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Screams (Child Abuse)
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Screams (Child Abuse) |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia 
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I can hear somebody screaming, Somebody crying in pain, I can feel somebody's wet cheeks, Tears flowing down like rain. I can see somebody's bruises, I hear the hard hit of flesh, I feel the burning of hot skin, Red, raw look from a lash. I hear an animal howling, Cowered in agonized fear, Whimpering noise of submission, The spirit is broken it's clear. I'm helpless to end the torture, I can do nothing you see, I can just lay here and listen, To the screams that are coming from me. "Love is the only drug you can take that will convince you each time that you've never had it before." ~author unknown~ |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
This is another perfect example of abuse people suffer. Very well written and with deep emotion. Challenge well met! Thank you for posting this wonderful piece. Marina |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
And thanks for your comments Marina  |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
~~~~Excellent writing~~~~~~~ A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Powerful writing---well done! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Tess, this is powerful and leaves much impact on the reader... I hope you find healing your writing, as I do...and as so many others here obvioulsy do. the number of personal poems here is overwhelming. take care, jm Well the sun sets gently on your shoulders And it makes me want to touch you there. And the light in your eyes makes me feel Like there's something much better out there Something kind... And I know someday I might be looking around Trying to find some purpose Well purpose it can't be that hard to find As long as I've got the wind... The wind and your love to carry me. vertical horizon |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
gosh, I can't believe how hard these are to read...they are so touching you just want to gather the poet in your arms and hug.... very well done.....sigh |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Hi Tess! Wonderful way to express and such a great ending -- This is very well done. I can see my day is starting in this poetry forum - with loud memories of pain stinging my eyes with tears. And, how I would love to hug all of those who have faced this "morbid" challenge, with skillful writing of a heart that has bled thousands and thousands of times. Who better can tell of the pain then an abused child grown. Big HUGS to you Tess netswan |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Now this one really hits a place deep inside of me. Sometimes the only way to survive the pain is to separate yourself from it. |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
This was touching! |
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WhiteNite Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 241Montgomery, AL |
Wow.. this one is awesome.. I loved the way it was written from a third person perspective and then the way it ended letting you know the author was the subject... very cool. "Don't let your character get camoflaged with your environment. Find who you are and let it stay in its true colors." --Rachel Joy Scott |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Tess~ So touching. Sadly either no one hears the screams or they turn a deaf ear to them. Too many ... too many *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
BTT |
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