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EXPOSED Sitting on that bed So vulnerable and exposed With the prying eyes ogling Up and down This open gown I'm seemingly composed Didn't hear a word that's said This scarred and fearful frame Scared of any touch Would like so much A hug to hide the shame That openness reveals They say that over time The deepest wound heals So please please cover me Don't pity me, but give Me my clothes But I suppose You need to know first how I live While I look like I ceased to be See this small person, really see. *** Written for contest NAKED Sponsor Anthony Slausen

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Paloma P

Date: 11/16/2016 4:45:00 PM

People don't want to recognize this type of nakedness, turn a blind eye and a child suffers endlessly. Profound Darren.

Darren White
Date: 11/17/2016 12:18:00 AM

Absolutely true Paloma... Unfortunately. Thank you.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/12/2016 5:38:00 PM

It took me a few reads to get it, at first, just thought low self esteem, very powerful poem and the photo goes so well!

Darren White
Date: 11/12/2016 10:34:00 PM

Thank you Arthur, it is sometimes strange, to yourself meanings of poems often seem so obvious, but then they are so differently interpreted by readers. I like that. Thank you :)

Eve Roper

Date: 11/12/2016 4:34:00 PM

Oh good poem, Darren, a winner already . Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve

Darren White
Date: 11/12/2016 10:30:00 PM

Thank you Eve :) ... We will see what will happen

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/12/2016 3:08:00 AM

The deep scars and the pain is beautifully expressed, Darren:) should do well in the contest:)

Darren White
Date: 11/12/2016 3:11:00 AM

Thnk you so much, Jo!

Tim Smith

Date: 11/11/2016 9:11:00 AM

A beautiful poem Darren...only seeking comfort

Darren White
Date: 11/11/2016 9:16:00 AM

Indeed, only seeking comfort.

Jan Allison

Date: 11/11/2016 6:48:00 AM

A heartbreaking write on child abuse Darren and the picture and accompanying words is perfect - the mental scars of abuse are hidden :-( hugs Jan xx

Darren White
Date: 11/11/2016 6:51:00 AM

Thanks Jan, that's what it's about yes.