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She Felt some Emotion Because she had been Left orphaned, at age five Her father died from rabies Leaving five children alone To fend for themselves,'til on their own

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Valsa George

Date: 12/28/2023 10:46:00 PM

It is so sad.... ! Getting orphaned at a young age is unfortunate. A person dying of rabies is even more unfortunate. A powerful, nonet eliciting strong emotions dear Sara.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 12/29/2023 4:01:00 AM

Yes, Valsa, it was a sad situation. He went out to feed the dogs and a dog attacked him. I don't know if it was his dog or a stray. This was back in the early 1900's so it is possible that inoculations were not available back then. They did have medicine to treat it, but it did not arrive in time. Thanks for the visit. Sara K

Bill Baker

Date: 12/20/2023 2:30:00 PM

Powerful Nonet, my friend. It's hard to imagine 5 children being left alone to fend for themselves. Very engaging poetry, Sara. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Sara Kendrick
Date: 12/21/2023 2:17:00 AM

Bill, without a father was like being alone because he was the support, the protector and the leader of the family. It was hard for my mother when she was little, and life was never easy but no one ever said it would be. Thanks for the visit. Sara K

Hiya Sharma

Date: 12/17/2023 7:25:00 AM

Sigh, this is a heart-wrenching poem dear Sara.. It's a soul-shattering situation when life pushes innocent souls into an abyss of darkness. You've so incredibly and impeccably conveyed so much depth within so few words.. This left an impact on my heart.. Sending light!

Sara Kendrick
Date: 12/18/2023 3:09:00 AM

Thank you, Hiya. I appreciate the visit. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/17/2023 7:15:00 AM

I enjoyed your wonderful yet sad write/picture. Life is not always easy. Very hard for many. Have a great/blessed day witting away..................

Sara Kendrick
Date: 12/18/2023 3:10:00 AM

Paula, your visits are always uplifting. Sara K

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/17/2023 5:02:00 AM

Your poem tugs the heart. So sad, yet powerful write, Sara.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 12/17/2023 7:04:00 AM

Why, thank you, Vijay. Your visits always add a special touch. Sara K

Howard Kerr

Date: 12/17/2023 1:23:00 AM

Hi Sara, The depth of heartfelt meaning in this nonet leaves an indelible mark on each person privileged to read it. This poem is monumental its scope. Warm wishes Howard

Sara Kendrick
Date: 12/17/2023 7:03:00 AM

Howard, thank you for your warm wishes. I appreciate the visit. Sara K

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/17/2023 12:18:00 AM

Years ago they were left to get on with it, thankfully things have now changed and there's more help available. Hope you're having a lovely weekend. Tom

Sara Kendrick
Date: 12/17/2023 7:02:00 AM

Thank you for your understanding comments, Tom. I appreciate the visit. The family went back to her maternal grandparents and lived. The oldest child was 12 years old and could help with farm work, so there was some support there from the older generation. Life is not always easy. Sara K

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 12/16/2023 6:32:00 PM

Life can be so cruel and a struggle for many, Thanks for sharing this sad memory and the interesting photo. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2024. SuZ

Sara Kendrick
Date: 12/17/2023 6:06:00 AM

Suzanne, Thank you for the Merry and Happy. The photo is from the internet and does not depict my mother's family situation at all. I appreciate the visit. Sara K

Deb M

Date: 12/16/2023 3:06:00 PM

So sad Sandra….a touching write! Debx

Sara Kendrick
Date: 12/16/2023 4:08:00 PM

Yes, it was sad and so many have been and will be in a similar situation that my mother was in. Thanks for the visit. Sara K

Silent One

Date: 12/16/2023 11:20:00 AM

This is heartbreaking, but so many go through it.. Great choice for this form.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 12/16/2023 4:07:00 PM

Why, thank you, SO. Yes, it was heartbreaking, but life went on and baggage followed. Sara K