If I could look into the skies,
chance glimpses beyond harden tears,
free anger cast across dark fears,
discover strength beyond the lies,
abandon shadow’s protection
to reach for rekindled desires,
ignite the torch of sacred fires…
Hope might trace heart’s direction.
Lead me upon a fool’s altar
leave me to chant violations
for the children’s desecrations…
Light dwindles as I falter.
If I could look at destiny
see the end apart from the past
see myself for what I was cast…
please comprehend my mutiny.
Blow away cloud’s obscurity
let beams of understanding shine
that I might learn repair in time
of broken cradle’s clarity.
For the survivors of Father Porter;
the hundreds who came forward
and those who remained in the shadows.
Author notes
I do not write on this subject often so no new write. I understand it cannot win, I am Ok with that 
never mind! New Poem:
I Could Have Been Someone
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4642545
A contest entry
- Desperation leaks through imaginary happiness... by Clinging-to-Life.
800 points, ended July 8, 2008, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Silent All These Years (for rape and sexual assault survivors) by SerenityNChains.
1750 points, ended November 9, 2008, 44 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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This is a sad and powerful write that shows the misuse of faith. Thank you for entering this homage for the victims.
Blessings,
Serene
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you are welcome
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Wow, another teriffying tale of truth - there are so many out there, will it ever end...
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another well written horrible story. Abuse can come from a number of directions. This is a wonderfully descriptive poem. Good job
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Hmm...This is not something that I usually stumble across when hosting contests. This is quite unique. The analogies and metaphors here bring forth a strong yet reflective piece. Very thought provoking as well as beautiful in its own way. thank you for entering
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This suits my mood this morning.A reflective feel to this excellent write.On this wet day, the beams are very hard to find, Ros
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this is good i love this: I might learn repair in time
of broken cradle’s clarity. nice one best of luck in the contest
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Love, Chez....Your compassion shines in this.
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oooh this is very moving. pulled the tear strings a bit. Very powerfully penned. Best of luck in the contest.
Delila
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Amen!
Your poem, "Mutiny" is a brilliant masterpiece!!! Wonderful imagery, stunning metaphoric surrealism... My favorite line: "abandon shadow’s protection" and of course the entire peace speaks a profound message of the bitter truth, set free in a braveness of "clarity" that shines forever. Great job!!! Write on and take care Peace, Cyn
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Did'nt even know this was your work.Another great one t
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The final stanza cast this work in searing light. Well spoken!!!
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Great poem on a terrible subject matter. Exquisite rhyming and flow. Best of luck in the contest.
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I am near tears in reading this piece. It moves me from one place to another with such hard lines and quiet words, I am at a loss for my own.
Exceptional work. Oh my - so exceptional. ~Pamela 
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