In the eyes of child there is no imperfection,
In the voice of a child there is only sweetness,
In the body of a child there is a growing beauty,
In the heart of a child there is only unconditional love.
A child as it plays learns and laughs and smiles
A child as it sings has the voice of an angel
A child in its body is a free soul full of life
A child in its heart is as loving as can be
In the eyes of an abuser there is a dull existence
In the voice of an abuser there is harshness and aggression
In the body of an abuser there is insecurity and menace
In the heart of an abuser there is no love nor care
An abuser as they prey, laugh and smile in content
An abuser as they groan is the sound that haunts the mind
An abuser uses their body to gain satisfaction, causing pain
An abuser in their heart is as hurtfully as can be
Abuse it puzzles, it causes pain
From abuse there is nothing to gain
Except grief, despair and fear
Abused lives will never be the same
Author notes
a poem about child abuse
Written February 6th, 2004
A contest entry
- Angst, Abuse, Etc. Contest by semperfichic.
350 points, ended March 26, 2004, 22 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Child Abuse.. [Round 1] by xXGoddessofPainXx.
500 points, ended May 22, 2007, 11 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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So deep, you've put a lot of thought into this x x x
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This is such a truthful poem.. I really did enjoy it.. And im happy u wrote it in such a different fashion but te message is still seen
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nice work
i love how you described the abuser though i personally probably have described them in other terms you did a very good job and i love your perspective great write
~RAVEN~
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good luck
wonderful poem. i really like it . good luck in the contest.
nite
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