Nette Onclaud Poet Free verse

Despicable

Pigtails loosen yet messed, 
twisted by pliant fingertips
of evening’s devilry…  
tracing her budding breasts,
embers gleam from a lamplight, dim…
his jerked breathing quickens to rake 
this young, tender flesh---
from pink , blood red, to pale yellow... despicable!

Invading her territory,
the blister of muffled silence
grates adolescent wails,yet…
crazed feasting of desire remains.
She quivers under a toppled quilt
brushed in wounded cotton...despicable!
And while darkness slides on metal frame,
he riles, riles with abandon,
grinning under a sinister moon
arsenic as the sweat of male hunger
to ravage a girlish body...  trembling, trembling
while her cupped mouth stutters,
‘Please step-dad, no!’
‘Hush…dear baby, I am your angel,
guarding you from evil wolves..despicable!

Quietly, he pins the knob of conquest
until the frail child's porcelain doll
splatters on the floor, and then…


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Re-Posted /1/2017
Contest: Let's Talk About It
Sponsor: Richard Lamoureux

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Gregory Richard Barden September 2, 2017 at 9:39 PM This is exquisitely powerful and sad, Nette, and I HAVE to fav it ... this really touched my heart, and that's what we MUST do if we're to change this world for the better - talk about things that people avoid, and with a LOUD voice ... THIS is a very loud voice, and such a creatively sublime one! Incredible poem ... blessings, my friend, and congrats on your well-deserved win! :-) <3

Ralph Sergi September 2, 2017 at 8:52 PM A very sad poem about the power of a coward. I have no sympathy or empathy as a dad with 3 daughters. You hit the nail on sadnesses head, nette. Congratulations!

Vijay Pandit September 2, 2017 at 12:42 PM Congrats nette!

Brittney Tyler September 22, 2015 at 10:31 AM I cried while reading this. The hardest part was where she says "Please daddy, no!" This is so tragic and heartbreaking of a piece. The imagery that you portrayed in your words, so vivid, its as if you are there, experiencing what this girl is experiencing, feeling the pain and fear that she is feeling. This is so well written, and so gut wrenching. Just, amazingly heartbreaking.

Miss Sassy September 19, 2015 at 12:45 AM I tried several times to write down what I feel after reading this ... just can't ...... too sad. Congrats ... good write.

Seren Roberts September 19, 2015 at 12:09 AM Nette, wonderful write, how a father can do this makes me go cold thinking about it....Seren

Skat A September 18, 2015 at 1:34 PM Wonderful win, Nette... SKAT Skat A September 18, 2015 at 1:47 PM PS. this is one of the best I've ever read. gave me goose bumps

Sandra Haight September 18, 2015 at 9:35 AM Nette, Casarah says it all below. Such, eloquent powerful imagery in your words presenting such a horrible subject and unfortunate fact of life we try not to think about. Congratulations on your podium win! Hugs, Sandra

Casarah Nance September 18, 2015 at 7:54 AM This evokes so many emotions, anger, sadness, fear, disgust...very well written on a controversial topic. Grats on your win

Tim Ryerson September 18, 2015 at 2:14 AM WOW, my friend...You have proven that you can write about ANYTHING on any subject. I can feel the terror and shame of this little girl and the see the so called father 'grinning under a sinister moon'...I once read that the majority of female prostitutes and porn stars were sexually molested and that there is no 'cure' for rapists, molesters or pedophiles...Thanks for this and congrats - Tim

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 17, 2015 at 10:57 PM Brilliant take on theme nette! No wonder it's a top place win!Big congrats!

Charlotte Puddifoot September 17, 2015 at 6:24 PM this was vying with ian's for first place! a very disturbing depiction of the sexual abuse of a child, and although harrowing it still has the sparkle of your unique imagery - congrats on your win in my contest, nette

Paul Callus September 17, 2015 at 5:49 PM A controversial poem dealing with sexual abuse which, for various reasons, very often remains unexposed. A powerful write tackled with ability and dignity; the ending speaks volumes. #7 Hugs // paul

Arthur Vaso September 13, 2015 at 11:38 PM and people say I tackle the tough subjects!! Thank God, that by shining a light on this horrid action, we can tackle the issue and teach children to speak out, for this reason yes it happens less and less, but one time is one too many. Nette this is a winner in my eyes, and an A7.

Andrea Dietrich September 12, 2015 at 3:07 PM WOW, strong poem, Nette. I really like it! Should do very well with Charlotte. I just don't have much controversy style in my soul when it comes to poetry.

Manny Paras September 12, 2015 at 2:59 PM Woman, I was almost wrecked when I got to the last lines. You really sting subtly, then boldly; very effective it made me shiver. These men must be chained. I gotta hail you for this extraordinary poem!

Anne-Lise Andresen September 12, 2015 at 2:43 PM - This is so sad ..... I have no words ..... - Best wishes for contest and a beautiful weekend, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Norma Arana September 12, 2015 at 2:36 PM Seriously, this twisted 'crime' happens and we just look away. A riveting, wrenching verse which brings me to mindful awareness of relational issues with your brave quill.

Carly Lalion September 12, 2015 at 2:19 PM A difficult, sensitive theme which you tackled with elan. The pauses, stutters of lines, the movement of action --all these well formed.Really a vile act and still, an excellent poem.

Bl Devnath September 12, 2015 at 2:07 PM Extreme sad picture is adorned excellently. There's something which can't be answered but can be felt sure. When darkness slides on mental frame what happens in such situation she knows only. Unexpected unpleasant and unwavering situation of helpless girl, i feel here. Good luck in the contest, my lovely friend. Loved always,bl