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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' Form: Sonnet Sponsored by Brenda Chiri

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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 ~`*

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 !

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! :-)

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..

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!

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 The Insolent Rib

Date: 9/21/2017 2:44:00 PM

And the jaw drops... Potent pen my friend.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
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.