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Favorite Uncle

The breaking seemed to happen so easily. Childish giggles and a pretty new dress, There were the seemingly innocent tickling games! Then came "This will be our little secret" accompanied by zipper sounds Licking lollipops, "Special" alone times... his need pulling at her panties, that strange wetness. She felt her mind splintering The inner her went to distant places, attempting to save small bits of herself: Why couldn't she separate the pleasure from the guilt? That ironic cruelty of her body responding to his touch. The wanting to be loved, mixed with that icky feeling! She had thought him to be her light. Loving him for paying attention to her. He made her smile by listening to every word she said. Then he made her his slave, his object of desire. Told her "no one else will love you!" "You are a dirty dirty girl!" Inexplicably as she got older his attention waned making her wonder what was wrong with her until one day he bought her little sister a pretty pink dress She recognized that innocent giggle, that favourite uncle smile Somehow she gathered up her shattered and screamed her sister free for she knew, no little girl should ever again be a slave to his darkness Within her broken she found their path to freedom Because she knew that breaking happens oh so easily. Her sister didn’t understand Still for her that was better than okay, her baby sister was safe When she looks at her she wishes “If only I had a big sister, I too could have been spared!” July 26th 2017

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 11/25/2018 6:31:00 PM

Hi Richard, this write is so touching my friend. The words so real and true. As I read I feel a deep silence and a deep anger. The heart is stirred and each emotion is as strong as the other. Such things should never happen but they do. I can't be subjective on this write. What I would do with such people, makes me shiver. This is such a strong write, thank you for sharing my friend. Have a wonderful Monday. Your friend always....Mike.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/25/2018 6:37:00 PM

Thanks Mike, sadly someone close to me inspired this write.

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton

Date: 1/22/2018 9:06:00 AM

Surgical castration.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/22/2018 9:12:00 AM

Interesting choice of words. Ouch!

Derek Noble Ayi

Date: 10/12/2017 8:54:00 AM

Hmmnn some men can be wicked , they take the innocence of people for granted. The lord their authority on the vulnerable. God shall always send a Saviour one day to those going through such ordeal. RICHARD, you wrote this poem so well and the information is so clear. Keep it up , you have done so well. God bless you.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/12/2017 9:32:00 AM

Thanks for adding your thoughts Derek.

Anna Hopper

Date: 9/2/2017 8:36:00 AM

I have chillbumps! This is another excellent write!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/2/2017 8:39:00 AM

Thanks again Anna. ;0)

Dan Cwiak

Date: 8/7/2017 7:17:00 AM

This is a message to all those who prey on children. Wonderfully done, Richard. Perhaps if more of us would be on the alert, less of this would occur.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/10/2017 10:56:00 AM

That is the hope. Thanks Dan.

Afzal Nusker

Date: 8/5/2017 12:38:00 PM

This is one of a kind poem which makes a bold social remark and deserves to be viewed by more and more people. Congratulations for the win.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/1/2017 6:03:00 PM

It ruins a child for life. The abuser hasn't got a clue, even if he did he would do it anyway. So shattering, as you say Richard. Heartbreaking! Congratulations on your high placement my friend. : )

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/1/2017 4:45:00 PM

You did a great job portraying this abuse. Congrats on your win.

Eve Roper

Date: 8/1/2017 3:24:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your win ~*

Olusegun Arowolo

Date: 8/1/2017 1:53:00 PM

Wonderful and interesting piece. Congrats on your win....

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/1/2017 8:36:00 AM

A brave write, Richard, that's really hard to read, even harder to think this is happening...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/1/2017 9:04:00 AM

Yes it is terrible and far too common around the world.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/1/2017 8:58:00 AM

Thanks Jo.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/31/2017 1:16:00 PM

Oh, Richard, this is hard to read, the sexual abuse is so horrible and it goes on..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/1/2017 8:59:00 AM

Yes it is indeed horrible. If only people didn't ignore the signs.

Becca Teagan

Date: 7/31/2017 6:31:00 AM

Love that pivotal line, "Somehow she gathered up her shattered and screamed her sister free" Very hard to read this, but nicely done.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/31/2017 11:48:00 AM

Thanks Becca, I also wanted the piece to be empowering.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 7/30/2017 11:10:00 AM

Hi Richard: A very poignant but intense poet. My compliments. I knew of a woman who suffered child abuse and it screwed up her life. I tried to guide her but unfortunately, I wasn't professional enough to help her. You have an important contest here.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/31/2017 11:49:00 AM

It's nice that you tried. Professional help is certainly a good way to go. I hope she got the support she needed.

Alyssa Lorette

Date: 7/29/2017 7:36:00 PM

It's a sad truth that this happens to so many women, little girls, and even men as well as little boys. Some people in the world can be very twisted. Powerful write, Richard. It made me sympathize with the girl and made me despise the uncle.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/30/2017 9:57:00 AM

I would say that is the perfect response. Thanks for reading and commenting.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/29/2017 7:09:00 PM

WOW, Richard. This is amazing. And it is so sneaky how they manipulate the little girls they are supposed to be watching over. If there were still sevens to give, you would have it! If it's for the sad contest, it deserves a win!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/30/2017 9:46:00 AM

This kind of abuse is far more prevalent than people realize. Thanks for your great comment.

Akkina Downing

Date: 7/29/2017 3:43:00 PM

The title got me here thinking to be a sweet uncle. Instead it's one monster! Nightmares flash back! If you have time please read mine, "Broken soul girl"... Your poem is painfully powerful! Great write Richard :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/30/2017 9:43:00 AM

Thanks Akkina. I am moved by your poem and response.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 7/28/2017 3:50:00 PM

i dropped by to read this gem.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/29/2017 8:24:00 AM

Thanks Afolabi.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 7/28/2017 1:02:00 PM

Wow! Powerful, painful truth, Richard. Listening to "If I Had the Heart" by Swing Out Sister" and reading this heartbreaking poem was a spiritual elevating experience. Magnificent poem. Love and peace.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/29/2017 8:26:00 AM

Hi Freddie, how is it going? Thanks for the visit.

Darren White

Date: 7/27/2017 11:29:00 AM

I really wish I hadn't read this....

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2017 11:32:00 AM

Sorry Darren.

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 7/27/2017 8:56:00 AM

This made me cry for a little girls innocence. Superbly written Richard. Wish very could stamp out all sexual abuse.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2017 9:20:00 AM

Me too. Thanks for commenting.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/26/2017 6:44:00 PM

such a harrowing poem Richard - and to see the cycle of abuse continue is sadly all too common:-( Bravo for writing a powerful poem on such a subject as child abuse:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2017 9:21:00 AM

Hugs back Jan.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 7/26/2017 4:20:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this piece. You see, it is of great advantage to have elder (s). An excellent written poem.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2017 9:23:00 AM

Thanks for commenting Afolabi.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/26/2017 10:49:00 AM

OH Richard....As with your book, your poem shows how well you know the human psyche. I'm really astounded by how well you understand the harrowing experience a sexually abused young woman. Great write. Please check line 7...Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2017 10:59:00 AM

Thanks Eileen, I changed it. There are far to many girls who have gone through experiences like this. It's important to talk about it so that people can see the signs and not remain silent. Thanks for being the first to comment. Hugs Rick.