Janice Canerdy Poet Rhyme

A Fallen Angel

“Our angel,” Mom and Dad declared
	throughout their daughter’s early years.
	When she revolted, tempers flared.
	Mild punishment caused bitter tears.
	She ran away! Her parents’ fears   
	engendered searches. They would find 
	their teenage runaway on crack.     
	Without judgmental words but kind   
	and loving hugs, they coaxed her back,
	where proper treatment does not lack.


*crack cocaine


Date: March 8, 2018
Contest Title: 10 Lines, 5 Words III
Sponsor: Laura Loo       placed 3rd


April 6, 2018, entered in  Emile Pinet's Non-Romantic Love Contest

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Line Gauthier April 9, 2018 at 10:15 PM A very touching poem. Congrats on your win, Janice. Janice Canerdy April 9, 2018 at 10:27 PM Thanks so much, Line! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden March 30, 2018 at 4:58 AM Blessings and sincere congratulations on your fine win, Janice - all the best to you, my friend! :-) Janice Canerdy March 30, 2018 at 7:54 AM Thank you so much, Greg! Janice

Beautiful Scars March 21, 2018 at 6:41 AM sad sad sad truth as SO said below, it happens way too much, great poem thank you and congrats :)-luloo Janice Canerdy March 21, 2018 at 8:42 AM THANK YOU, Luloo! Janice!

Silent One March 10, 2018 at 4:13 PM A sad truth... sometimes no matter what a parent does they cant save their child.. Janice Canerdy March 10, 2018 at 5:54 PM Thanks, S.O. Janice

Jan Terry March 9, 2018 at 11:20 AM A parent's worst fear: losing a child to addiction or death. I'm glad your poem had a happy ending. A tough subject to put into ten lines of five words but you've done it splendidly. Good luck in the contest, Janice. Hugs. Janece Janice Canerdy March 9, 2018 at 12:30 PM Thanks so much, Janece! Janice

Line Gauthier March 8, 2018 at 4:09 PM What a nightmare but a beautiful write. Well done, Janice. Janice Canerdy March 8, 2018 at 4:38 PM Thanks so much, Line! Janice

Daniel Turner March 8, 2018 at 10:55 AM For those never having experienced addiction, be it personally or a loved one, one can not possibly imagine the change that comes over the user. Rarely do they make it back whole. Understanding and patience usually run out, even for those who are long suffering. Great poem focusing on a tough topic, Janice. Janice Canerdy March 8, 2018 at 11:23 AM Thanks so much, Daniel! There but for the grace of God go I! Janice

Vijay Pandit March 8, 2018 at 9:37 AM I am glad to read the happy ending..you chose a theme that spells suffering for many families here in the US..best for a win, Janice. Janice Canerdy March 8, 2018 at 10:03 AM Thanks so much, Vijay! Janice