"A beast does not know that he is a beast, and the nearer a man gets to being a beast, the less he knows it." - George MacDonald
At least 1.8 million women are battered each year in the U.S. Battering is the single major cause of violent death to women, exceeding rapes, mugging and auto accidents.
These are just a couple of facts about abuse... Unfortunately, there are so many more. And it is not only women that experience violence in their home, but men and children aswell. This should never be kept in silence, but shouted out for the world to hear, and then maybe we can put a stop to it, forever. Do not suffer in silence, but know that there are people out there who support you.
This contest is about abuse in general, but the main focus will be on domestic violence. You can write about other forms of abuse (women, men, or children; physical, emotional, or sexual) if you feel strongly about it. Express yourself however you want, with a poem, a prayer, your experience, or generally how much the thing disgusts you... all options are open, and style is your own choice!
• It will be nice if you can refrain from excessive swearing, unless it is absolutely necessary, and present in a moderate level.
• You do not have to read, comment, or applause any other entries in the contest, but it is considered a nice gesture, and it will help you see the problem from another persons view...
• Please avoid using all CAPITAL LETTERS, Sticky Caps, aLTeRNaTiNG CaSeS, "g33k t41k", and internet slang, and please use spellcheck.
• Maximum one entry per person, and prewrites are not allowed.
Remember that every single voice counts. If this is not interesting enough, you get
2500 points and Gold trophy for first place,
1500 points and Silver trophy for second place,
1000 points and Bronze trophy for third place, and
five Honorable Mentions worth 100 points.
That is 5500 points in total!
All poems will receive atleast one applause. So what are you waiting for? Go out there, and get inspired!
Donations! These peoples have donated points to support us!
3000 from sunny day
1000 from Fool no1
300 from Brandy3
Surplus points donated in last Dreamcatcher contest has been transferred to the prizes for this contest...
I am also looking for voulenteers to help judging this contest. Those collaborating on this contest will not be allowed to enter.
This contest will be ended June 5th, 2006, or when the number of entries reaches 75, which ever comes first...
Update: If you feel you can not manage to enter this contest for some reason, maybe because it hurts too much, maybe you want to enter the contest Hope2MakeIt made, letters of hope-contest at allpoetry.com/contest/2031032 - where you can write letters of sympathy to abuse victims. Thanks for giving HOPE to people!
At least 1.8 million women are battered each year in the U.S. Battering is the single major cause of violent death to women, exceeding rapes, mugging and auto accidents.
These are just a couple of facts about abuse... Unfortunately, there are so many more. And it is not only women that experience violence in their home, but men and children aswell. This should never be kept in silence, but shouted out for the world to hear, and then maybe we can put a stop to it, forever. Do not suffer in silence, but know that there are people out there who support you.
This contest is about abuse in general, but the main focus will be on domestic violence. You can write about other forms of abuse (women, men, or children; physical, emotional, or sexual) if you feel strongly about it. Express yourself however you want, with a poem, a prayer, your experience, or generally how much the thing disgusts you... all options are open, and style is your own choice!
• It will be nice if you can refrain from excessive swearing, unless it is absolutely necessary, and present in a moderate level.
• You do not have to read, comment, or applause any other entries in the contest, but it is considered a nice gesture, and it will help you see the problem from another persons view...
• Please avoid using all CAPITAL LETTERS, Sticky Caps, aLTeRNaTiNG CaSeS, "g33k t41k", and internet slang, and please use spellcheck.
• Maximum one entry per person, and prewrites are not allowed.
Remember that every single voice counts. If this is not interesting enough, you get
2500 points and Gold trophy for first place,
1500 points and Silver trophy for second place,
1000 points and Bronze trophy for third place, and
five Honorable Mentions worth 100 points.
That is 5500 points in total!
All poems will receive atleast one applause. So what are you waiting for? Go out there, and get inspired!
Donations! These peoples have donated points to support us!
3000 from sunny day
1000 from Fool no1
300 from Brandy3
Surplus points donated in last Dreamcatcher contest has been transferred to the prizes for this contest...
