No Refuge

there is no refuge from unfounded accusation innocence shattered

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Michelle Faulkner

Date: 11/28/2018 3:37:00 PM

This has such depth of emotion for such a brief piece - skillfully done!

Mark Elam

Date: 11/8/2018 4:06:00 PM

So true and so well expressed Deb.

Deb Radke
Date: 11/9/2018 11:55:00 AM

Thank you, Mark, for these kind words of support. I appreciate you taking time to read and comment.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/8/2018 12:26:00 PM

How true this is, Deb, and we see a lot of this happening today. We don't know whether to believe the accused or the accuser, but the accused's reputation is always questionable afterward. Excellent, thought-provoking verse! Hugs, Carolyn

Deb Radke
Date: 11/9/2018 11:55:00 AM

Thank you, Carolyn. It's true that unless we stand insider another's shoes we can never really know the truth of an accusation. And yes, the accused is forever changed by an unfounded accusation.

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/7/2018 7:29:00 PM

O what a touching poem Deb - nothing hurts more than being wrongfully accused - it's the worst nightmare. Well penned with so few words.

Deb Radke
Date: 11/7/2018 8:06:00 PM

Thanks for your response to this poem. I appreciate you very much.