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A Child's Cry........A Challenge To All Poets ForChild Abuse Prevention Month |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
You may or may not be aware but, April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This is a cause that none of us can afford to over look. I would like to challenge EVERYONE to contribute a poem to this cause. Children ARE our future! A Child’s Cry It happens every few seconds Even in our own backyard Someone has abused the innocent And a child is now scarred They’re forced to grow up far to quick Robbing them of their childhood Wouldn’t you help them If you knew, you could? It only has to happen once Now they feel like damaged goods We wonder who could do this thing But somebody out there, would Abused, they are forever scorned No longer feeling they’re alive In need of our help If they are going to survive How can we not Look them in the eye And open our ears to hear It’s everywhere……a child’s cry Marina Apr 2000 [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 04-18-2000).] |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
In 1986: 26% of of the world's children had been pysically abused. 16% sexaully 8% Mentally In 1997: 22% Pysically 8% Sexaully 44% Mentally. It is the responsabily of every living soul to do what is necessary to prevent one more child from being exposed to this pain. Marina |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
It shouldn't hurt to be a child, is more than a slogan, every child deserves to be loved and protected from abusers. We all need to be more aware of what is going on in the lives of all the children we know. Sometimes it is obvious something is wrong, and if we notice that we need to inquire and act. I will accept your challenge, and be thinking about this subject. God bless you. |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Hi Marina - a great cause and a lovely poem - this I will try to see if I can write upon. As an abused child myself, it hits to the very soul. It is a very worthy cause. I will see what I can do, though it may be painful --) netswan |
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MerritW Junior Member
since 2000-04-18
Posts 33Texas |
That's a very good poem. It gets me right in the heart. I know how it all feels. I've been trying to help out with abused children as much as I can. It just disgusts me to know that people would hurt kids. |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Marina, Nothing saddens me more than a child being abused. For chidren truly are gifts from God. I will except your challenge, though it may be quite hard. So it may take a little time. Love ya', Jeffrey |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Teresa: I thank you very much for accepting this challenge. I don't wish to cause you any further pain, and I know how difficult this will be for you. If you would like to talk please feel free to e-mail me anytime. Survivors is are what tell others, they can make too. Marina [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 04-19-2000).] |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Why does Daddy hurt me? Does he like to make me cry? I didn’t mean to be so loud But did he have to black my eye? I only wanted to play with him I love to make him laugh I didn’t mean to enrage him And bring about his wrath. I know Grandpa wasn’t very nice to him When he was just a kid He always yelled and hit Daddy No matter what he did. Mommy says that he’s sad Because he loved Grandpa so much But Gramps only knew how to hit, There was no loving touch. Sometimes when Daddy is quiet He’s remembering what it was like To be rejected by his father When he was just a tyke. Doesn’t he know how much I love him? What will it take to make him see? When he thinks he’s drowning out his pain He’s really beating me. ************ Abuse is a vicious cycle. Statistics show that the majority of abusers were abused as children. It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Tara your addition to our cause is indeed sad but true. Children learn what we teach them. We are their role models to life. Thank you for posting your contibution for our cause. It was very well written. Marina |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Eradication of child abuse should be a top priority in the world...children are our future..they deserve to have a life....enjoy their childhood...no child deserves to be hurt.... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Marina, thank you for this...this is a subject near and dear to me for many reasons...and from my own childhood...I will repost two poems from here... thank you for giving us a place to have a voice. TOGETHER we are a force to be heard and felt. take care, jm |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
As an abused child myself, such as netswan, this hits to the very soul for me as well. Have you (or anyone here) ever read a book called 'Death From Child Abuse...and no one heard'?? It's a true story of child abuse. A little girl named Ursula Sunshine Assain, who is 5 years old. The story is about the last week of her life. One of the harderst books I have ever read, yet at the same time, I couldn't put it down. If anyone wants to read it I would highly recommend it! It is by Eve Krupinski and Dana Weikel. Marina, I have 1 (among a million) poems on this subject, that I would like to share. This poem is from mine (the victims perspective).... "silent Scream" Long ago and far away They took my innocence of life and play. A child no more, with secrets hid, "Don't tell" they said, uh-oh I did. My value gone, life full of tears, no sense of order, just my fears. A silent scream shakes my mind, but search I must the truth to find. With each step the efforts great, I can't go on-my life's at stake. I'm drowning in this vile past, I ache with fear, how long it lasts. I scream, I cry, my skin I tear, to pull this pain from a life I bear. Stop-don't-can't look, No please...my life they took. I hate, I hurt, I'm numb with pain, each day I wake to walk again.... but still "IT" remains! I have others somewhere, but not sure exactly where at this moment, (I dont remember where I put them when I unpacked everything)...this one I have memorized though! Reporting suspected abuse is the first and foremost thing one can do to stop child abuse. Anyone who suspects child abuse is ethically obligated to report it. Thos who report child abuse are protected in two ways-immunity from liability and confidentiality.The few minutes it may take are not nearly so precious as the life that could be saved. There is a lot of child abuse in our society alone...Everyday I hear a story somewhere. Just yesterday I heard a horrible horrible story. Child abuse is a major problem in our society and innocent children are the victims. Have I said enough yet? Probably not, and I could continue, for this is a subject I can talk on for hours, but at this exact moment I need to stop!