She wakes up crying
With no panties on
In the bed, still lying
She knows something is wrong
Her mom hears her cries
And tries to console her
Her tears she dries
But now she gets colder
She shivers-she is pale
There's blood on the bed
She struggles to inhale
As the white sheets turn red
Her mother is in shock
She doesn't know what to do
On the door she hears a knock
Her dad sees her daughter too
He kisses her forehead
And walks out in rage
And plans quickly ahead
To find the blamed savage
The police begin to come in
And see something's not right
As they begin questioning
The girl about last night
She shakes and tries to speak
And mumbles for a minute or two
But she feels far too weak
And says she doesn't have a clue
That whole day was so intense
And at night she couldn't sleep
The police left with no evidence
All she can do is weep
"But I am only nine
Who allowed this to take place
Who could be so malign?"
She thought as she dried her face
It's already midnight
She begins to close her eyes
Still thinking about last night
With pain between her thighs
A light suddenly breaks the dark
But she feels very tired
But then she hears a dog bark
And smells someone perspire
This time the girl awakes
And quickly turns on the light
The silence she breaks
By yelling "Not tonight!"
She feels a hand reaching under her skirt
She couldn't believe what she was viewing
She yells out "Sir, please, no sir!"
She lifts up his hood..."Daddy, what are you doing?"
This was written memory of Denia Meza, who was molested since she was a young girl by her own father, who killed her-- along with her mother and brothers, burning the house, and killing himself when Denia was fourteen years old.
www.silentlambs.org/SCmurderarticles.htm
Author notes
www.silentlambs.org/SCmurderarticles.htm
"heart of glass"
After my friend got killed, I realized that I needed to appreciate my parents a lot more. here's bad people out there, and I'm grateful to have a normal adoptive family. I was molested when I was a child, but never did it get this far. Dennia never told me this stuff was going n a her house. I really wish she could've opened up and I could have maybe saved her life. Thischanged my life very much. A family may seem perfectly normal, but you can't make judgements so early. Look around you and be grateful for what you have.
Written December 27th, 2005
A contest entry
- Your choice by rainyday woman.
440 points, ended June 16, 2008, 11 entries
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Thank you so much for entering this contest with this piece, I looked through it very carefully to if by chance you had enough words from the wordbank and you didn't. The biggest problem with a pre-wright is trying to see how it fits into the contest. If you had stated in your authors notes that you were inspired by the picture I might have been able to find it, however you didn't and that's where most pre-writes have the same failing.Unfortunatly I there for can't award you a trophy or points. Which saddens me a great deal. You did a superb job with this piece, and it touched home with my childhood having been abused. If I had a wish at this time it would be that your friend had spoken out about her plight before it went this far. Thank You again
Cheryl
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wow! this is such a deep poem, the minute i started reading i couldn't stop. it was so full of emotions and it was very powerful. i loved it
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beautiful poem...it is a truly horrible situation and you have depicted the pain, hurt, and confusion so well. excellent work.
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You are a talented individual. Your works speaks for itself and I see the brilliance in many of your pieces even thought I had to translate some. This poem is sad as it is but even sadder as a true story. Keep up the good work
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"But I am only nine
Who allowed this to take place
Who could be so malign?"
She thought as she dried her face
It's already midnight
She begins to close her eyes
Still thinking about last night
With pain between her thighs
A light suddenly breaks the dark
But she feels very tired
But then she hears a dog bark
And smells someone perspire
This time the girl awakes
And quickly turns on the light
The silence she breaks
By yelling "Not tonight!"
She feels a hand touching her
She couldn't believe what she was viewing
She yells out "Sir, please, no sir"
She lifts up his hood... "Daddy, what are you doing?"
this poem speaks loudly to alot of people telling them to appreciate their parent's more. that part of the poem speaks the loudest to me. i realize that this can happened and it has happneded to someone very close to me. great write -
oh my gosh such a tale of sad hooror and magnitutde.written so very well sick people, parents please if your child come to you and tells you of this kind of ting please i beg of you believe tem for is so ture ,we are ofen very afraid to tell of what happens in life ,ut dont blame yourself please its not your fault you didnt kow n she didnt tell you
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wow, this is so intense, it is written with so much emotion, i'm sorry about what you and your friend have gone through, no one should ever have to go through this, but unfortunately too many people do. very good write, tc
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loved it, great, good, yay, ok get my point .
grrr! poems like this make me so mad and I just wanna kill the SOB but you know what pepole need to be aware of this it happens all the time wether we know it or not, I cry so hard everytime I read an artical or hear about it, men or woman who can do this t childran or adults are worthless pices of $h!t! well anyway it was a great write put very well and captures attention! -
Very good write. I can relate to her pain as I experienced abuse as a child. I was told at the time it was "because I started to grow boobs". People have to be accountable and made accountable for what they do. Never do anything without knowing WHY you do it. There is way too much objectification of women in our society which is promoted by the porn industry. Men and boys, protect the vulnerable..we are counting on you! Your part of the problem or part of the solution.
