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State Toll
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State Toll |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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Unseen, unheard and not believed, the victim's plea was not received. As no one saw, no pledge was given and no one cared that she was driven from the home she knew and loved; within her world, was pushed and shoved Unknown, unkempt and unexplained - a victim of the state was trained; she had no life and none who cared or held her close when she despaired. Refuse, from a time gone bad; at first she cried and then went mad A hidden doll with shattered skin and no one there; 'cept well within with guilt to bear and nothing more destroyed inside, no even score to the state she came and stayed - now nothing's left; her soul is flayed She looked for help but found none there and naught to keep her from despair; a vile child with no love lost it went to bear her pain, this cost a victim of both home and state now, with no one, can she relate For she was sent to hell in shame; though not her guilt, she bore the blame. Behavior turned and all was spent before the time of this lament once held within the dark she grew and threw away the good she knew Then life had changed, as change it must she killed the keepers of her trust they locked her up, withheld the key; all in the name of their safety. But who had come to save this child? Untamed, unloved and now grown wild Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kethry A wonderful write, I could not say it better. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
yeah Keth What a question...Humm great food for thought all of this and so well written! Eric |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Wow Lynne...I love reading your words. Always perfection in Rhythm, Rhyme and Thought Hope all is well  Maureen |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thought-provoking and a bit sad |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I read this last night and it left me stunned, exceptional writing Lynne, absolutely! Maree  it's a keeper. The clouds never expect it when it rains, but the sea, changes colour, but the sea, does not change. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It does seem that some never have a chance. This is powerful, my friend... it grips the heart and won't let go... but that's good... for only by caring can change be brought. Excellent write!! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Beloved one, oh my how this rips into my soul, no one can show the suffering of a soul in torment as well as you. No one has this self-same ability to give a voice to those who are unheard, and silent, you gift them a key, which will open the door. You illumine their desperate lives and they will be seen in all the dirty and unhappy soil in which they struggle to survive. How can anyone who reads this leave and not be changed, your words will have shown the depths some live on in, and I applaud your ability to do so. Thank you beloved for the torch you’ve lifted to bear light for the unsung and unloved, they can’t speak for themselves for they have no voice. YOU have raised awareness, you’ve given them a chance to speak. The story they tell is sad, it’s dark and full of sorrow. Its one we often, too often, refuse to hear, but hear it we must if we are to aid and succour those that need us most. Your writing is amazing and awesome and I’m constantly stunned by your ability. Shine on star, and light my sky always and forever Mushy    Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Beautiful poetry. Wonderful write! JL She said: ”You look cute in the dark.” |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Kethry -- great write. I really am speechless. |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
heartbreaking written beautifully |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
An excellent write this one O Kethry... Regards Sudhir |
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