A child.
An innocent child I once was.
Before he crumpled my body
and destroyed my childlike faith,
in all things beautiful, warm and safe.
Away went the light, darkness invaded.
It devoured me, spreading like a vicious disease.
I no longer wanted to live.
No longer wanted to be,
anything.
Author notes
Written May 24th, 2006
A contest entry
- Many Options..... Please look by teenagefailure.
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it isnt fair for the childlike innocence to be taken this way.
and that feeling is horrible.
thanks for telling your story.
♥Chaos -
wow..this was a really great write..i can really relate to what you wrote about and the pain you suffer from..this really hit close to home for me keep writting your very talented
~Chrissy~ -
short and to the point. great write. thanks for entering the contes
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nice! very good luck in all your contests!
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Not really what we are looking for in this contest but a really good write.
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so sad in such a few words,
great job!!!
thanks for entering my contest!!
E~R~I~N -
Powerful
This is a good one but i will ask you to complete the rule options ( no penalty as it was missed in the first contest submission by me) -
"Rainbow Ribbons" option2
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This poem... it's hauntingly beautiful.. I can completely identify with you, and your struggles. I hope you find yourself again, and don't let the crappy things that people do to you define who you are... because you are so much more then that... your poetry screams it!
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I have never been able to relate to a poem as much as I do this one its just so raw and emotional I'm glad someone else seems to understand the effects that abuse has on you even when you are older
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sincere/great work
I am humbled by your words. God bless you -
This is such a sad poem. But I know for a fact working with some of the kids at my work this poem is so true. This was well expressed. Keep up the awesome poetry!!!
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It is very difficult to regain sight of who you really are - to forgive yourself is the first step. Your poem is very real - in simple words, anyone who has ever been abused will relate - thanks for sharing- sue
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It's very sad when the innocence of a child is stolen from them - you've expressed that very well in this piece. Thank you for sharing your creative talent and welcome to AllPoetry
Hope to read more!
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