Sara Kendrick Poet Sonnet

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How Could You Abandon

Don't grieve. Anything you lose comes around in another form.
Quote by Rumi     

How could you abandon me at that time
A small innocent child, just a toddler  
Blond hair, sky-blue eyes with mountains to climb 
You couldn't know even if I would be a coddler  

I might have spoiled you so, with fine treatment 
How could you do such a horrible thing
Snuffed out your life, I could be your completement
Instead, I had many strange roads to wing

At least my childhood was a time of peace
Well, mostly, learning so many aspects
Of God's green earth, people and caprice
Of learning, of love, and of nature's affect

Suicide isn't a way out of depression
It leaves those left here with the big question

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Valsa George July 17, 2025 at 1:36 AM I'm back to Congratulate on your poem, being at the top in the list of 100 best poems. A well deserved win, dear Sara. Sara Kendrick July 17, 2025 at 8:21 AM Why, thank you, Valsa. I appreciate the second visit. I did not know it was in the top 100 for now. Sara K

Triny Xiang July 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM You are a testament to her love of life. Your words are poignant and ever hopeful. I'm certain she is proud of your lily in her sorrowful valley singing so resiliently. I find her resistance to the hardships of life in you, still asking the big questions. Bravo. Sara Kendrick July 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM Thank you, Triny, for the nice review of my work. I will always wonder why she chose suicide as a way out and I am sure that my life as an adopted child was much better than the life I would have lived if I had stayed in the home with my biological parents. Sara K

Sotto Poet May 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM No problem can be solved by dying. When a mom leaves her adorable kid, the youngster must endure trauma. Very moving poetry. Sara, congratulations on winning. Sara Kendrick May 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM I appreciate your comments. They mean a lot to me. I appreciate the congrats. Sara K

Valsa George May 26, 2025 at 6:51 AM Suicide is no solution for anything. When a mother takes off her life, leaving her innocent child behind, through what trauma the child has to wade. A really touching poem. Congratulations on your win, Sara. Sara Kendrick May 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM I agree, Valsa. God had planned ahead so that I could be led to believe and have faith. Your comments are encouraging. Sara K

Maclawrence Famuyiwa May 26, 2025 at 6:06 AM No way a pretty heart won't pen a beautiful poem. Congrats. Sara Kendrick May 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM Thank you, Maclawrence, for your uplifting review of my work. Sara K

Abdul Malik Mandani May 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM The last two lines say all, heart-wrenching ending. Well-deserved win. Sara Kendrick May 26, 2025 at 4:26 AM I appreciate the nice review, Abdul. Yes, most family members really don't understand what is going on inside that person's heart and head. I was too young to even know about anything. Sara K

David Crandall May 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM Sad and heart-rending poem, Sara. Sara Kendrick May 26, 2025 at 4:25 AM Thank you, David, for the nice review. Sara K

Maclawrence Famuyiwa May 25, 2025 at 5:40 AM This win win is well deserved. Congrats. Sara Kendrick May 26, 2025 at 4:24 AM Thank you, Maclawrence. I appreciate you dropping by with congrats. Sara K

Anne-Lise Andresen May 24, 2025 at 10:42 AM - Congratulations on your win in the contest "Abandon", Sara :) - (you "won" twice...I've never seen that before:) - hugs Sara Kendrick May 26, 2025 at 4:23 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise, for dropping by with congratulations. Love the smiley faces. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith May 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your powerful yet very sad write. Great Picture.... Have a blessed weekend with your win....... Sara Kendrick May 26, 2025 at 4:23 AM Thank you for dropping by with congrats. I hope your weekend was excellent. Oh!! I forgot most people will be off today as well. Sara K

CayCay Godwin May 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM Oh, a dramatic heart punch, this was. So sad especially knowing that it happens, has happened and will continue to happen and NEVER will it be anything other than sad. A very good write, Sara, it poetically touches the reader ... CayCay Sara Kendrick May 26, 2025 at 4:11 AM Yes, CayCay, when a person chooses suicide as a way out, those left behind are always hurt by it. Thanks for the nice and understanding review. Sara K