I am also looking for voulenteers to help judging this contest. Those collaborating on this contest will not be allowed to enter.
This contest will be ended June 5th, 2006, or when the number of entries reaches 75, which ever comes first...
Update: If you feel you can not manage to enter this contest for some reason, maybe because it hurts too much, maybe you want to enter the contest Hope2MakeIt made, letters of hope-contest at allpoetry.com/contest/2031032 - where you can write letters of sympathy to abuse victims. Thanks for giving HOPE to people!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 23, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 2500
- Final notes: A contest like this is extremely difficult to judge, especially alone. Most entries were good, and they were all worthy - but unfortunately I can only give three trophies, and just so many Honorable Mentions. I have given each and every poem an applause as a token of my gratitude for your participation. The winners was chosen thus I found the ones that touched me the most, and managed to convey what I wanted the contest to be about; abuse awareness. The Honorable Mentions all came close to a trophy, but I have chosen to sort them by order of entry. Finally a big thanks to all for entering!
First place goes to WolfHeart, for "Red Silhouettes" atEntries [29]
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It became normal to just get on with it and not to ask
To get on with life and do every household task• Commented on by judge. -
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by Viyanna Rosemarie 59 lines, 22 comments, on May 22 6:56 PM 2006. In Abuse• Commented on by judge.
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I watched a man who beat his wife
he fell asleep and got stabbed with a knife• Commented on by judge. -
A broken girl, like an old china doll• Commented on by judge.
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One day in March a baby girl was born
At 3 months old her life was torn• Commented on by judge. -
What began as a decent night
became a nightmareby Angel-In-Darkness 58 lines, 16 comments, on May 23 10:18 AM 2006. In Abuse• Commented on by judge. -
The love I felt for you enticed me to stay, at least for one more day
The feelings that grew strong when you smiled, cuddled or made my tea• Commented on by judge. -
He grabbed the earth and ripped
It out from under my feetby Damselflydreams 53 lines, 2 comments, on May 23 11:10 AM 2006. In Abuse• Commented on by judge. -
Slasher Pam
It's time that someone wrote of Pam. I guess that someone's me.by LarryATilander 17 lines, 10 comments, on May 23 2:06 PM 2006. In Society• Commented on by judge. -
How bad does it
have to get?• Commented on by judge. -
You have no idea
How angry I get• Commented on by judge. -
There are different kinds of abuse
We have to try to stop all this messby fireymoondancer 33 lines, 10 comments, on May 24 10:26 AM 2006. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
u had me thinkin it was my fault...
my fault that u beat me every dayby LiiL MiiSS KRAZY 50 lines, 1 comment, on May 24 1:06 PM 2006. In Angst• Commented on by judge. -
my hope is lost
foreverby EmmaDilemma93 25 lines, 3 comments, on May 24 4:54 PM 2006. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
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Why do you hurt me?• Commented on by judge. -
All those nights of anguish
Going back into the mists of time• Commented on by judge. -
Don't say your sorry.
You did nothing.by to live is for what 17 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 1 5:55 AM 2006. In Sad• Commented on by judge. -
An abusive step-father, a meek mother and my will to survice by the Grace of God!• Commented on by judge.
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The beginning of the day was as perfect as can be,
A simple movie with the kids,by Evanescences 120 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 4 5:58 PM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
there is a another way• Commented on by judge.
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written about my past...• Commented on by judge.
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My body is bruised,
my heart is broken,• Commented on by judge. -
A Never Ending Promise• Commented on by judge.
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wow...a contest?
Let me send you some people dear brother.
Shahrzad
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prewrites 
I have a poem that I would have loved to enter... Wonderful of you to give the many voices from abuse a place to be heard!
