Open Poetry #24 |
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A child's cry for help -71 |
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akira Member
since 2002-07-13
Posts 79Idaho |
I've always hated this time of year A reminder of what he did to me I've always hated remembering the pain Always thinking of what he did Rape, reminded ever year of the rape A constant reminder of what he did I tried to tell someone But no one cared I tried to take him to court But they didnt care either I was only 3 when he started hurting me I was 8 when it finally stoped Or so I thought it would stop I was molested once more after he left By a member of my mommys church I told about that too But no one listened I cried, I still cry You see it didnt stop I was 16 when another man hurt me He assulted me at school I told this time someone listened I wish I could say it stopped there But it didnt I was 17 when another held me down He raped me, I cried and cried I told but no one listed And then something happened not to long ago I found a man I could trust He listens and he cares He holds me close when I cry And he loves me no matter what Its finally stopped No one hurts me anymore **************************************************** Please take heed to whats written here...so many times a child cries out and we turn our heads the other way....Please if a child comes to you...LISTEN...I know I wish someone had when I was little And please understand that even after the child tells its gonna haunt them and they will cry over and over....hold them and let them know they are loved...thats the best you could ever do for them...believe me I know... ******************************************************** Copyright 2002 Written by Akira Akira |
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Charisma![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Crying with you (((warm hugs))) Charisma |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Please see your email Akira |
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Magnus![]() ![]()
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Akira, this poem brought to light much of your own pain... I understand it well. I hope this poem helps your own healing process. What is important is that you know you were not at fault, nor is any child. Also important is that children be taught to never keep secrets, no matter who tells them to. That they should know what parts of their bodies are sacred, not to be touched. That they have someone they can always feel safe to talk to if they are scared or confused about anything. And that parents or guardians listen to their children, for children rarely lie about sexual abuse or molestation. It takes great courage to overcome the shame enough to tell. I kept my own secret for over 4 decades, and I know others who did so as well... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A most difficult write for you I'm sure. But tastefully presented. ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You can never take away that which rape does to you but having someone validate it, and you is the key to starting to accept it as something that happened in the past, enabling you to get past it, and move on. It doesn't make it right but somehow you find a place to put it that is more comfortable so it doesn't haunt you as much. I can only tell you I do know what you are saying in this poem and hope that the person you have found trust in will become your air, when you wings fall to the ground. ~ The soul lies buried in ink that does not flow ~ |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Akira this poem resonates with me because unfortunately a dear friend of mine was raped and another was molested. One was too afraid to tell anyone and the other told but nobody listened. On some strange levels they ended up blaming themselves living in doubt and in darkness for years. I was lucky enough to see layers of them, deep within the child still lives and with time they've been able to heal a little but the pain always lingers. I wish more women and even men would come forward but of course also wish more people would listen and help. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I'm in tears...that's so sad... ![]() |
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Larry C![]()
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Akira, My heart aches for you and all children who suffer in this way. May God grant you peace. ![]() If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Akira, much peace to you...my heart aches reading this... |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Akira, this is a very touching poem. My heart goes out to you...... ![]() "Love makes the world go around" |
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