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Confronting Them In Court

There was no day when he was asked
That he felt pride,
away, outside
A tree stood, a bird chirped, the wind howled
He meekly stood, anxiety masked
Outside a dog growled

His eyes were turned inside, but captured
That bird so bright
Its frame so slight
Sunlight danced sadly round his bouncing hair
He bowed slightly for his captor
And met his icy stare

***

Here is today, he speaks again in words
There is a fight
To gain his right
His fingers speak truth, his mouth supports
Eyes overflow, vision blurred
Confronting them in court

No child ever should have to be there
Should play outside
Never be tied
No child should be forced to face this
But no one asks, life is never fair
More a threatening abyss

***

March 22, 2017 
Copyright © Darren White

Copyright © Darren White | Year Posted 2017

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Agnes Krampe Date: 3/30/2017 8:40:00 AM Great poem, Darren. Confronting them in court is so important, and must be so incredibly difficult, I cannot imagine. Your poems have been teaching me so much. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/31/2017 12:06:00 AM Agnes, it IS... very difficult. Thank you for saying this to me, very much.

Maria Williams Date: 3/24/2017 5:56:00 AM I admire your courage Darren. It takes but a little snowflake to start an avalanche - You are the snowflake - just start the avalanche of support. Strangely enough I've just been reading a poem that Cecilia Crasto has written today, supporting this cause. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/24/2017 6:00:00 AM I was waiting for that poem, she said she was going to post it soon :) Thank you Maria.

White Wolf Date: 3/24/2017 12:41:00 AM You are one of life's great warriors, and have faces many battles, but you shall win the war! ~~~/|\~~~ Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/24/2017 12:57:00 AM Thanks Budgie :) Good morning to you!

Sara Ella Date: 3/22/2017 9:50:00 PM No child should have to face this :( This is so such a sad reality. I hope that your words reach out to those willing to hear. <3 <3 <3 Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/23/2017 1:25:00 PM No child ever should my dear friend <3

Arthur Vaso Date: 3/22/2017 9:36:00 PM tears Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/23/2017 1:24:00 PM Hugs, and I cry with you.

Jan Allison Date: 3/22/2017 4:36:00 PM Such a powerful poem written from the heart Darren no child should have to suffer this abuse and then face their abuser they should be free to enjoy their childhood and spread their wings and fly:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/23/2017 1:20:00 PM I completely agree, Jan. Hugs!

Tim Smith Date: 3/22/2017 3:28:00 PM A great poem and message...children should be free Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/22/2017 3:46:00 PM Yes Tim, I completely agree. I face one more trial for one more boy. One more child, we were with eight, all western European children... it happens, it is awful. When I see my little niece and nephew I wish them a happy childhood, I'll fight for that.

Chris Green Date: 3/22/2017 3:27:00 PM Darren, my friend, this deep and frightening poem sent shivers down my spine. You are such a fantastic poet, you have a way of bringing people into whatever world you create, dark or light, it is always an experience every time I stop by your poetry. This was great. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/22/2017 3:39:00 PM Thank you so much Chris, for this wonderful comment. I am sometimes afraid that writing about the truth will be too much, but well, it happens, it was my life.

Lisa Ricci Date: 3/22/2017 2:47:00 PM Hi Darren. I have been a child advocate and have fought for their life and innocence. There are no words when any child is harmed in any way or when any child looses his innocence. Never should there be one fallen angel because one is too many. Thank you for such a beautiful emotional piece. Honestly. This is so well expressed throughout. Have a wonderful night. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/22/2017 2:51:00 PM Oh Lisa, thank you. Advocacy like you mean, is what I intend to do in a number of years. When al legal hassle around myself has been solved. Thank you for your wonderful comment!!!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/22/2017 2:10:00 PM Penetrating pen sweet friend. xomo Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/22/2017 2:28:00 PM Thank you :)

Doug Vinson Date: 3/22/2017 2:06:00 PM A lot to think about, Darren. Yes, that abyss, and always an ocean of pain at the ready, to be tapped into, or to flood upon our plate. What the world and adults do to children - I think the birds have it right. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/22/2017 2:28:00 PM In our world, children are often seen as ware, commodities. Horrible but true. Only sometimes one gets a chance to fight back. Birds can fly away, it was always a wish of mine to be able to, that's why I loved to dance so much :)