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Wake up to ALL Abuse - Prewrites Welcome

 
 abused
Image credit:  http://soulsick-designs.deviantart.com/
 
Please note, though the picture is a woman I am more then aware that abuse knows no gender
 
I recently created a contest like this for child abuse
It made me realise that people should be able to write their story of abuse, no matter the age
 
I request that you don't not enter a piece in this contest that was in my last contest
 
 
Abuse is not segregated to country, race or religion
It is not specified to a part of your community
 
It can happen anywhere!
Physical, Sexual, Mental 
There are different types of abuse that are ruining the lives of the children
that are our future
 
How do we expect to live in a fair, just world, when that is not
what we are providing from the get go?
 
 
Write a poem in relation to abuse of any kind, any age
Get it off your chest, the more painful - the more clear
 
I will comment on every single entry and points are
likely to increase depending on the response to the contest
 

Rules:

Do not enter a piece that was in the contest http://allpoetry.com/contest/2434293

No line limit

Dirty pretty is welcome

Only rhyme if you're good at it 

The spell check is your friend

I detest chat speak and ThIs TyPiNg

Metaphors and brilliant imagery

If you use an image, credit it in your author notes
 
I am allowing 4 entries per person.
For EVERY PREWRITE you are 
required to enter A FRESH WRITE
 
That means 2 Prewrites, 2 Fresh writes per person
You may reserve your fresh write but it MUST be completed by the closing of the contest and if it is not I will remove it and the corresponding prewrite
 
I reserve the right to close/cancel this contests if it does not meet my expectations, does not receive enough entries, or is a failure. 

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on March 3
  • Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 5 people
  • Final notes:
    I want to thank you all very much for entering this contest
    Each tale told its own story and every story hurt.

    Your words are brilliant, they have helped convey something people don't understand unless they can see life through our eyes.

    Two those that placed, your stories hurt more than most. In a way that made me realise I'm not alone.

    To those that did not, it does not lessen your words, or your pain. I hope you can all get through this, and suffer less.

    Shari

Contest Winners

  1. “My Heart Hurts Mommy!”
    “My heart hurts Mommy,” says my then five year old
    No support payments leave me homeless in the cold.
    by DragonBlue 72 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 25 6:39 AM. In Abuse, Sad, Personal
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. ryan;
    I was terrified, and so pathetically weak. I can admit this, to anyone.
    by Miscreant Cartoon 112 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 14 10:50 AM. In Abuse, Dark, Life, Pain, Personal, Sad, My own style, Anger, Hate.
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Beginning The Cycle.
    by Walking Oxymoron 32 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 24 7:52 PM. In Society, Thoughts, Dark, Abuse, Adult, Contest
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Pocketed Past: How I Hate Her.
    I can smell the mold fill my nostrils,
    as I walk through the door.
    by xxRainbowDawnxx 100 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 24 4:59 PM. In Abuse, Personal, Anguish
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. mothers' legacy
    she arrived at ellis island
    belongings thrown overboard
    by rhyana 45 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 23 2:59 PM
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Devouring Shadows
    Torn between the trembling fear
    And the anger every day I hear
    by esroddo 26 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 8 12:31 PM. In Abuse, Sad, Pain, Child
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. My Little Angel
    You were only five years old,
    and grew up in a world of hatred.
    by Jeremy0826 100 lines, 37 comments, on Feb 1 10:11 PM. In Hope, Life, Thoughts, Sad, Dark, Abuse, Society
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  8. Do They Pray?
    I gently cry myself to sleep as I try to ignore the pain.
    It hurts, but I know others have it worse.
    by upperworld06 13 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 24 6:48 PM. In abuse, sad, hope
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  9. Out Of The Ashes Of Hell
    by januaryrain 30 lines, 9 comments, on Nov 16 5:29 PM 2008. In Adult, Pain, Abuse, Death
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  10. leaving her behind
    that little girl i used to be
    so sweet and full of hope
    by ladyjae 27 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 3 6:35 PM. In Abuse, Pain, Sad, Personal
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  11. Tiptoes and Forehead
    I don't understand
    What I did so wrong
    by ladyjae 53 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 8 4:33 PM. In Abuse, Life, Pain, Sad, Personal
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  12. Abandonment
    Marked by your hand
    You could never understand
    by Sweet-Pea7 13 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 23 9:45 PM
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  13. Plastered
    i'll come back. promise!
    by Apocalyptic Scarves 19 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 24 8:07 AM
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  14. Disposable Memories At 2AM
    baby you've broken me, worse than before;
    [crash.smash.bash] our hearts have collided again,
    by xxRainbowDawnxx 28 lines, 8 comments, on Jun 21 8:37 AM 2008
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  15. But She Never Told
    She was the gentle age of four, inquisitive eyes of light blue,
    by Shancy Fayre 15 lines, 7 comments, on Mar 5 9:55 PM 2008. In Angst, Pain, Personal
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  16. Now and Then
    With my blood veins,
    I am leaving behind a note,
    by Vlad St Howler 50 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 25 9:03 PM. In Pain, Contest, Abuse, Suicide
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  17. Abused Progression
    -Age 3-
    The colours painted on my skin,
    by xxRainbowDawnxx 62 lines, 11 comments, on Jun 24 4:17 PM 2008. In Abuse
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • AutumnGypsy gold member
    February 7
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    Where would one even start I hope people get some relief out of penning their pain. You are beautiful for giving them a platform to do so


    • Rend the Veil gold member
      February 8
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      I dont know

      How i am going to conjure up another, all my brain cells are burnt to a crisp, vapors in the wind done finito! Nada!

      R


  • Koromone
    February 8
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    thank you for the gold i so was not expecting it
    but i do not know if i think of another poem
    my creative juices are gone


  • Angelflower
    February 8
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    My bunnies can't write for this I have old writes about my experience but I can't write about it now. good luck with the contest dear..


  • Cyanide Dreams
    February 24
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    My muse is broken But I'll try to get something penned up before the end of this contest.

  • mmook
    February 24
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    excellent well done and well express


  • Catie Sheeran gold member
    February 25
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    hmm...I will try to come up with a new poem...but I have written so many of them, I am ready to start forgiving now.

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