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never ending empty
I drop to my knees
crying tears of the forlorn
knowing this is the legacy I've been left
to put my heart on the line
on a site full of strangers
as a testament to the fact of my fucked up childhood
childishly waiting for someone to say "you poor thing"
for I am truly alone in this
nothing or no one can ever take it away
I was robbed, robbed of knowing what normal is
I only know what I've seen on T.V
watched in others lives, or read about in books
No one can ever know the fear I went through
the guilt of having to hear my sisters getting it too
the self hatred for not being strong enough to stop him
not even drugs or alcohol could take away
the stains he left on me
the smell of filth he left with these stains
every day of my childhood was filled
with cum in my face or on my body
or the slap slap slapping sounds and smells
oh god I could puke right now
the hated smell of vasoline
my fucking mothers blind eyes
I hate her as much as him
i am an empty vessel, all alone in my grief
no one can give back a childhood
not even god
no one can help except me
where was god then huh?
I have to be strong
Well I'm not.
I'm just trying to get through life
without fucking up my own children
I need my meds
that's something to look forword to innit
crying tears of the forlorn
knowing this is the legacy I've been left
to put my heart on the line
on a site full of strangers
as a testament to the fact of my fucked up childhood
childishly waiting for someone to say "you poor thing"
for I am truly alone in this
nothing or no one can ever take it away
I was robbed, robbed of knowing what normal is
I only know what I've seen on T.V
watched in others lives, or read about in books
No one can ever know the fear I went through
the guilt of having to hear my sisters getting it too
the self hatred for not being strong enough to stop him
not even drugs or alcohol could take away
the stains he left on me
the smell of filth he left with these stains
every day of my childhood was filled
with cum in my face or on my body
or the slap slap slapping sounds and smells
oh god I could puke right now
the hated smell of vasoline
my fucking mothers blind eyes
I hate her as much as him
i am an empty vessel, all alone in my grief
no one can give back a childhood
not even god
no one can help except me
where was god then huh?
I have to be strong
Well I'm not.
I'm just trying to get through life
without fucking up my own children
I need my meds
that's something to look forword to innit
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Re: never ending empty
13th Jan 2013 5:21pm
Oh Shaunda my poor darling you tear my very soul apart. Can't say I like you're poem because I understand what made you write it and that is something that can never be liked.
Luv & hugz
Luv & hugz
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re: Re: never ending empty
14th Jan 2013 10:34am
Wow. I guess that was a rant HUH? I must say, I do feel better now. I've self analized and it seems this weakness on my part or "momentary lapse of reason" had to do with a background check I did on my daughters new boyfriend. He was convicted of aggrivated sexual child abuse of a 6 year old family member. Woo. Sent me right back to my childhood. But I've taken care of it. I've rounded up my family and he's gone from her and my 9 yr old neices life. Thank you for the care and concern blocat. I promise you, I am very strong. Sometimes I just get so angry and I need to vent. All you 'strangers' on this site have been wonderful and I can even say some of you are becoming friends. You are one of them. Thank you again for the kind words.
Re: never ending empty
14th Jan 2013 8:10am
Anger is actually a natural, given to your situation--and purging at it through writing is hardly a bad call. (The beauty of talking to strangers is that you do not really have to sweat the perpetual auto-correction/fix, advise and what nots that trend to get a tad annoying-- i.e. you only have to read/hear what you choose). It allows you to get it out without everyone trying to repair it.
Which is to say, given with something that you should never have had to deal with--this is a way of dealing with it, and a fairly healthy way of going about it.
As for the write itself, I would say that it is what it is--which can most certainly be helpful to those that are/were in a similar situation and/or in dealing with "old ghosts". To that end, very well done with this Shaunda.
Uley
Which is to say, given with something that you should never have had to deal with--this is a way of dealing with it, and a fairly healthy way of going about it.
As for the write itself, I would say that it is what it is--which can most certainly be helpful to those that are/were in a similar situation and/or in dealing with "old ghosts". To that end, very well done with this Shaunda.
Uley
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re: Re: never ending empty
14th Jan 2013 10:44am
Thank you Uley-Bone. You are so right. It is healthy to let it out and I feel tons better. It's nice to hear a voice of reason. Sheesh. One minute I think I've delt with it, and the next I'm a blubbering baby. LOL your last comment gave me a chuckle "
As for the write itself, I would say that it is what it is--which can most certainly be helpful to those that are/were in a similar situation and/or in dealing with "old ghosts". To that end, very well done with this Shaunda." Glad to help anyone I can. haha
Thank you kindley.
As for the write itself, I would say that it is what it is--which can most certainly be helpful to those that are/were in a similar situation and/or in dealing with "old ghosts". To that end, very well done with this Shaunda." Glad to help anyone I can. haha
Thank you kindley.
Re: never ending empty
14th Jan 2013 1:23pm
A cathartic release I hope. Yes, you are right. No one can give you back your innocence, nor the lost years. However, this site of strangers may at least, in some small way, show you the the whole world is not as horrible as your painful memories. Nor is every man in it as evil and self absorbed as your "father". Keep writing and keep letting it out. Eventually, though the pain will never go away, through these writes, you may at last come to terms with your past and just accept that it was the past. And though the past may have been painful, it cannot harm you any further. Unless of course, you do that yourself... I hope you find that day of release.
