To Grasp a Reason

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Triolet, only the second one i've written,

Feel i need to explain the reason for this poem,  as i do prefer to be a little cryptic.

In General, us oldies often go on about the good times or days, mainly because most of us had a childhood, something today that seem to be missing for various reasons, but in the old days there were also an underground of crime, and one of the worst, Paedophilla, yet if one were to go and tell, especially if the perpetrator was that of a member of society deemed beyond disrepute. No one would believe the victim, in some case even punished for their outrageous accusations.  My poem in 8 simple lines is my way of  emulating this!

 

Careering headlong through an era of his mind
he needs to revisit his vision of that time
forgetting life there could often be a grind,
careering headlong through an era of his mind
where folk would not comprehend some oh so blind
that criminals were not alone committing crime,
careering headlong through an era of his mind
he needs to revisit his vision of that time.

© Harry J horsman 2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 1/4/2019 11:29:00 AM
This is a very significant poem. It takes courage to face the truth head on and also do something positive about it. I hope there is Justice for these atrocious things. So well done! :)
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Date: 7/13/2018 3:45:00 PM
I think we can look back all we want, and yes, see things that we didn't back then that were there. But grasping that reason. That's a different story huh? :) Have a wonderful weekend Harry.
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Date: 7/13/2018 5:46:00 AM
A truly brilliantly composed piece written on what to me is the worst crime imaginable- the molestation of children! A crime that in my opinion, deserves at least , life in prison if proven beyond a shadow of doubt. Exceptional poetry my talented friend and important to bring more attention to this darkest of evils.. A fav... thank you..
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Date: 7/10/2018 2:09:00 PM
Hello Harry, Very well-done and full of true passion!! Enjoyed your Triolet very much!! Best Wishes, Gary
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Date: 7/9/2018 11:22:00 AM
I think that you've done it!
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Date: 7/9/2018 8:14:00 AM
As a child, I narrowly escaped one of these episodes. But Uncle Vito brought me back to life and that creep was exposed.
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Date: 7/9/2018 6:31:00 AM
When I read the horrors that went on, crimes that were totally ignored, the poor children who were punished even, not believed, it is disturbing to say the least, of a past that can neither be ignored nor forgotten. An amazing Triolet Harry....Maria hugs
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Date: 7/8/2018 9:10:00 PM
Hi Harry.. Tonight, the mountain sky is clear. In a few hours the stars will tease me with their winks. The twilight is for your poem, and it's as enjoyable as the coming sunset!
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Date: 7/8/2018 1:26:00 PM
- Some memories ... we wish to forget, Harry - Great written - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/8/2018 11:30:00 AM
i hope this heinous act is exposed, harry... you wrote it with finesse and i am proud of the way your poem affects me...huggs
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Date: 7/8/2018 11:07:00 AM
You tackled the theme of abuse so sensitively Harry, I am not a triolet fan BUT the impact of the repeated line makes the poem so powerful. Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/8/2018 10:18:00 AM
A disturbing reality. It is good to bring attention to the underbelly of human depravity.
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Date: 7/8/2018 9:36:00 AM
You highlight vividly Harry, the issue of hidden crimes in good old days. I like this form you wrote..the lines that repeat enhanced your poem.
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