Nette Onclaud Poet Quintain (English)

Caught In Between

Conflicting are familial ties that bind
As my activist brother once declared
This summon for probing, he declined
In a crucial time when revolts had snared
Our birthmark of freedom, then endangered.

Harder the choice for Dad caught in between
Love for son and a general’s duty;
As nights set to embark on our planned scheme
Father hid my sibling across a far sea,
Believing in our home’s earned dignity.



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My brother was a college student and leader
of an activist movement during the People Power
Revolution in our country.
Though under suspicion for violent acts, 
we all knew he was innocent, especially my father.

Dr. Ram Mehta’s Hard Choices Contest
by nette onclaud

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Greg Hoffman July 5, 2014 at 9:44 AM Congrats on your win Nette,with this fine poem.Family first and foremost,well done

Mohan Chutani July 4, 2014 at 11:33 AM Nette, such difficult situations keep arising. Having faith in near and dear ones, if innocent, helps in taking a good decision. Congrats for the win. Mohan

Poet Destroyer A July 4, 2014 at 9:53 AM wonderful win Nette... PD

Robert Johnson July 4, 2014 at 9:22 AM Wow, such intrigue. There are alot of ways a family can get torn apart. Nice when it sticks together. Congrats.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 4, 2014 at 8:53 AM Great write indeed ,, choice was real hard ,, story of exceptional courage,, congrats on big win !

Dr.Ram Mehta July 4, 2014 at 8:20 AM A unique write on the Hard Choices and fine Rhyming, Congrats on the win in my contest, nette

Carrie Richards July 1, 2014 at 9:22 PM Oh my goodness, this is such a difficult choice made ......so many of us take for granted the things many endure to ensure a way of life that is free, safe, and honest. What an amazing story, Nette!

Paul Callus July 1, 2014 at 5:08 PM Well executed English Quintain, Nette. You tell of an intriguing part of your family life. Yes, a hard choice had to be made then! gl in contest. // paul Paul Callus July 4, 2014 at 3:22 PM Back again with congratulations; I'm glad and honoured to be standing next to you on the same podium:)

Jslambert Mister Roboto June 30, 2014 at 6:49 PM way to keep it real in the field. HOLDIN' it down for the family. Cool how blood sticks together Huh? ! Nette Pot!:)

Debbie Guzzi June 30, 2014 at 2:53 PM Yikes so hard for all you, brother & father, glad all are safe! Light & Love

Frederic Parker June 30, 2014 at 2:52 PM very strong and very real

Lucilla Carrillo June 30, 2014 at 12:58 PM This is a great poem of hard choices. It is also great for the contest. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla

Tim Smith June 30, 2014 at 12:47 PM Wow nette what a hard time for you family..I hope everything turned well...hugs Tim

Leon Datu June 30, 2014 at 12:38 PM Nette, this poem may well be the point where most of us find ourselves deciding on a difficult situation,. A purposeful, stirring read where family unity and love reign over societal struggle.Wonderful!

Eileen Manassian June 30, 2014 at 12:23 PM Wow, Nette. Thank you for sharing a snippet of your life with us. This was quite a hard time for your family. In the civil war in Lebanon, brother fought brother. A very sad time for us all.....Lovely poem. Good luck on contest.