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This poem is based loosely on true facts. It has been eating at me for some time now, and so I’ve put it into words. Child abuse is not just physical,, it is emotional. We must lift our children UP, never tear them down, lest they become the bully.
He cries, all he wants is his trike
She yells, so coarsely, berating
He wonders, “Is this what life is like?”
She sneers at him, a look, so deprecating
“Daddy! Push me on the swing”
She sighs, he’s much too busy
Playing around with gardening things
Disturbed, he hollers, in a tizzy
Tiny minds, developing,
Inside a hardened home
Why bother having children,
If they mess you up?
Surely, they will stray,
Find comfort when they roam
Eventually becoming parents
Neither worthy of a pup
Silence looms, across the neighborhood
Except the noise, coming from that house
Chastising, loudly, they shout for no good
Instead of being happy, all they do is grouse
Still, two tiny beings, afraid to say a word
Sit and stare, each dreading what’s to come
For even if they speak, they aren’t even heard
To their parent’s evil, eventually, they’ll succumb
©2020 Dorinda Duclos All Rights Reserved
Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay
Imperfectly Blessed said:
I’m starting my own story of my child abuse. I’d appreciate your thoughts: shelearnstoletgo.wordpress.com. Leave your comments/questions.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
I’ve read your beginning story, and hope that you will continue to write. It’s a very brave woman who can release the demons and stand tall. Bravo to you!
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everythingtips said:
such a touching and heartwarming poem! i worry for the children growing up in abusive homes 😦 thank you for sharing💞
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! 😊
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Lynda Bullerwell poetry said:
Thank you for always supporting and being a voice for others 🙂
I am a fan of your work and I would love to nominate you for the Sunshine Blogger Award. Thank you and congrats 🙂
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you so much, Lynda. My blog is award free but I am so grateful you thought of me. ❤️
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Empower Children said:
This was well written. I felt it as I was reading it.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much.
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thereluctantpoet said:
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you for sharing, Chuck
xoxoxo
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thereluctantpoet said:
Always a pleasure to share any of your posts, My Dear!!! Hope you and yours are all safe and healthy!! Saw some rioting in NJ? Is that near You? I hope not. I always
keep you in my thoughts and prayers, Dear Dorinda!!! Hope your week is going well.
I do hope you don’t hide news from me???
Chuck
xoxoxo
😘💕🌹🌹😘
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Our towns protest march was very peaceful. Nothing near me. We’re all good. xoxoxo
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derrickjknight said:
A reminder of oft-hidden abuse
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Dorinda Duclos said:
The little ones are the worst. No one listens. 😦
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Writing to Freedom said:
Evocative and heartwrenching.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much, Brad.
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V.J. Knutson said:
It’s a sad reality, and in these times I worry even more for the children victims of abusive home. Well penned.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much, V.J. It’s so sad, so scary. 😦
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V.J. Knutson said:
It really is. Welcome.
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robertawrites235681907 said:
This is a very moving poem, Dorinda.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much, Robbie.
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oneta hayes said:
Tragic indeed. Good writing that speaks for the little ones.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much, Oneta. 🙂
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