An Act of Cruelty

I believe that an act of cruelty
Is to take away a child's security
So let it be said
When two people wed
Make sure it's a certain surety




Written in 2014, reposted 2019.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Maverick Avatar
January 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
A valuble view.'
Agustin Avatar
January 24, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Allison Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 5:40 AM
wise words indeed Vera, hope you and Peter and well:-) hugs Jan xx
Thirtyseven Avatar
March 12, 2021 at 6:08 PM
Hello Vera, I do so agree. I hope that you and Peter are well.
Thomas Avatar
January 22, 2021 at 5:50 AM
How very very true Vera. I hope you and Peter have been well :)
Lamoureux Avatar
October 8, 2019 at 6:22 AM
Good advice Vera. Hugs Rick.
Krutsinger Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 1:42 AM
Vera, well-said. The problem occurs when one wants to be wed, and the other pretends they want to be wed. Your poem does bring an important problem to light. It is the children who suffer. Well done indeed!
Duggan Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 9:33 PM
Hi Caren, thank you so much for the lovely comment, I wrote this back in 2014, I saw something on the TV News and decided to put my bit down on paper especially with all this peodeo. going around, you know what I mean, take care my dear......Vera
Sathasivam Avatar
March 13, 2019 at 2:17 AM
Excellent and well said. Thanks for sharing it
Duggan Avatar
March 13, 2019 at 6:46 PM
Hi Ravi, thank you so much for the visit and the comment, hope you are well, take care......Vera
Laurie Avatar
March 11, 2019 at 9:54 PM
Hello Vera … more and more of these cruel domineering people are being exposed thankfully, so just maybe, more children well have life they deserve. A really well written message Vera - Lindsay
Duggan Avatar
March 11, 2019 at 11:09 PM
Hi Lindsay, so true my friend they need to expose them all, if only they could live the lives my children and I had perfect, I am having trouble trying to write a fresh poem but until then I will repost a couple of old ones, thank you so much for the visit and take care.......Vera
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 11, 2019 at 10:17 AM
Excellent, succinct and wise ink! Hugs Vera, to you and P :) xomo
Duggan Avatar
March 11, 2019 at 7:13 PM
Hi Maureen, thank you so very much for your comment and the visit to my page, hope you are keeping well, take care......Vera
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