This is extremely personal and I applaud your bravado and strength as ever take care

Dagmar

Such a sad piece that's resonates deeply, and probably not just with myself. The brutality of being a child. Such a brave poem that bears scars forever.

Much warmth and love

Michael :)

Nah!

I don't think we ever truly heal.
We just become accustomed and oblivious to the pain.

Then we make bloody sure we do not create the same.

Fantastic poem

Craig

This is heartbreaking to read, Dagmar. Thanks for sharing this.

I have no idea about the 50`s, but thank God I didn't born in that era and the poem is sad what you have to go through to survive.

There is much to gather from the words penned here
and its very very sad to read them. You have been through a
lot and the last line shows your courage...take care and make sure
you don't loose that inner strength!