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Haunted Eyes
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Haunted Eyes |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Haunted Eyes Quietly seated on a chair Her head bowed low Weighted down with care Hoping no one would know Her name is called She lifts her head “Yes’m” she drawled Her eyes were set ahead The pain was there Written on her face The haunted stare The need for space Tears welled up inside Seeing this child’s pain Her innocence had died What did her father possibly gain How do you forget haunted eyes Haunted eyes of a child How do you forgive a father’s lies The many times this child was reviled Surely God must have a place For one who causes a child’s cries May he ne’er forget that sweet face And eternally see those haunted eyes Written by, Wanda L. Reu |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A very good write...a very haunting image... |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* very close to home, for me, this poem came, my friend. I do believe there is a scripture about harming these innocent ones and it being as a millstone about ones neck. There will come a time of reckoning and then the haunted look will again be filled with innocence. *sigh* a powerful poem that touched me deeply. Thank you. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Sunshine and Startime; Thank you both for your comments on this poem. This was a difficult poem to write, but I felt compelled to do so. Wanda |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
I am very glad you did, Wanda...this one goes back to the top.  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Such a heartbreaking and saddening poem! (sad sigh) My heart cries out to this poor girl and the abuse she and so many other children have to go through! (big hugggsssssss) You are such a loving and beautiful friend and I join you in tears and prayers for these sweet children! (sad sigh) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Wanda, thank you for sharing! may love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Karen and Noah; I appreciate your kind comments on this poem in which I poured out my heart. I know too many who have suffered this atrocity, and people need to be more aware of the tragic lifelong effects this has upon a person. Wanda |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wanda - perfectly penned, this will stay with me a long time. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Chris; Thank you for reading and commenting. I realize this is something we don't like to think about, but we owe the children their continued innocence. That means we must ALL be aware of this problem. We dare not turn our backs on this. Wanda |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
The abuse of a child is a tragic event which halts and significantly hampers the growth of a little human being. Sometimes very difficult to understand how anyone can harm a child. The sadness is that the anger of the one who harms this innocent human being has allowed a person to become nothing more than an object. Abuse has no place in our lives, but it occurs too often to ever be ignored. My heart goes out to all children throughout the world who have suffered abuse. And....yes, their eyes are not the same....the light does not burn brightly within them. |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Magnus; Your comment brought tears to my eyes. I will never forget those eyes of that sweet child. I went through a whole gamit of emotions then; and whenever it comes to my mind, which is often, I go through all those emotions again. I guess you can understand why I had to write this. Wanda |
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Flutterwings Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 288Maine |
A very strong well written piece. Pack with much emotion! Bravo!  Love and peace Maggie |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
This is indeed a sad write. A very tragic story, and one that happens all too often I'm afraid. You have written it very well, as someone else said, with a very haunting quality If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Tracey and Maggie; Thank you for reading and commenting on this poem. This is such a heart rending thing. Wanda |
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The Rusty Knight Member
since 2001-08-29
Posts 414Texas |
Sometimes the harder a piece is for us to write, the more it needs to be written. I know this must have been a hard one to write and a hard one to share. Sometimes when we can put pain into words, it helps the healing. I hope this is the case. Sometimes a whisper is heard louder than a yell. This is the tone of this poem, a haunting clear whisper that keeps echoing through our mind. Dan Death comes not when we cease to breathe, but when we cease to dream. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
W. if you touch one person's heart enough for them to reconsider their actions before they act....you have helped at least two people very very much. The victim and the person who wanted to victimize. Help is too often never sought before hand, too much shame is carried with even just the thought, let alone the act. My heart goes to you, and my prayers go to all children.... |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Dan; I do so appreciate the things you said in your reply to this poem. I am grateful the poem seems to touch people's hearts. Wanda |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Magnus; Thank you for the things you said. I can only hope and pray, this will touch many hearts. Wanda |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Wanda, You also truly touched my heart. Great message you have placed here today. Dawn |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Dawn;Thank you for responding to this poem. This is something that has touched my life deeply. Wanda |
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