Tipping Point
short one22 total reviews
Comment from tempeste
This poem packs a punch.
In an abusive relationship some victims will endure abusive language / belittling tactics , physical abuse even for years.
What keeps them from leaving is fear,
a. Of how will they cope on their own,
b. or they are scare the abuser will kill them if they leave
Usually the abuse becomes more violent over the years and finally one day the victim realises while recovering in hospital that the next time could be fatal.
And finally they understand they must seek help and leave.
There is also another way to interpret your words ( but the artwork would be different)
I was thinking about someone who is suicidal .. fear of the unknown stops some but over time if their malaise festers, they will overcome that fear and commit suicide
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025
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This poem packs a punch.
In an abusive relationship some victims will endure abusive language / belittling tactics , physical abuse even for years.
What keeps them from leaving is fear,
a. Of how will they cope on their own,
b. or they are scare the abuser will kill them if they leave
Usually the abuse becomes more violent over the years and finally one day the victim realises while recovering in hospital that the next time could be fatal.
And finally they understand they must seek help and leave.
There is also another way to interpret your words ( but the artwork would be different)
I was thinking about someone who is suicidal .. fear of the unknown stops some but over time if their malaise festers, they will overcome that fear and commit suicide
Comment Written 18-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025
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Thank you Franca. The idea of suicide never entered my mind as I wrote this. I did think of abuse, but also sometimes we get into situations where we just need to walk away because it is toxic, oppressive, or just really boring. I really appreciate your in depth review and wise insight. Hugs,
Melissa
Comment from Mrs Anna Howard
You have managed to stir up raw emotions with so few words. I can feel the anguish and pain and understand the reasons for leaving. Great work! Thank you for writing and hope to read more of your work.
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025
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You have managed to stir up raw emotions with so few words. I can feel the anguish and pain and understand the reasons for leaving. Great work! Thank you for writing and hope to read more of your work.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025
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Thank you so much, Anna. I appreciate your lovely review. Welcome to FanStory! I saw that you are new to the site. You are going to love it here.
Melissa
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Thanks! Enjoying it so far!
Comment from Debbie Pope
With this one, your title does it for me. It is so perfect for your words. You set up a situation that is unbalanced juxtaposing pain and fear. Apparently this situation is in limbo until something happens to change the statis.
This one is simple, yet powerful.
Well done.
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025
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With this one, your title does it for me. It is so perfect for your words. You set up a situation that is unbalanced juxtaposing pain and fear. Apparently this situation is in limbo until something happens to change the statis.
This one is simple, yet powerful.
Well done.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025
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Good evening Debbie. Thank you so much for your review. I always value what you say about my poems. I had read a famous quote and it got me to thinking about the times when someone has to make a weighty decision. Thank goodness it's fictional! :)
Comment from Paul McFarland
I usually don't review many of the short ones, Melissa, but you have come up with a really good one here. The picture also goes really well with the poem.
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025
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I usually don't review many of the short ones, Melissa, but you have come up with a really good one here. The picture also goes really well with the poem.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025
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Thank you Paul. It seemed like a point to be made. I had read a famous quote that got me to thinking along these lines. I appreciate your comments!
Hugs, Paul!!
Melissa
Comment from royowen
I've found that the reason for leaving can't necessarily be cured geographically, the problems can travel quite well, but there could be other reasons of course, beautifully written Melissa, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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I've found that the reason for leaving can't necessarily be cured geographically, the problems can travel quite well, but there could be other reasons of course, beautifully written Melissa, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 17-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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Hello Roy. Thank you for your wise and astute review!!
Melissa
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Blessings
Comment from Mark D. R.
Very true Melissa in any broken relationship. The loneliness of a person walking alone because of this fractured existence is evident from your photo illustration and verse.
Mark
P.S.. Title is shown as "short ne" (sic) - OK or it needs an edit?
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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Very true Melissa in any broken relationship. The loneliness of a person walking alone because of this fractured existence is evident from your photo illustration and verse.
Mark
P.S.. Title is shown as "short ne" (sic) - OK or it needs an edit?
Comment Written 17-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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Thank you Mark. I appreciate your comments. I will go and edit the title.
Melissa
Comment from patcelaw
This is very true. There is the deed that when it is more fearful to stay than it is to leave I appreciate your thoughts in this. I'm very much and I wish you a very good day and may God bless you. Patricia.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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This is very true. There is the deed that when it is more fearful to stay than it is to leave I appreciate your thoughts in this. I'm very much and I wish you a very good day and may God bless you. Patricia.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
Thank you Patricia!!! Of course, this verse lends itself to relationships, but I also thought about being in a situation where you just need to leave because it is unsafe, toxic, or really boring. Anyway, just sayin'. :). Much appreciated.
Melissa
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Tipping Point is a great title for this poem which makes the valid point that there is a time when it is harder to stay than to walk away. This is my paraphrasing but it is as valid as the timely point you make that asks the poignant question whether it is easier to stay or to leave and begin another day.
Jesse
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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Tipping Point is a great title for this poem which makes the valid point that there is a time when it is harder to stay than to walk away. This is my paraphrasing but it is as valid as the timely point you make that asks the poignant question whether it is easier to stay or to leave and begin another day.
Jesse
Comment Written 17-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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Thank you Jesse!!! Of course, this verse lends itself to relationships, but I also thought about being in a situation where you just need to leave because it is unsafe, toxic, or really boring. Anyway, just sayin'. :). Much appreciated.
Melissa
Comment from Begin Again
Amen! And as the scale tips, we find ourselves trying to talk our way out of it while knowing it's the right thing to do. Good one, Melissa.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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Amen! And as the scale tips, we find ourselves trying to talk our way out of it while knowing it's the right thing to do. Good one, Melissa.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 17-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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Thank you Carol!!! Of course, this verse lends itself to relationships, but I also thought about being in a situation where you just need to leave because it is unsafe, toxic, or really boring. Anyway, just sayin'. :). Much appreciated.
Melissa
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I can understand that!
Comment from Sally Law
Dear Melissa,
This reminds me of the Gladys Knight and the Pips song, "Neither One of Us." It goes on to say, "Neither one of of us wants to be the first to say goodbye." A sad song and reality brought forth in your beautifully written poem.
Sending you my best today as always.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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Dear Melissa,
This reminds me of the Gladys Knight and the Pips song, "Neither One of Us." It goes on to say, "Neither one of of us wants to be the first to say goodbye." A sad song and reality brought forth in your beautifully written poem.
Sending you my best today as always.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 17-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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Thank you Sally!!! Of course, this verse lends itself to relationships, but I also thought about being in a situation where you just need to leave because it is unsafe, toxic, or really boring. Anyway, just sayin'. :). Much appreciated.
Melissa