Bj Legros Kelley May 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM Sara, your poem breaks my heart. I recently was again dealing with the memory of a close relative who committed suicide and wrote a couple of poems on it, hoping others grappling with suicidal thoughts choose to get help. I think as survivors of such a horrendous loss, for us to write about our hurt may help others to not choose that exit from life. I'm so sorry. I am glad that you had a peaceful upbringing, I'm sure you were a wonderful little girl. You are a beautiful soul and light on PS <3 Sara Kendrick May 26, 2025 at 4:09 AM Thank you, BJ, for the uplifting and encouraging comments. Life is not always easy and sometimes I am sure most people give a thought to wanting to get out of life, but all things bad pass and there is always hope of a brighter tomorrow. Sara K

Ink Empress May 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM Omg im so sorry if this is about you dear sara, my heart hurts reading this poignant and heartfelt poem. Sigh! Mental health is not something we can always get answers for, suicide is getting more and more common now unfortunately. Its so sad! Sigh! This really left me tearing up. A fave it is! Best wishes for the contest. Sending you light always Sara Kendrick May 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM IE, I was so young that if I had been left to be reared by that family, I would have known about the suicide. I learned from getting her death certificate. Well, maybe I should say I had heard she committed suicide but did not know for certain until I got the death certificate. I was adopted within three months of her death. I am honored that you would fave this one. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich May 20, 2025 at 5:45 AM My husband's family had a few suicides in it but I was so surprised when a nephew of mine took his life barely out of his youth. Depression is a horrible thing! Good topic for Abandon. Andrea Dietrich July 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM Yes. I was not around him. His own parents could not see it. So sad. Your poem is too of the list of best 100 new poems now. Congrats Sara Kendrick May 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM Andrea, I can imagine that was a shock. If you were not around him and could see changes in him, it would be hard to know that he was deeply troubled. I am sure my mother was living in hell on earth. I know that she had to have been depressed. Sara K

Yann Rolland May 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM so touching poetry, we have to take decisions and solutions to move forward, enjoyed your beautiful poem, good luck Sara Kendrick May 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM Yann, I worked through accepting my mother's choice to end her life but when I was a child 15 months old, and I did not know what happened only that she was no longer there. I was adopted for a number of reasons and it all worked out for my best interest I think when looking back. Sara K

Anne-Lise Andresen May 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM - A poignant poem, Sara ... and I agree with your words at the end - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Sara Kendrick May 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM Anne-Lise, we can never really know exactly why anyone would do such a horrible thing to all the people left behind. Sara K

Kim Rodrigues May 19, 2025 at 11:33 AM Suicide has its complexities. Sad one and hopeful deapite itself! Sara Kendrick May 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM Yes, Kim, suicide is a complex mental and emotional illness come to an end. I am sure my mother was suffering some strong negative emotions. Sara K

I Am Anaya May 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM I'm so sorry for you, Sara. Abandoned, yes, suicide is never the answer, look to God. Great message! Peace be with you dear poetess Sara Kendrick May 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM Anaya thank for kind and comforting comments. I appreciate the visit. Sara K

Daniel Henry Rodgers May 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM Dear Sara, How raw, honest, and heartbreakingly beautiful. You give voice to pain and unanswered questions with such grace and courage. I feel your longing, your resilience, and your hope woven through every line. Your words are a comfort to anyone who’s ever asked “why?” and that healing is possible, even after loss. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Sara Kendrick May 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM Daniel, it has taken me a long time to actually learn of her real cause of death which happened when I got a copy of her death certificate and then it took me some time to work through the fact that she died that way. It had to have hard on all who were adults and the older children to learn of her choice of method of her death. Thanks for the visit. Sara K