tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post2845928570017001755..comments2023-10-02T16:21:04.111-04:00Comments on Scarlet Verses: Alibi: I can't say No Scarlethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03330793338813508704noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-9063497495799653122013-02-01T04:37:42.854-05:002013-02-01T04:37:42.854-05:00one of your best poems, Grace! i've known wome...one of your best poems, Grace! i've known women who stayed in abusive relationships and it is complicated and difficult to understand. i think you hit on part of it though, in that the women don't feel they are capable of taking care of themselves.<br /><br />thanks for the introduction to Dessa!<br /><br />have a lovely weekend!<br />♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-69186453371412026702013-01-31T03:50:55.824-05:002013-01-31T03:50:55.824-05:00like how you incorporated the lyrics in here, defi...like how you incorporated the lyrics in here, definitely a neat touch. I know the situation very well, had a similar type of experience with a friend, that amnesia line fits him to a tee, but, in the end, knock on wood, even though it's been a few years since the last "split" it seemed to have all worked out, but sacrifice one must make if they are to get involved in such an escapade. Strongly penned Grace. ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05885047796180529498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-83814448619711089152013-01-30T19:55:47.652-05:002013-01-30T19:55:47.652-05:00...and no amount of "why?" from those wh......and no amount of "why?" from those who care does much good. Those that "get away" on their own are few and far between...Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-52705981879459483022013-01-30T18:10:17.642-05:002013-01-30T18:10:17.642-05:00Seven - that is a lot ~ I think women in these s...Seven - that is a lot ~ I think women in these situations hope and hope that it will get better ~ Thanks Nico ~Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330793338813508704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-14944123275367131272013-01-30T16:11:44.264-05:002013-01-30T16:11:44.264-05:00I know someone (a lawyer that volunteers his time ...I know someone (a lawyer that volunteers his time and expertise--imagine!) who works closely with a women's abuse shelter. He estimates it takes seven serious abuse episodes for a woman to finally get up the nerve to leave. Seven! Great poem.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10858791213787473858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-45673825889861404932013-01-30T11:01:23.617-05:002013-01-30T11:01:23.617-05:00Like picking at a scab...over and over...so that i...Like picking at a scab...over and over...so that it never heals. Great capture...however painful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-55760315571458218632013-01-30T07:04:30.672-05:002013-01-30T07:04:30.672-05:00Excellent and powerful write, Grace! You capture t...Excellent and powerful write, Grace! You capture the subject matter perfectly and add your poetic touch beautifully. A sad topic, but presented well.<br />My offering this week touches on the other end of the same spectrum: http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2013/01/29/back-in-the-day-3/Marbles in My Pockethttp://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2013/01/29/back-in-the-day-3/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-58470720440557157762013-01-30T01:43:28.163-05:002013-01-30T01:43:28.163-05:00"Just one more chapter" you hear so ofte..."Just one more chapter" you hear so often turns into another, and another - a tough subject beautifully doneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-19258625693019087232013-01-29T23:17:03.325-05:002013-01-29T23:17:03.325-05:00Abuse of another is so bad, I am glad that you are...Abuse of another is so bad, I am glad that you are sending <br />out this message. It happens also to older persons, M & F.<br />..Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982249173214655060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-18030397251547022342013-01-29T22:34:15.883-05:002013-01-29T22:34:15.883-05:00I guess some people never seem to get the message,...I guess some people never seem to get the message, or like you point out in this excellent piece, when he calls she gets amnesia.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.sewina.