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Dear poet,this is a cause dear to my heart.As a survivor of domestic violence,and living under the fear of further as the law cannot protect but take statements.I hope to enter this contest and shall bookmark this.I hope your entries are inspirational.Poetry has as many voices as it does readers and this are voices which need a platform as too often there is no one else to listen,best wishes,Yvette
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i just wrote something a few hours ago that would have been perfect for this and i do not know if i can do it twice. i do wish you the best of luck in this contest that you get the entries you are wishing for and that you do reach the people you are hoping for. a very worthy cause. hope2makeit
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Its one of those things in life that just catchest you off guard. What I mean by that is that I was expecting to read a poem or column --instead Im looking as if someone has shattered my light bulb
Count me in for an entry
Rae
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Wonderful contest. There can never be too much awareness about domestic violence. I have written a few pieces on the subject and perhaps I can come up with another.....I will do my best. Best of luck to you and I hope you get many many entries!
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i will definitely see what i can do for this contest. i know the tragedy of domestic violence only too well. thank you for caring enough to host this. viyanna rosemarie
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WOW! I just posted a poem about a friends daughter, raped by a friend of hers, this is an excellent choice for a contest, thank you and good luck..
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I like what you're doing here and the message you're sending. The leading cause of women's deaths isn't battery- it's heart disease. Maybe if you put leading cause of violent death among women? Battery related deaths escalate during pregnancy for some reason.
Again- I like what you're doing here, but there's no need to skewer the facts to fit the message. The message is loud and clear without that.
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I also like what you are doing. I think you are sending out an important message. Too bad you are not allowing any prewrites. i had a perfect poem because you said we could include auto accidents.
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Awesome!
Awesome contest and worthy cause! I will see what I can come up with for the contest... I look forward to reading the entries! Thanks for hosting! Debi
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"Dreamcather 2" -- Shouldn't it be "Dreamcatcher 2"?
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Great way to get the message out.
Good way for victims (myself included)
to get the pain and emotion out.
Thank you for the opportunity,
I will think about posting
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Starhiker, I applaud your resolve and integrity for holding a contest on this subject, and would love to help you judge it.
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Great Idea
It's hard to bring more truth into the light of day for a contest. I stopped expressing my abuses here because some relatives found out and now three generations later I am again being victimized for finally speaking in poetic words abuses I could never say aloud. Maybe that will be a clue to what I can write about. I can speak to the children and young adults who have been told to avoid me by their parents for telling stories. It's hard for them to hear a father or mother, brother or sister, next door neighbour are pediphiles or have engaged in keeping "secrets". This contest will give me something to think about. Since we are not allowed pre-writes all that has been written can not be used.
If I enter I will have to re-suffer the pains to find the words. Good Luck to all and God Bless. This is a good thing you are doing. Anyone who is interested please visit my poems and read. -
Please pray for families, women, and peace
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your contest is emotionally hard to do, but is a must for most woman to get over such tragedy.
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i will enter.
i dont really have enough points to make a donation worthwile..
but i will apllaud so that gets you seven... for you for doing this
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Good luck with very worthy contest. I would have entered but no prewrites . All the best to everyone...mal
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Hi, Razzberry! Unfortunately I can not open for prewrites, because then I would get many other prewrites in before I could block them again... I hope to see a new poem from you though! Thanks for the comment, and the applause!
