Oh little one’s hurt and broke,
The world seems grim and dark.
On a journey of stress and strife,
I’m afraid you must embark.
Please know you’re not alone in it,
You are surely not to blame.
You are not just a statistic now,
Not on a form just a name.
It may seem as if it is just you,
Yet there are many on your side.
There are those to help keep you safe.
As you fight against this emotional tide.
Your trust is broken; understandably so.
One day you can gain control.
Getting back all of your self esteem,
That a disgusting piece of garbage stole.
It will take time to win the war,
So please keep up the valiant fight.
The day will come that all of you,
Will know you are all right.
A contest entry
- Child Abuse: What words can you give children for hope? by Nicada.
950 points, ended August 14, 2008, 9 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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It will take time to win the war,
So please keep up the valiant fight.
The day will come that all of you,
Will know you are all right.
So many children, and people in general, are affected like this every day, and need a voice like yours to show them. I know reading some of your stuff has given me a reason to look up and keep pushing forward bc I know it will turn out right, as long as I try.
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Thank you, when those that can help start standing up for children or ayone in need this world will change so much.
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So true
So often the abuser makes the child feel they are at fault and also they tell them they wont love them anymore if they ever tell . To a child this abuse is the worst thing any adult could do .For it imprisons the child and keeps them close in hope of never to lose this love even though abuse holds the key .Once the child becomes older they begin to see and it makes them feel so very alone
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So true, they do want to keep the relationship because they feel lost. When they get older they do feel alone and still as if it was their fault.
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Wow! This is absolutley spot on! As a survivor myself and a former childrens trauma councelor, these are the perfect words, strung together with care and understanding. Theres a softness to them, just as you would whisper them to a child... great stuff!
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Thank you, glad it can be looked at in that light.
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Oh Wow
The little girl in me is just weeping at the beauty and the help and hope this poem brings to those whom have been so wounded as little children. You are sure right about the reality that healing does take time. I know with the severity of my childhood abuse I'm still in trauma therapy but I thank God for the continued help. We are surviver's! Excellent poem here and one for all to read expecially those whom have been wounded. Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift to write poetry with me. So deserving of a trophy!!!
Wishing All Of You Many Blessings
Much Love
Kelle Marie
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This is beautiful daddy, you did a really great job on this poem. Yay you!
~Oka/KC
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Thanks much daughter, glad you liked it.
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Wow incredible poem and congrads on the silver trophy. Absoluetley right and truth to your words outstanding!
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Thank you, trying to be supportive yet truthful.
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This is so beautiful, simply elegant. I adore the imagery and the feelings expressed with love...you are some writer, indeed Congrats on the fine Silver
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Thank you it was a easy write for the day.
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oh little ones
A very good right--there is a light at the end of the tunnel--"keep on the valiant fight."
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An enjoyable piece...
An enjoyable piece; congratulations on the "silver"; it was well earned. --Joe
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youe offering here in this contest is truly an amazingly sensitve expression of compassion and hope, if i had been the judge of this contest, i know you would have taken the gold - Congratulations on your silver, it is a well deserved win.
blessings and best wishes,
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Beautifully Written!
This is so heart touching and beautiful. So much hope offered to little ones who may have forgotten how to hope. I am deeply moved by this poem, and you did a wonderful job. Thanks so much for entering my contest. Blessings,Patty
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Thank you, it is a great contest.
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From the heart of one who works with children. Who is better to write than you! So assuring, loving, you reach out to the little ones who you adore. One day when they can read, they will thank you for writes like this...Keep it up...Bravo!
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Thank you, the more I am around the little ones the more I see their need and how smart they are.
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I wish that there was a sufficent punishment (on this old earth)for child abusers ...
How is it that our society continues to wrist slap these monsters?
see, your poem has evoked the "darker" side of me
I just hate that this subject even exists
that being said, Good work here...
Wade
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Don't know why our society cares less for children than they do pets. On this matter my darker side can flow too. My wife and I volunteer for Sunflowerhouse to try and stop this kind of thing from going on. Thanks for the applause and positive feed back. www.sunflowerhouse.org
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May our Father give you abundant energy as you carry out this work
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I usually don't care much for rhyming but this was done well.
it wasn't forced, & the flow wasn't bad.
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Thanks much!
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