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/like-modigliani.html" rel="nofollow">Mine’s HERE</a>Andy Sewinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023449074796269533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-62257157147140101302013-01-29T22:07:40.731-05:002013-01-29T22:07:40.731-05:00Matches to Paperdolls I love so much, if you only ...Matches to Paperdolls I love so much, if you only knew. A great match with your poem. A scenario I think we all are familair with. A strong personal write with great commentary and strong lines. Very excellente and great taste.henry clemmonshttp://henryclemmons.wordpress.com/2013/01/29/ominous-concerto/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-47953509732948936502013-01-29T21:35:19.642-05:002013-01-29T21:35:19.642-05:00So difficult, it just keeps going--the burn a pape...So difficult, it just keeps going--the burn a paper cut/paper dolls ver well doneSaravhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289212188617046645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-54474229850478120882013-01-29T20:57:23.075-05:002013-01-29T20:57:23.075-05:00It's so sad. I worked a lot with abused women....It's so sad. I worked a lot with abused women. Hard to break that cycle. I like your idea of paper dolls. it fits so well.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-87730846662812377142013-01-29T20:40:08.302-05:002013-01-29T20:40:08.302-05:00Abuse is two illnesses: one of the abuser, and dif...Abuse is two illnesses: one of the abuser, and different one of the abused. Two sicknesses when combined can lead to deathof the mind, the soul...and sometimes the body.<br /><br />Have seen this often.<br />It hurts every heart which witnesses.<br /><br />PEACE, Heaven....steveronihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010875412308487592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-15117227573507674092013-01-29T18:04:37.754-05:002013-01-29T18:04:37.754-05:00my wip (novel) is about abuse, match to paper, ope...my wip (novel) is about abuse, match to paper, open to the flames.<br /><br />this is so sharp, so hot, so trueHisFireFlyhttp://hisfirefly.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-29582510576807340702013-01-29T17:51:05.036-05:002013-01-29T17:51:05.036-05:00sometimes it takes another to see... sad but only ...sometimes it takes another to see... sad but only so trueWolfsrosebudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295258422523621134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-6193200223905292702013-01-29T17:02:34.045-05:002013-01-29T17:02:34.045-05:00Sometimes it's not simple or easy to walk away...Sometimes it's not simple or easy to walk away even when you know you should. A good capture, Grace.ayalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243362803799877014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-65444382666890808372013-01-29T16:59:55.614-05:002013-01-29T16:59:55.614-05:00A rough situation--too common, unfortunately.A rough situation--too common, unfortunately.Frank Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512960953837979822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-11414380838147200382013-01-29T16:56:24.054-05:002013-01-29T16:56:24.054-05:00Sometimes it is so hard to sit back and watch them...Sometimes it is so hard to sit back and watch them find things out for themselves the hard way.Laurie Kolphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07494759781947881343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-79617488334258485392013-01-29T16:17:38.908-05:002013-01-29T16:17:38.908-05:00nothing like the goings back and forth of a dysfun...nothing like the goings back and forth of a dysfunctional relationship<br /><br /><a href="http://zongrik.wordpress.com/2013/01/27/not-alone/" rel="nofollow">not alone</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-50510504354318748822013-01-29T16:05:30.819-05:002013-01-29T16:05:30.819-05:00My grandmother told my grandfather before they mar...My grandmother told my grandfather before they married that if he ever hit her they'd be calling the undertaker...some women I think must have a perverse impulse to be victimized. Perhaps they keep imagining some fantastic make-up scene that carries them to another realm of "love"...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-11138657212397085892013-01-29T15:56:06.212-05:002013-01-29T15:56:06.212-05:00This is a powerful piece of writing Grace - and th...This is a powerful piece of writing Grace - and the situation you describe is so hard to understand for anyone who ahsn't experienced it themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-44437361506104133232013-01-29T15:27:50.638-05:002013-01-29T15:27:50.638-05:00Old habits die hard and some are so afraid to be a...Old habits die hard and some are so afraid to be alone...this is one addiction where the three month rule will never apply...the dance is deadly...Tashtoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15847190224960829574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-6270556268832580992013-01-29T15:12:55.446-05:002013-01-29T15:12:55.446-05:00Letting go is so hard. Beautiful.Letting go is so hard. Beautiful.Elsie Amatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531633490964827363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-90213902073566708452013-01-29T13:59:09.397-05:002013-01-29T13:59:09.397-05:00I agree with Claudia, it is a kind of addiction.
A...I agree with Claudia, it is a kind of addiction.<br />Abused women are like abused dogs. They might run away for a while but they're not going to turn themselves in to the SPCA.<br />KKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.com