Jim
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Hi, Yvette! I see your muse found inspiration in the contest, and I look forward to reading your poem, as soon as possible. Thanks for the comment, and the applause, I really appreciate it! Jim
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Hi, Hope2MakeIt! I read your poem "arms to hold her", which I assume is the one you would have wanted in this contest, and I think it's a beautiful poem. I will comment on it as soon as possible, and it would have been perfect... I hope to see another poem like that entered here! Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it! Jim
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Hi, Rae! Yes, I considered adding "contest" to the title, but then I thought maybe it would have exactly the effect it had on you... I see you entered the contest too, I will comment on your poem as soon as possible. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it a lot! Jim
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Hi, DreameeDarlin2U. Any form of abuse should be exposed, so that it will shatter in the light, as the darkness it is... I see you've entered the contest with a poem, and I will comment on it as soon as possible. Thank you for your comment, it means a lot. Jim
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Hi, Viyanna! Unfortunately all too many have experienced domestic violence in one form or another, and this contest will but scratch the surface of it... I see you have entered a poem, and I will comment on it as soon as possible. Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it a lot! Jim
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Hi, Linda! I am sorry to hear that your friends daughter was raped by friends of her, it's like verbal daggers thought my heart. If you would be so nice to send me the link to the poem by IM, I would be happy to comment on it as soon as possible. Thanks for the comment, and the applause, it really means a lot to me, sis! Jim
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Hi, NoUseForAName! Thank you for the correction on the leading cause of death among women, I have edited it so that it says leading cause of violent death among women. I did not change the facts to fit, I copied it from a website for abused women, and thought they had their facts straight... Thank you for the comment, I appreciate it! Jim
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Hi, Serenahind! Unfortunately I can not accept prewrites, because it would flood the contest, and the idea behind it is to get new thoughts on the problem... Your poem about car accident would not fit here, as it can not be counted as eligable, but I hope you can enter the contest with one on abuse? Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it. Jim
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Hi, Debi! Yes, I thought you would approve of this contest, and I hope it'll be received as well as the last Dreamcatcher contest... Thanks for the comment, and the applause, I really appreciate it a lot! Jim
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Hi, -BlackKnight-! Thanks for spotting that typo for me, I missed it twice, once in the title, and once in the contest itself... Also, I was told about that heart disease is the leading cause of death by another person a little earlier, and have already fixed that part. Now it says that Battering is the single major cause of violent death to women. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it! Jim
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Hi, Jeannie D! I look forward to reading your entry in the contest, if you find that you can manage to share your pain... Thanks for the comment, it means a lot. Jim
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Hi, panther32! Thank you for offering to help judging the contest. I will contact you if it is needed... Thanks for the comment, it means a lot to me. Jim
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Hi, silent-screamer! It must be hard to be marked as a liar and story-teller by the same people who have abused you, just to protect themselves from the accusations. Who should one believe, the one, or the many? I really feel sorry that you have to live through this again, years after the actual abuse took place. You do not have to rip up old wounds, just to enter this contest... I appreciate that you came by, and gave me your comment, and your applause. Thanks. Jim
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Hi, JP! Yes, all who have helped making this contest possible have received thanks for their assistance. I will let you know if I need help judging the contest. Thanks for the comment, and the applause, I appreciate it a lot! Jim
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Hi, BeautyInMyTragedy! Yes, I know this must be emotionally hard for many, but I am glad to see you managed to enter a poem into the contest. I will comment on it as soon as possible. Thanks for the comment, and the applause(s)! You are so kind.
Jim
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Hi, Jess! No donation neccessary, but I look forward to receiving your seven points from the applause. I see you have entered the contest already, and I will comment on it as soon as possible. Thanks for the comment! Jim
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Hi, Fool no1! Unfortunately I can not allow prewrites, as the contest would be flooded by them before I could block them again. I hope you can manage to write a new one for the contest though! Thanks for the comment, and the applause, I really appreciate it! Jim
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I have a poem that I wrote last year that I think would fit the contest. It is not currently on AP although it was a while back, so it is not technically a prewrite although quite a few people read it. I am not interested in winning points or trophies , just the poetry, and in cases like this, the issue , and how poetry can help bring these things home to people. I wondered if I might add it to this contest in the circumstances. If not, no problem.
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Jim,I want to thank you for your featuring my Innocence poem, that meant so much to me,that you thought it worthy to feature, this subject touches my heart ..again thank you..love sis, MisticMoonlite
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This sounds like a great contest. I have a few poems on my experiences with abuse but I know I will be able to write a new one! Before I do I will read through everyone else's poems. Good luck everyone (((())))
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Hi, DeBracey. I don't see any problem with that you post your poem in the contest, if it has been gone from AP a long time. What I don't like is those who delete or just repost a poem which still is on the site, and post it as a new poem, just to avoid the no prewrite rule... I'm looking forward to reading your poem! Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it! Jim
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You're welcome, sis. Your poem truely deserved a feature. I often do this with poems that truely touch my heart... Jim
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Hi, Angie! I am looking forward to reading your entry in this contest, I am sure it will be good! Take your time, and read as many entries as you want to, you still have time. Not sure now much, though... Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it! Jim
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How long would a poem have to be gone from AP to be considered for this contest? I been cleaning since couple weeks ago, and moved some poems over to Sharepoetry(just this morning in fact)....or would that be considered to be on this site?
