Allie

Allie

A Poem by Colton Warr

"And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness" secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name." Isaiah 45:3 

I heard a story of the most forsaken girl 

Born into a world of darkness 

She never had her own world 

Sold at a different type of market 

I heard a story of the most betrayed girl 

Sold off by her own father into the arms of the unknown 

What they did would make even the strongest of men cringe and curl 

Did their work and then cast her aside like a stone 

I heard a story of the most broken girl

What they did left her bruised and blind, decimated and deaf

A story of a cracked pearl 

But something intervened, a friend, a ref 

I heard a story of the most courageous woman

The true father intervened 

He said she could when she said she couldn't 

Once dirtied by the devil, the messiah has cleaned 

I heard a story of the most empowering woman

Now walking in the midst of the true faith

Hand in her fathers, she believed when others wouldn't 

It is now that she is saved 

I heard a story of the most enduring woman

Now she speaks her story to others 

Because we are all but only human

Her words a crusade for those who still suffer

I heard a story of the most precious girl 

She had been beautifully broken 

But I heard her sing, her voice rocked my world

I heard her sing, now God has spoken 

Author's Note

This poem tells the story of a girl I recently met a few days ago. She was sexually trafficked by her father. Abused and broken down, Blinded and deafened by a forceful overdose at the age of 2, literally caged by her father and only brought out when it was time for her to perform, you would think that there would be no hope, no light to runaway the encroaching darkness. But there was. I am not as religious as I probably should be, but hearing her story, and how broken and beaten down she was, and then hearing how she got back up, rose from the ashes and fire, and created a new life for herself with the help of God and an amazing ministry has changed me. This was the result of a rapid reaction from her telling me her story. When she finished, she picked up a guitar and started playing and singing for me. She had the voice of an Angel. I hope you guys enjoy!

Reviews

[KennedyGrace]

Absolutely amazing..great work!

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much, Kennedy! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading!

[KennedyGrace]

No problem!😊

[Mr_M]

an incredible story to inspire a stunning yet haunting poem.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much! Her story truly has changed my perception of a lot of things. She will forever be a shining light in any darkness. Thank you for reading and the support!

[Tomás Ó C..]

A great story, a tragic write...

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much, Tomas! Her story has truly changed my life. Thanks for the support and giving this a read!

[Nerf]

The story behind the poem is heart breaking but the way your words give justice to the story is beautiful. I felt hope and strength and the words moved me.. In a world so cruel I appreciate and am inspired by your voice

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much, Nerf! I appreciate the kind words. This truly changed my life. I am beyond happy that I have a chance to be in her life and help in any way that I can. Thank you so much for reading and the support!

[sereenaoutloud]

Wow so cruel this world can be but to be able to bounce back and still find hope when such darkness is all you have know goes to show how strong we as humans can be!!
This is a beautiful heartfelt write! :)

[Colton Warr]

This world is very cruel and dark, but she is one of the ever illuminating lights that God gives us to remind us of him. Thank you so much for reading and the support!

[Irenic]

I heard a story of the most precious girl
She had been beautifully broken
But I heard her sing, her voice rocked my world
I heard her sing, now God has spoken

what an amazing lines which makes my heat soften for her. you poem is beautifully written and her strength like leaving-someone-astonished.

thank you for writing such a nice poem.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you for the kind words! I am truly blessed to have met her and have an opportunity to continue to be in her life. Thank you so much for reading and the support!

[Irenic]

you are welcome :)

[yelyah]

This piece is truly.... something that should be shared with a much wider audience. I have no words for this truly stunning piece. Hope is really God's gift to mankind. Godbless you friend! and prayers oo for that girl :))))

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the positivity and encouragement! She truly changed my life! Thanks for reading and the support!

[Ben Noah Suri]

Lovely write... It takes strong character to overcome all odds and grow in life. Yes, God does speak through such people whose suffering is a lesson for others

[Colton Warr]

Exactly! He has spoken to me through her, she has truly changed my life. I am so happy I got a chance to meet her and that I have the opportunity to be apart of her life! Thanks for reading and the support!

[Winged_Raven]

This poem is amazing, it really touched me. It is such a powerful poem and written so well, it is terrible what happened to this poor girl and stories/poems like this always give hope that things get better.

[Colton Warr]

I'm glad you enjoyed this poem but most importantly I am glad that it moved you. There is always hope. Sometimes, we as writers, are burdened with the glorious task of spreading said hope. Perhaps that is what this is. Her story has changed my life. Thanks for giving this a read and thanks for the support!

[Kelsey Ann]

Since I'm studying to be a sign language interpreter and have experience with Deaf and Deaf-blind people, this poem really touched me. Great job and I hope Allie is ok.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you, Kelsey! Her story truly changed my life for the better and I have vowed to be apart of her life in anyway I can to continue to help her. Thanks for reading and the support, she is doing much better!