Where are you?
A Mother's Lament.37 total reviews
Comment from Charles Keith
This is a fine poem and a fine subject to write about. I spent a lot of time in Australia and I have great respect for your countrymen. I know how many Australian still agonise over this period in your history, however us Brits are hardly innocent in the things they have done to other races. Don't be too hard on yourselves. Most Countries have skeletons in their cupboards. At least there was no slavery in Australia.
Best Wishes
Keith
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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This is a fine poem and a fine subject to write about. I spent a lot of time in Australia and I have great respect for your countrymen. I know how many Australian still agonise over this period in your history, however us Brits are hardly innocent in the things they have done to other races. Don't be too hard on yourselves. Most Countries have skeletons in their cupboards. At least there was no slavery in Australia.
Best Wishes
Keith
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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No, you are right about that. But we must never forget, and learn from our mistakes. Thanks for reviewing and your generous rating. Warmest regards, Marijke
Comment from highlander104
This is a very sad story about that 'dark' time in Australia's history. A few years back I viewed a video, Rabbit Proof Fence, which gives a personal and emotional account of this era.
Good write. Sorry you missed the deadline. I believe you would have done well.
Jean K.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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This is a very sad story about that 'dark' time in Australia's history. A few years back I viewed a video, Rabbit Proof Fence, which gives a personal and emotional account of this era.
Good write. Sorry you missed the deadline. I believe you would have done well.
Jean K.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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I have that DVD here at home. Thanks for reviewing and your generous rating. Warmest regards, Jean. Marijke
Comment from Renee' J Thomas
This is a very well written, very sad tale indeed. Your wording read very easily and it is a shame you missed the contest deadline, I think this is quite good.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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This is a very well written, very sad tale indeed. Your wording read very easily and it is a shame you missed the contest deadline, I think this is quite good.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Thank you so much, Rose, I appreciate your compassionate review and generous rating. Warmest regards, Marijke
Comment from prophetess
Oh this is a sad, sad story and you captured it magnificently in your well structured and metered poem. How can people be so cruel. I just don't get it. I never will. My heart bleeds for these people, for their heritage, and for their pain.
Prophetess
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Oh this is a sad, sad story and you captured it magnificently in your well structured and metered poem. How can people be so cruel. I just don't get it. I never will. My heart bleeds for these people, for their heritage, and for their pain.
Prophetess
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Thank you so much, Prophetess, I appreciate your compassionate review and generous rating. Warmest regards, Marijke
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You're very welcome Marijke
Comment from misscookie
What a touching piece of artwork there are so many stories can be told by that photo alone.
I truly applause you for this heart warming poem. You express so much compassion as you write. I was truly moved
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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What a touching piece of artwork there are so many stories can be told by that photo alone.
I truly applause you for this heart warming poem. You express so much compassion as you write. I was truly moved
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Thank you for those compassionate comments and your generous rating. All the stars for this peom belong to those who suffered and are still suffering. Warmest regards, Marijke
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you are very welcome, have a BLESSE DAY.
Comment from Belinda
Hi, Marijke, what a pathetic story of the aborigin babies. I'm glad such a practice does not happen anymore. You've related this in a moving way in this 'lonely poem'. It's a pity you don't get a spot in the contest.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Hi, Marijke, what a pathetic story of the aborigin babies. I'm glad such a practice does not happen anymore. You've related this in a moving way in this 'lonely poem'. It's a pity you don't get a spot in the contest.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Yes, the repercussions are still out there. Thanks, Belinda, for those compassionate and caring comments and your generous ratings. Warmest regards, Marijke
Comment from lgm859
I do not know what it is like to be a mother, or to give birth to a child. But, I do understand the pain, the agony of losing someone that you cannot hold anymore. May not be the exact same feelings but altogether it is pain. This poem showed sincerity and seriousness to a crime that took a long time to fix. It angers me that people have actually done such a cruel thing to family.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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I do not know what it is like to be a mother, or to give birth to a child. But, I do understand the pain, the agony of losing someone that you cannot hold anymore. May not be the exact same feelings but altogether it is pain. This poem showed sincerity and seriousness to a crime that took a long time to fix. It angers me that people have actually done such a cruel thing to family.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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You and me both, my friend. Thank you for your compassionate and caring review and your generous rating. All those stars belong to those who are still suffering. Warmest regards, Marijke
Comment from hotstuff
What a pity you didn't make the contest as this poem had to be a strong contender. It is so tragic what happened to those children and my heart aches for the parents.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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What a pity you didn't make the contest as this poem had to be a strong contender. It is so tragic what happened to those children and my heart aches for the parents.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Yes, but I had to post it. Once it was written, I felt the need to share it. Thanks for those nice comments and warmest regards, Marijke
Comment from wierdgrace
I know this was happening in some parts of the world, but not there, well written, and so sorry you did not get it in for the contest, or did you, I will check, no errors and no revisions, and a story that did need told.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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I know this was happening in some parts of the world, but not there, well written, and so sorry you did not get it in for the contest, or did you, I will check, no errors and no revisions, and a story that did need told.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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Hi, and no, I did not get it in. But thought I would post anyway. Thanks for your nice review and generous rating. Warmest regards, Marijke
Comment from menachem
How awful! I've heard of things like that, where people to took children, because they had none of their own. But this, is a new level!
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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How awful! I've heard of things like that, where people to took children, because they had none of their own. But this, is a new level!
Comment Written 27-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2010
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This happened in the fifties/sixties/seventies, doesn't happen now. But of course, many of these have not found their families again. The repercussions go on a long time. Thank you for your review and generous rating. Warmest regards, Marijke
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I hear you.
You're welcome.
