A Thief In The Night (poem) by Rose L on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on August 4, 2009

Your imagery of "a warm liquid calling card bathing the victim in cold comfort" is spot on, whether it be from this terrible child abuse described, or the products of self-hurt. I've neither done nor experienced either, but I can take on a character's role through your poetry.

They are achieved, terrible lines of poetry that everyone should hear.

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on September 22, 2004

Rose, I must apologize for not getting back into your archives earlier. This powerful heart-ripping, soul-snatching composition has brought me to tears. I will never understand how anyone could do something as terrible as this to a child. My heart is absolutely broken. I am not a woman, yet personally I know many whom have suffered the long-lasting ill effects of such a heinous crime that sometimes I wish I were one out of shame for our species. Without trying to cover for men, I also know many who have suffered the same ill effects caused on the flipside of the coin and it brings me to tears. Take care and be well my gifted friend.

Reviewed by Mr Paton (Reader)

Reviewed on May 25, 2004

A deeply disturbing and incisive take on a taboo subject .

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on March 14, 2004

Deep and powerful
an excellent written piece

William

Reviewed by Andrea Da Costa (Reader)

Reviewed on March 14, 2004

Powerful and hard hitting write...well said!

Andrea

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on March 13, 2004

very good and powerful write that cuts to the core; thanks for sharing, rose!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :(

Reviewed by na na (Reader)

Reviewed on March 8, 2004

What power and force do you deliver in this poem! Yes the reader has to live it to understand it. You are a spiritual writer and the spirit comes through so well for you. Bill

P.S. I recommend that you read some of the poety of one of your commentators. He is is wise and strong and his word is powerful; far beyond his years. >>> Bhuwan Thapaliya < < < < < <
his work is rewarding and his search is spiritual. I read your bio and believe some of us here at the den are very liked minded.

Reviewed by Handsum Hart

Reviewed on March 7, 2004

a gripping write on a tough subject, excellent work

thanks for creating and sharing

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 7, 2004

The stark realism of this piece is so powerful, Rose. Thank you for sharing and educating. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on March 7, 2004

Rose,
This is so sad and another exceptional TRIBUTE....

Excellent poem.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on March 7, 2004

Very sad but well conveyed with beauty of expression and clarity of thought!It seems that humanity progresses in every way, except in becoming civilized!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on March 7, 2004

Very deep sad write Rose!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on March 7, 2004

Rose this slices right through sad and goes straight into painful. Message clearly represented. Well done. Lisa

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya

Reviewed on March 7, 2004

Deep deep write!!!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on March 7, 2004

Powerfully penned message and write on behalf of all who have suffered such a tragic event, Rose. Well done.

Reviewed by Simon Thurlow (Reader)

Reviewed on March 7, 2004

Creative, image-ridden and utterly profound write of pain and violation. A voice for the ones that cannot speak for themselves of such evil deeds

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on March 7, 2004

a very graphic troubling scenario that must be very difficult to overcome ...the reader has no choice but to become part of it ... so in that sense, a very successful poem ...

Reviewed by J. Pajot

Reviewed on March 6, 2004

It is harshly sad the depths to which our kind can sink...and joyous the crests to which the courage of those so harshly treated can ascend...there are no words to add to this that you have written...only tears that any should have to experience such deep betrayal...bright blessings to you, M'Lady, and hopes that you find softer graces in the times to come...be well...

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on March 6, 2004

Sad piece! I can feel your pain.

~ Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu ~

Reviewed by George MacLean Akurunwa

Reviewed on March 6, 2004

Deeply troubling.

Reviewed by Gaylen Sharp

Reviewed on March 6, 2004

Wow, I am sorry that I can't risk commenting on somthing so powerful and terrible and sad. I'm afraid that I might insult your intentions.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on March 6, 2004

Great capture of a most distrubing event.