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Unmothered

Neglected by you, 
The simplest form of abuse

Not photos taken, so none to fade
Ransom for love still unpaid

Might as well have given me away
You were a mother only in name

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Poet Destroyer A

March 22, 2013 at 4:23 PM

SUSAN, A FINE WINNING POEM.... :-) , Congratulations in ANNE'S "any poem goes" contest. Take care~ Linda

Bukang Liwayway

March 22, 2013 at 12:54 AM

so sad...it breaks my heart... full of emotions...a great poet indeed...thanks for sharing friend Susan. Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Maria

Andrea Dietrich

March 21, 2013 at 7:09 PM

my good friend, black eyed susan!! I'm really glad to see you on this winners list. Yours was the shortest poem and one of the most interesting of the reads for me. Luv, Andrea

Kathryn Collins

February 27, 2012 at 6:44 AM

My Susan, this is tragic. To be robbed of a mother's love while in her presence, abuse so cruel to a child. You've written a gem here. love, Kathy

Robert A. Dufresne

February 25, 2012 at 4:59 PM

subtle and power packed 6 lines, Susan/ congratulations on your win here. I'm afraid I've not been watching too closely lately so thanks for the comment, Susan so I could look these over.

Jack Horne

February 17, 2012 at 2:34 PM

such a sad piece, Susan - but so powerfully written

Jack Horne

February 17, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Many congrats on your wins, my friend : )

Andrea Dietrich

February 9, 2012 at 10:29 PM

Susan, thanks for the fave on Jars. I was very happy with what your poem inspired in me for that one!

Kim Merryman

February 7, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Congrats on your win, Susan! Love, Kim

Sara Kendrick

February 7, 2012 at 12:46 PM

That is sad..No photos because no money or other reasons..I hope not your life but that you are speaking of some situations of which you have heard...Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Congrats on your win in PD' s contest..There were no photos of me until after I was adopted..It is like I did not exist until beyond 18 months..Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown

February 7, 2012 at 11:42 AM

Congratulations to you on your placement in P.D's "Any Poem You Posted This Week" contest Susan. Love, Carol

Poet Destroyer A

February 6, 2012 at 9:28 PM

Susan, congrats... on your wonderful win.. thank you for your support ;-)' always PD

Andrea Dietrich

February 6, 2012 at 8:39 PM

susan, I had seen this earlier. which contest was this meant for? I can't keep up with the winners lately. BIG congrats. I see you won, but please let me know for which contest. WAs it one of Brian's? Or maybe PD's?

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

February 6, 2012 at 5:54 PM

congrats Susan on a marvelous win for these incredible lines of poetry luv..

Don Johnson

February 6, 2012 at 3:50 PM

blood ties they stick, parted quick, perhaps you will know her later... my ex always said she was adopted...was not:) thought provoking subject mate....