Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

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Haunted - Emotive Write

FICTION WRITE FOR CONTEST

For so many years I’ve lived with the shame
Kept it locked in the sullen depths of my soul
He took my virginity; I can’t be held to blame
I was so very young, just an innocent child
when he babysat at night and my body defiled.
He stole my childhood; I can never be whole

You've accused me of lies, bitter vitriolic lies
when I first told you of my uncle’s abuse
I’ll never forget the haunted look in your eyes
when the police officer confirmed it was true.
He confessed there’d been other children too,
you sobbed for not protecting me. It’s of no use

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3/29/18

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Sandra Haight April 4, 2018 at 5:35 PM So sad, and so serious, Jan. You have brought the pain forth so well. Congratulations on your Podium win. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison April 4, 2018 at 5:39 PM Thanks Sandra, it was an emotive write, I never know where my muse will take me:-) hugs jan xx

Janis Medders Tobechi April 4, 2018 at 5:36 AM So much is going on as we speak. A hard subject well done. Congratulations. My right hand is in a brace I must type with one finger on the left. g o back make my corrections slow. a real pain Jan Allison April 4, 2018 at 8:06 AM Thanks for dropping by Sian, sorry to hear about your troubles I hope your hand heals quickly, get well soon:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham April 4, 2018 at 2:26 AM This serious social issue is so often swept under the carpet especially in some other cultures. congratulations Jan and well done for highlighting it Tom. Jan Allison April 4, 2018 at 4:45 AM Thanks for your comment Tom:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper April 3, 2018 at 8:29 PM Congratulations on your win, Jan, wonderful write. Hugs Eve ~`* Jan Allison April 4, 2018 at 4:45 AM Thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Gentry April 3, 2018 at 8:07 PM Congratulations on your win with this truly haunting poem. Jan Allison April 4, 2018 at 4:44 AM Thanks Susan, it is an emotive poem and I'm thankful its pure fiction for me but i know others can relate:-( hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier April 3, 2018 at 12:47 PM Back with much deserved congrats, Jan. Jan Allison April 3, 2018 at 12:49 PM thanks Line:-) hugs jan xx

Randy Steele April 3, 2018 at 12:18 PM Congratulations, Jan. What courage it must have taken to do this write. Awesome. Well deserved win. Jan Allison April 3, 2018 at 12:23 PM Thankfully its a fiction write for me Randy, but sadly i know there are some that can relate to being abused:-( hugs Jan xx

John Gondolf April 3, 2018 at 10:46 AM Jan, congrats on your win. Your poem is very well written though poems like this are so very hard for me to read. John Jan Allison April 3, 2018 at 10:48 AM It was a difficult theme to write about John, i much prefer humour but never know where my muse will take me:-( hugs jan xx

Beautiful Scars April 3, 2018 at 10:23 AM so sad sweet Jan, unfortunately it happens too often, myself included. I pray for all the sweet innocent victims. Beautifully expressed poem. thank you and congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo Jan Allison April 3, 2018 at 10:27 AM Thanks so so much LuLoo, I'm so sorry you can relate to it on a personal level its absolutely heartbreaking:-( hugs jan xx

FJ Thomas April 1, 2018 at 10:32 AM How utterly gut wrenching Jan. As a mother you know the feelings this stirs. A truly "emotive" write! Peace upon you today dear poetic sister. Jan Allison April 1, 2018 at 10:51 AM I can't begin to imagine what it's like to be abused by a family member or 'friend' and then for it not to be believed, but I read so many stories in magazines and of course we see it in the press with sport coaches etc:-( hugs jan xx

Roy Pett April 1, 2018 at 8:03 AM Well written Jan, any abuse to any living thing is unforgivable but the abuse of children can only be an act of the most evil, good luck in contest. Jan Allison April 1, 2018 at 10:49 AM Thanks Roy, its a difficult subject to tackle but i have no control over the way my muse beahves:-) hugs jan xx

Mick Talbot March 29, 2018 at 8:25 PM Definitely, heart-wrenching! Wishing you success in the contest... hugs Mick Jan Allison March 30, 2018 at 6:26 AM Thanks Mick I hope it's on the winners list as its a subject that should be written about:-( hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer March 29, 2018 at 4:07 PM so sad and so believable, jan! it's awful to think of how often this happens. you've captured those feelings very well in your poem. best of luck in the contest... Jan Allison March 30, 2018 at 6:23 AM Thanks so much Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx

Abdul Malik Mandani March 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM Heart-wrenching. Unfortunately, often so true. Nicely written, Jan. Jan Allison March 30, 2018 at 6:22 AM It is so sad Abdul:-( hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham March 29, 2018 at 8:28 AM Very emotional verse Jan, sadly it goes on and ruins many lives. Good luck . Tom Jan Allison March 30, 2018 at 6:22 AM I agree Tom, if the perpetrator gets sent to prison they are out in a few years, but the victims have a life sentence:-( hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen March 29, 2018 at 8:11 AM - This fate affects many children and young people ... so sad - Great written, Jan - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison March 30, 2018 at 6:17 AM It impacts onto the rest of their lives:-( hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. March 29, 2018 at 8:09 AM What a sad and emotive write. It rings true to me. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-)Alexis Jan Allison March 30, 2018 at 6:17 AM Thanks Alexis I read stories in women's magazines and that is what inspired the poem:-( hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile March 29, 2018 at 7:57 AM This happens all too often, s sad but realistic write, Jan Best in the contest xxoo Jan Allison March 29, 2018 at 5:28 PM Thanks Mike, i never know what my muse will come up with, more often than not its humour but this is a little different to my usual style:-( hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier March 29, 2018 at 7:54 AM Strong emotive work. Very touching, Jan. Jan Allison March 29, 2018 at 5:27 PM Thanks Line:-) hugs jan xx