Michael Vacek Poet Sonnet

What About the Children

Downward marriage falls seeking some relief
Children follow awkwardly, senses moan
Husband and wife acting out of belief
Three children entering chambers unknown

Locked in battle, the wife reaches for sword
Under advice, she unleashes all hells
Falsely accusing the husband deplored
Of abuse, harm, and hate to citadels

With one stroke of the pen, I was condemned
Guilty 'til proven otherwise I was
Cast out, no home, no gold, no kids, clemmed.
Without, alone, despaired, scorned, for no cause

Time to think, time to ponder, time to pray
My children became my crusade, that day

09/21/17
'Taking a disappointment in your life turning it into something positive' 
Form: Sonnet 
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Eve Roper October 9, 2017 at 10:44 PM Congratulations on your win, Michael, children do that to us... Hugs Eve ~`* Michael Vacek October 11, 2017 at 1:03 PM Thank you Eve. 11 years later, I know this to be the best decision I ever made.

Constance La France October 9, 2017 at 7:27 PM Michael, I think this is wonderful, congratulations on your win and I love your image too ! Michael Vacek October 11, 2017 at 1:05 PM Thank you. I was looking for a 'boyish' crusader and this image fit the bill.

Gregory Richard Barden October 9, 2017 at 1:31 AM Michael - Blessings and sincere congratulations on your well-deserved win ... keep up the great work, my friend! :-) Michael Vacek October 11, 2017 at 1:06 PM Thank you Gregory

Robert Lindley September 22, 2017 at 5:34 AM Heartrending and tragic. That you had the courage to write this fine sonnet speaks volumes my friend. What doesnt kill us, makes us stronger they say but that fire we wade through to become stronger often leaves us with bitter memories and sad hearts. Exceptional sonnet my friend--from the heart and that makes it a gem.. A fav.. Michael Vacek September 22, 2017 at 7:11 AM Thank you Robert. It is so much easier to write from the heart rather than the imagination.

John Hamilton September 21, 2017 at 11:22 PM Mind blowing poem, but even more so, that this is a reality that anyone has to face, bravo for having the fortitude to put such a personal nightmare to pen. This has winner all over it, sorry for your experience, but as you say it did turn into a positive somehow, and you got a great sonnet out of it! Michael Vacek September 22, 2017 at 7:09 AM This event was a pivotal moment in my life allowing me the opportunity to truly grow. God will never give one more than one can handle and will always provide a way out

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 21, 2017 at 2:44 PM And the jaw drops... Potent pen my friend. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 21, 2017 at 3:07 PM No doubt. More words I mean, but that and that too :) Michael Vacek September 21, 2017 at 2:49 PM That was a pivotal moment in my life. All things good today have roots in that moment 10 years ago. Thank you Maureen. It was difficult to make this a true sonnet. As I had the urge to include more words.