hello, can anybody hear me..?

judges comment

Mr D has written a heart breaking piece this week that deserves recognition. It is a brave write. You can't help but feel for him and admire his strength of character to not only share this piece but share his strength. I don't him well but from reading his poetry I can see that he is a well rounded caring individual. Love the double meaning in the title as well, points to not only his condition but also how he must have felt as a child. (7 points)

A very thought provoking poem and something I understand to a degree.

I wouldn't lay one finger on my kids despite my own personal experience..

In a strange way my own experience altered of and in some ways made me bicester person. It obviously has done this to you also. I think we aspire to be better than them.

Thank you for writing this and sharing.

Craig

Michael, I am sorry you had to endure this. This is nothing a child should have to go through. Thank you for sharing this-hugs to you-

btw, did you mean bear vs bare?

Oh my goodness this is just.... Breathtakingly sad. Things we've had to put up with make us beautiful people Mr D and you are one of those beautiful people regardless of what you or others may think
Much love xx

Thanks, Michael for the advice and the nomination.