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Hi, Barbara! You put me in a tight spot here, or maybe I did it myself by my previous answer... As a moderator I can see if a poem is freshly deleted, and if it's been gone from the site so long that it's impossible to undelete it, I would say it's ok to re-post it, but you mention that it's moved to SharePoetry... I am not sure if SP is part of AP anymore, but it is still a sister site. I am afraid I would have to say no on that one, but I thank you for posting the question. Thanks for the comment! Jim
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No problem Thanks for the reply. SP isn't 'technically' a part of AP, although they are sister sites.
I've been housekeeping, slowly moving poems from here to there, and so on. I think the one I am talking about was deleted this morning(or late last night). Not sure, since I deleted some, changed my mind, undeleted them, etc. (Maybe I should post them there, then delete them from here).
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brilliant contest, so sad that people still have to go through this daily I jusdge you will have plenty of enteries. Domestic violence happens oh to much it needs to stop NOW!
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No problem; abuse is a major problem, not only in the U.S., but throughout the world. Good luck with this contest.
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no worries.. loved the poem!
hope my entry is ok..
if i forgot the applaud last time *which is highly likely*
here it is again
love and hugs
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truly wonderful topic
I wish you had allowed prewrites, I had the perfect piece for this one, but alas, oh well i will have to see if I can write another for you, as it is an issue that is so important in todays society. We need to spread the word and stop the violence. I thank you for running this contest and trying to imform others to this issue as well as allowing survivors a place to post their pieces and express their stories, kudos, Bunny
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Hi, Alicia! Yep, it will be plenty to judge when this contest closes, so I decided to halve the number of entries this time. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it a lot! Jim
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Hi, davidz! Thank you for your long comment. First off, those facts you so eagerly debate, are not my statements, but quotes of a website on domestic abuse. Second, the statements are greatly simplified, and just two of many facts listed on the mentioned website. Finally, the point of those facts were to open eyes, and it worked. Again, thanks for the comment! Jim
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Hi, Jess! Thanks for the comment, and the applause (yes, this time it worked!) Jim
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Hi, Bunny! I couldn't let people add prewrites here, it would make this contest very short... I look forward to a new entry from you though. Thanks for the comment, and the applause! Jim
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I don't know what the statistics tell us, but in my experience as and adult I can say this much...There is indeed violence in the homes, both in the white and the black homes..There is mental, physical, sexual and others in between..In my humble opinion "Poverty" does play a significant role..Let us be realistic, although we hear of the low rate of unemployment in the country..I would ask does anyone think that is the rate of unemployment in the black communities...it is not..the rate is much higher...joblessness is frustrating to a family and can cause the kind of atmosphere that leads to spousal abuse and even violence..It that any excuse...of course not..but it is a reason...when most families are made up of husband and wife, whether they have children or not..and there is sufficient monies to bring to that family the things that they need, there we might not find the kind of violence we are talking about here...violence does not happen only in the black family or in black relationships it happents in all relationships..but if any one thinks that poverty is not an added factor in the matter of spousal abuse, they are not being honest with themselves...at 71 years I know that is does...research is wonderful..facts are facts....
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I must agree with Barbara on this. I don't think it has anything to do with the income you make or what color you are. That sounds like a racist comment to me. Abusers are all colors, genders, poor or wealthy.
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ok, super short comment. i am going to have to enter, even if my entry sux compared to everyone elses. im not the best writer. but i say ABUSE IS WRONG!
...ROCK ON!
