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At The Hands Of The Untoward

How much my heart breaks for you
A victim straight out of the womb
Life dealt you a horrendous hand
One of abuse and doom

A little boy abused from two years old
Rejected …. given to another
Brutalised , lied to, blamed
A life of abuse you continued to suffer

Now an older man
Soft hearted and kind
Suffering badly from PTSD
A fragile, troubled mind

Alone with your beloved dog
Surrounded by your hoard
Doing the best you can
Damaged at the hands of the untoward 

I am glad you call me your friend
We laugh and chat for hours
Though l am shocked and saddened by your life story
At the hands of despicable evil cowards

Copyright © Deb M | Year Posted 2025

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Terry Flood Date: 5/7/2025 3:29:00 PM A truly tragic tale, Deb, but with you as a ray of light. They say ‘every cloud has a silver lining’ and, to this gentleman, you must be exactly that. Login to Reply Deb M Date: 5/10/2025 5:02:00 AM Thankyou Terry…l am no silver lining Ha just someone who cares…..Debx

Silent One Date: 5/5/2025 3:12:00 PM This is heartbreaking...no child should suffer this way.... Login to Reply Deb M Date: 5/6/2025 6:47:00 AM Thankyou SO….Debx

Heidi Sands Date: 5/5/2025 3:34:00 AM Very well written. So many go through this and ptsd lasts for life. I am so happy you are a friend to him. :) Login to Reply Deb M Date: 5/6/2025 6:47:00 AM Thankyou sweet Heidi….l appreciate your comment….Debx

Arthur Vaso Date: 5/4/2025 10:44:00 PM I might add there is a genocide happening right now, over 30,000 children dead, the same amount or more suffering right now, apparently very few tears here for them. Login to Reply

Arthur Vaso Date: 5/4/2025 10:42:00 PM You have no idea how touching this is, I actually met someone here, years ago, abused at 3 on-wards, he passed away recently at a young age, he became my brother, I could say so much more... Login to Reply Deb M Date: 5/6/2025 6:46:00 AM Thankyou so much Arthur….l am so sorry about your close friend…its just not fair! Debx

Anne Winter Date: 5/4/2025 6:11:00 PM Dear Deb, this poem is very emotional. As a trauma survivor, it was hard for me to read this poem but every line hit me right in the heart. Beautifully written. Especially this line "A victim straight out of the womb". Best, Anne Login to Reply Deb M Date: 5/6/2025 6:46:00 AM I am so sorry you suffered also Anne…l don't have the words to say how wrong it is! Thankyou for such a heartfelt honest and real comment. Sending a big cuddle you way Anne. Debx

Lin Lane Date: 5/3/2025 3:16:00 PM You’ve been turning out some heart rending poetry, Deb. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/4/2025 2:02:00 AM Yes… always, Deb. Deb M Date: 5/4/2025 1:46:00 AM Is that a good thing Lin Ha!! Debx

Beryl Edmonds Date: 5/3/2025 2:45:00 PM So sad Deb, no child deserves to be ill treated, it hurts to read about it. It’s very good of you to be a friend to someone who suffered abuse in childhood… Beryl Login to Reply Deb M Date: 5/4/2025 1:45:00 AM Thanks so much Beryl….Debx

Jan Allison Date: 5/3/2025 12:04:00 PM what a heartbreaking poem , I'm so glad he has your support Deb, the abuse suffered will be with him for life but he is lucky to have you to listen:-( hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Deb M Date: 5/4/2025 1:44:00 AM Thanks so much Jan….glad you are back! Debx

Tom Cunningham Date: 5/3/2025 10:59:00 AM Scarred for life by those cretins who should have protected him, the world's an evil place Deb. Tom Login to Reply Deb M Date: 5/4/2025 1:43:00 AM I just cant believe what people do Tom….thanks Debx

Ink Empress Date: 5/3/2025 6:54:00 AM Dear debx, how kind of you to be their friend, and yes its so sad and unfair how some face trauma so early and are left with nothing but haunting memories. You are such a beautiful soul! Pleasure reading this! Sending you light always Login to Reply Deb M Date: 5/4/2025 1:42:00 AM Thanks sweet Ink….always a pleasure reading your comments! Debx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/3/2025 6:17:00 AM - Anyone who experiences traumatic events will live with these terrible memories throughout their lives, horrible to carry in their "backpack"... a deeply sensitive poem, Deb - hugs Login to Reply Deb M Date: 5/3/2025 3:40:00 PM Thankyou sweet Sunshine….l always appreciate your comments! Debx