Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Exceptional

This is such a poignant and moving verse, Nomi and I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your daughter and her husband and all you've gone through before and since. Your description of the prison visit is very relatable especially as my job as previous job was as a probation officer visiting prisons and having to try to weave meaningful intervention into a job that so often focused on statistics and administration. Drug addiction is a cruel condition that can undermine the best of us once it takes hold. What you have done in your support of her children and the success you have found for them is extremely admirable and will give you some solace as you continue to enjoy the lives of your extended family. Your verse and the story it tells will remain with me. Bless you for sharing, Nomi. Love Debbie xx

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2023

Thank you dear Debbie. I appreciate your kind remarks. I was angry about the rules, but I do understand why they are in place. My anger was much more about having to see my child locked up than anything else.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

You and I have had similar adventures, we've had occasion to "adopt" two young people, they too are doing well, with good spouses and children, attend church, so good job, it's a satisfying conclusion to your poem, but tragic about your daughter and her hubby, so sorry bro, well done, you're a good saint, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2023

Thank you brother Roy. I have no doubt our story is being repeated many times over. I thank God that there are those among us who are willing to save as many displaced children as possible. God bless you.

reply by royowen on 05-Jul-2023

Bless you, it seems joy can be born from sorrow

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

Beautifully written, though very sad, as your daughter finally finds her way in life it came to an end, I am so very glad to read about her son doing so well, an excellent read****kahpot

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2023

Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind comments.

Comment from JSD

Excellent

Amen to that. Incredible the hardships we cope with but life somehow still goes on. Well done for encapsulating all this so successfully in this well-strict poem. The link between the start and the end is superb. All the best to you and your family. X

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2023

Thank you, your kindness is noted and appreciated.

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

I was so glad to read your footnote to the sad tale recounted in the poem. Despite the unfortunate past it looks as though things are improving by leaps and bounds. For that I rejoice.

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 Comment Written 05-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2023

Thank you old friend. That statement had nothing to do with your age, only the age of our association. As always, I appreciate your comments.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Oh my goodness this is such a touching write and from the heart. I am so sorry for your loss and your poor daughter fell into bad company and became addicted to drugs. It is the curse of the 21st century and how can it be stopped? I feel for you as you did your best and yet you are left to grieve. I wish I had a six left for you for this very sad and engaging post. Love Dolly x x x

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 Comment Written 05-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2023

Thank you so much. The fact that you care helps a lot. We as a family are dealing with the loss.

reply by Dolly'sPoems on 05-Jul-2023

It is a tragedy, I feel for you x x x