When I go through a crisis
I used to cut myself away
But then I thought about it
And I knew today's the day
To change
Sometimes I cry long and hard
It seems the tears won't stop
But when I know someday I'll part
I knew today's the day I should start
To live
And I did what I thought was right
But after all, I was wrong
I haven't stopped the fight
And to this night, I know I shouldn't forget
To love
I think of taking pictures of my favorite
People, places, things,
And I thought to myself, I should just
Put my camera away, and just start
To remember
I lost my best friend, and then my kitty,
But I know they're still both with me.
I used to cry every day, I thought I wouldn't see them again
But now I think of optimistic things, like
To be thankful that I knew them
These are just some things I use
To grip onto, as I push by,
To be happy and just remember
To love and not to sigh.
Sometimes it's hard when life gets stubborn,
And you think it's all your fault.
But follow these guidelines to life
And remember bad things happen by default.
If you die with blood on your own hands,
You can't blame someone else,
You could've written poetry
Or grabbed a different book on the shelf.
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Author notes
I was abused by my stepfather emotionally, sexually and physically. Times can get hard but these are things I remember to keep my life each day.
A contest entry
- Protect Life by Arkbear.
3300 points, ended July 16, 2008, 30 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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You are blowing me away. I'm a fan! It is so refreshing to meet someone like you! You're only 11 but you're work speaks far beyond your years. Abuse is such a traumatic experience, but you should be commended for the way you deal with it. You have a very bright future ahead of you, and I know you will touch many people. God Bless
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this is such a very beautiful and heartfelt piece. I hate that you had to go through that and i am glad that your strong enough to make it thru the day. what happens to us in the past can either make us or break us so to speak and from the looks of it what happend to you has made you into the strong person you are today and will continue making you stronger and tho i don't know you personally i give you my respect.Thank you for sharing and again I am sorry you had to go through this
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Such a heatfelt piece..I am glad you choose to follow good guideline now to make it through the pain..Congrats in your trophy
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A heroic write!
I liked the way you started it, with a note at the end of each stanza. Sad notes...
Good luck in the contest!
Regards,
DeGraw
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You are such an encouragement to me and to others. I love your wise words of guidance "To be happy and just remember/To love and not to sigh." Love is truly the answer to make the pain go away. I am so glad you found peace.
Blessings and love
- joanne -
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You are far to mature for you age. This covers many life lessons that I still refuse to acknowledge. A brave spirit with a powerful talent. I can only imagine what the future work will look like.
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Thank You!!
Thank You for Your entry: The Guidelines To Life
This piece tugged hard at my Spirit, I read Your words several times and I must say You endured much at such a young age and Bravo for such Wonderful ideas to build Strength I imagine there are others who could relate and would embrace the suggestions You have posed I'm Blessed You are here
Excellent Voice to Inspire
Powerful images You have brought forth
Thank You for sharing Your Heart also Spirit!
Best wishes to You in the contest Sweet Soul
**Judging will be done shortly...
Many blessings too
and much love & light~ Desire~*~
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Nice poem
I love the way this poem is written it has so much truth and understanding in it. I to used to think the same way and like cutting was my only since of relief but Now I know differently. God is our key to lifes little secrets we muct trust in him to understand which way to go in this life.Good luck in this contest.
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You have seen life at such a young age an still know how to hold onto life. Don't give up there are listening ears out there. Great write.
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hi, your poem covered a whole area of human experiences, honestly and painfully...I like the way your ended each stanza with an important lesson from life...particulary your last stanza stands out for me...you have endured already a lot of hardship in your life. Thank you for sharing
Nevel
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so sad to have to stand and be abused as a youth, be strong and stand tall as you grow older
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Excellent write and very heartfelt
I cry for all who are taken by the sick of mind and also by the people who were about you every day that didnt pay atention and free you from this sickness and pain they put you through .Your guidlines are the very best there is and by your writting you also help so many others that are reaching out to others needing such love
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I really like the way you thought the layout and form of your write. To change, to live, to love, and to remember...Your authors' notes say it all! You have done very well in expressing it all in a very lovely way your feelings...A great credit to you..And a wonderful poem!
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If you die with blood on your own hands,
You can't blame someone else,
You could've written poetry
Or grabbed a different book on the shelf.
the lst stanza was so true
and it was a happy rythm to it. so clapps well done -
I really liked the way you sent the meassafe and the key words change, live, love, remember, be thankful and the whole wrote had plenty to say
good luck in the contest
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oh wow. geesh. You are Eleven? This reads so beautifully ... from the heart. You've grasped at an early age, life. We have choices ... blocks and hardships in life that will build our character.
I am sorry you went through those experiences with your stepfather. Again, at such a tender age but ... you define blessing. To have such strength .. yes. Such wisdom ...
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Wow. This is a very eloquent poem for someone your age. Well done. I am glad you are coping with what happened. Find strength in Him.
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I believe your words are very wise.
By the nurturing of good thoughts in our hearts, I am sure this leads to receiving more of the same.
Well expressed and yes, there is no blaming anyone else, this is fruitless.
Sol
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Good For You.....
Your stepfather will face God and be judged for robbing your innocence. I was beaten severely as a child but never considered suicide. MAybe just by God's grace, I do not know but there is hope and you have been brave choosing the harder course rather than taking the easy way out by ending your life. You should be proud of overcoming and even though times get tough hold onto the light which is the love of God. He WILL bring you through the tough times and land you on the mountain top of life!!! Thanks for shairng your triumph with me!!!~~Toni~~
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I read your authors' page.......you sure are a blessing to me ~
You young people grow up so quickly these days......and I have a huge burden for all of you...............I continue to pray for you and your Friends.......I am so glad you came to enter something worthy for all of us to think about ~
You are a bright young lady.......I hope to get to know you more :)
This is powerful writing..>>>>
Sometimes it's hard when life gets stubborn,
And you think it's all your fault.
But follow these guidelines to life
And remember bad things happen by default.
God bless you......Jesus is watching you.....look up and smile!
:)
Bear ~
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mm! Good things. Good guidelines. Keep on at it!
It's hard to do these things, but it is the best way.
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