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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Suffer little children can seem such warped instruction as those honored allow destruction No kingdom of heaven, not even a glimpse Silence preserves an illusion of perfection A father turns away, gives betrayal not protection Forbid them not Forbid them not Knowing such perception is another cruel deception still, there's shame Shame Shame Damaged goods have scant defense And fruit tastes so sour when you're stripped of innocence Despair lingers in open eyes for hope and faith are just more lies Laden with secrets you must not disclose Swathed in fig leaves but still exposed When your future's been bargained and sold you don't grow up you just get old And awaiting their redemption little children suffer Matthew 19:14, Genesis 3:7 |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
One of my most fervent prayers is to see an end to all the suffering of every child in our global village. "Laden with secrets you must not disclose Swathed in fig leaves but still exposed" ~ Painfully, yet ever-so poetically, expressed. Love & Child Light, EA |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I don't know what brought this out of you, but I'm deeply grateful for it! |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
oh lady, am glad to see this posted...this...is a Must REad.....and absolutely one of the best things you have written..... thank you for this trail of tears, that makes one realize that there are little ones that suffer for wrongs that they have no say so over.....and its our responsibility to protect them....... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Oh dear Suthern.. bless you for this dear, surely the angels are smiling down on you..  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write!! We must protect our young. This is a keeper!! Thank you so much. Hugs~Nancy For it was not into my ear you whispered |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern The title....after reading the poem, really got to me with it's tears and truth. I wish I didn't know this poem so well! Thank you for writing it!  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern A peek into you soul, thank you. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
suthern, this tugs the heart strings |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
we are all most certainly a community! Thank you for writing and expressing, this heartfelt piece. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
It takes just one devil, to make a hell.....and one victim. This moves me, Laura....and I'm glad you posted it....but so sorry you have been to that place. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Laden with secrets you must not disclose Swathed in fig leaves but still exposed When your future's been bargained and sold you don't grow up you just get old ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When I read this the other day...all I could say was "damn" ....ever the tardy moth that I am...I wanted to come back and let you know it was most effective. Your writing turned a very signficant corner with this powerful, poignant offering. Far too many people I love suffer with the secrets and shame...none of which should have ever been theirs to carry. Thank you for this impressive write poetess Ruth.  |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
What an intelligent write...you never cease to amaze me....you have a heart like no other....and are a valued friend.... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Much enjoyed this wonderful piece Ruth. hugs, Chris "The soul that can speak through the eyes can also kiss with a gaze." |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Sadly, it is the aftermatch of the abuse of our youth that lingers and makes a mark on society. You wrote this oh so well! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I thank you all so very much for your kind responses... they mean more to me than I could ever express. |
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