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Child Abuse: What words can you give children for hope?

I am now allowing prewrites!!

This contest was inspired by a wonderful young person on this site named DarkWolfGirl.



Approximately six children are reported abused and neglected in America every minute (more than 3 million abuse reports a year). (National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse)

More than half the child victims of rape or sexual assault are age 12 or younger. (US Dept. of Justice)


So many more children are abused everyday, and it is never reported.


"Child abuse casts a shadow the length of a lifetime”

Herbert Ward quotes


Please write a poem addressed to an abused child. What can you say to encourage them and give them hope? Hope that there really are good people in the world. I want poems that give some light at the end of the tunnel. One person can mean the world to a hurting child when they offer hope to them. Tell them how precious and valuable they are. They need to hear how special they are as they do not hear it at home.

Any form is fine.

Standard rules apply.

I will comment all entries.

Picture credit to Google Images.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on August 14, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 300, Bronze: 150, Honorable mention: 6 people
  • Final notes:
    Thanks to all entries as they were wonderful and very uplifting. I appreciate all your hard work for this contest which was very close to my heart. Blessings, Patty

Contest Winners

  1. Tracing Teardrops
    by astralshepherd 58 lines, 7 comments, on Aug 11 1:51 PM 2008. In Hope, Healing
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Oh Little One’s
    Oh little one’s hurt and broke,
    The world seems grim and dark.
    by goalsv 24 lines, 25 comments, on Aug 11 7:50 PM 2008. In Thoughts, Life, Sad, Pain, Hope, Abuse
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. From the Abused to the Abused
    Dedicated to all suffering abuse
    by Kazytc 56 lines, 7 comments, on Aug 10 8:53 AM 2008. In Contest, Sad, Thoughts, Child Abuse, Inspirational, Hope
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Journey after abuse
    Days that seem never ending and nights that seem so cold,
    when wishes you make are not granted and your fears begin to unfold,
    by badddgirl 13 lines, 4 comments, on Aug 10 1:53 AM 2008. In Abuse, Pain, Personal, Hope, Love
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Be Free
    Sweet little girl in the corner
    all alone -
    by S D McDaniel 19 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 9 11:04 PM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. My Little Angel Child
    My inner child can't come out to play today,
    She is punished to this very day.
    by Spiritual Nature 29 lines, 9 comments, on Apr 23 1:51 AM 2007. In Childrens, Hope, Life, Love, Pain, Personal, Society, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  7. Hopeful
    Here's another sad one, that I wrote today. Sorry...
    It is hopeful though. It's about reconnecting to the Child Within.
    by kareneisenlord 52 lines, 34 comments, on Mar 17 9:04 PM 2007. In Pain, Personal, Sad, Life, Hope
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  8. Mama oh Mama, Daddy Doesn't Love us Anymore.
    I promise you, it's not your fault
    He's the one to change how he felt
    by kissjess 43 lines, 140 comments, on Jul 24 12:08 PM 2008. In Pain, Lost in thought, Escape, Hope, Family, Dedication
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  9. Snappy
    There is this girl
    That I know
    by BigRob450 40 lines, 5 comments, on Apr 24 9:50 PM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • whispernthedark Greeters member
    August 9, 2008
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    This is such a sweet, wonderful thought. I have bookmarked it.

    ♥
    whisper


    • Nicada silver member
      August 10, 2008
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      Thank you and I look forward to your entry. Blessings, Patty


  • kissjess
    August 10, 2008
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    I have a poem sort of like this, http://allpoetry.com/poem/4454055 I just thought I would share it with you, though it is indeed prewritten.


    • Nicada silver member
      August 11, 2008
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      I am now accepting prewrites if you would like to enter. Blessings, Patty


  • Ditt0
    August 13, 2008
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    Well... I got a q...

    Sorry to get a lil technical... But my poem isn't addressed to a child, but more by a child... Do you think I could enter it still tho?

    Here it is
    Thanx
    Ditt0

    • Nicada silver member
      August 13, 2008
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      You are wlecome to enter but if it doesn't fit the contest as far as giving hope and encouragement to an abused child, it probably won't win. I have sadly had to turn a few others away for that reason. It is difficult because they were wonderful poems, but just didn't fit. I think next contest will be more broad. I would love to read it though, so please enter if you wish Patty


  • Ditt0
    August 13, 2008
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    Well... It was worth a shot...
    Thanx

    And goodluck
    Ditt0

    • Nicada silver member
      August 13, 2008
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      If your muse is around you still have time to write something amazing for my contest. Come on! I know you can do it! LOL Patty


  • badddgirl
    August 14, 2008
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    Thank you so much for the Honorable mention, beautiful entries for this sad subject. Great contest!

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