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miriam Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 323glendale,ca. |
We write poetry mostly on love, how to move on, and other subjects. How often do we take time out to offer a voice to those that need it. If you've been through this...my heart goes out to you. I opened my eyes, You looked past the anxiety. What did I do to deserve this? Stop you're hurting me!! I scream and strive, My strength will never match yours. Yet I don't give up, I can't believe this is happening. The feeling of being violated, Will follow me forever. I feel as though I'm vile, Therapist say it will take a while. Rape is a strong word, But the action is even stronger. No one deserves such impurity, This can't keep going any longer. I wake up to a bad dream, A never-ending dream. What can I do to stop this? Can anyone hear my screams? I live my life in fear, A fear that has no end. What can I do to stop this? Can you reach out your hand? miriam coronado |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Oh wow Miriam...this is heavy. I know this speaks out to many here. Luckily, I can say I haven't experienced this. I know those who have though, and it eats at them throughout the rest of their life. I applaude you speaking out on such a delicate subject....and I pray this isn't from experience. So glad to have you here posting, as always! More! "Fantasies enrich our lives to the fullest, but true satisfaction comes from creating your own story in the real world! Live out your fantasies & make a storybook with beautiful pictures for the world to enjoy! -poetFemme |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
I have sent email Rape ----------what does it do it makes you feel inferior and helpless and disgusting and dirty and violates your very nature of being a human it kills your confidence it destroys your own being It needs and wants revenge a punishment like no other It makes you wish you were bobbit and it ruins your trust Rape is a killer that goes way beyond the body Great poem -------- ~netswan |
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miriam Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 323glendale,ca. |
thanks PFF!! I'm glad you made a second of your busy life to reply. netswan: I wrote back to you already...thank you for writing back. miriam coronado |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
This makes me ashamed to be male, and very angry at my gender. A very powerful reminder of what human beings are capable of. Thankyou for sharing this with me, Take care Olias |
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miriam Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 323glendale,ca. |
olias: it might make you upset...but it makes me happy to read that you're not one of those males running around wild. thank you for posting. miriam coronado |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
This is very deep.....no one deserves to recieve this type of treatment from ANYONE!!! Wives being raped by their husbands afraid to call it rape!!! Bottom line if you said NO then it IS rape......too sad,,,,,  Thanks for sharing though your words are very POWERFUL..... |
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LoveBug
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
This is a very powerful poem. It's terrible that this has to happen to people. My heart also goes out to anyone who has been through this. Thank you for bringing attention to this terrible occurence that happens all too often. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I too am ashamed to say that I am a male when things like this are so evident. I truely hope this is not from real life experience for you and I offer what I can to those who have suffered this death. Well, written and a great cause. |
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again |
this reminds me of a couple of my poems. a very touchy subject here at the forums, and it is a picture of emotions you have painted very well. it is a good cause to fight for, and as another said i hope this does not stem from personal experience. We all got somethin' we need to atone for. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
miriam, a powerful poem on one of the greatest crimes that man can commit. Really I don't know what else to say. Thanks for sharing. Take care. A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry |
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miriam Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 323glendale,ca. |
thank you all for replying!! it really means a lot to me. I'm happy to say that I'm not writing this from experience. I thought people wouldn't respond to this becuase it is such a touchy subject. But it's nice to see that this forum doesn't offer comfort just to the heartbroken...but to anyone who needs it. Regardless of the issue. I think we all should be very thankful that we can meet in this place and express ourselves our own special way. Thank you all, for showing me the support. One of my friends just got raped...and eventhough it is hard on her...i need to find the right words to comfort her..and you guys are really helping me on that. thanks. miriam coronado |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
The feeling of being violated, Will follow me forever. ... No one deserves such impurity, This can't keep going any longer. ... I live my life in fear, A fear that has no end. What can I do to stop this? Can you reach out your hand? ...... Miriam, you have addressed the beastly nature of man, the most terrible and unjust action by mankind....Thanks for that... I am very much moved by the way you have written about this... Regards and take care, Sudhir P.S. Some time back I had written a prose piece on the same subject of rape. If you wish to read that one, its presently in the "Voices..." forum, called "Failed To Blossom!"... < !signature--> Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 06-23-2000).] |
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angelswing Senior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 705United Kingdom |
This poem is very powerful, and i am ashamed to be male with the rest of the side leting the good ones down, this poem reminds me why I often think I am just as close ( in mind and personality ) a woman as I am a man . Powerful and truthful . L.of.L. Tom . Insanity is a perfectly normal responce to an abnormal world -R.D.Laing.- |
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miriam Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 323glendale,ca. |
i can't say anything besides thank you..this really means a lot to me and I'm happy to report that my friend finally agreed to go get PROFESSIONAL counseling. still..keep praying for her. miriam coronado |
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ThUnDeRkYsS Senior Member
since 1999-09-23
Posts 727Wisconsin |
This is very true and real... I personally am filled with hatred towards people like that. Being that my sister is a rape victim, along with one previous girlfriend and numerous other close female friends. It can overpower that persons every being and ruin so many beautiful things that could be, but after something like that... it intensifies every feeling she has it seems. Beautiful work. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This is such a difficult topic and you expressed the sentiments and frustrations well in this poem. It is so difficult for the victims, their friends and families to deal with the roller-coaster of emotions that follow this type of viciousness. I'm glad to read that your friend has agreed to professional counselling ... an objective third party can be so helpful to release the fears and anxieties that spring from such horrendous violation. Thank you for sharing this with us Miriam. Best wishes, /Kit |
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miriam Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 323glendale,ca. |
You guys are right...it is a diffucult topic. But discussing it with you guys has helped me help her. I wish I could give each and everyone of you a hug for the effort you're making to help me out. YOur words of encouragement are being so helpful...thanks. miriam coronado |
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