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Unable To Forgive
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Unable To Forgive |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown 
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Forgiveness from me is so hard sometimes To hear that there are so many crimes Of a childs innocence being taken away Cause those memories are there to stay Things will happen to bring them back Making their world seem out of wack Unwanted anger they will feel inside These are feelings they just can't hide With all of their trust that was betrayed Of everyone they will always be afraid To know the meaning of love so true Will always be so hard for them to do To withdraw from the world is easy With no one they can trust you see Not knowing it happens to someone else They start to withdraw into themselves Of the ones who do commit this crime They should have to do alot of time With the memories of all those years Of all the children they gave such fears © By Sue 11-4-01 |
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Skyfire 
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Oh, this was well done indeed! Very true, very true. Thanks for sharing! ~I am a computer genius... Hey! How do you turn this thing on?!? |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Powerfully expressed! This is a topic that is close to my heart - and this moved me very much so and enraged me as well~ There are many emotions that go along with reading a poem like this. Only because I can understand. But, I do thank you for having the compassion to write about it~ In this case, forgiveness is probably very rare, although it can happen. But, my phrase is - 'how can one forgive if the heart cannot entirely forget?' Into my library this goes~ Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
SmartChick, Smart comment and well done. *L* |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* Speaking from experience I need to tell you it wasn't hard for me to forgive once I was able to understand it all. The hard part comes in judging myself so harshly. Through all the tests and trials in my life I have learned how to love. I would not change much of my past for I have become who I am because of it. The memories surface still from time to time but the anger is gone as I look at each new dawn and see the miracle of the life that has been granted me to live. Your words show you have a beautiful and compassionate heart. Your empathy is a treasure both rare and beautiful. Thank you. ** hugs ** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. [This message has been edited by Startime (edited 11-04-2001).] |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
This has a lot of truth to it. Sometimes we forgive but we never forget the pain it left with us! RP [This message has been edited by RosePetal (edited 11-04-2001).] |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Well written here. It is indeed hard to forgive those who hurt children. Your words speak very powerfully on the subject. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
Having gone through these experiences myself I know all about "forgiveness" I think I've even posted a poem entitled-Forgiveness. Anyway, Although I have forgave my abusers, The hard part comes in forgiving oneself, especially when you realize how terribly it has affected your life, your relationships. Absolutely every aspect of your life is affected by it. You couldn't possibly imagine how much damage it really does do. For me, I was 3 years old when the rapes started and I was 15 when they stopped, I am now 30 years old and I have flashbacks every single night, which makes me feel as though I am going through it all over again. Thank you for the post Smartchick, you have an insight into the life of an incest survivor--I only hope it is not through personal experience. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This is probably the most difficult subject on earth to write about, and you have done an excellent job. You have gently opened a door for others to respond with feeling and undrstanding. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
There is no punishment harsh enough for one who would abuse a child or rob them of their innocence. For those who get away with it, we can only hope there is justice after life.... |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet |
SmartChick~ A beautifully honest write, done with a tender compassion that shows you understand. There are some things that just can't be forgiven, and those are probably the hardest to remember and live with. Hugs, ~Krista  Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Thank you all for replying to my poem. Lisann I am so sorry you had to go through what you went through. I do understand, more than you think. This is a personal experience. So yes, I have a real good insight as to what it does to someone. And, when I hear abut anyone going through any kind of sexual abuse, It makes me so angry, because I know how their live is affected by the buse. And, I still remember how I felt when I was frowing up. It's a good thing that I am noet a judge. |
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