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To My Abuser
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To My Abuser |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA 
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~TO MY ABUSER~ When I was a child, you bruised my soul, stole the hopeful dreams from my little hands and battered my heart, when I was a teenager, you told me that I was ugly, fat, stupid and useless, you devoured my spirit and my confidence and convinced me that no man could ever love someone like me and I believed you, but, now, I am a woman, healing, no longer yours to abuse - to build yourself up from my pain and my tears, so many years of weeping has shown me how beautiful a single teardrop of happiness can be, and now these tears cleanse the past, the memory of you and your cruelty, for, in the long run I will be the winner and you the loser, I'll once again know love and peace, and although my heart shall never forget the terror that you made me endure, blame and shame shall cease, I will no longer allow myself to be a prisoner of sorrow because I'm making the choice right now to set myself free, soaring with wings to my own success, now grateful to God for the wonder of dawn's light, although the roads have been long and winding, although I have tasted emptiness and bitterness, I thank you, daddy, for making me strong, goodbye, my abuser *By Melissa Honeybee* The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Melissa ... you have touched my heart deeply with this emotional poem. I feel courage and strength coming through your words, and pray that if this is a personal rendering, that these difficult words have helped to heal your sorrow. Powerfully written Melissa ... Best wishes and prayers, /Kit |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Melissa* I've written a few of these letters...none in poem form and none as kind as yours.....You are a strong woman Melissa and I've gained strength to look at parts of myself that I have hidden away for many years...thank you from the bottom of my heart. And to you...**Angel Wing Hugs** for the woman you have turned into....you are truly beautiful~ |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Kit and Butterflies_don't_cry, thank you for your kind and encouraging replies, it really does mean a lot to me. I was hesitant about posting this poem, but now I am glad that I did, because I have received the much needed support, thank you once again! Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Melissa, This was so powerful and moving. I am so sorry to hear you have had to endure such pain. I am sure it took a lot for you to post this piece and I am proud of you for having the strength and courage to do so. Always remember, my friend, you are beautiful in your own way. Your heart is gold. Powerful writing full of raw emotion. ***HUGS*** Lone Wolf Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Angel Sighs And Smiles Junior Member
since 2000-08-01
Posts 16 |
You should be so proud! That you could have the courage to say the words that most abused keep locked away is very commendable! I hope that everyone who reads this takes part of it with them to learn, to heal and to remember. I am so proud of you! May the rest of your life be filled with much happiness. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Melissa, you have taken the right step. . . letting go is the first thing. . . you can do it my friend. . . I know that you can. . .I am very proud of you. . . Excellent poem! ------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
kiss off daddy i say yuh good job and story |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Melissa you are so strong and I am so proud that you had the courage to say these things. You are beautiful and loved. NEVER NEVER doubt how lovely you are. never say never |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Thank you everyone for reading this and for the encouraging words! Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Melissa, You have a beauty and worth that no abuser could ever take away, and you share this with us in your ever post, Your voice, which will not be silienced, but speak truth and beauty. God bless you in your courageous journey. Your Friend, Dennis :^) |
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