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I love this cocept for a contest. My sister was a victim of Domestic Violence... i got to enter... thanks for bringing attention to this worldwide "epidemic" -
This is a wonderful idea for a contest!!!! There is so much abuse in the world, yet, those that are going through it feel that they are alone. Maybe this will help them to know that they aren't! As a survivor myself, I would love to enter, but, I'm trying to forget that part of my life so I haven't written anything about it in awhile. And you are not accepting pre-writes. (I understand that there would just be too many.) I wish you much luck in judging this! I know that this would be very hard to judge, but, more so to read!
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I have written many poems on my childhood abuse. It is always very hard to speak out and once you do people never look at you the same. You are marked and somehow dirty. Still it takes enormous strength to speak out and stop the abuse, whether it be to you or a family member. I am a survivor of abuse. This contest is a great idea, I would enter but I have written all I can on the subject. Only when more needs to come out can I write more. Great idea though. Good luck make people aware. That is the main goal.
God Bless
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I like the idea of this contest and I already submitted a poem. i don't know if I commented already but I am going to again.
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i think this contest is great i was abused as a child im getting to grips with things now as i have a loving partener who i can talk to and that has made things so much easier and he hasn't thought differently of me,that was the reason i was so scared to tell him as i didn't wanna lose him.
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can anyone join or do they have to be a member of the club? well nonethless I would help you judge, the entries, just tell me what yuou need me to do and I shall do it. Thanks
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Hi, my3doggies! You are absolutely right. Poverty is a big factor in what causes violence, no matter skin color. Thanks for commenting on this, I really appreciate it very much! Jim
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Hi, DreameeDarlin2U. Unfortunately some people think that those of other skin colors than themselves are the root of all that is bad in the world... Thanks for the comment. Jim
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Hi, 4gotten soul! I look forward to reading your poem, and I am sure it will be great. Thanks for the comment, and the applause! Jim
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Hi, VanGoghNights! I am so sorry to hear about what happened to your sister. I look forward to reading your entry. Thanks for the comment, and the applause, I really appreciate it a lot! Jim
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Hi, Dawn! I understand that it can be tough to rip up old wounds, just to write about it. You may want to enter Hope2MakeIt's contest letters of hope. Thanks for the comment, and the applause, that is so kind of you! Jim
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Hi, Tammy! Yes, it is hard to speak out, especially in a world where the victim is the one shunned by the community, and not the abuser... What a world we live in. Thanks for the comment, and the applause, it means a lot to me... Jim
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Hi, Serenahind! Yes, you commented before, three days ago, but had not entered the contest yet. I will read and comment on your poem as soon as possible. Thanks for entering! Jim
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Hi, lillylou06! It is so good to have someone in your life that help you, but so hard to open up - and then being so afraid that that will make your partner back away... agonizing, I know. I have been there. Regarding that you voulenteered to help judge the contest, I will contact you if I need help. Thanks for the comment! Jim
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Hi, Sara! Anyone can join, not only members of APPACA - but you are welcome to join APPACA if you feel it's the right group for you. I will let you know if I need any assistance in judging the contest. Thanks for the comment, and the applause! Jim
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ok i finaaly submitted my poem... the site was acting weird... hope you enjoy...
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wow..there're 49 enteries here.
They keep you pretty busy these days.
Wish you the best dear brother.
Shahrzad
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wow just checked back on this contest, loads of enteries well done for getting so much support!!
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Hi again, VanGoghNights! Thanks for entering the contest, I will read and comment on it as soon as possible. Jim
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Hi, Shahrzad! Yes, but now it's 50! Haven't had any new entries in the last few days. Well, still a week and 25 places open... Jim
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Hi, alicia55! Yes, 50 entries so far. I don't look forward to reading and commenting, then deciding and judging the contest... Thanks for dropping by again! Jim
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It's a tough one this... to talk about abuse... when uv faced it once yourself... but its a good thing you're doing... I hope i can enter...
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Hi, FristScript! Sorry to hear that you have suffered abuse. I hope to see your entry in the contest, though! Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it! Jim
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I think that this contest will receive many entries. Abuse is a tough thing to talk about whether it be by someone to you or by you abusing yourself by something life self harming, which many people including myself have been through.
