Prayer for the Fallen

dedicated to those adults who were victims of child abuse

Hiding hurt behind a silent wall

bruised and scarred your innocence shattered,

rage burning deep within your soul

from blows by others who too, were battered.

 

Like a wheel spinning out of control

driven by anger and fraught with malice,

the pain runs as deep as an ocean pool

the abuse running wild, rampant and endless.

 

Retreating into a fantasy world

the bruises now invisible to the naked eye,

to block out screams that once were hurled

deflecting them quietly as in your sleep you cry.

 

Wrapped up in a threadbare blanket of numbness

to stave off the demons that haunt your dreams,

you pray for peace, love, and forgiveness

and a life that is better than it seems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[MsJewel]

I can't imagine the type of person that would abuse a child and the memories the abused live with every day. Such a heart-wrenching subject. You have touched my heart with your compassionate words. :) Julie

[Dara]

Thank you Julie, I have several friends who have gone through it and it is so sad. It is hard to understand too, when it becomes such a vicious cycle. Your visit means alot to me, thank you!

[Einstein Noodle]

:( far too many ...the empathy and understanding in 'Prayer for the Fallen" is strong and well stated says i! it seems those abused and those not brush up against my life in equal numbers ...how can that be, i wonder...it is so very sad a commentary on humanity ...with some cultures and governments condoning and supporting the ignorance .. thank you Dara; for bringing my own prayers to bare against violence this morning .. love and joy my friend
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[Dara]

Thank you for this touching review. Sometimes the problem seems overwhelming but it is comforting to know that there are good souls such as yourself who can, and I am sure have already made a difference. Have a very blessed day!

[Einstein Noodle]

same to you Dara ... God bless you big big! ;)

[Kelly Scheppers]

So many lives are complicated, bruised and battered because of child abuse. It makes you wonder if there will ever be a way out for those victim to the brutality of it. I hope so. And I hope the day is soon! Such a touching pen on this one, Dara!

[Dara]

Many thanks for taking the time to read and digest my poem Kelly. It is such a vicious cycle and so difficult to overcome. All we can do is hope and pray the answer is out there somewhere. Take care!