Why Kristoffer by Arild Andresen Ertsland

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/27/2012 6:03:00 PM

ps your new avatar is much cuter looking!!

Arild Andresen Ertsland Date: 5/28/2012 6:02:00 AM

..miaow:-)

Date: 5/27/2012 6:02:00 PM

so sad, Arild. Is this a kid in your country that was in the news or something? I just googled it and was amazed by his story and the stupidity of his mother. The man got only 8 years. Such a travesty!!!

Arild Andresen Ertsland Date: 5/28/2012 5:43:00 AM

Yes he`s from my country.Worst part of this tragedy was that no one,including teachers at his school reported anything of what was going on.Several times he came to school so badly beaten up by his stepfather,that he couldn`t even open his eyes.The day this poor kid died,he was in such bad shape that he couldn`t even walk without leaning himself to the wall.Later the same day,her mother found him dead with a 17 cm long break in the skull..This whole case is being re-opened again these days.

Matthew Anish

Date: 5/27/2012 4:01:00 PM

Poignant rendition of a tragedy. Wuch things happen all too frequently, unfortunately. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Joann Grisetti

Date: 5/23/2012 2:14:00 PM

Very sad to have to write a poem to the passingof an eight year old. A very lovely tribute.

Arild Andresen Ertsland Date: 5/23/2012 2:23:00 PM

thanks Joann.The media attention around his case woke me up.No one,including his mom reported the severe abuse he was subjected to.

Owen Yeates

Date: 5/21/2012 1:10:00 PM

Hi Arild great write in tribute to this little boy, loss is awful I know my grandson died 5 years ago aged 13 this year we are raising money in his memory for a local childrens hospice, so i really appreciate this write. all the best owen

Wilma Neels

Date: 5/18/2012 7:40:00 AM

This is so sad Arild, thank you for being the voice for Kristoffer. A beautiful dedication to him and I love how you ended it as well.. Ps: not sure who turned out the light, will have to find the culprit :) love & hugs CTC

nette onclaud

Date: 5/18/2012 4:00:00 AM

riveting work, arild... your words let out a poetic sigh!.. beautiful!.. winning wishes and huggs! :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/17/2012 9:08:00 PM

by the way, no one will ever know why! hugs,,, and thank you... xox~PD

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/17/2012 8:51:00 PM

Hello, Arlid, wow this is one carries me far across any land. Very sad and heartfelt. My heart pour for the 8 year old. No one should pay the price. Another short example of paying price , as Christ did*. Poor Kihhle, at least he is free from all this pain.. .. thanks for sharing your wonderful and deep thoughts through your poetry with us today;-) Take care and have yourself a good night ~ always* PD

binibining P.iNk

Date: 5/17/2012 12:38:00 PM

Oh shucks, this literally made my heart feel heavy :(--- it is indeed so heartbreaking to read about child abuse and what's horrifying is it still seems so rampant today. Thanks for sharing Arild...very very moving and affecting write.

David Williams

Date: 5/17/2012 6:36:00 AM

Arild a good dedication, there is a case here at the moment where a man has just had six of his fourteen children murdered...dreadful crimes against the kids...David

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/17/2012 12:31:00 AM

So sad, Arild, to write about such tragedy but so important to bring this kind of horrific abuse to light. A well written and thoughtful dedication to an innocent child. God bless you. Hugs, Rhonda

Chris D. Aechtner

Date: 5/16/2012 11:38:00 PM

Arild, good of you to honour this poor child with a dedication like this. Still the children suffer, still the children suffer.

Pace INK-U-SCRIPT

Date: 5/16/2012 7:50:00 PM

What a wonderful tribute..but so sad..I hope justice was done!!!

SCRIBE ML

Date: 5/16/2012 6:24:00 PM

This is saddening. That's just a baby. Share it with world Arild!

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