Ditch the ads, upload images and much more - upgrade today from 5.95/month!
Read • Contests • Groups • Learn • Forums • Store • Help
 

"Fly Away"

Missing image

With jealousy, I watch it

beneath the cloudy skies.

My heart is filled with sorrow

and the tears well in my eyes.

 

The butterfly above me

floating on its golden wings.

A graceful flight of beauty,

but unhappiness it brings.

 

I wish that I could fly away

and leave this world behind.

Escape my bitter memories

of the one I thought so kind.

 

A family friend I trusted 

in all his gentle ways.

I never could expect

what he did to me that day.

 

I'm shattered and I'm crushed

with the secret pain I bear.

The child that I used to be,

no longer living there.

 

My innocence was lost

on that horrific day.

I look on high and wish that I

could simply fly away!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author notes

*pic. courtesy of Photobucket.com

Dedicated to a 12 year old girl who was raped by a close friend of the family.
Sexual abuse and innocence lost!

In a list

A contest entry

What are your feelings on child abuse or molestation?

    : , Your review:

    Comment Suggestion: What is your your first impression?
    • Line numbers  • Invite them to read
    : no Cost: 0 free left 0 points, You have (?)

Comments

1 - 10 of 10

  • Violent Glass
    March 14
    Edit | Reply
    i wish i could fly away... just escape myself, my memories... i liked this poem, i share the need to leave my past behind, and i hold pain inside, i thought this was a great poem, and your a great person for writing something like this for that 12year old girl.
    thanx for sharing with me


  • urshorty
    December 3, 2008

    Edit | Reply
    I love this poem.simply becasue i havent found another one that i can relate to.Its so sad but true .i like the way you worded it thank you for puttin it into words.the words that i can never seem to find for myself.


  • penman gold member
    May 16, 2008
    Edit | Reply

    Excellent

    Very well done. Congratulations on the honorable mention. It as so deserved.


  • tender-butterfly
    March 1, 2008

    Edit | Reply
    Oh my this is so sad. In general that sort of thing brings grief.
    This write captured every emotion possible.


  • fairytalelovestory
    February 27, 2008

    Edit | Reply
    wow i can so relate to this, you brought tears to my eyes. hug your neice for me and know that she is loved and you are in my prayers.


  • HeavensDaughter
    February 26, 2008

    Edit | Reply
    Grrrrrr! I AM thinking of the damage and the cost. I am all too familar with it...albeit in different circumstances.

    Very powerful poem. I am saddened for your neice. *sigh* What a wickedness can exist in the hearts of people.

    "I wish that I could fly away
    and leave this world behind.
    Escape my bitter memories
    of the one I thought so kind."

    Betrayal...so often it is betrayal of a family member or trusted friend. I am glad that you are telling her story for her.


  • x-Black-Butterfly-x gold member
    February 25, 2008

    Edit | Reply
    yiur words speak so much in them it tugged at my heart and really made me sigh. it is powerful well done and best of luck


  • creationsfromheart
    February 25, 2008

    Edit | Reply
    thank you for the entry this is a very good write, and flows wonderfully well, it is so sad that so many are living with torments of abuse in their thoughts.


  • maralisa silver member
    February 24, 2008
    Edit | Reply
    wow your poem i can relate to your words so much my innocence was lost on that horrific day
    i look on high and wish that i could fly away i am sure many of us feel like this sometimes my friend the past does not equal the future good luck with the contest a great write on such a sad and heartfelt subject


  • Candy6
    February 24, 2008
    Edit | Reply
    Great poem. This is like a sonnet.

1 - 10 of 10