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Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2002-08-23 06:40 PM

This was written about something that
actually happened here in Australia
and was reported in the newspaper
recently and I felt compelled to
write about it.

* * * *

You fondled and abused them
Just to satisfy yourself
Your victims had been forgotten
Like an old book on a shelf

But one of them found courage
And she faced you outside court
Her innocence you had taken
Leaving her emotionally distraught

Through her years of torment
She held a secret deep within
Too afraid of telling anyone
What you did was such a sin

We've been told you were her Uncle
Someone she trusted with her heart
But through your self satisfaction
You tore her heart and soul apart

You've finally been brought to justice
But will you ever really learn
For the poison inside your body
Will once again cause you to yearn

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

1 posted 2002-08-23 07:39 PM

Excellent write Sue...on a very difficult subject.
I'm glad the person was brought to trial..
but it does leave the burning question...
Will he do it again?
Let's pray 'not'.
~Hugs~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
So you won't ever forget me ~

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2002-08-23 10:48 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh Sue, this is so heartaching, I'm so sorry to hear this and pray with all my heart he doesn't do this torment again! (sad sigh) My hearts go out to these children who are abused, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light alwyas shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Auguste

Member Elite

since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

3 posted 2002-08-24 02:05 AM

Sue, if only more victims would speak out, YELL and turn these monsters in! Excellent writer, my friend.

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

4 posted 2002-08-24 02:07 AM

Sadly, it is a story that repeats itself every few minutes around the globe. You did a fine and sensitive write with a difficult subject.

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

5 posted 2002-08-24 07:02 PM

Hi Sue ~~ I was with two of my girlfriends last night and one of them is a hospital chaplain in training and she said she is just appalled and stunned at the overwhelming number of abuse cases she has run into in just the short time of 4 months that she has been training.

How terrible, outrageous and pathetic, especially for young children.

Hugs, Marti

WhiteRose
Member Elite

since 2002-07-23

Posts 3208
somebody's dungeon

6 posted 2002-08-24 07:08 PM

Hi Sue

It makes you want to hold your children that much closer. A scarey world we live in.

A heart felt poem. Thank you for sharing it.

Lisann
Member

since 2001-01-31

Posts 350

7 posted 2002-08-24 09:52 PM

Hello Sue.....your title is what drew me in. I relate very well to this poem. I am still in the middle of my court battle with this very same issue. I was molested for years from my foster parents...the very same people that the state entrusted me to after my biological parents were convicted for doing the same..How ironic is that.
Anyway, it's good to see that more people are taking notice of this problem.....and that more people are listening.

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

8 posted 2002-08-24 10:10 PM

This is a wonderful and sensitive write, Sue.
Its so hard to believe how much abuse goes on in this world...
Thanks for sharing

~ lots of hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Goodknight
Member Elite

since 2002-06-15

Posts 2386
Ohio, USA

9 posted 2002-08-26 11:53 AM

powerful write Sue - written with poignancy and sensitivity - Paul

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

10 posted 2002-08-26 05:04 PM

Sue: Good write! Unfortunately this situation is a common problem!

Betty Lou Hebert

Gabriel Frost
Member

since 2002-08-15

Posts 216
Between midnight thoughts

11 posted 2002-08-26 10:06 PM

You have no idea how things like this enrage me...i can feel my blood boiling.Sometimes i feel we should pump these sick ppl full of..

Lemme breathe.You did a terrific job of captivating such a difficult reality.Well done!

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