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

[Haley Wilson]

This was soo beautiful yet overflowing with tragedy and heartbreak. Which is one of my favorite combinations. Kudos!

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much, Haley! I'm glad you enjoyed this! Her story has truly changed my life. Thanks for reading!

[Lyndy]

I love this poem! It's about how God cares for those who are broken. It's well written and well done! :D

[Colton Warr]

I'm glad you enjoyed this! God is truly amazing! The way he can turn away a shroud of darkness with his light. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!

[Lavender Soya]

Beautifully written. I couldn't imagine what I'd do if I was her. The lines of your poem are quite engaging. This one's truly a gem. Wonderful work! Thanks for sharing.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much, Lavender! I'm glad you enjoyed this! Her story has truly changed my life. Thanks for reading!

[Lavender Soya]

You're welcome. Keep writing! :-)

[Leslie Philibert]

Great story, and I like Bible quotes as a source of thoughts, whatever you think about religion all the holy books are a great source of images and ideas...

[Colton Warr]

Thank you, Leslie! I agree with that, The Bible is the ultimate story. Thanks for reading!

[Life_editor]

Praise God for everything

[Colton Warr]

Yes!! Praise God for everything! Her story has changed my life! Its amazing how he uses people as tools in our own lives like that. Thanks for reading!

[Tina Kline]

A very impressive poem. A wonderful message where hurt, pain and brokenness turned into light, love and a wonderful new life.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much, Tina! I'm glad you liked this one! Her story has truly touched me and given me new perspective. Thanks for reading!

[Tina Kline]

You're welcome.

[E G TEN]

Your set up was simply spectacular, the deliverance was flawless, and your ending just "Gracefully Amazing" I long to read Poems such as this, wonderful! Thanks for sharing" ;)

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you giving this a read! Her story truly changed my life.

[purplepebblz]

I could relate each type of girl as i read through the poem.truly it speaks thousands of intense perspectives. GREAT WORK!!

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked this piece! Her story has truly touched my life. Thanks for reading!

[gabrielle]

A touching story of darkness, pain, hope, renewal and faith rolled in one concise piece. There is darkness around us. At times, we became part of it. But what matters most is that we find way to embrace light. Thank you for sharing this inspirational story of this courageous woman.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much, Gabrielle! I'm glad you enjoyed this! Her story has truly touched my life. I am so thankful to have met her and that I get a chance to continue to be in her life and help her. Thanks for reading!

[Nila M.]

This is incredible, I loved it. And a powerful story and lesson about life as well. I loved how each verse started with "most broken girl" and shifted to "courageous woman". Very enjoyable read and an inspiring lesson.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much, Nila! Her story has given me new perspective. I'm glad you liked this one. Thanks for reading!