Thank you for this poem.
Jen
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Oh my God... this is just absolutely bone-chilling... such an awful ending and then when I saw it was real I couldn't stop crying...
Maria xoxox -
This world is full of so much evil those of us lucky enough to be living with out abuse, drug , poverty or other suffering do mot know about the pain so many others have to go through
This is a tragic poem with a strong message
Be Grateful for the good things in life and appreciate all that you have
Well done the expressing this pain so well
live with a kind heart and a strong head and always be true to your self
God Bless
Karen
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heartfelt...a poem about taboos broken is never easy to read
i felt this deeply
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excellent
This pains my heart to read. what a tragic tale. It is sad to hear stories like these, but they are so important and vital to getting the message across. Child molestation is a very serious issue and should never happen. Silence is one of the main reasons it persists. Thank you for the honesty in this piece and for putting this lesson on the fore front. It is an excellent write. -
AMAZINGLY WELL WRITTEN/EMOTIONAL
whoa--talk about intensely sad and disgustingly enraging. that man should be.....nevermind. that would be way too graphic if i want to be allowed to stay on this site i better not write what i am thinking. you did an awesome job in writing this. i am sorry that you lost your friend and could write it though. viyanna langager. -
Excellent!
This piece is incredibly moving. It flows very well and its very emotional. Nearing the end, I almost couldn't tell who had done it...but I know from experience that men like that always put on that facade to make themselves look innocent...It is such a cruel, sad world when things like this happen. You did a wonderful job writing this!
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fab!
this is very touching, and very beautiful. i can't believe there are sad twisted people that do that to anyone, let alone children! anyway, enough of my rant, fab write hun , you got great talent, keep it up xxx -
i almost cried
it is horrible how so many children have to go through this in their lives everyday
and they can't tell anyone... it is just... horrible
you put this story into a great perspective
i just really wish that this had not happened to her
it breaks my heart
really
thank you for sharing this with me and so many other people... i'm sure that u probably knew her and this kills you to know
♥'s
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Wow. This is an intense poem. It's so sad with that young child, her family.. +sigh+ Sometimes I wonder about this world.. Nonetheless, great job.
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This is a very brave poem. I know a girl who was abused by her grandfather and the problems she still suffer are all due to him. Hopefully one day she will be; able to move on and realise that all men are not like him. Well done for highlighting this sometimes hidden subject
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amazing imagery, beautiful yet kinda scary...great flow... amazing poem! powerful and brilliant! well done, keep it up! x x x
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same, at 5 though. beautiful poem shocking, i have a very similiar oen called dear daddy.
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Powerful
oh lord, a subject to which everyone will have an opinions and to which I admire you for writing on it.
The flow is bloody great, the message though sad is there.. yes definately the most powerful of yours which i have read xxx -
That was SO sad! It's very realistic though. Ugh. There are dicks like that out there. It's really sad. I've dealed with things somewhat like that, but not with my dad.. Everyone has obstacles in life, so I'm not complaining about mine. That was a really good poem though. You potreyed a lot of emotion in it well. The only thing you need to do now is write MORE poetry, haha. As a poet you're SO much better than I am. Hehe, that's the thing about all the good poets on here. They all push themselves down and compliment everyone else on here who's excellent
. You have a lot of talent. Keep up the good work!
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Wow,this is a very touching peice here,it is so sad,the fact that this is based off of real events gives it so much more intensity and sadness,also the fact that something similar was done to someone(a child) very close to me,I pray these people get help or be put in jail for life because it is not fair to our innocent children,damm,it really hurts,great eye opening write,god bless those children,that girl that was molested by her father and to the mother,for they all had to die over one sick,fuking bastard,I applaud...luvmybabys...
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OMG, this gave me chills just because I know this stuff really happens, but sadder still to innocent children by those who are supposed to protect them. You did an excellent job on this and I couldn't have done better. Those of us who can stand up for those who can't, should and that would mean people like yourself and others who read this. No child should have to live in fear, when those who are suopposed to protect them form harm are the ones causign the harm then it is upto us to rescue these inncocent children. Thank you for standing up for the weak. Good Job!!! XENA
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This leaves me speechless...angry...and I sit in a place in my mind where revenge & violent tendecies burns through me. It's not right, it isn't fair, and it's what makes me despise and curse my step-father...Damn him and the rest all to hell.
