Vickie Hurtt - Thayer Poet Rhyme

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METAPHOR...CHILD ABUSE...................................................................................................

                                                                        ...........................................................................Paintings By Vickie Thayer...............................

My Broken Crayons

I COLORED OUTSIDE THE LINES,
DID IT ALL THE TIME,
COLORS WERE PRETTY,
BACK OF HIS BOOKS SO DIRTY,
HE BROKE THEM,
WITH A VICTIMLESS CRIME,
HE DID IT ALL THE TIME,
I COLORED OUTSIDE THE LINES,
PRAYING HE WOULD GO BLIND,
BROKEN CRAYONS,
STILL COLOR FINE,
THEY DO IT,
ALL THE TIME.

~VICKIE THAYER~

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Daniel Henry Rodgers December 1, 2023 at 8:53 AM Vicki, your poem is a powerful testament to resilience and the enduring spirit of creativity. The metaphor of the broken crayons and the vivid imagery you’ve used create a compelling narrative that resonates deeply. - Blessings, Daniel Vickie Hurtt - Thayer December 11, 2023 at 8:15 AM Thank you Daniel for the encouraging comment. Vickie

Beata Agustin November 29, 2023 at 6:03 AM 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. Vickie Hurtt - Thayer December 11, 2023 at 8:16 AM Thank you Beata for your thoughtful and kind comment. Vickie

Jan Allison December 1, 2017 at 11:38 AM Such a powerful piece vickie I found the imagery quite harrowing. Love the pic it is perfect to go with the poem. Wish I was artistic!:-) hugs Jan xx Vickie Hurtt - Thayer December 1, 2017 at 1:06 PM Thank You Jan, I Enjoy All Your Poetry...Your Talented Indeed. Hugs, vickie

Silent One November 8, 2017 at 1:05 PM That is an excellent painting.. you are very talented.. Another heartbreaking deep write, but it shows you kept the faith and never lost hops... you kept drawing and drawing... Vickie Hurtt - Thayer December 1, 2017 at 1:09 PM Silent One, Thank You...I Did Not Know I Could Paint Or draw Until I Retired From My Career and Got Bored. My Grandmother Margaret Was An Oil Painter...She Was Very Good, I Think She Handed Me Her Gift From Above. Thanks, Vickie

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 8, 2017 at 6:34 AM Woah this is thick Vickie! Potent penning! Cheers lovely xomo! Vickie Hurtt - Thayer November 8, 2017 at 8:41 AM CHEERS MAUREEN! THANKS.

Arthur Vaso November 7, 2017 at 9:48 PM Oh my, very emotional piece, and I loved that painting!!! Vickie Hurtt - Thayer November 8, 2017 at 8:40 AM THANKS MUCH, ARTHUR!