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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Children fear monsters lie under their bed But what if the monster is parent instead? No way to run and with no place to hide Terror and love must rest side by side. Caught in a nightmare, no will to resist They surely wonder why they must exist Comforting arms swiftly become raised hand To punish transgressions they don't understand Long sleeves in summer may make lots of sweat But showing the bruises is more of a threat If someone should see, explanations are offered Then once back at home, more lashes are proffered. Sleeping on tummy, striped backside's too sore Tears trickle out and they beg for no more And as they grow older, they fear that they will Continue travesties of "parenting skill." |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern....it is so true that abuse many times continues onto the next generation...a difficult subject to write about...I commend you for touching on a toucy subject and doing it so well.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You shine a light on a very dark problem. You lend your voice to silent victims. A difficult topic to write about but you have done it with candor and compassion. And yes, to add to the travesty these behavior patterns become ingrained in the victims themselves. Warm hugs, Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (06-19-2003 08:13 AM).] |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
So hard even to say after the fact, let alone to go through.... we tend to say an excellent poem is "beautiful"... and this poem is, in the way that an Abrams tank is beautiful...because it irresistibly does what it is there to do...ugly or not. Well done, Ruth -- well done. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
 I still have these nightmares....your words sting.. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
A sad state for our children - You speak for so many, suthern - Thank you for posting this... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Martie: It's a vicious chain that binds too many. Thank you very much for that commendation... it's greatly appreciated. *S* EA: The voice was quiet far too long... I thank you so much for listening. Ratleader: No... there's no beauty here. *S* But your "well done" means so much... for I know mission was accomplished. *S* Thank you! Ceinwyn: I am truly sorry... I wouldn't wish a second's more pain... honestly. Nan: I thank you for reading, dear lady... so very much. *S* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 suthern, this hurts |
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Forgotenandgone Member
since 2003-05-07
Posts 52NC |
very good poem... _______________________________________ |
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D'sWhisper Member
since 2003-06-16
Posts 68Washington, USA |
How real. So sad, so wrong...so infuriating. Great conveyance of truth. ~DW~ |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Well done gal....as all yours are..You're probably one of the best poets on this site and don't post nearly enough.......You spend far too much time on email I think?.....LOL [This message has been edited by Toerag (06-19-2003 08:22 AM).] |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
well done .... but you already know that.. now..where is the other one? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
PS: I know. *S* And of all things, it came as a song... I almost called it Perverted Lullaby. *S* Thank you, lady. Forgoten: Thank you very much... I appreciate that! *S* And welcome to Passions! *S* D'sWhisper: sad wrong infuriating truth... how I wish it were only imagination. *S* Thank you so very much! *S* Toerag: If that's a hint for me to spare you, you're outta luck. LOL Thank you so, dear friend... your approval means so much. *S* Cpat: Nag! LOL Other what? suthern studiously examines her shuffling feet and pretends innocence *G* Thank you so much, Cap'n... for now... and for before. *S* Your encouragement is much appreciated. *S* [This message has been edited by suthern (06-19-2003 10:06 AM).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Suthern belle, Well now you know why I don't do CPS anymore... I don't do well with experiences that cause hurt. You write the painful truth too well. And bless you for caring so much. Also, ditto Toe.  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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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
nag huh? well.. you know sometimes people just need a little reminding... so I am reminding you that i am waiting for the other one... or another one... doesn't much matter just know you have them.. many others you don't share... seems a shame... to horde all those away and deny us all the pleasure of reading them... OK..so I'm a nag... big eal..lol... I've been called much worse..and that was by family.. |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
well I watched a show on abuse, a real life documentary, where the abuse got to the point where the abused felt he had no choice but to kill the (grand)parent, the jury had pity on him, for many had also felt the pain of the 'stripes', but the judge was vindictive, and while he only sentenced him 5 years for manslaughter, the DA had stressed because he took money from his dead grandfather's wallet that he had committed armed robbery(even though it was money that he had earned and his grandfather had taken away) and due to the definition of 'armed robbery' the jury did find him guilty of the charge, and the judge gave him 'life'... sigh....that judge had never, ever experienced the abuse and the deprevity of life that drives a person to believe that murder is the only way to find freedom....how sad that we are heard by a jury of our peers, but then 'judged' by a person who never lived a single day like the 'common' people of this world wonderful write lady...fits well into my deep dark thoughts today... [This message has been edited by jellybeans (06-19-2003 10:23 AM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Larry: You’re