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How can mental abuse compete with the physical, mental pain compare with the blood and tears of ones body.
I will not even wager a comparison but wish all those who have suffered all the good that life can offer and a little hug from Holland
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I wish I could say I would enter but I am not able to enter again...I have written a poem about the abuse that not just myself had to endure but my mother and my sister...So I promise I will read all the entries and comment but I can't write again
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After being in a lifelong abusesive situation as a child & an adult, I will most certainly try to write it out and enter before the deadline.I have fought for this cause all my adult life and can only applause those who desparetly try to help others in this kind of situation. Blessings in your endeavors!
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i've read most of the entries, they are all brilliant i really do not envy your job of judging
I think this is a great contest, spreads awarness and gives people the chance to share what they feel and have expirianced without fear as they know others will be doing the same.
great content, and good luck in judging (you'll need it )
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wow...I've just seen the points you're going to give.
lol..it's not my fav. subject or I'd win your gold trophy. 
If you need a judge don't count on me at all, I'm not willing to read these poems.
Shahrzad
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Good Luck Everyone!
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Hi, Ljmeyers! Well, I said this contest was to close on max 75 entries, but it's only two days left, so maybe I am spared for a few. I see you have entered the contest too. I will read and comment on it as soon as possible. Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it a lot! Jim
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Hi, dutch2lips! You are maybe right, it's hard to compare one form of abuse to another. The one you have experienced is always worse, than the ones you are fortunate enough to not have experienced... Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it! Jim
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Hi, Tessa! Sorry to hear that you feel it's too hard to enter... good luck on reading all the entries though! Thanks for the comment, and the applause, I really appreciate it a lot! Jim
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Hi, SpiritMother! Sorry to hear about your life of abuse. I look forward to reading your contest entry though... Thanks for the comment, and the applause, I really appreciate it a lot! Jim
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Hi, master-of-shadow! Yes, it will be quite a lot to read through... I do not look forward to judging this. I see you have entered too. I will read and comment on it as soon as possible. Thank you for your comment, and your applause, it means a lot to me. Jim
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Hi, Shahrzad! Yes, I decided to make the prizes large, to get more people interested in joining. You don't have to worry, I don't force you to read or judge anything here, the topic is tough... Thanks for commenting (again), little sister! Jim
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Hi, Zeek! Thanks for the comment, I am sure everyone appreciate the good luck wish! Jim
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I just wanted to say... Thank you for giving me this chance to write about it. I have wanted to write a poem to express how it made me feel but never felt confident enough. Now I have it written, forgiven, and forgotten. Thank you all so much.
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there are some really good entries here good luck with the judging
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Wow - will get an entry in for sure for this contest. Still have a few spaces left so will work on this before deadline. Thanks for hosting. Great idea for a contest.
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What a wonderful turn out this contest had. I've read many of the entries and went through quite a bit of tissue. I don't envy your postition to judge, it's going to be very hard. Best of luck to you in your judging.
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Thank you for having a contest like this...Before I entered this contest I never knew how to express how I felt about my ex-husband and what he had done to my child and myself thank you so much for opening this and giving me a chance to express how I felt and how my child felt and we still feel...She is still having a hard time because of her memories. and I am still having severe Depression from it...My Boyfriend and a really good friend is helping us through this difficult time...The bad part of it is that I am still married to the ******* SOrry I don't want to swear because I don't want to offend anybody. Anyways Good Luck to everybody, And Remember the God's and Goddess's are always with you and on our side. Blessing's to you and all or yours.
