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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

Date: 4/9/2018 10:15:00 PM

A very touching poem. Congrats on your win, Janice.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/9/2018 10:27:00 PM

Thanks so much, Line! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 3/30/2018 4:58:00 AM

Blessings and sincere congratulations on your fine win, Janice - all the best to you, my friend! :-)

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/30/2018 7:54:00 AM

Thank you so much, Greg! Janice

Lu Loo

Date: 3/21/2018 6:41:00 AM

sad sad sad truth as SO said below, it happens way too much, great poem thank you and congrats :)-luloo

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/21/2018 8:42:00 AM

THANK YOU, Luloo! Janice!

Silent One

Date: 3/10/2018 4:13:00 PM

A sad truth... sometimes no matter what a parent does they cant save their child..

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/10/2018 5:54:00 PM

Thanks, S.O. Janice

Jan Terry

Date: 3/9/2018 11:20:00 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
Date: 3/9/2018 12:30:00 PM

Thanks so much, Janece! Janice

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/8/2018 4:09:00 PM

What a nightmare but a beautiful write. Well done, Janice.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/8/2018 4:38:00 PM

Thanks so much, Line! Janice

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/8/2018 10:55:00 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
Date: 3/8/2018 11:23:00 AM

Thanks so much, Daniel! There but for the grace of God go I! Janice

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/8/2018 9:37:00 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
Date: 3/8/2018 10:03:00 AM

Thanks so much, Vijay! Janice