philsgal7759 wrote on Mar 30, ’09

WOW Sue you are incredible!! Well done

lauritasita wrote on Mar 30, ’09

I like that happy ending. I’m glad you’re using this poem. It sends a message to women who still live by that old philosophy of waiting for that “perfect someone”.  Great poem !

starfishred wrote on Mar 30, ’09

Yes the ending is superb- great poem

billatplay wrote on Mar 30, ’09

And the monster that did this foul deed? I feel anger, mighty anger at such animals who have the audacity to think of themselves as Men.

catfishred wrote on Mar 30, ’09

Me too, Bill. And I could tell you a few hair curlers about the man herself had married too young with all those hopes and dreams gone sour. But I’ve buried the pain of secrets long ago that would have reflected so cruelly on my beautiful sons. Hubby’s now dead, but my beautiful sons and I have survived to live and breathe and see another world full of wonders.
Suz, you read so well. And I LOVE your NY accent. It’s so you, so great. This is indeed a passionate poem with a sad message, as life sometimes is. Hugs

sanssouciblogs wrote on Mar 30, ’09

And the monster that did this foul deed? I feel anger, mighty anger at such animals who have the audacity to think of themselves as Men.

Thanks, Bill, I am so glad that was mentioned. This young lady suffered. When I met her at work and saw her ring I was dazzled. Just a reminder, that these things mean nothing. I am grateful for your reaction, truly.

sanssouciblogs wrote on Mar 30, ’09

WOW Sue you are incredible!! Well done

THANK YOU, Narice. this was sitting for a while and I am glad I didn’t release it until it was edited once more. Thanks so much.

sanssouciblogs wrote on Mar 30, ’09

I like that happy ending. I’m glad you’re using this poem. It sends a message to women who still live by that old philosophy of waiting for that “perfect someone”.  Great poem !

I don’t really see it as a happy ending per se, it’s the end of suffering and she learned a lesson, or at least that’s how I’d like it to be interpreted. A lesson for women indeed. Thankfully she got out alive. I guess I’d call the ending hopeful. xoxox

sanssouciblogs wrote on Mar 30, ’09

Yes the ending is superb- great poem

Thanks, Heidi, I think this will be a good ending for the whole thing. I am grateful for the comment and the validation.

sanssouciblogs wrote on Mar 30, ’09

Me too, Bill. And I could tell you a few hair curlers about the man herself had married too young with all those hopes and dreams gone sour. But I’ve buried the pain of secrets long ago that would have reflected so cruelly on my beautiful sons. Hubby’s now dead, but my beautiful sons and I have survived to live and breathe and see another world full of wonders.
Suz, you read so well. And I LOVE your NY accent. It’s so you, so great. This is indeed a passionate poem with a sad message, as life sometimes is. Hugs

Bless you, Sherry. I’m almost there. I am so appreciative of your comment and reaction. I had it tough with husband #1, who is also dead. How do we women survive? Thank you for your support and validation. xo

catfishred wrote on Mar 30, ’09

sousonne wrote on Mar 30, ’09

This was powerful, and sadly, all too common.  It’s not just boyfriends and husbands that do it…fathers can do this to their daughters too…break their spirit and sense of self.  I’m glad that in this case, she escaped and reclaimed herself…so many don’t.   Well done.

strongwilledwoman wrote on Mar 30, ’09, edited on Mar 30, ’09

Powerful….POWERFUL…Thank you for sending the message to get out. What an inspiring ending.

sanssouciblogs wrote on Mar 30, ’09

This was powerful, and sadly, all too common.  It’s not just boyfriends and husbands that do it…fathers can do this to their daughters too…break their spirit and sense of self.  I’m glad that in this case, she escaped and reclaimed herself…so many don’t.   Well done.

The father thing, oh don’t I know it. It is because of poor father-daughter relationships that daughters have poor self esteem and settle for so much less. If men only could understand that. What cycles we women endure. Thank you again Sous!

sanssouciblogs wrote on Mar 30, ’09

Powerful….POWERFUL…Thank you for sending the message to get out. What an inspiring ending.

