Comment from poetbear

Excellent

Beautiful poem and well written but it hurt me.
We couldn't have children and chose not to adopt.
Back in 1980, it was hard for Jewish couples to adopt because many adoptions were rescinded.
Even reformed Jews!
That said, I am very happily married to my husband.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014

Hi friend yeah we accepted we couldn't have kids and due to our increasing health problems it was probably better that way. I am so sorry that girls are getting abortions instead 0of giving some other couples the joy of bringing up a little one.
Thanks for sharing. My wife and I love the Jewish people and Israel as a Nation. (Not Jewish but we are born again Christians.) Hope you will read my (Autobiography)book "The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go" still being added to hehe.

Comment from Terrie DeGolier

Excellent

Sankey the picture was perfect especially since your wife knitted it. Your poem brought tears to my eyes the longing you both felt was well written and expressive. God Bless you both..hugs enclosed for you both.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2014

Thanks very much you don't know how much we appreciate your comments. We are coming up to 27 years together and we do accept that it was God's will for us to not have children due to our health problems which have increased o9ver the years.

Comment from Keturah Martin

Excellent

This is poem which will touch lives all over the world, especially those who walk in these shoes. God bless you for writing such a descriptive masterpiece which masters the childless heart cry of many! For the style it is written in it has a very good flow throughout the whole of it.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2014

Thanks very much for the fine review. You caught my meaning for sure. I only put this up again today as I changed the picture you would have seen an explanation in the Author notes. Had a gorgeous little girl from Fan Art in there before but I loved the little cardigan and felt it was more relevant. She made it as a teen for a baby we never had sadly. Thanks again. Been loving meeting a lot of new folks on FS lately.

Comment from visionary1234

Excellent

a bit too much end-rhyme here to be called "free verse" I think, but see what others say??? lovely feeling/ emotion running through this one, very said ... longing ... :)Sharyn

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2014

Thanks Sharyn I did get accepted when I entered it under Free Verse but whatever. Not a professional here sorry. My wife got the little cardigan out today it was a teary occasion she is doing a bit of a clean up. I had a lovely little girl from Fan Art as the picture before. The picture change is the only reason I put it up again today.

reply by visionary1234 on 19-Jan-2014

it doesn't take away from the truth of the piece Sankey, no worries!
:)S

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Sankey, I can only imagine how heartbreaking it must be for couples unable to reproduce. You have with gentleness and grace approached the subject in a wonderful free verse. Very best wishes to you in the contest.

Gloria

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2013

Hi friend thanks for the lovely review. I loved the little girl I got from Fan art isn't she a cutie. Contest is past I got a few points but no win never mind I enjoyed it. My wife enjoyed reading it too and the picky of the little girl as well.

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014

Hi friend I put this up again today with a new picture if you wold like to have a look and read the Author notes

Comment from Petriesan

Excellent

no kidding the picture is great, maybe second best baby girl picture int h world, the best being my granddaughters'. . . just the facts :)

I agree, males can never know the heart of a mother. . .we can relate to the kiddos but there is something different.

This is a very sad poem and very well done

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2013

Thanks for dropping by friend. Appreciate the review.

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014

Hi mate I put this up again with a ndew picture read the Author notes for the reason

Comment from GWinterwin

Excellent

Great poem my friend, with words that flow well and tell of the sadness of couples without children. A child does fulfill and complete a marriage and family. You done a great job of writing this. God bless my friend.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2013

Thanks mate for dropping by I got some good votes in the Competition one of my first times entering those. take care.

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014

Put the poemm up again today with a new picture have a look at the Author note explaining why.

Comment from RYME4U

Excellent

Excellent, This is so well done and expresses so much emotion. Many of us take our kids for granted. Than you for showing the other side of the coin. Great job!

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2013

Thanks for the lovely review. I loved the beautiful little girl I got to use in the photo from Fan Art.

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014

Put the poem up again today with a new picture have a look at the Author note explaining why.

Comment from Zandrew

Good

I've only read a few poems now on this site, but this is my favorite so far. I like the rhyming scheme that occasionally falls a little out, I like the whole feel of the poem, I like the subject. Emotion was certainly conveyed, I really liked this poem.

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 Comment Written 02-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2013

Thanks for the great review. I did write it as Free type so I gather a diversion from rhyme would be allowed a little thanks again.

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014

Put the poem up again today with a new picture have a look at the Author note explaining why.

Comment from cottoncandy11

Excellent

Hello, what a beautiful picture and terrific , expressive and poignant words. Best of luck to you in the contest.
Regards, Cottoncandy11

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2013

Thanks very much for a lovely review. And the good wishes as well.