Janice Pearce

Apr 29, 2010 ⭐ See this poem's read count — a supporter feature

Rythms of a rose

Reflective tears of deepest blues
fall softly down her cheeks,
but rythms change
and like a dying rose
transform to blackened hues.
Together they lay in solitude,
battered girl with rose in hand
her dreams now lay
upon her grave,
as scattered petals
in shades of black.

— Janice Pearce, Apr 29, 2010

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Country/Region: USA

Critiques

magics02

16 years 2 months ago

Striking poem here

First and foremost I hope your niece is well friend. I work with these battered men and woman and children everyday and how this poem hit me like a brick. We had a special on tv last friday night on domestic violence and you are correct when the red flags go up get out. I am going to write a book for the victims of these terrible happenings, I see some things sometimes my stomach and of course my heart just breaks, of all ages, race, gender, nationality, etc. It is horrible. I pray for your niece to be okay and know that if you ever want to pm me I would be more then happy to chat with you. Booze, drugs, anger and control in the perpetrator is always, or in most cases seems to be a big factor in domestic violence. So sad to hear this of your beautiful niece. Most sincerely Magics02 xoxoxo TIME well spent is TIME well lived

Janice Pearce

16 years 2 months ago

Rythms

First of all, thanks for your comment about my poem. Second, what a blessing you are to work with the abused. Good luck with your book, by sharing your experiences, you can open eyes, and maybe change the world for the better. ________________________________________________ Income-tax forms should be more realistic by allowing the taxpayer to list "Uncle Sam" as a dependent Anonymous

DawningDaytripper

16 years 2 months ago

Very powerful and moving, I

Very powerful and moving, I thank you greatly for sharing this pain with us Janince. And the write. You have communicated it bueatifully. I can not want with what is offered. You caputured the pain and impact well. Julie D.D.

Janice Pearce

16 years 2 months ago

Rythms

Julie, your visits to my poems always appreciated. Thank you for your thoughts~ ______________________________________________________ Income-tax forms should be more realistic by allowing the taxpayer to list "Uncle Sam" as a dependent Anonymous

lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Agree

Very sad situation and you are right, dont let it get that far. From personal experience I have seen them return in the hope they will change. No good. Thank you for sharing and I truly hope all goes well with your niece. Love Lyz. XX

Janice Pearce

16 years 2 months ago

Rythms

Lyz, Thank you for reading and your thoughts. she has a support group now and is on the right track.I am praying for her. _________________________________________________ Income-tax forms should be more realistic by allowing the taxpayer to list "Uncle Sam" as a dependent Anonymous

lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Janice

That is a relief. There was nothing like support groups etc years ago for women. The older generation were too proud and advice from their mums those days was, dont tell anyone and put up with, it more or less. Now us women have a voice, and no, we wont shut up. You will be a brilliant support to your niece as you are a passionate soul. Thank you for sharing. XX

Janice Pearce

16 years 2 months ago

lyz

She knows his drug abuse is the problem, not her and the whole family is supporting her thanks lyz! ______________________________________________________ Income-tax forms should be more realistic by allowing the taxpayer to list "Uncle Sam" as a dependent Anonymous

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Janice

As a former abused person, I greatly relate to your poem. Thank you. It is awesome. I hope your niece gets help before it is too late. Always, Cat

Janice Pearce

16 years 2 months ago

Cat

It takes courage to admit you have been a victim of abuse. Bravo to you Cat, and thanks for your visit and comments~ ___________________________________________________ Income-tax forms should be more realistic by allowing the taxpayer to list "Uncle Sam" as a dependent Anonymous

prayersbyPatty

16 years 2 months ago

Good poem Jan

As always so subtle and descriptive...... Many of us have been there..... If you were catholic it was your cross to bear. The hard part is having the courage and the stamina to stand up to the bully....No one can do it for you.... and they never change.... at least for more than a few days.

Janice Pearce

16 years 2 months ago

Patty

Thanks for your comment I appreciate your feedback. When are you going to post? _____________________________________________________ Income-tax forms should be more realistic by allowing the taxpayer to list "Uncle Sam" as a dependent Anonymous

prayersbyPatty

16 years 2 months ago

Jan

I just did

loved

16 years 2 months ago

Please do read

....my rose’s poem says it all. Roses are for ever They seldom die From wedding buttons To the grave perhaps They change colours On the way But do remember Roses never die… They live that way And In the hearts of mankind Love for keeps display Even when one is no more They still love relay Roses never die anyway And In books one opens As time lapses Rose petals one finds As time collapses Dried petals memory recall Petals never fail nor fall Remember roses We all are after all Roses never die That’s final once for all.

magics02

16 years 2 months ago

Janice

Was wondering how your niece was doing? An also to read this again Thinking of ya Love, Mona xxox TIME well spent is TIME well lived

Janice Pearce

16 years 1 month ago

Rythms

Mona, he is in jail, she and her daughter are geting well needed counceling. Thanks for your concern and sorry it took so long to reply. ___________________________________________________ Income-tax forms should be more realistic by allowing the taxpayer to list "Uncle Sam" as a dependent Anonymous

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