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Hi, Marrshope! I am happy that you found that this contest enabled you to write about what you have experienced. I see you have entered with a poem, and I will read and comment on it as soon as possible. Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it a lot! Jim
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Hi, VanGoghNights! Yes, I got in over 60 entries, and it will be tough to judge it, for sure! Jim
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Hi, grannyeri! Seems you managed just in time, your entry was the last one in. I will read and comment on it as soon as possible. Thanks for the comment, and the applause! Jim
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Hi, DreameeDarlin2U! Yes, it's going to be tough to judge, and I guess I need my own dreamcatcher afterwards, lots of bad dreams to filter out. Thanks for the comment! Jim
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Hi, immortalbeloved16! This contest seems to have had many different effects on people... some have thanked me for holding the contest, but are unable to join, the feelings are too strong, but some, as you, have used it as an oppertunity to open up, and get the bad dreams out. Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it a lot! Jim
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I see you are about to indicate the winners -- please set my poem aside; there are so many wondrous ventilative writes here. I would love not to be judged for a trophy or points. Let we honor God's mercy and let we honor the brave victors.
LOVE to you all.
Myra
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Yes, I don't have much left until I can judge the contest, most likely within a week. I have used the time since the contest ended to read through the poems, a few to half a dozen each day, not to overload my emotions. If you want, I will keep your poem aside, though I think your poem deserves being in the run for the trophies... Thanks for dropping by! Jim
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Hi Jim...I wanted to let you know that I am removing my poem from this contest. I planning on leaving AP...so I'm cleaning out everything. I also wanted you to know I think this was a heartbreaking but a wonderful contest.
take care
debbie
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Debbie, I wondered if you could tell me why you leave AP? Is it a problem with another poet on the site? Please fill me in, and we will see if the problem is possible to solve. Send me your answer on privare IM if you prefer... Jim
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I know the contest is over, this is just something i felt i needed to add.....
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I am overwhelmed at this win. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. My goal is to share with other women, as I found each thinks they are alone and the only one who has gone through it. We need to strip away the shame and concentrate on educating women of their rights and worthiness, and teaching men it is wrong to abuse.
Wow - when I saw my points I about fell off my chair. Thought someone had made a mistake! You have warmed my heart with your understanding of my poem. hugs WolfHeart -
Congrats on the win WolfHeart!!!!! You deserve it! And congrats to all!!!
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Love and Blessings
Jim, I can't thank you enough for holding this great contest that will hopefully spread awareness to many. Thank you for the honorable mention as well, it was an honor to participate in this. We need contests like this every so often to remind people of the way things are in our world. Every little bit helps. My heartiest congratulations and thanks to the winners and everyone who participated and/or read any of these fantastic works. Everyone should take a bow for a job well done. Love and blessings for each and every one of you, today and always. 
Joyce
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Congrats to all of the winners, and to everyone for being able to share their experiences!
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Hi, Abbiecat! Thank you for sharing your poem with us, but you really didn't have to cut and paste the whole poem. A link would be enough. Your poem is good, though! Jim
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No, you are not dreaming, the points are yours to keep. You truely deserved to win the contest, and I hope the points is spent wisely (i.e. featuring your gold-winning poem). LOL! Use the points as you wish, there's no catch. Jim
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Hi, Joyce! The real honor was in that you wrote a wonderful poem for the contest. And you really deserved the honorable mention... It'll be a while till I hold another contest like this, I sort of overloaded my emotions. I will think a while, and find another worthy cause to support. Maybe a HIV/AIDS contest? Hugs to you and your husband from Monica, Ole, and me. Jim
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All that you are doing is wonderful!
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Thank you very much, Rose. Jim
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Thiis iis an amaziing iidea for a contest. What a great message you are tryiing to send. ii was goiing to try and enter but ii realiized that thiis one iis a closed case. Well next tiime you have a contest ii hope ii won't miiss iit.
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Wow. You have done a wonderful job on this contest. I can only say I wish I could have at least entered. The winners were definitely wonderful writes and I must say, you put a lot of effort into this contest. Great job. Thanks for sharing. Kahy
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Hii, Nubiian Priincess! Next tiime II wiill try to send you a message, as II go through messages iin my last contest iif iit's a follow-up. By the way, what's wiith the double ii's? Thanks for the comment, and the applause, iit's hiighly appreciiated. Jim
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Hi, ImKahy! I will keep in mind that you were interested in this contest, and if I remember it, I will send you a message when the next in this genre comes along. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it a lot! Jim
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