Comment from MagKing

Excellent

This is a fine poem, with a very smooth flow.
I like it very much.
The poem is very interesting and easy to read.
But I didn't get all explanatory, perhaps you can fill me up on that.

MagKing

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014

This poem is based on the idea that we all have an inner child whom we either nurture or ignore. I recently went through a visualization where my "inner child" was found in the woods and she said to me "I called for you and you didn't come." And she was crying so pitifully. I realized I take care of everyone else but I don't do a good job of taking care of my inner child or myself. Keeping her safe refers to not allowing myself to get into a dangerous relationship again. That may have been more information than you wanted. LOL. Thank you very much for your excellent rating and the kind review.

Comment from dancerwriter

Excellent

After reading the words and then your notes, I was really surprised.To write about ones "inner child " is an unusual part of ones personality I have never thought about or even considered. The entire idea is like looking into ones souls, and your words throughout the poem makes one think it is an abandoned child you are speaking about.They are so realistic.Lesley.J.Mooney(Dancerwriter)

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014

Thank you so much for your excellent rating and your kind words. I appreciate the idea that most of us don't think about those things.

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

Hello Belinda,

This piece of poetry really touched me ... deeply.

I'm devoted, now, to keep her safe,
This little girl who shares my face. .. beautiful lines.

I think I can identify with them ... I've been on such a journey too and have come out sound and safe, thanks to amazing grace!

I don't think I've bumped into you before. So nice to meet you. :)

Have a super weekend. God bless you, my dear. :)

Sonali :)

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2014

Thank you so much for your beautiful critique. I appreciate your excellent rating for my poem. I'd love it if you'd read some of the other work I've done. It's very nice to meet you also.

Comment from hobopoet

Excellent

I love everything about this poem, especially the closing lines.

"I'm devoted, now, to keep her safe,
This little girl who shares my face."

Brilliantly written. :)

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2014

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your review.