I Ran (Me in a nut~shell)
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Comment from irishauthorme
I am touched in my heart. It is a miracle that you survived and went through a long and tortuous healing process to become who you are today.
Abuse is a terrible thing to overcome, I wasted the first fifty years of my life just trying to sort things out.
Finally like you, with the help of loving relatives, friends, and the Grace of God, I found my way.
Still I live with the memories of all the wrong things I did.
Thanks for sharing this!
irish
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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I am touched in my heart. It is a miracle that you survived and went through a long and tortuous healing process to become who you are today.
Abuse is a terrible thing to overcome, I wasted the first fifty years of my life just trying to sort things out.
Finally like you, with the help of loving relatives, friends, and the Grace of God, I found my way.
Still I live with the memories of all the wrong things I did.
Thanks for sharing this!
irish
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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Yes, we are all miracles, but well, a lifetime of the crap. I tell people God made me strong because He knew I would need it. LOL Being Irish helped me I'm sure, to pull my shit outta the fire. Thank you. Blessings. Barbara. xo
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are heartfelt, difficult, sad, descriptive and creative.
Thank you for the author's notes - they speak volumes! I pondered on
the words of this poem and felt there was so much pain throughout these times. Knowing God's grace and your hard word helped you is promising to all of us. The artwork is lovely! May you always have peace.....Maria
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2022
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The author's words are heartfelt, difficult, sad, descriptive and creative.
Thank you for the author's notes - they speak volumes! I pondered on
the words of this poem and felt there was so much pain throughout these times. Knowing God's grace and your hard word helped you is promising to all of us. The artwork is lovely! May you always have peace.....Maria
Comment Written 17-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2022
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Thank you, Maria, What a great review, The picture is me years ago. Kappy you loked it. Blessings, Barbara. xo
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Hi Barbara,
Great Picture - thank you!
Have a great rest of the week!...Maria
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TY, You also. Maria. xo. B
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
But, how long one can run; people ensures peace of mind and even takes away; love is so liberal; rejoining love is not easy; work brings in everything for changes are there; life is mingling; never always happiness or is like a bed of roses; well said, well done, post god speed more, share post not 4 self-joy-pride but 4 God and readers worldwide Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2022
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But, how long one can run; people ensures peace of mind and even takes away; love is so liberal; rejoining love is not easy; work brings in everything for changes are there; life is mingling; never always happiness or is like a bed of roses; well said, well done, post god speed more, share post not 4 self-joy-pride but 4 God and readers worldwide Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)
Comment Written 17-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2022
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Thank you Dear Al. I stopped around sixty. Blessings, Barbara. xo
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello Barbara, your poem is heartfelt and penned in soulful imagery.
Of special note:
Held captive for so long
a savage screamed inside
(The pain and anguish of abuse)
This is a poem of redemption and forgiveness--forgiving yourself which can be difficult when feeling unwanted, unloved, unimportant.
You found God, and He filled your heart.
You are, and always will be, part of the FS family. Barb, when you wrote the poem you showed how brave and strong you really were, and you still are. Well done. Keep the blue waters flowing. Xo. Margaret ~ LB
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Hello Barbara, your poem is heartfelt and penned in soulful imagery.
Of special note:
Held captive for so long
a savage screamed inside
(The pain and anguish of abuse)
This is a poem of redemption and forgiveness--forgiving yourself which can be difficult when feeling unwanted, unloved, unimportant.
You found God, and He filled your heart.
You are, and always will be, part of the FS family. Barb, when you wrote the poem you showed how brave and strong you really were, and you still are. Well done. Keep the blue waters flowing. Xo. Margaret ~ LB
Comment Written 14-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Thank you, sweet friend. Captive in the orphanage and in a loveless, abusive marriage. Too young. too many babies. 4 before i was 22. No education or training, Oh, well prob. Too common. TY for your wonderful words. Oh, just saw the special stare. I am honored. Blessings Barbara.xo
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Barb, it was all too much for a young women with no back-up support to go through. You DID the BEST that you could, and that's what really matters. Xo. Margaret ~ LB
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You are so special. TY-I wish it was good enough. I am so tired sweety.
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Rest up. Don't pay any attention to my notes until you are ready. I write when I can. You answer when you can.
That's what friends are for. Xo. M
Comment from Teri7
This is a wonderful poem you have penned my friend. God has a way of putting the right people in our lives to help us get through hard obstacles if we only trust and believe. I am so thankful Helen helped you see this again. I am so sorry for your loss, but so glad you are still here with us. I love you dear friend! love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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This is a wonderful poem you have penned my friend. God has a way of putting the right people in our lives to help us get through hard obstacles if we only trust and believe. I am so thankful Helen helped you see this again. I am so sorry for your loss, but so glad you are still here with us. I love you dear friend! love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 14-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Thank you, Teri. So true. Thank you, fot the special star. I am honored. Gog Bless you.Love you Dear friend. xo. Barara
Comment from Sheila T Kambouris
Coming from a lay-person in terms of poetry, I loved the structure. I felt guided throughout. It was easy to read, and easy to read in a fashion that made me feel as though I was really taking it in, at the pace and with the "oomph" that (I assume) the writer intended.
