Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Shirley, so so sorry sweet girl...but you are so right abuser pick the frighten children...sigh...but it is good to get it out...release the pain...God Bless and be with you...Love ya Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2015

Thanks Linda.
I appreciate your comments and stars.
:-) Shirley

reply by l.raven on 26-Jul-2015

you are so welcome Shirley...always...luff xxoo

Comment from Treischel

Excellent

A touching memory of differing treatments for different siblings. So sad, but of course , not his fault either. I am glad you can write and gain a measure of release. The poem is well written in aabb rhymed quatrains. It tells the tale well and with clarity.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2015

Thank you
I appreciate your review and continued support.
:-)Shirley

Comment from Tomes Johnston

Exceptional

This is a touching poem that the author has created with this piece of work. It is funny how two siblings can have a completely different experience. My uncle died recently and my sister was singing his praises and asked me to join her in praising him. I just said nothing as I don't like to talk ill of the dead, but she obviously got treated a lot better than I did.

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2015

Thank you Tomes.

Your understanding six star review is much appreciated.
It is very sad really but unfortunately often true- a fact of life I guess.
I understand your viewpoint.
:-) Shirley

reply by Tomes Johnston on 15-Jul-2015

My pleasure

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Shirley...

_ This is a sweet pix of you and your brother.
_ It can't be easy to watch a sibling skate through and never get into trouble, while you can't stay out of it for lack of love/caring on your parents part.
_ I'm just pleased you've come out on top.
_ Take care.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*;*)

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2015

Thanks Jax.
I appreciate your review.
I really wish I had found this strength to share my story a long time ago.
Thank you for walking with me.
After a lengthy estrangement after our mothers death ( unrelated to childhood or abuse)
Tommy and I are communicating again. Finally he can accept that this abuse did happen..
The loss of our sister has helped this healing as well.
:-) Shirley

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi there,

The poem works very well.
There is a good flow and pace to the piece. The words are well chosen, with the meaning clear. It is simple and uncluttered which is good as wordiness does not mask the meaning.

Such truth and honesty in the piece.
Good write.
GMG

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2015

Thank you.
I appreciate your comments and stars.
:-) Shirley

Comment from writeapoem

Exceptional

I thought this well written to describe when one is smitten another child is loved. In my day what was rumored behind closed doors was hushed away. I'm so happy adversity is overcome and the one who suffered is able to heal and feel within her inner self, and help herself to rise above the occasion.

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2015

Wow! Thank you.
I appreciate your amazing review.
This poem will also go into my book (in my portfolio titled Walk With Me)
It is my sharing thoughts and memories of an abusive childhood.(Not sexual)
:-) Shirley