Comment from Artasylum

Excellent

you are right...we can never choose our family but we can choose our friends and if your family doesn't support you...it is better...yours, diana

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2008

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2008

Yep. In a nutshell, that's where it sits for me. Thanks so very much Diana; it's always good to see you! xoxoxoxox

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

and I squealed >>>> I myself would remove the I here it's not needed I feel just my humble opinion
I enjoyed this work it reads very well and it is beautifully presented regards Fuller

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2008

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008

You could be right - I'll take a look at that; thanks! Glad you enjoyed this one Fuller and I appeciate the great review xoxoxoxoxoxo

Comment from Juleeann

Excellent

This was a great story in poem format. I felt like I was there with you going through the struggles, bouncing back through your life. Great job. Good for you in breaking free.
Juleeann

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2008

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008

Thanks Juleeann. Not been an easy run to say the least, but being away from them has let me sit back and think alot about what's best for me with them. So far, the cone of silence is working the best... time will tell, no doubt! AGain, thanks so much for your excellent review xoxoxoxoxo

Comment from kassey

Excellent

What a very strong message you carry in this poem and to have the strength to break free must be a great feeling. The poem was extremely well written, rhymes and presented. It read very smoothly and the content great. I am happythat you found the strength at last.
Excellent work Kay

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2008

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008

Yes, I know I can't go crawling back begging forgiveness and saying sorry for it all anymore. I've done my part; it's up to them now, or the hands of fate. Thanks so very much Kay; it's always good to see you again! xoxoxoxoxo

Comment from skye

Excellent

We can choose our friends, but not our family is that old saying.
Your poem describes how sometimes we need to break free, to allow our own self to shine through.
But, ultimately, the genetics float to the surface, and if we are very lucky, we come to appreciate all the nuts that live in our family tree, including ourselves.
Very well done.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2008

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008

So true. I'm always saying that; especially now! You're right about the 'nuts' bit; I'm not angry with them anymore really, but still they maintain their stubborn silence, waiting for me to take the whole thing on my shoulders as usual. Que sera, sera is where I'm at now; it's all I can do.

Thanks so much for your review, the stars and your thoughts - they are very much appreciated skye xoxoxoxoxoxo

Comment from raimie

Excellent

In fear I had fallen from their family tree
In safety, I landed; in truth, I walked free

Stand out lines...beautiful

This is a beautiful poem about breaking away from the ties that bind sometimes to tightly. This poem had no spag, beautiful imagery, flow and forum.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2008

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008

Thanks so much raimie for your beautiful review! xoxoxoxoxo

Comment from Charles Keith

Excellent

Great poem about how impoertant it is to make your own way in the world. Some families encourage youngsters to do this while, sadly, some cling and cling using chains of fear.
Breaking those chains is a risk usually worth taking.

Nice work, good luck in the contest.

Keith

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2008

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008

Thanks Keith, for your review and good luck wishes. It is a risk worth taking, even with those few doubts that linger after the 'landing'. Time will tell, no doubt! xoxoxoxoxoxo

Comment from Joyce L.

Excellent

I really liked this poem. I liked how you compared it to a leaf leaving it's family tree. It takes a lot of courage to go off on our own sometimes, and very difficult to break the ties long time held on to by a stem. Very nice wording.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2008

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008

Things can become a habit, especially family. But if their attitudes no longer serve a person, or stifle them, then it is sadly time to move away. It's taken me this long to realise that. Thanks so much jmet for your excellent review and thoughts xoxoxoxoxoxo

Comment from HalfHoff

Excellent

The fall certainly can be a long one and rarely has a soft landing ... and yet, perhaps the impact awakens us in a way. I hear ya doll ... outstanding. !!!! Lea Ann

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2008

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008

Thanks Lea Ann! Been a long road (fall), but the landing has been worth it. Time will tell where things go from now.

As said, thanks so much for stopping by! xoxoxoxoxo

Comment from BarnCat

Excellent

Beautiful sentiments and much wisdom in this one Chris. I too have fallen far from the tree, though from time to time I try to reconnect with a brother. You raise the irony well that though fearful of both the fall and the fallout, often we are better off once we land. Debb

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2008

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008

Guess it's like anything where we have to let go of something long-standing, but letting go of family can be such a weird and insecure feeling until we learn we can live our lives without their influence. I appreciate your perception here Debb as what you mention was the general thread I'd written this with. As always, it's great to have you stop by and I thank you for a great review! xoxoxoxoxoxo