I Still Hear Her Comments

Mary, I'd suspect that little girl is responsable for so much of your great poetry, so kudos to her. Great poem, very insightful. Brian

This is absolutely brilliant, how can we have a maximum of 10 per vote when this has just ran way past that line.Love Duncan

Mary, this is so touching! I hope that little girl finds complete happiness and can always avoid the pain of the past!

mary you deserve 20...deeply understood...

Excellent Mary. Written with that extra bit of 'fog' tomake the reader wonder about whose identity this is. This inspires me, watch for one to follow. Best H

Perhaps we will always have that 'child' within us Mary, because it is so hard to grow up and face the world. It's tough out there, but keep that smile on your face, cos you're just lovely with it. Nice poem, it was very moving and beautifully written. Love Adopted Mom XXX

Pain, and memories of that destruction of self-esteem - 'you'll never be any good unless..'; and gratitude that it wasn't worse; and that idea that lingers that 'no-one but me...' - Mary, this poem stirs up so much... I'm grateful that you've written it, and simply hope that for you and me and others, such situations spur us on to 'correct the balance' in our living for others... Thanks.

In time, I'm sure you can win the battle between you and your own insecurities. I think that everyone faces a similar battle. Great work, Mary. Sincerely, Amanda

This good Mary. I like the way that the reader is not quite sure who the little girl is. You managed to continue the ambiguity right to the end: even the last line is open to question. Well done Mary you've created something rather original here. Love Denis Joe