by Janet Caldwell
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
Wow, the photo (amazing)goes right along with the poem, esp. the last stanza. Outstanding piece Reindeer.

Blessings, Janet xoxoxo

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
yes this one chokes me up!!

Bittersweet write!!

Love
Tinka

Reviewed by Trixie Love
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
Oh Retta,
As usual, You made me all
choked up inside...

Great write...

Hugs,
Trixie :)

Reviewed by Erica Ivory
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
I have traveled this road.. So sad.

Reviewed on July 25, 2003
How sad, but read the "re-birth" in this, also.... I love your writes, Reindeer....
In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
A sad and painful write.

~Joseph

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
Sad theme, beautiful poem.
Leland

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
I know how painful this is for you,

Reviewed by Christine Morell
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
Raw emotions expressed so well. Excellent, moving work, Reindeer.
~Chrissie

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
Poetry at it's finest. Sadness and longing at it's most painful. Great write. ~SH~

Reviewed by Jack Roberts
Reviewed on July 25, 2003
Well done Reindeer!! Very nice!

Jack


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