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

[Emily]

I always seem to in joy poems like this!
Well done!

[Colton Warr]

Thank you, Emily! I'm glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for the support and reading!

[Daydreamer0626]

I think this is beautiful! Especially given the back story. I loved reading it but when I went back to read it again after knowing the background, it was even more heartfelt. Bravo!

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed this! Her story has truly touched my life. Its amazing. Thanks for reading and supporting!

[Bonaventure Onuabuchi]

Sorrowful feeling lurks in this piece, that one is being forced to tears on reading. It created a hopeless scene at the start, though the end left us with a slight reason not to cry much. I'm happy that the receipient of this art did survived the anguish and pain of immorality.

[Colton Warr]

Her story has truly touched and changed my life. I am now apart of her life and have vowed to help her in any way that I can. Thanks for reading and supporting!

[Coyote Poetry]

We can learn from people who knew real pain and suffering. The story is sad and I'm happy she is okay.
"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 "
Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Colton Warr]

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

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[JayceeC]

I am very into music, and recently taken my kids to some rather large CCM music concerts. The testimonies of some of the bands and singers are incredible. I am amazed at the faith they have found from where they have been. This young girl seems to have seen the worst of it, but I've always believed that God gives us strength when we are weakest, and gifts to further His cause, and it seems He did. this is a beautiful tribute to her and the strength of knowing God. Thank you for sharing her story.

[Colton Warr]

I am finding that God truly works in mysteriously amazing ways. Allies story has truly hanged my life and given me new perspective. I was speechless that God could turn away such a huge shroud of darkness and replace it with a sun-like light. He is amazing. Thanks for reading and supporting!

[AaronFreitas]

Damn what an awesome story/poem Colton. That is amazing that she has a tool, an instrument to express herself musically. Good work my friend :)

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much, Aaron! Her story has changed my life, man. She has the prettiest voice you'd ever hear! I'm glad you liked this! Thanks for reading and supporting!

[UnholyFate]

This is absolutely beautiful

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much! I'm happy that you liked it! Thanks for giving this a read!

[UnholyFate]

Rereading it now that I'm in a depressive swing, it's even more beautiful, and inspiring even

[Kimberly Miller]

Wow, such a deep and hopeful poem. There is so much we can learn from this! I loved the line " A story of a cracked pearl". This was really, really beautiful.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much, Kimberly! Her story has touched my life in so many ways. I appreciate you giving this a read! I'm glad you enjoyed this!

[Kimberly Miller]

Sure! No problem! It was my pleasure to read such a well-written poem! :)

[wordman]

it`s hard to believe that such things could go on in this world yet you watch the news and it is the norm for this evil world of today . it`s easy to see the transition of good to evil and why god must destroy it yet once again

[Colton Warr]

Exactly! I couldn't agree more! This girls story truly touched my life in more ways than one. God works through people to touch our own lives, and I love that. Thanks for reading!

[wordman]

my pleasure

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. What a sad story and really unfortunate, undeserving to this little girl.The father should be locked up for eternity. An excellent one...:)....

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much, Sami! This girls story has touched me in so many ways, and has provided me with some new perspective. I agree with you, he should be locked up for a eternity! Thanks for reading!