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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' 
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Copyright © Michael Vacek | Year Posted 2017

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Eve Roper Date: 10/9/2017 10:44:00 PM Congratulations on your win, Michael, children do that to us... Hugs Eve ~`* Login to Reply Michael Vacek Date: 10/11/2017 1:03:00 PM Thank you Eve. 11 years later, I know this to be the best decision I ever made.

Constance La France Date: 10/9/2017 7:27:00 PM Michael, I think this is wonderful, congratulations on your win and I love your image too ! Login to Reply Michael Vacek Date: 10/11/2017 1:05:00 PM Thank you. I was looking for a 'boyish' crusader and this image fit the bill.

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 10/9/2017 1:31:00 AM Michael - Blessings and sincere congratulations on your well-deserved win ... keep up the great work, my friend! :-) Login to Reply Michael Vacek Date: 10/11/2017 1:06:00 PM Thank you Gregory

Robert Lindley Date: 9/22/2017 5:34:00 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.. Login to Reply Michael Vacek Date: 9/22/2017 7:11:00 AM Thank you Robert. It is so much easier to write from the heart rather than the imagination.

John Hamilton Date: 9/21/2017 11:22:00 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! Login to Reply Michael Vacek Date: 9/22/2017 7:09:00 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 Date: 9/21/2017 2:44:00 PM And the jaw drops... Potent pen my friend. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/21/2017 3:07:00 PM No doubt. More words I mean, but that and that too :) Michael Vacek Date: 9/21/2017 2:49:00 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.