Please stop! Please stop!
I知 bleeding, hurting
I cry and plead
But nobody responded
I cry some more and some more
Now I have two eyes
But left no tears
They have the depth
But no more fear of death
My small hands are tied
Not to say nightly prayer
To keep me alive and safe
But to restrain from fighting
Keep them from bruising me
I go hide in the corner
Only to be found
To be kicked and punched
Then tell me I deserved
This and much more
That痴 in store for me in future
Now even I知 convinced
I知 your child
You brought me into this world
I looked up to you
And you put me down
I know not what I did
But I知 sorry for all the wrongs I致e done
The mistakes I know not to fix
But will try if I had a chance
Please be my dad and mom
For all I need is, you and your love
Little kindness and care
Instead of all the beating
When you are drinking
Routine of yelling and screaming
For running house chores
Not mine, but its responsibility of yours
Sure I will help you
But you have to teach me
I will listen to you
How to, if you coach me
I値l learn everything
Anything that you will teach me
For now I知 learning everything from you
That you will never have wanted to teach me
If once you stopped to think
And blink your eyes to notice me.
Author notes
Child abuse is also when child takes on adult's responsibilities while adults are around.
In a list
A contest entry
- For The Abused.... Serious entries only by Whispering Winds.
650 points, ended January 1, 2007, 49 entries
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I have seen so many children be abused. Many of my friends that are 16 are taking care of their younger siblings all by themselves and its like their parents arent even around. Thank you so much for writing this poem and sharing. It really made me think.
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I like the rhyming in this...not too forced just right...you did an amazing job with this and it was so emotional..
you have a great talent and I hope you never stop using it 
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very true
This piece speaks the truth. Parents using children, neglecting them, hitting them, it's all a form of abuse. Children need love. You expressed your feelings well. Great write! -
ahh.. this was a very heartfelt read, and mostly heartbreaking. I can pretty much relate to that, and I basically agree with the last stanza -.- Good write darling, and thank you for sharing
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so much sadness and truth within your words, I hope many get a chance to read this dear. very well done
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Neglect is a kind of abuse that so many people do little about. I have seen it so much in my life and it breaks my heart. Thank you for taking the time to enter my contest..
Many blessings,
Tammy
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Minoo, your writing touches me....and brings up some very bad memories, but thank you for sharing this....you know I love all over your work..Love you sissy.
~ Mia
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hey babe!
Sorry Mia sweetheart I didn't mean to hurt you or bring back the worse memories of hurtful time period. This is just what I felt talking to so many kids at my work place who are either with social services or ddepartment of juvenile services and I saw a little kid in all of them no matter how serious charges they had following them...after all a kid is a kid even if you force them to grow up..all they ask is a little chance...& that too is so darn difficult for us, elders to give that...Thanks for your sweetness of your heart and kindness of your soul..Take babe!
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It's so sad but, it's a great poem mommy! I liked it good job. I can't find anything bad to say except wow! You write well as always. ish I was as good as you in writing poems. But I could never be as good as you. Well I got to go take care! I'm off to read your other poems.Take care bibi!
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Thanks Baby!
Thanks my little angel for stopping by and enjoying reading my poem. You are a darling and a very good writer yourself, never doubt yourself. I ALWAYS APPRECIATE YOUR APPLAUDS AND encouragement you give me...you are my sunshine
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The flow and imagery was very well done. Though, i suggest more puncuation for easier reading and professiional look.
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Thanks Saint of Gemini!
I'm a cusp of taurus & Geminis, so I have to love your name hehehe Thanks for stopping by and leaving such an encouraging comment. I really appreciate your honest critique & was wondering how can I make it more professional looking other than punctuations? Thanks for helping me become a better poet & person bit by bit everyday
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Truly heartbreaking
Indeed child abuse goes deeper than just assault battery and incest, the worst form of child abuse is the kind that eats away at the soul. I should have grabbed my kleenex before reading this so I wouldn't have to worry about shorting out my keyboard with my tears.
don't listen to the one who bitches about there being "too many words" (I'm not mentioning any names as I do not want to start a war tempting as it may be)
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Thanks & Sorry!
Thanks for taking time to read it. I learnt these facts when I started working with where I currently work. We deal with kids in juvenile services and troubled kids and most of the time when a kid is referred for psychological evaluation, I often think, it's not the kid, but the nut jobs who brought them in this world needs a reality check. With my law study starting in January, I know for sure I want to fight for the kids and animal rights. I'm sorry for making you cry, I do it everyday as soon as I pick up the damn phone.
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a sad poem here, sometimes some are forced to grow up, no choice is ever given. spill ink and twist me into the crazy shape of love...
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Thanks for your time
It is indeed a sad poem and this is what I hear lot of times working with child psychologists and psychiatrists. This is what needs to dealt with I know when I'll be finishing my law degree on Child Advocacy.
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It is very sad when one has to experience such terrible events in their lives, it leaves scars and it brings great pain.
You were very strong to recount this tale and to share it with others on AP.
I wish you well in the near future.
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Thanks a lot!
I personally come from a great home, I've lived the childhood to the fullest and even more so, I'm kind of spoilt brat. But this is what I've heard and seen where I work. every case not a story seemes to be worse than the first one. I can't really imagine what these kids go through, it's just a try to capture their feelings.
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