Knowing Right And Wrong (Tanka)

Knowing right and wrong

We blame it on upbringing

Wooden switch draws blood

He’s just a child of four

How terrible could he be

 

~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~

 

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11 responses to “Knowing Right And Wrong (Tanka)”

  1. writersdream9 Avatar

    How very sad, but o so real in this day and age!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      You are right, it is very sad, but also an unfortunate fact.

  2. annjohnsonmurphree Avatar

    Great post…Thanks for sharing your post and following me at Confessional Poetry. I have moved please check out my new blog at
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    I call it Libretto…if you are following Libretto I appreciate your loyalty. Ann

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      I am and was just there this morning in fact. Thank you for your continued support as well, I really do appreciate it.

  3. tt4r Avatar

    Shouldn’t be terrible, right and wrong.

  4. charlypriest Avatar

    If i got the concept correct, you´re talking about taking ownership for your actions or inactions…..either way´s great Tanka poem!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      You are correct, we all must take responsibility for our actions and not just blame them on our upbringing. This 4 year old boy got dealt with very harshly by a father that should have known better.

  5. Ben Naga Avatar

    Well not exactly “Like”. :(

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      I agree, it is very hard to like it, but thank you anyway.

  6. RoSy Avatar

    Harsh!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      It is indeed, I think a bit to harsh. Thank you RoSy.

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