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These Precious Children

These precious children,
drawn and quartered by their father;
used as weapontry upon their mother.
I surround them to bring shelter;
provide a lean-to against the arrows
that seek to disillusion their souls.


They stand with hearts open, loving him;
not knowing where his heart is.

They love blind,
while their mother and I keep our words
against him from our mouths, knowing he will
continue to wipe them from his feet.
And, when their tears come,
I pray I am always there to catch.

 

 

(C) Debby Sorensen Carlson

       April 14, 2009

     

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  • katiejohnstone
    November 10
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    Your poem confuses me.


    • Debbysmiles gold member
      November 10
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      katie

      It is about a mostly absent Father who uses his children as if they were pawns in a game against their Mother. It is harmful for any parent who uses their chidren to hurt their ex. In the end..it is the children that are hurt. Hope this helps. God bless. Debby


  • darlee77 gold member
    September 4
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    This is so sad. It really touches my heart. I write about abused children a lot. I think everyone should know this really happens. Great job.

  • darlee77 gold member
    August 20

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    This is so sad and emotional. It is so sad that bad things happen to children. Thank God they have someone like you standing by. God bless.

  • Bobby41
    June 18
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    Awesome powerful I think we've all known kids in that situation


    • Debbysmiles gold member
      June 19
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      darbysman

      It is a sad situation... one that should not happen. Thank you for reading. Blessings.d


  • DinkyDiver gold member
    May 2

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    Very powerful write, i can tell you want to protect them all. X x if only we could

    • Debbysmiles gold member
      May 3
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      DD

      I do protect them all I can. They are such perceptive children. It will not be long before they see. Like I said, I hope I am there to catch. Hugs..d


  • getjiggy28
    April 15

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    It really can be a blessing that childen are innocent at times, especially when they tend to pick up on things at other times. All we can do is help preserve that innocence for as long as possible.

    A powerful write full of emotion.

    • Debbysmiles gold member
      April 15
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      getjiggy28

      Thank you. You are right. It is important to protect that innocence. Once it is gone, it is gone. Blessings..d

  • drapedindarkness
    April 15

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    Strong Gentleness

    A mother is pure love and power and these words clearly show, The feelings that she saved us from always helped us grow, Thank You

    • Debbysmiles gold member
      April 15

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      drapedindarkness

      It is a blessing when our Mothers reflect the light and love we need . Thank you for your thoughful comments. Blessings. d


  • Ds614
    April 15

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    This poem makes me remember lots of moments from my childhood, instances where bad things were going on. But I was oblivious to it all. Being so innocent and blind to all the bad their is. I can look back now that I am 23 and see where my parents were there for support and acted as a shield. This write made me feel a lot. Thank you for it.

    • Debbysmiles gold member
      April 15
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      Ds614

      Thank you. There were many instances when my parents shielded me too.. probably more than I will ever know. Blessings. d

  • rainlight
    April 15
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    This is a very strengthening poem, a mothers strength sheilding our innocent angels.


  • Toxic Angel
    April 14

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    beautifully written, I think it shows how easy children are open to people cause they are so sweet and innocent.

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