Four Years Old
The End of Innocence124 total reviews
Comment from Sandy P.
Curt, a savage, horrifying account of a four year old's tale of terror. If this is indeed about you, then I applaud you even more for your strength to write about it in such a open and honest manner. The poem is truly amazing as a read. As shocking as your words were, it was impossible to stop reading. Again, a magnificent job.
Sandy
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Curt, a savage, horrifying account of a four year old's tale of terror. If this is indeed about you, then I applaud you even more for your strength to write about it in such a open and honest manner. The poem is truly amazing as a read. As shocking as your words were, it was impossible to stop reading. Again, a magnificent job.
Sandy
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Sandy,
I want to sincerely thank you for your most appreciated thoughts. Some things just need to be said.
Curt
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I agree, and you said it beautifully. Sandy
Comment from Gwynn
I can't begine to tell you how clearly I can relate to this and I have to take my hat off to you for having the courage to write something like this. Oh, I have dipped my pen in the pain and blood of the past, written the humiliation in a vain attempt to banish the tears, but even then I could never come close enough to open a door such as this one.
In any case, this is a striking piece. It puts the reader in the room and makes them stand there, unable to escape, as the nightmare unfolds.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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I can't begine to tell you how clearly I can relate to this and I have to take my hat off to you for having the courage to write something like this. Oh, I have dipped my pen in the pain and blood of the past, written the humiliation in a vain attempt to banish the tears, but even then I could never come close enough to open a door such as this one.
In any case, this is a striking piece. It puts the reader in the room and makes them stand there, unable to escape, as the nightmare unfolds.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Gwynn,
As one who knows, your thoughts mean more to me than I can say. I hope someday you can shine a light in the darkness.
I just got tired of running.
Blessings to you my friend,
Curt
Comment from BethShelby
What an absolute horror this is. I wish all those people out there who abuse children in this way could be exterminated from the earth. Unfortunately a lot of them were abused as children themselves. I hope you got the help you surely must have needed to get past experiences such as this.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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What an absolute horror this is. I wish all those people out there who abuse children in this way could be exterminated from the earth. Unfortunately a lot of them were abused as children themselves. I hope you got the help you surely must have needed to get past experiences such as this.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Thank you Beth,
I spent half a lifetime running from life, and I just got tired of running. I sincerely, appreciate your kindest of thoughts,
Curt
Comment from jadapenn
Yep, I liked this poem, sad and cruel as it is. The rhyme and flow is good and you tell a full story.
Well penned, Curt. I hope it's not biographical.
luv jada
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Yep, I liked this poem, sad and cruel as it is. The rhyme and flow is good and you tell a full story.
Well penned, Curt. I hope it's not biographical.
luv jada
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Thanks Jada,
Your thoughts are always welcome here my friend.
Curt
Comment from leesm
Curt, I admire you for the incredible courage to lay open for the world (at least the FS world) your tortured soul for all to see. I hope for you that your exposure of all of this to the light has had a healing effect, and that the comments (including this one) about your poem help in that process. The poem, from a purely mechanical apsect, reads smoothly with pleasing rhymes and cadence.
Blessings my poet friend,
-Lee
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Curt, I admire you for the incredible courage to lay open for the world (at least the FS world) your tortured soul for all to see. I hope for you that your exposure of all of this to the light has had a healing effect, and that the comments (including this one) about your poem help in that process. The poem, from a purely mechanical apsect, reads smoothly with pleasing rhymes and cadence.
Blessings my poet friend,
-Lee
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Thank you Lee,
Writing has been my cathartic relief since childhood, and it does wonders for the soul to release the darkness.
Thank you Lee, I really appreciate your thoughts on this one.
Curt
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You're very welcome Curt.
Comment from L.lora
This is as hard hitting as
it gets. An outstanding poem,
perfect meter, perfect rhyme and
all done to ease the reader's
angst while reading of this
crime. The verbiage choices for
this poem were spot on, I sit
with my mouth hanging open while
the tears fall. God bless you,
hold you and keep you. We are
all here for you, we hear your
screams, feel the tears that
come from the samll boy. Big
hugs... Lora
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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This is as hard hitting as
it gets. An outstanding poem,
perfect meter, perfect rhyme and
all done to ease the reader's
angst while reading of this
crime. The verbiage choices for
this poem were spot on, I sit
with my mouth hanging open while
the tears fall. God bless you,
hold you and keep you. We are
all here for you, we hear your
screams, feel the tears that
come from the samll boy. Big
hugs... Lora
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Thank you Lora,
Your hug is well received, as are your touching thoughts.
Your friend,
Curt
Comment from AmorGentil
Brutal account of what evil men do
And so many times the incredulity of some parents is so choking
Is not that they don't believe their children's
Is that they don't want to believe them
In their indulgent ways of living their lives
Shame on them
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Brutal account of what evil men do
And so many times the incredulity of some parents is so choking
Is not that they don't believe their children's
Is that they don't want to believe them
In their indulgent ways of living their lives
Shame on them
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Thank you my friend for your caring thoughts,
Curt
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
This is a heart-wrenching, infuriating tale. I assume it's biographical, and I'm so sorry for what you've suffered from that scum of the earth. I wonder how you ever managed to come through this nightmare well enough to aspire to dancing in the rain, and to write such excellent poetry. My best to you, Jeanie Mercer
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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This is a heart-wrenching, infuriating tale. I assume it's biographical, and I'm so sorry for what you've suffered from that scum of the earth. I wonder how you ever managed to come through this nightmare well enough to aspire to dancing in the rain, and to write such excellent poetry. My best to you, Jeanie Mercer
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Jeanie,
Thank you sincerely for your comments. As for surviving, it hasn't been the smoothest of roads, but I still have some shocks left. :-}
Curt
Comment from Winslow
Dear Curt,
This wrenches the heart, how could an adult be so cruel to a child? It is very well written and is delivered with a punch to the gut. It has excellent cadence and rhyme which I think adds to its horror.
Warm regards,
Winslow
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Dear Curt,
This wrenches the heart, how could an adult be so cruel to a child? It is very well written and is delivered with a punch to the gut. It has excellent cadence and rhyme which I think adds to its horror.
Warm regards,
Winslow
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Thank you Winslow, I am truly honored.
Some people, I believe, are demons without a soul. Anyone with a whit of conscious could never do these things.
Thank you again my friend,
Curt
Comment from azwildrosa
Oh my. This is to painful to read again. Talk about ripping out my heart. I want to cry. My son is going to be four. Horrific imagery and heartbreaking. I almost didn't read when I realized what I had walked in on. The pic, looking at it I would think just a boy and a girl. The poem gives it new meaning. it is perfect. great poem.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Oh my. This is to painful to read again. Talk about ripping out my heart. I want to cry. My son is going to be four. Horrific imagery and heartbreaking. I almost didn't read when I realized what I had walked in on. The pic, looking at it I would think just a boy and a girl. The poem gives it new meaning. it is perfect. great poem.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010
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Thank you sincerely AZ, your willingness to read the uglier side of the fairytale is commendable. I would not have blamed you had you passed this work, but I am glad you didn't.
Love your little one with all your might, and keep him safe. That's all I ever wanted.
Curt
