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Starting Over Heroes

Some kids sleep To sounds beating Beating scared hearts Beating man starts Beating woman scarred Beating black tar Racing for life Faking out time Speeding the night Open eyes fright Closing blue eyes Praying through cries Hearts hopes dream Perseverance purple green Arch angel wings Borrowed brown blessings Morning raises shade Man still raged Kids know stay Sleep until safe “Woman come back!” Clothes are packed She leaves, kids go too Man looks doomed Police were called Red woman walked Holy house call Ran evil off Blessed everything Starting over new things Healing hazel hope “Sometimes you have to be your own hero”

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David Smith

Date: 3/19/2024 12:58:00 AM

You have found a niche that suits your particular skills Karen, I am sure you will in time become the consummate poet who will inspire us to want to continue to perfect our craft. You have the gift. Regards David in NZ

Karen Jones
Date: 3/19/2024 1:32:00 AM

David your kind words are appreciated and so very inspiring! I hope you know we are similar with gifts God blesses us with my friend. Thank you!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/11/2024 4:43:00 PM

the last line resonated with me, for I've had to do that many times in my life...not in my current relationship but ones in the past, even in a work environment that was emotionally abusive and controlling Powerful words. enjoy your evening, Sara

Karen Jones
Date: 3/11/2024 5:31:00 PM

I understand. So glad you persevered Sara! Have a blessed evening as well.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/9/2024 7:27:00 PM

Powerful statement here. Reads as urgently and fearfully as the emotions expressed. Kudos, Gershon

Karen Jones
Date: 3/10/2024 12:15:00 AM

Thanks for reading Gershon.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/9/2024 5:29:00 AM

Anyone who can do this is indeed a hero. It's very difficult when the support for it isn't there. We hope to be able to support and shelter anyone who needs to get away from an abusive situation. I have been there and experienced not being able to get out. It's a really awful thing that takes a terrible toll on us. Wisdom and strength is hard to develop.

Karen Jones
Date: 3/9/2024 5:38:00 AM

So sorry you have had this experience and feel certain you persevered due to perhaps your inner strength as well as personal perspective! It is so important that we as a society are supportive empathetic and embracing!