She’s a lost little girl who’s simply terrified,
there’s so much hatred and fear she keeps locked inside.
At just twelve, she has learnt not to do a thing wrong,
or else Daddy will lock her up all the day long.
Lost little girl, God’s watching you, so dry your tears,
you’ll be protected through the darkest of nightmares.
Pray for the innocents forever shut away,
pray for the babes who never see the light of day.
Pray for the children who will always feel alone,
pray for the young victims of an unloving home.
He’s a lost little boy who’s wise beyond his years,
he’s seen things most never see, save in their nightmares.
This lost little boy had only just turned seven
when his Mum shot his Dad and sent him to Heaven.
Lost little boy, I’m sorry you witnessed it all,
but your Dad’s with God now, so let no more tears fall.
Pray for the innocents forever shut away,
pray for the babes who never see the light of day.
Pray for the children who will always feel alone,
pray for the young victims of an unloving home.
They can’t always honour their Mummy and Daddy
when their parents convince them they weren’t meant to be.
Their self-worth is destroyed by angry words spoken,
nothing’s worse than a child whose spirit’s broken…
Lost little children, you will never be alone –
one day you’ll join God; then you’ll find a loving home.
Pray for the innocents forever shut away,
pray for the babes who never see the light of day.
Pray for the children who will always feel alone,
pray for the young victims of an unloving home.
Pray…
Author notes
This was inspired by two songs: Martina McBride's "Concrete Angels", and Collin Raye's "The Eleventh Commandment". Both heartbreaking; I suggest you find them.
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such sad truths. wishi could stop all abuse
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amazing as i do pray for them every night this hit hard ... damb it you maniged to make me cry agen
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wow...this poem hits close to home. poems on child abuse gets to me because of the things I, and many others on this site, have been through. this poem was very touching. i couldn't have come even close to writing a better abuse poem. keep 'em commin'! lol
kaity
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I absolutely love this poem. I have a soft spot for abuse poems and children in any case. thats why Martina McBrides song really touches me in the same way this poem does. There are very simple words used and that just adds to the over all affect. I love the way the words are rhymed. Thank you for entering and good luck.
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oh wow
She’s a lost little girl who’s simply terrified,
There’s so much hatred and fear she keeps locked inside.
At just twelve, she has learnt not to do a thing wrong,
Or else Daddy will lock her up all the day long.
the most relatable part for me. because that is the age at which my abuse started.
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strong views within this poem it is very sad I congratulate you with a brilliant write thank you so much for sharing this piece much appreciated
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Profound and touching
This was a very moving poem and done from such a personal angle. It was like you had lived it and now your heart is driven by compassion for the child. It's so hard to imagine that there are children out there going through such pain and agony. I think you have painted such a vivid picture and created such an emotional tone in your poetry. I would'nt change a thing. Loves..........Annette -
This is well written,you weave emotion and imagery together and portray it so that the reader is misty eyed before the end,I hope and pray that all abused children feel worthy and complete before they meet God.Perhaps you could add a link in the author box to a helpline site for children so that if any child reads this they are moved by your understanding within your lyrics and moved to contact someone for help.I hope you won't mind my suggestion.A standing ovation from across the pond,love and light,Yvette
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I love this, so too often the children are the ones who are forgotten in these sad abusive situations. As adults we have a responsiblity to look out for them and to protect them. My Prayer is that God will help me to recognise those children and will give me the courage to do something about it.
Thank you for bringing the plight of children once again to our notice.
I look forward to hearing this as a song
Lisa -
beautiful writing, good job
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i love this, i can realate in a way. great write, love it
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my granddaughter sent this beautiful poem to me and asked me to read it, i'm so glad i did.
i had tears in my eyes after reading this,
i really don't know what to say, this is just so very touching.
i can hear this song playing in my head.
soft and oh so loving.
you have done an excellent job on this.
you should be very proud of your self.
joyce
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I promoted it for you, I am saving up for a contest so I didn't spend too much, sorry
But I put in for it.
Hope you get some useful feedback
♥Kate -
WOW! I'm at a loss for words. It was just WOW!!!!! I absolutely LOVE it!!!!!!
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I'm crying.
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wow i really liked this a lot!!! cant wait to hear the whole song put together!!
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wow, this is such a cute tribute to all those who have problems
well .. i'm not rly religious .. but i know someone who will love this!
this is rly sweet of you...
i hope you get through with the piano part
i'd love to hear it .. so if ever, you can make us
then please, we'd love to hear it
great write .. keep it up
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wow, these are excellent lyrics!
I can hear it as an actual song too.
great job with this one.
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this is beutiful. honestly, this is gorgeous. i am so impressed and i cannot beleive it isnt a real song. wonderful write, love.
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unbelievable and amazinng
its great its such a marvallous piece of work
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This is great I really like it. This song is full of emotion
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Wow this is excellant. I really love it. I can relate, I know that sounds bda, but it isn't that bad. lol.
Its amazing though, I honestly love it.
WOuld you mind if I promoted it?
I know you wanted feedback, and yah is that allright?
It wouldn't be a lot but for a least a couple clicks
♥Kate -
i thought that this was brilliant truly. i liked this a lot. it was very powerul. great message as well, i wish i could hear the paino part. i think it will sound beautiful!!
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WOW, I really like it. I would love to hear it when its done but that probably can't happen lol. I'm not religous in any way 'cuz of a bad experience but I love this poem. It almost made me cry. I think you should send this out to alot of people it would give them hope and confidence. if you can write stuff like this all the time you could go sooooo far with it. any way good job keep it up. I'm now on my way to read the rest of your stuff.
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