< !signature--> I'm not waving, I'm drowning! [This message has been edited by Echo Rhayne (edited 04-19-2000).] |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Echo, thank you very much. Not just for posting your poem for our cause, but also for sharing your information with us. I know it will help someone who reads it. This was a wonderful poem. Challenge well met! Marina |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
I wanted to say first of all THANK YOU to everyone who has responded to the challenge,e-mailed me for info or help, but mostly for posting your poems. There are a great deal of us who spoke from personal experience.....for sharing this I stand up and APPLAUD YOU!!!!! One of my goals here was to make poeple aware, and not to be fooled that this no longer happens. For every 1 case that is reported as many as 20 will not be....EVER. I am also hoping that for some of us this could also be therapitic. Here at Passions we are a family, and families are suppose to help each other. Agian thank you everyone!!!! Marina |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
Awareness is the first step towards stopping the cycle of hate and anger that causes this. If in a small way we can contribute, to either increased understanding, or helping each other express our own experiences then we are all the richer. An excellent subject to support! hugz to you Marina "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 |
Thank you for hug Tess. I couldn't agree more with you. Let's hope we have all made a difference. Marina |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
I am overwhelmed at the responses and posts that are coming out of this challenge. So many of us are sharing our inner most secrets,thoughts and our souls. Incredible! Please keep them coming....and thanks to all. We ARE making a difference!!!! Marina |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is a lovely and a sad message Marina and I join you in saying to the adults that have abused children......and they know who they are... LEAVE THOSE KIDS ALONE.......James |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
This is for Tara -- Tara, that poem was so real, and so well done. Thank you. And, yes statistically, the cycle continues on -- A whopping 80 percent of the abused turn around and abuse again. This is for everyone who is concerned. Abuse comes in many forms - verbal, physical, molestation - broken trust and so many ways. Please people who are abusing, and sadly I know many of you do not know you are abusing -- think before you put your kid down - think before you raise your arm - think before you do things to them that hurt them to the very core - GET HELP, there are parenting classes - and counselors and yes, even for the poor. We can't help you, if you don't ask, if you are a parent and want to learn better ways, EMAIL me -----If you are suffering from the past, and have never gotten help. EMAIL me. PLEASE it takes one step, one step forward - to learn and get educated. netswan |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Marina, This is a very good challenge, and I do know it is very meaningful for you. Thank you for posting it, it seems to be very meaningful to alot of people too. Parker |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
dear Marina,may i suggest you post this challenge in the corner pub too?i usually hang out there...and i'm sure many people there will love to contribute to the cause  ") |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Marina, this challenge inspired a lot of thought provoking poetry from many different perspectives. I think it would be a great idea to make a website for these poems so we could circulate it to EVERYBODY to help increase the awareness, to be the voices of the victims. |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Marina, I agree with Tara. There should be a website for this poetry. If it helped just one child it would be well worth it. Jeffrey |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Marina, you are to be applauded for your poem and for your devotion to this topic. It seems to have stirred much interest among this group. . . a true testament to the open hearts and souls that we have here. . . I hope that people will continue to think of the children as they go through their day and to always remember that just when you think no one is watching. . .someone is. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
This was a great challenge!!! |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
James, thank you very much for posting in here as well as placing a poem towards our cause. James, yes, this certainly has brought about a lot of emotions. I think more then people at first, realized. I just hope someone is now the better for it. Thank you for your poem and your support. I always know I can count on you, my friend. Kaile, thank you for the advice. I did just that yesterday . Thanks agian. Tara...what a wonderful idea. I don't unfortunitly know anything about doing websites, so any info you can come up with would be appreciated. Jeffery, Thnaks agian and if you know about websites for this ....just holler. Sven, thank you very much for your compliment. But, all I did was post a challenge,.....Passions made it what it is. ARH, thank you for posted here and for your poem....every bit helps. Marina |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
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