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re: Re: never ending empty
15th Jan 2013 00:00am
Thank you for your reply. Everyone here has been wonderful to me. Once in awhile the past rears it's ugly head and freaks me out. Having to be strong all of the time can be so wearing on a person, but it is something I have to do. I am strong tho, and I would never hurt myself. I truly love life and I'll continue to keep on fighting the good fight. Thanks again
Re: never ending empty
14th Jan 2013 6:30pm
I can feel your pain though your words, I t good to get it out in the open, I quess thats why most of my poems are dark or about drug days, also the meds help, I know your strong you got though it and your wonderful. Bradley
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re: Re: never ending empty
15th Jan 2013 00:06am
poetbradley, your words are always so kind. I understand the need to write about dark things, drugs, and alcohol. It really does help. I am so thankful for the people on this site and I am strong. I will be ok. I was having a major panic attack. Thank you.
Re: never ending empty
15th Jan 2013 8:49pm
*huggggggs* to you, Shaunda.
Your strength is awe-inspiring, but I know what you mean about "having to be strong all of the time can be so wearing on a person". I have had that concept trouble me before.
(I haven't faced these particular issues, I'm not comparing to my problems, wouldn't dream of presuming I know anything about them.)
I wish you inner peace, quieter days and joy.
Your strength is awe-inspiring, but I know what you mean about "having to be strong all of the time can be so wearing on a person". I have had that concept trouble me before.
(I haven't faced these particular issues, I'm not comparing to my problems, wouldn't dream of presuming I know anything about them.)
I wish you inner peace, quieter days and joy.
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re: Re: never ending empty
16th Jan 2013 1:53am
oh Ataki, you are so kind. You have problems going on which command awe inspiring strength too. Though our problems are different, they are neither more nor less, they are just different. Thank you. I have met a lot of very kind 'strangers' here.
Re: never ending empty
16th Jan 2013 10:30pm
Here in Aus the government just started a
Royal Commission into child sexual abuse
The church is in for a hiding
Having hidden the abuse
What you've been through
Is enough, you deserve peace and justice
If I could give this to you I would a hundred fold
Really you have brought some justice with
this powerful piece of the truth,
You give everyone hope with your expression
My best wishes
Ricecake
Royal Commission into child sexual abuse
The church is in for a hiding
Having hidden the abuse
What you've been through
Is enough, you deserve peace and justice
If I could give this to you I would a hundred fold
Really you have brought some justice with
this powerful piece of the truth,
You give everyone hope with your expression
My best wishes
Ricecake
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re: Re: never ending empty
17th Jan 2013 00:14am
Thank you so much. I tried to get justice but the statute of limitations was over. Thank you for telling me that I give others hope.
Re: never ending empty
17th Jan 2013 9:15am
You give justice through your expression
so regardless of the statutes, you have no
limitations as you show in your poetry
Keep trucking!
so regardless of the statutes, you have no
limitations as you show in your poetry
Keep trucking!
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re: Re: never ending empty
17th Jan 2013 9:28am
You are so right. Justice comes in many forms. I can alway's blast him with words. ;o)
Re: never ending empty
17th Jan 2013 10:08am
Re: never ending empty
17th Jan 2013 10:46pm
Didn't even get to finish reading but I love it ,after about here
I drop to my knees
crying tears of the forlorn
knowing this is the legacy I've been left
to put my heart on the line
on a site full of strangers
as a testament to the fact of my fucked up childhood
childishly waiting for someone to say "you poor thing"
for I am truly alone in this
nothing or no one can ever take it away
I couldnt read any longer was breaking down ,I love your poems and I love the way you spill your heart into the ink...
I drop to my knees
crying tears of the forlorn
knowing this is the legacy I've been left
to put my heart on the line
on a site full of strangers
as a testament to the fact of my fucked up childhood
childishly waiting for someone to say "you poor thing"
for I am truly alone in this
nothing or no one can ever take it away
I couldnt read any longer was breaking down ,I love your poems and I love the way you spill your heart into the ink...
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re: Re: never ending empty
18th Jan 2013 3:40am
Oh no. Didn't mean for you to break down. I'm ok now. Just was having a bad day. Spilling my heart is the only way I know how to write. And thank you for understanding what I write.. You have always been so kind.
Re: never ending empty
20th Jan 2013 12:23pm
One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.
How therapeutic is it to ink your emptiness, for feeling empty is a terrible poverty.
Such a horrific realization, written beautifully, Shaunda! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo :)
How therapeutic is it to ink your emptiness, for feeling empty is a terrible poverty.
Such a horrific realization, written beautifully, Shaunda! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo :)
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re: Re: never ending empty
20th Jan 2013 7:16pm
so true...It's much easier for me to be angry than sad. I don't do crying well. It weakens me. Yuk Thank you for reading
Re: never ending empty
26th Jan 2013 1:04pm
Here in the UK there is no limit to the time a prosecution can be brought. We've just had an 83 year old TV presenter arrested for CSA though how long can you put him in jail for? Still it will help the abused to know some form of justice has been meted out.
Keep writing Shaunda
Luv & hugz baby
Keep writing Shaunda
Luv & hugz baby
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Re: never ending empty
25th Mar 2013 8:40pm
I came here late but I've read some of your stuff. I'm thinking maybe strangers listen better.
I like knowing strong people...
I like knowing strong people...
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re: Re: never ending empty
29th Mar 2013 5:45pm
Thank you so much. Yes, Strangers listen and don't seem to judge. I am only as strong as I allow myself to be.
Re: never ending empty
1st Apr 2013 5:11pm
It really amazes me that anyone can bring themselves to actually abuse a child. But I know it still happens, all too often. The fact that you now have to live with it and will forever have your world shaped by it, is truly a crime...
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re: Re: never ending empty
1st Apr 2013 10:16pm
Yes. I used to wonder who I would be if I had had a normal life. Now I just live with it and use it to keep me strong. Thank you for the kind words.