This Poem was Submitted By: DeniMari Z. On Date: 2011-02-20 00:05:08 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Another Time

Gone are the days of black and whites captivated by mysterious movies of life. When a woman was distressed she was promptly put to rest. Secured in her boudoir till the doctor came to call. Whispers of frailty spoken by all. Sedated and pampered through days to nights then cordially sent on vacation out of sight. Mending with her woes  away from the world in order to heal  nothing to intrude her fragile ideal. When time passed her strength regained safely escorted home soundly rested and sane. In modern times came the change to this trend sad women fight to heal till the very end.

Copyright © February 2011 DeniMari Z.


This Poem was Critiqued By: Mandie J Overocker On Date: 2011-03-02 18:44:46
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.66667
Deni, This is a delightful, thought-provoking piece. With occasional rhymes the wisp the reader down the lines and phrases that tell a story and paint a clear picture of time long ago. I imagine if I had to 'go away' until I was better, on the one hand I would be relieved, no pressure to deal with everyday life, just focus on getting well. On the other hand, a lot of what I struggle with has to do with knowing my own self worth, connecting with other people, essentially being okay with 'being seen.' In that case going away until i got better would likely be more of a hindrance to me than a help, as I would just become more reclusive and then become angry that no one could "see" me or know me - all of me - not just the 'happy' and 'okay' mask I wear when I am out around people who have no idea how terribly depressed I am inside. This piece really made me think - a lot...it is well written and true to boot! Gone are the days...Nice job! Mandie


This Poem was Critiqued By: David Keesey On Date: 2011-02-23 00:35:39
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.00000
You frame an elegant piece of time and put a great twist at the end. The poem brings to mind the refined Victorian era and even up to the 50s. Things were different then and daily life moved much slower. I enjoy the loose rhyme and the easy flow of the lines. A nice piece to make one think of bygone civility and modern harshness. Kindest regards.
This Poem was Critiqued By: cheyenne smyth On Date: 2011-02-22 15:20:44
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.55556
Hi Deni, much has taken pleace since those old black and white movie scenes. Some women were pampered in days gone by but not so in the world we live in today. However, the women in the old west had to be strong and were not pampered much at all. If we are smart we will still let men think we are the weaker sex! This is a good poem with great word selection and rhyme. Well done. Besr wishes, cheyenne
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