Once Stolen

Overcoming Rape

Dead and cold eyes
sometimes they remind me

 

Hard and mad soul
sometimes all I can see
 

Evil and clutching teeth

sometimes reveal your hate

 

Growling, cold voice
sometimes reminds my fate

 

Unwounded skin
sometimes leaves my soul broke

 

Blood on the cross
so glad my soul awoke

Reviews

[Keith]

I couldn't believe I actually shivered when I read this piece. Now THAT is powerful writing.
The pain that must be felt during and afterward is unimaginable to me. As is with those who have never been there. I bow with the deepest respect to those who stand up and move ahead with their lives.

Very well done, Jenn

[A.J.]

i love this one.. ive noticed you have a consistant style.. i was thrown off by 'memory' until I read it was your sons. lol. but you can tell where he gets it.

[justjenn_2u]

Thanks. Yes, he is just beginning. Thanks for the review. I hope he develops his skills as he has the creative mind. : )

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I agree with El Juero..........the tension builds and builds then end with a glorious burst of hope. :)

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

Six outstanding stanzas. I like how the tension builds, and at the end, a flourish of hope and faith.

[An owl on the moon]

What a painful horror... a fearful ache that arose... the cold evil that tried to devour all joy... all hope... all life... And yet, your last lines speak profoundly of the cross, and freedom, and new life... Powerfully moving, dear friend...

[kingblaq]

"...blood on the cross
so glad my soul awoke"
very deep piece. Thanks for sharing

[Sandy Beach]

heavy hitter here sister. If this is in fact reflections of your tag line - then it isn't nearly as harsh as one would think, and your heart will take many more outbursts to begin the cleansing.

[Cathy Wattam]

Really well written. You have expressed the emotion well. I particularly like "Evil and clutching teeth sometimes reveal your hate". Excellent write.

[just is]

WOW, so nicely written, deep write.

[heath741]

Very deep and moving work..love this