The Mary Bell story/Cerulean eyes
Suffer little children-Mary the 10 year old Strangler55 total reviews
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
You deliver another fascinating reading experience. The poem is well penned and certainly holds the reader's attention. The notes, as always, filled with detail and intriguing facts about the person being written about. Nicely done and thank you very much for sharing it.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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You deliver another fascinating reading experience. The poem is well penned and certainly holds the reader's attention. The notes, as always, filled with detail and intriguing facts about the person being written about. Nicely done and thank you very much for sharing it.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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thankyou so much for your very kind remarks kindest regards meia x
Comment from Irish Rain
Hard to believe. I think as you do, she was trying to 'kill herself' in the children she murdered. BUT...what would make a little girl do this, even with cases of severe abuse, most children don't become murderers. SO...my question..is there inherent evil, a Satan's curse type of thing? A bad seed? Great story-poem, and notes, out of sixes dear, blessings...
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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Hard to believe. I think as you do, she was trying to 'kill herself' in the children she murdered. BUT...what would make a little girl do this, even with cases of severe abuse, most children don't become murderers. SO...my question..is there inherent evil, a Satan's curse type of thing? A bad seed? Great story-poem, and notes, out of sixes dear, blessings...
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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thankyou so much for your very kind remarks kindest regards meia x
Comment from closetpoetjester
Another epic write Meia and this little girl certainly had some weighty issues to deal with. The victims families must have been beside themselves finding out a child was responsible. The background story goes a way to explaining HOW she ended up like this and so often its a broken home that contributes to the break down of the family unit. Maybe she envied what other children had, like a life. Can't really blame her for that. Still, what she did was abhorrent and it's evident she knew it was wrong. She somehow justified it within herself though. Not a good mindset to be in. I'd say Mum has a lot to answer for. Very interesting write as always. Heavy topics, but someone has to do them LOL Good on you for tackling something of this magnitude. The uneven rhyme and stanzas threw me a bit (I have ocd with symmetry LOL) but I simply went with it after awhile because I couldn't fight it haha. A truly great write. Very informative notes too.
Cheers P
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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Another epic write Meia and this little girl certainly had some weighty issues to deal with. The victims families must have been beside themselves finding out a child was responsible. The background story goes a way to explaining HOW she ended up like this and so often its a broken home that contributes to the break down of the family unit. Maybe she envied what other children had, like a life. Can't really blame her for that. Still, what she did was abhorrent and it's evident she knew it was wrong. She somehow justified it within herself though. Not a good mindset to be in. I'd say Mum has a lot to answer for. Very interesting write as always. Heavy topics, but someone has to do them LOL Good on you for tackling something of this magnitude. The uneven rhyme and stanzas threw me a bit (I have ocd with symmetry LOL) but I simply went with it after awhile because I couldn't fight it haha. A truly great write. Very informative notes too.
Cheers P
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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thankyou so much for your very kind remarks kindest regards meia x
Comment from winnona
A well-written story in poem form. This is interesting in a twisted way. Mary's mother was twelve when she had her. Abused and hurt the child. The child kills two children and the mother never has to answer for anything.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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A well-written story in poem form. This is interesting in a twisted way. Mary's mother was twelve when she had her. Abused and hurt the child. The child kills two children and the mother never has to answer for anything.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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thankyou so much for your very kind remarks kindest regards meia x
Comment from nomi338
What a horrific story. Much like the bite of a werewolf turns the bitten victim into a werewolf. These adults who turn children into monsters by their abuse are often victims of abuse themselves. I pray that the antidote can one day be found to prevent this from happening in further.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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What a horrific story. Much like the bite of a werewolf turns the bitten victim into a werewolf. These adults who turn children into monsters by their abuse are often victims of abuse themselves. I pray that the antidote can one day be found to prevent this from happening in further.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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thankyou so much for your very kind remarks kindest regards meia x
Comment from RGstar
I sent you a message in your inbox about author's notes and length, yet, I couldn't have been more wrong where 'this one' is concerned. I found the notes connected so well with the interest of the write, both educational and well defined, in terms of emotion.
I forgot about the raw virtues of poetry and its forms as I read, and this six stars is for the aura and motion that you created through this tragic situation.
You took up questions that I, for one, though knowing of Mary Bell, had not gone into such thoughts. There is almost a schizophrenic within me- she deserves a chance being that young and the things she suffered, and no she does not, for the fact she has grandchildren, as well, of course, a child, which the victims will never have. I have never been this mixed before...in thought.
My God, so tragic.
You see now why I favor life.
You took me on a journey... ok, I stepped away from rhythm, and devices and immersed myself, totally, into the story, which I shouldn't really, but you wrote this so well, there was little choice.
Well done.
RG
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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I sent you a message in your inbox about author's notes and length, yet, I couldn't have been more wrong where 'this one' is concerned. I found the notes connected so well with the interest of the write, both educational and well defined, in terms of emotion.
I forgot about the raw virtues of poetry and its forms as I read, and this six stars is for the aura and motion that you created through this tragic situation.
