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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

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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.

Silent One

Date: 5/5/2025 3:12:00 PM

This is heartbreaking...no child should suffer this way....

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. :)

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.

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...

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

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

Deb M
Date: 5/6/2025 6:44:00 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Deb M
Date: 5/3/2025 3:40:00 PM

Thankyou sweet Sunshine….l always appreciate your comments! Debx