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Disturbing
This is a subject that too often is hidden away from society in general because of the nature of the offence!...As the father of 5 kids myself...3 sons and 2 daughters...I cannot understand how any man can treat a child in this way...it simply defies belief...if you are a child and this is happening to you please tell someone...go to your mum your sister the lady across the street...your teacher...the local priest or minister...any police officer...your friends ..anyone at all who will listen!...I am at a loss for words...what more can be said?
this is a very disturbing write...it takes happiness from the soul...leaves a feeling of anger inside....but it had to be written...regards Dan x -
realistic
This struck too close to home. Very powerful. Similar events happened to my child. I pray for protection for her and every child. God will punish those animals in his own way. Thank you for such a blunt view of society's animals. -
Sadly a ten. Damn guy. Shooting him would be too good for him the dog! Two faced ...so and so! Womanhood is God's gift to Man and Childhood in the form of a daughter ought to be a double blessing from the Lord. I pay tribute to the one who wrote this one...the Lord. But LP you did a fine job. You honor the poor kid who died in a great and magnificient but startling and sad poem. Man oh man! Walt.
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I am so soo effected by this because I was molested by my biological father from the age of 2 to 5 years old until my mother divorced him. Now I have a loving stepfather whom is the nicest guy in the world. I thank you for writing this poem you did amazing at it
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Wonderful writing.. and well use of images.
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EXCELLENTLY SAD!!!!!
You have made me cry and go into a horrible memory lane, see, I was raped at nine! No, not my daddy,[he's awesome] but by a youngman, that got away with it, a secret I kept for many , many years.....
How sad about this child that had to die because of the "PIG" that vio;ated her and took her childhood, her dignity, and her life..... oh, my heart is hurting, beating hard, and heavy..... yet, this piece has touched the soul of this reader.... God bless you, love, Angel
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Such a sad and heartbreaking poem. It really freaked me out, the...horrid things that happens. It is a poem everyone should read. Thank you for writing this for us to read and reflect on, and hopefully help prevent.
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Excellent
This is a very sad write about the fact of life and that this kind of abuse still happens in todays society. there can never be enough poetry written to bring this to light and I praise you for doing so in your poem. to many children are at risk to this kind of abuse on a daily bacis and it crushes my heart to know that the world as of yet is not sitting up and taking notice. the poem is excellent and i wish you every bit of good luck in this contest ~Brian~.
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This is a subject that gets under my skin, and literally everytime I hear of something such as this, it brings me to tears...I have 2 daughters and a son, and cannot imagine this is my wildest dreams....shocking and beautifully done as well as showiing your compassion for someone's pain...Lynda
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There is such sickness in our world.....
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Harsh Reality
This is a must read! This poem expresses how an innocent, 9 year old victim feels. We all need to recognize a problem in order to correct it. It is time to focus on protecting ALL children! -
omg..thats soo sad )
What a horrible thing for any child to hae happen, for any PERSON to have happen. Such innocence and trust broken by someone so "close." Someone you should always confide in..its really depressing )
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A powerful piece.
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I also knew it would be the father .. things like this need to be brought out into the open. Maybe printed out and put on the walls of abuse centers, so people who are afraid will see it..or others can pass it on. I often place my poetry in shadow boxes and decorate it.. then dr.s and such love it on their walls.
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Although this is a very sad write--i think you wrote it well and covered a very serious issue,thankyou for sharing this with us.
shaz xx
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I ... wow.. I was young when it started with me, but it was my brother.. Things didn't get as bad they did for Denia, but I can still feel the pain.. the frustration.. May she rest in peace and know no more pain.. Athena
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Whew! Painful! Infuriating and painful. I usually can't stand to read abuse poetry. You wrote this very simply and yet powerfuly. Nice job for such an awful topic.
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To dark, I'm lost for words, sorry..
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Oh god that is really sad, that really makes me think you know. Abuse, of any age, is terrible... But of a girl that age??? I would just hate to imagine it!!! It just terrifies me the thought that could happen to a child you know... It's bad enough to think it could happen to you when you are an adult... Anyway keep writing that is a great poem, very well wrote but very sad... Poor girl... I'm glad the bastard killed himself!!! Paedophiles/molesters PISS ME OFF. Let's get ride of 'em all I say! Keep writing and god bless,
x Stef x
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