Poignant to the point of poetic perfection Thomas .. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍

This has a immense warmth to it.
Much enjoyed.
regards
james

Hi Thomas.
I completely agree with Nev.
I also liked how you specified 12 years old.
Gave perspective to the reader.

Powerfully penned, Thomas. Excellent write my friend, this one pulled at these old heartstrings of mine. Amazing work. Appreciate you.

Damian

Hello Thomas. Your writing pulls me in every time. As though I’m standing right by you, living through what you wrote. Marvelous description, memorable write.

Beautiful write. The ending really got to me. Thank you for sharing.

I appreciate that.

First you took us to a memory. Then that last line. And that is the reason the memory matters. Beautiful. I knew mine wouldn’t live long, still hurts he’s gone

Powerfully penned, Keith. There are dangers everywhere, clever write my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian

Yes, hanging is not a game at all. It is quite uncomfortable in fact. Interesting write.

A thought provoking poem, dear Keith! The curiosity of young people is needed to explore and understand this world. But sometimes we underestimate the fact that children often don’t think about possible consequences of their actions, while they are engaged in making new experiences. Meaningful and important work, my friend!

Wham. You nailed it.

Powerfully penned, Keith. Excellent write my friend per usual. Appreciate you.

Damian

This is a powerful, deeply moving piece, my friend! Too many people confuse the claim to possess somebody with love. Love blooms only in freedom and mutual respect! Especially the sentence ‘I hate you for loving mé’ cuts like a knife.