Long before you
pain was found
others were there
beat to the ground
Long before you
others were wronged
by those to whom
their heart belonged
Long before you
someone has cried
unable to keep
it bottled inside
Long before you
love was lost
their heart and thoughts
casually tossed
For greatness won't come
from a perfect life
it comes when rising
above the strife
For many have borne
much hurt and wrong
yet see how they
have turned out strong
...and long after you
it'll happen to some
but inspired by your strength
they shall overcome
So stand up strong
defeat your past
you may have been hurt
but you won't be the last
Author notes
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contest prompt:
"Someone was hurt before you;wronged before you;hungry before you;frightened before you;beaten before you;humiliated before you;raped before you;yet, someone survived." Maya Angelou
A contest entry
- Another Quickie by warrior-eagle.
700 points, ended March 28, 2008, 7 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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isn't that the truth. some seem to set out to hurt as many as possible. congratulations on the gold trophy you have earned with this. thank you for sharing this with me today and i am looking forward to reading more from you in the near future. viyanna rosemarie
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Part of my heart belongs to Maya Angelou, her quote, the prompt from which you wrote, is a lyrical exploration of generations of never ending pain, if ever a woman wrote survivor poetry its M.A. and it's pleasing to see that she fueled, fired, inspired you to walk within someone else's shoes, for survivor's everywhere, of every race, religion, colour or creed, I bleed with you, sadly, tragically, I fear it's true, the last victim's song will be resonating when the next voice sings along...
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I got the message at the first reading; and it sunk. Nice piece. Simple; yet the play with words is still evident.
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Excellent
Congradulations on the GOLD it is so well deserved my dear sweet friend. This poem I commented on before and I've saved it for there is so much wisdom in this write it is very humbling to read. Thank you so much for being who you are and allowing our Lord to speak to us through you and your lifes experiences. You've helped me along to overcome bits at a time, my past strifes and my present greif and I'm not the last or will not be the only one that will have to walk through trajedy's in this life. Thank you again for sharing with me and you so deserved the gold.
I just love you
So full of Godly Wisdom
Your friend & sister forever
Kelle Marie
stavykm
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This brought tears to my eys.
Lovely entry.
Thanks for entering my contest.
This just touched me greatly.
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This is a beautiful poem and I think we all have been there a time or two...maybe even more! Thanks for sharing your words with us all!
God Bless You, Ellan
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GREAT!! you are a master of words.. your words bring so many great images to mind.. They bring strength as well.. Great write..
Peace to you, J. -
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aawwwww
I am no master my friend, I am a simple man and I write so little children can understand most of my works -
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God makes great people though they never say they are..
And God has blessed you with the gift of words...Simple men do great things and you have done great by what you have written..
Peace to you, J.
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Excellent
This is an excellent write and humbling to all that read such a poem.
So stand up strong
defeat your past
you may have been hurt
but you won't be the last
Wow isn't this the truth. I love the title Long Before You. Yes long before I many were abused too, as well as many to come
Thank you for sharing your gift to write poetry and reality with me.
Love and blessings
Kelle Marie
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I like it. I like the "Long before you... " and "long after you." Gives homage to all the many others while encouraging those who lament their less than perfect life.
I have a silly question. Did you not want the apostrophes for won't (L17) and (L32)?
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Wowzers! This is a breath taking piece, the best I ave read. You have done a wonderful job with the prompt. It all rings so very true. Superbly done, all the best in the contest
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Mark this is so beautiful and true. What wonderful words of encouragement. A reminder that we are not the only one or alone in this world. What a blessing to read. I'm happy that God has blessed you with the ability to write. You have the chance to touch many lives through your writing.
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the last lines are sooo true if you have been hurt it sure wont be the last time.
good write daddy
i love you
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this is beautiful dady
i love you
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