You took up questions that I, for one, though knowing of Mary Bell, had not gone into such thoughts. There is almost a schizophrenic within me- she deserves a chance being that young and the things she suffered, and no she does not, for the fact she has grandchildren, as well, of course, a child, which the victims will never have. I have never been this mixed before...in thought.
My God, so tragic.
You see now why I favor life.
You took me on a journey... ok, I stepped away from rhythm, and devices and immersed myself, totally, into the story, which I shouldn't really, but you wrote this so well, there was little choice.
Well done.
RG
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Thank you SO much, I fel the same about Mary, so much of the tale is that of a child crying for help-hence the title of the book 'cries unheard' not just the victims cries, but Mary also. Thank you so much for your valuable review and I am so glad you got where I was coming from. kindest regards, Meia :)
Comment from Mastery
Hello, my friend. This is an unusual and unbelievable story. I would have simply done it in an essay or short story form instead of poetry though. I think the length and criteria of the story cries out to be told in prose. A short poem to accompany it might be nice. Interesting at any rate and well written, answering many questions about the girl. Blessings, Meia. Bob
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Hello, my friend. This is an unusual and unbelievable story. I would have simply done it in an essay or short story form instead of poetry though. I think the length and criteria of the story cries out to be told in prose. A short poem to accompany it might be nice. Interesting at any rate and well written, answering many questions about the girl. Blessings, Meia. Bob
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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thankyou very much for your kind review. Marys' story has been told so many times in prose. But firsthand, writing AS Mary is something I have dabbled with. I will keep you posted kind regards, Meia x
Comment from Sasha
Although tragic, I also found this so very sad. No one really knows what makes a killer but you cannot ignore their horrific childhood as being a major factor. I find your poems fascinating and educational. I also appreciate the notes that offer a bit of insight into the character of the subject. Excellent work with this one. I found the poem she wrote her mother deeply compelling.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Although tragic, I also found this so very sad. No one really knows what makes a killer but you cannot ignore their horrific childhood as being a major factor. I find your poems fascinating and educational. I also appreciate the notes that offer a bit of insight into the character of the subject. Excellent work with this one. I found the poem she wrote her mother deeply compelling.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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thankyou so much sasha xmeiax
Comment from Wabigoon
Hi Meia--
I think the subject matter of these long story poems...exceeds the poetry in them. Which is what I have been saying more or less. That may be fine, depending upon where you are aiming these -- but the subject matters, the Vargas girl and her early sexual exploits and now this poor creature call for, at least for me, the most extreme poetry you can pen. That doesn't seem to me to be what you are doing and thus, I'm a bit disappointed. Again, not that these don't work, it's just that they could be zoo damn good, disturbing.
I would not shy away from describing the extremes here which may mean becoming your subject instead of writing the poem from outside. This, of course, is just my opinion -- but I "hear" in my head this poem that's there which you haven't quite produced though capable of doing so.
One mistake here:
Then, you(r) near-castrated him.
Thanks, enjoy your work and the extreme subjects. Very original way to go.
Best
Jeff
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Hi Meia--
I think the subject matter of these long story poems...exceeds the poetry in them. Which is what I have been saying more or less. That may be fine, depending upon where you are aiming these -- but the subject matters, the Vargas girl and her early sexual exploits and now this poor creature call for, at least for me, the most extreme poetry you can pen. That doesn't seem to me to be what you are doing and thus, I'm a bit disappointed. Again, not that these don't work, it's just that they could be zoo damn good, disturbing.
I would not shy away from describing the extremes here which may mean becoming your subject instead of writing the poem from outside. This, of course, is just my opinion -- but I "hear" in my head this poem that's there which you haven't quite produced though capable of doing so.
One mistake here:
Then, you(r) near-castrated him.
Thanks, enjoy your work and the extreme subjects. Very original way to go.
Best
Jeff
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Thanks Jeff, I am always grateful for your honest reviews. I know you would perhaps prefer I approached them with the casual bitterness and anger of Plath- I consider myself a Crime Historian Poet....I am not trying to BE anyone else, but as always I really appreciate your taking the time to read them. kindest regards, meia :)
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Meia --
There may be on my part some misunderstanding of what you are doing. I did not know there was such a thing as a "crime historian poet!" Congratulations for hacking out new territory. I am proud of you! Of course you don't need to be Plath -- who the heck does? But, I still think, your could make these damn things really vibrant and visceral -- more than you do without offending your sense, or our sense of what you're doing. But I will keep in mind what you have said in the future. On my visits to the Old World, Museums of Torture were places that really caught my imagination precisely because of how visceral they were.
Jeff
Comment from F. Wehr3
I found this to be morbid and tragic, but the tale was also compelling in its evilness. Who knows what goes on in the mind of a killer, or how events in their life propelled them do such a heinous act. Meia, I think you did a great job in relaying this story.
Take care,
Russell
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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I found this to be morbid and tragic, but the tale was also compelling in its evilness. Who knows what goes on in the mind of a killer, or how events in their life propelled them do such a heinous act. Meia, I think you did a great job in relaying this story.
Take care,
Russell
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017
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Thankyou so much for your lovely review! A tragic tale but it is something I like to do- deal with historical crimes from a diferent perspective. So many thanks, Meia :)