Beryl Edmonds Poet Pantoum

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A Home Void of Love

A Home Void of Love
What is a home that's void of love?
It is the child that never speaks
For no one listens to a word
Missing is care, hugs and kissing.

It is the child that never speaks
A face without reason to smile
Missing is care, hugs and kissing
A lonely heart that never sings.

A face without reason to smile
It's a fear that is ever near
A lonely heart that never sings
Would love to dance, but has no chance.

It's a fear that is ever near
A cold, aggressive ambience 
Would love to dance, but has no chance
Often are the tears that silently fall.

A cold, aggressive ambience
For no one listens to a word
Often are the tears that silently fall
What is a home that's void of love?
4th June 2022

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Panagiota Romios June 13, 2022 at 12:18 AM Belle, there are children like this!! A really touching write, in a world with their heads in matters, totally trite! And we poets?? Grown children loving it seems to me in a world headed for destruction. Children have undergone psychological abuse in an obtuse world. The horrors they see, parents with devices glued to their faces. And there are homes with big hearts. God bless them! Huggs, Panagiota xx Beryl Edmonds June 13, 2022 at 9:44 AM Pangie I’ve known children suffer like this, mainly in the past, you hear things from children at school, I remember a girl about seven years old telling me her dad had tried to kill her mother, the parents did split up fortunately and the girl grew into a wonderful adult. It’s just so sad… Hugs in return to you, Belle

Paula Goldsmith June 12, 2022 at 12:38 PM WOW!!! What a powerful write. So True. I wish you would write more. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away............... Beryl Edmonds June 12, 2022 at 1:57 PM Thank you Paula, ‘happiness is a home where love is’ I do write a lot and sometimes I’m inspired by a word or words I’ve heard. You keep writing away too and blessings to you… Belle

Connie Marcum Wong June 4, 2022 at 4:21 PM Many children raised like this over come however; not without great difficulty. They struggle through life and if they are lucky they meet someone kind and loving who takes them under their wing and teaches them their worth. Your message is a strong one in this wonderfully written poem Belle. Blessings xxoo Beryl Edmonds June 4, 2022 at 7:35 PM Thank you Connie, I so love to see happy contented children who are cared for and loved very much, sadly it’s not the same for some and it breaks one’s heart. Blessings to you too, Belle xxoo

Alexis Y. June 4, 2022 at 2:13 PM WoW! Belle, You have penned such a heartfelt and meaningful Pantoum. A home void of love is a miserable place imho. Well done. Have a nice day and weekend-Alexis Beryl Edmonds June 4, 2022 at 3:10 PM Thank you Alexis, a home filled with love raises one up like a dove. Enjoy the rest of the weekend… Belle

Regina Mcintosh June 4, 2022 at 6:35 AM This is simply brilliant. I love it. God bless you... Love, Gina Beryl Edmonds June 4, 2022 at 6:52 AM Thank you so much Regina. God bless you too, with love Belle