Thank you, B! I just write what I see. xo

welshdoug wrote on Mar 30, ’09

powerful stuff.
someone very close to me was brought up in an environment where it was customary to subjugate daughters into being “wives, and nothing more”. Happily it didn’t break her spirit, but it is so easily done….

strongwilledwoman wrote on Mar 30, ’09

Wise woman you not only write what you see, but you also write with your whole heart and what you write is timeless.

gilesy01 wrote on Mar 31, ’09

Bitter! I enjoyed your reading.

sweetpotatoqueen wrote on Apr 1, ’09

He gave her a princess-cut diamond.

That diamond sure did cut the bonds of this relationship apart,didn’t it? What a powerful piece this is..so vivid in it’s description of the cruelty that one can have on another. This is a tragic tale without a happy ending.!  But I have to ask…did this Princess leave this cruel Prince at last?

bostonsdandd wrote on Apr 1, ’09

“How do women survive?”
Women survive because we have to. Our bodies were built to sustain life. Our very nature speaks of survival. Just thought I would throw that in there LOL.
I lived this. And, in so many ways, I’m STILL living this. The abuse inflicted by myself and the men I held dear in my life have warped my way of thinking. I still believe I’m a mistake because I’ve heard it for most of my life. I still don’t think I deserve better than what I have because I’m scared it would crumble if I DID have better. Sometimes it’s less painful to be grateful for what you have instead of wishing for what you have not.
GREAT reading and writing! LOVED hearing you do the other version of this LOL. The passion in your voice says sooo much!

sanssouciblogs wrote on Apr 1, ’09

That diamond sure did cut the bonds of this relationship apart,didn’t it? What a powerful piece this is..so vivid in it’s description of the cruelty that one can have on another. This is a tragic tale without a happy ending.!  But I have to ask…did this Princess leave this cruel Prince at last?

THANK YOU!! Yes she did leave him, this is all that happened. Unimaginable, right? I just realized something–very often I don’t see my own metaphors, or they don’t hit me right away: the ring had a princess cut diamond stone. In referring to her as a princess at the beginning, she is also the princess who was cut and wounded. Thank you as always,

sanssouciblogs wrote on Apr 1, ’09

Bitter! I enjoyed your reading.

Many thanks, Doctor Giles.

sanssouciblogs wrote on Apr 1, ’09

“How do women survive?”
Women survive because we have to. Our bodies were built to sustain life. Our very nature speaks of survival. Just thought I would throw that in there LOL.
I lived this. And, in so many ways, I’m STILL living this. The abuse inflicted by myself and the men I held dear in my life have warped my way of thinking. I still believe I’m a mistake because I’ve heard it for most of my life. I still don’t think I deserve better than what I have because I’m scared it would crumble if I DID have better. Sometimes it’s less painful to be grateful for what you have instead of wishing for what you have not.
GREAT reading and writing! LOVED hearing you do the other version of this LOL. The passion in your voice says sooo much!

Isn’t it amazing? just amazing–this self esteem issue. How many women do we know, even young women, who go through such agony and who BELIEVE that is all they deserve? You must break free of the shadow beliefs you hold on to, Lori. Your comment is so BRILLIANTLY stated; all of it. “I still don’t think I deserve better than what I have because I’m scared it would crumble if I DID have better.” I have beliefs I hold on to as well. The sad thing is, these beliefs hold us back from living and enjoying–and from reaching our true potential.
Sometimes it’s less painful to be grateful for what you have instead of wishing for what you have not.>>>this is a poem if I ever heard one. Get to work! And YOU DESERVE EVERYTHING GOOD! Go for it and BELIEVE IT!

tulipsinspring wrote on Apr 1, ’09

I say it all the time, but it strikes me new each time I read your work. This was like a physical punch. Reading that first paragraph, I didn’t see the second paragraph coming. What a complete piece of garbage he is.
And “when she was small enough that he couldn’t see her,” wow, what an incredible play with words. Seriously, that is so brilliant — that he belittled her so much.
I don’t know if this is somebody you knew, but I am assuming so because I know you write about real people and events. You may have answered this in the comments, but I wanted to comment first before reading those, so I wouldn’t be influenced.
The ending — another wow. The whole thing packs a punch. The big diamond didn’t matter a bit, and what people think on the outside is so important isn’t really so. I’m sure a lot of people envied her that diamond. If they only knew.
I’m so lucky to know you, and you are unabashedly brilliant. You made my day. Again!!! I can’t wait to see your book, and to buy a ton of copies and make sure everybody I know does the same. Love you!!!

skeezicks1957 wrote on Apr 5, ’09

I hate Rich.  You made him so real Sans.  Bravo!