I have to think quite a bit to come up with some criticism, but here goes. I am uncertain of whether "ass-set" is intentional, whether it's a misprint of "asset", or whether it implies both asset and, well, ass. (If it is intentional - a nice double entendre). Also, some phrases lack a bit of grammatical accuracy - e.g. "it amazed me anyone cared" rather than "it amazed me 'that' anyone cared".
Overall a beautifully intense poem with a great deal of force to it. There's a great feeling of continuity throughout and a "before and after". Very enjoyable.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Coming from a lay-person in terms of poetry, I loved the structure. I felt guided throughout. It was easy to read, and easy to read in a fashion that made me feel as though I was really taking it in, at the pace and with the "oomph" that (I assume) the writer intended.
I have to think quite a bit to come up with some criticism, but here goes. I am uncertain of whether "ass-set" is intentional, whether it's a misprint of "asset", or whether it implies both asset and, well, ass. (If it is intentional - a nice double entendre). Also, some phrases lack a bit of grammatical accuracy - e.g. "it amazed me anyone cared" rather than "it amazed me 'that' anyone cared".
Overall a beautifully intense poem with a great deal of force to it. There's a great feeling of continuity throughout and a "before and after". Very enjoyable.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Thank you, Sheila. It was indeed intentional. I am slightly dyslexic and fairly uneducated, so grammar is often off. Wonderful review, Blessings, xo. B
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
What a mental roller-coaster. We so rarely get a glimpse of what someone, anyone else has had to endure. You have laid it out to us here. Perhaps hidden between the lines but it is clear and my heart aches for you for those moments of dread you have had to suffer. But it is a marvelous re-birth that you "no longer need to run" That is the happy ending to anyone's story.
Great, personal, revelation
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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What a mental roller-coaster. We so rarely get a glimpse of what someone, anyone else has had to endure. You have laid it out to us here. Perhaps hidden between the lines but it is clear and my heart aches for you for those moments of dread you have had to suffer. But it is a marvelous re-birth that you "no longer need to run" That is the happy ending to anyone's story.
Great, personal, revelation
Comment Written 14-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Thank you, Gary. I just added a truth. Never sold. God Bless and TY for the lovely special star and review. xo. B
Comment from Frank Malley
"I Ran" is a poem about redemption by a narrating woman who suffered greatly before finding peace and the ability to love herself. The poet uses strong and functional language to express her trials by existence. It works; she clearly has endured and overcome a great deal.
I always argue for particularity in poetry. I think specificity rather than general statements make for a more powerful and memorable poem. For example, where the author writes "I began bartering my only ass-set," ( which has a clever respelling to make its point), I would follow with something like 'Mike, Harry, Pete - they bought my body and had me.' I think often that a poem suffers from unnecessary limits that a desire for biographical truth imposes - but it's not a biography, it's a poem. But this is an excellent poem as is.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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"I Ran" is a poem about redemption by a narrating woman who suffered greatly before finding peace and the ability to love herself. The poet uses strong and functional language to express her trials by existence. It works; she clearly has endured and overcome a great deal.
I always argue for particularity in poetry. I think specificity rather than general statements make for a more powerful and memorable poem. For example, where the author writes "I began bartering my only ass-set," ( which has a clever respelling to make its point), I would follow with something like 'Mike, Harry, Pete - they bought my body and had me.' I think often that a poem suffers from unnecessary limits that a desire for biographical truth imposes - but it's not a biography, it's a poem. But this is an excellent poem as is.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Thank you, Frank. NEVER bought. Blessings for a great review. xo. B
Comment from RodG
I appreciate your candor in this poem, sharing why you ran, how you gradually found God and redemption. The refrain--I ran--really emphasizes the HEAR ME tone you are after. Rod
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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I appreciate your candor in this poem, sharing why you ran, how you gradually found God and redemption. The refrain--I ran--really emphasizes the HEAR ME tone you are after. Rod
Comment Written 14-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022
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Thank you, Rod. I found God AGAIN. I didn't think I deserved Him, Blessings, xo. B
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I appreciate the blessings this Sunday morning. Have a great day.
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You also. ty
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for sharing about your life and how God sent the right people to show His love and care for you. I'm sorry you had such a hard life and suffered so much in your youth.
my delicate foundation an (and?)
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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Thank you for sharing about your life and how God sent the right people to show His love and care for you. I'm sorry you had such a hard life and suffered so much in your youth.
my delicate foundation an (and?)
Comment Written 12-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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Thank you. Wow. You are amazing finding this out of the mess of my portfolio. God Bless you for caring so much to look. Blessings, Barbara xo ps. so sorry I have no nomination left. wow, can people see this now?
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Oh. I just went to your portfolio and searched for things you might have written about yourself. 💖 It was Yvonne who introduced you to me.
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Wow, Thank Yvonne for me. She never even reviews me, but I love her. So sweet and a hard time now. TY xo
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I never sold myself-looks like it from some titles. This was written on my youngest daughters birthday. The year in which she would later die.