a good man, Mr. C... one who’s had far too much hurt... and still offers a heart full of caring. *S* I thank you so very much. *S* Cpat: Nagging can be a very good thing, yanno. *G* Some of us need it! *S* And I’m not even pretending innocence when I say that... I know I do. *G* I sincerely thank you... for both the help and the nudging. *S* Sweet jellybeans: I wish dark thoughts never dimmed your day, dear friend... I thank you so much for reading and a story that happens too often. *S* |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Ruth-girlie... what can one say to such painful truths... not even your gift of rhyme can cadence away the reality of this heartbreak... Seems I've spent a lifetime trying to love away these wounds when I am blessed enough to be given the chance to be trusted ....they say some scars never heal and sometimes love aint enough...but you know me... the moth will die trying. you know that I know that you know that I know. *sigh* and no one should ever know..........  No matter what the differences |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sweet Suthern Lady, Not so much from my own experience, but you do know that I know of this...as well as other types of abuse inflicted upon my daughter. I know that this type write hurts to write. Thank you, dear friend, for sharing your heart.  Hugs to you, Ruth Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (06-19-2003 10:46 AM).] |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
It breaks my heart to think of the children who live this nightmare day in and day out. My kids may not have a perfect life, but they sure have it good. Suthern, thank you for this compassionate poem of yours. |
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pisumnux Junior Member
since 2003-06-11
Posts 49Troy, NY |
A sad but all too real topic. I know a few people who were abused as kids. I read some horror stories in their journals and diaries. "There are three things men can do with women: love them, suffer for them, or turn them into literature." |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
You’ve written about a very delicate subject which not only hurts, but one which must be addressed more often and you’ve done a superb job in doing so. Environmental impacts. Loss of innocence Thanks for sharing, Melton |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MyFriend~ You are a beautiful, caring soul~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
A film documentary could hardly record this with greater clarity. The love/hate parallels create very troubled lives to which we are indeed "trained". Your title is truly apt. And those who choose to break the cycle, though they may find a certain peace, suffer even greater loss. Thanks for sharing. Kraw' |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
suthern, a hard hitting, impacting poem. Needs to be placed in all schools...heck with that, they should be posted where Lamaze classes are held! |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
yeah yeah yeah... so where is the other one???? see..you got the attention of a good many people here... and all those nice things said about you and the way it is written..I didn't see one college prof type stick his/her nose in and tell you it was terrible or that you had no talent ..in fact I saw several comments from people who think you are talented... so blah blah blah to the excuses.... let's see the others.... nag nag nag nag nag nag nag nag... |
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NickTofteland Member
since 2003-06-13
Posts 74MN, USA |
Very emtional write. I commend you for writing on such a touchy subject and doing it so well. Wonderful pen. Psalms 20:7 "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God." |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A true story well told. Your heart shows in this one dear. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggsssssssss) Oh Suthern, it is horrible how children keep getting abused like this, dearest friend, to me that is the worst crime one can ever do and I pity all those who scar their own flesh and blood for life! (wipes tears) My prayers are with all the victims, dearest friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
JM: I do know. *S* Thank you, lady... and keep trying (not that you'd do otherwise *G*) Everyone needs assurance they have value... the longer it is before they get that, the harder it is to believe. garysgirl: Thank YOU for accepting the share so graciously. *S* Blues: It breaks mine, too... and your kids are so lucky to have you! *S* Thank you so much! pisumnux: You may know even more than you think... and that's the truly sad part... how prevalent it is *S* Thank you very much! 2dalimit: Thank you so much... for both the comments and the very appropriate verse. *S* Marge: And I have wonderful friends. *S* Thank you! *S* Krawdad: You leave me speechless... for yes... there's loss in continuing... also loss in not... no real win. Thank you! Sunshine: Again... I lack the words to tell you what your response means to me... please hear all the whispers hanging onto a simple Thank You! *S* Cpat: But this took decades to be ready... even if only minutes to write! *G* So waiting can be a good thing! LOL I do thank you, Cap'n... very much. *S* Nick: My pen and I both thank you so much! PDV: It couldn't help but... *S* Thank you for showing it such kindness. *S* M'Toe: Your response is so compassionate... thank you very much! |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Bump! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
I'll raise your bump |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL: Thank you, kind bumpers... your nudges are appreciated! *S* |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I love how you write. Susan |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
 A voice of honesty |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
This is a sad poem *S*~! You have written this to us and I am glad that you are aware that this is a serious problem between kids and their families. ARCTIC WIND |
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