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D.Lester Young
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since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219
Austin, Tx

0 posted 2002-12-02 02:21 PM


In so many ways
The outer shell
Shows no damage
Smiling in contentment

Public relations
Does not show the cracks
For the cover-up is cosmetic
And the mirage is complete

A jeweled crown
In superficial radiance
A volatile package
Testing time

Abuse, such an ugly word
Taking something you love
And destroying it
In fists of feelings

A physical violence
That marks a relationship
In a cowardly intimidation
Of brutal power

In verbal assaults
That cut like razor blades
Soon the scars
Cover the heart from caring

How can love turn into hate
How can a decent person
Demean another so much
That they cower in fear

Soon the children
Fear for their sanity
Growing up insensitive
Finding a loved one
To carry on a tradition

The sad thing is
That some will go back
Till the end of time
Retreating into the tyranny
Of the inner sHELL

Thought: I have sought a lifetime for my soul mate that I will cuddle in the warmth of my heart. Please treat your spouse in the respect that true love is meant to be shown.

D.Lester Young 12/2/2002
Tuscaloosa, AL
Copyright © D.Lester Young (White Eagle poetry)

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MARK V SHELDON
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since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015
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1 posted 2002-12-02 10:37 PM


Kudos for the thought and suggestion.  I enjoy your style of these "thoughtems".

-MVS

"AS ABOVE SO BELOW"

WinterWren
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since 2002-12-01
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2 posted 2002-12-02 11:25 PM


Your poem shows well the results of abuse, and how horrible it is all around, very well done!

WinterWren
"I want you to believe in life. Will you find out who you are too late, to change? -Dishwalla-

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940
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3 posted 2002-12-02 11:52 PM





They can do it because they are not ~decent people~, but rather extremely tormented themselves, unable to allow themselves to feel their own painful experiences; their only relief is administering  pain, physically, mentally, verbally, and/or worse of all ~spiritually~, living vicareously through the unsuspecting victims, whom they too often destroy, one way or the other.

They are pathetic cowards, to say the least.

Their remorse is most remarkable....
as sadly, painfully real as their abuse, with just as many tears spilled, but, it never keeps them from doing it again...add alcohol or drugs to the mix and you get some psychotic episodes more scary than your worse nightmares.

Do I think they would stop if they could? Yes, I do. But, they can't.

And, then there are the true sadists who are in a whole other league.

Your poem is well written from your heart and I enjoyed it. I think the ones who need to be addressed are the victims, however...for only they can learn more about the problem and LEAVE. But, often they too, are as sick as the abuser. Both need professional help.

Thanking you for this, even the thought of abuse still causes quite a reaction in me. Fortunately, there is much help available now days.

Warm regards, Pat




  

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

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