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I Was Just a Kid-How Dare You

I trusted you-that was stupid! I was just a kid- you were so stupid! What's love got to do with it! I was just a kid. I was just a kid...how dare you! Think of me that way-how dare you! Look at me that way-how dare you! Touch me that way- how dare you! You were always dressed in white. (I looked up to you) You took away my pride. (I looked up to you) So go on now, do your show of prayers. Let's see if someone cares. Every day you taught me well, Reading, writing and to spell. Why not teach me to do good? And YOU do only what you should! You helped me to climb rocks, even to put on my socks. You were like my big brother, You said "Don't tell your mother". You taught me to play ball, Helped me make the team. Helped me through it all, You took away my self esteem. I remember well, that look in your eyes, Why don't you pick on someone else, your own size! Only God can help me now, with all my rage, Find someone else to play with, your own age. Some people don't believe it, some even blame me too But God will be the final judge, between me and you. January 15,2013 revised October 6,2015

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/22/2017 11:52:00 PM

A very emotional piece and very well expressed. I see it was a winner in one of my contests. A deserving win. There has been a lot of stories lately so I felt compelled to write my current poem. My heart goes out to the victims as I can see yours does as well.

John Hamilton
Date: 11/23/2017 10:54:00 AM

Thanks Rick, it was written from a child's point of view hence the simplistic style. Thanks for the visit and comment!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 9/2/2017 9:27:00 PM

Very powerful write, John, and something that far too many people can relate to, sadly - exquisitely-penned, my friend, and congrats on your win!

John Hamilton
Date: 9/2/2017 10:24:00 PM

Thanks Greg, it's an older write, written from a child's point of view, hence the simplistic expressions, but somehow I think it works, thanks for the nice comment!

Darren White

Date: 6/6/2017 4:12:00 AM

I think I said a similar thing before: as if you wrote it for me.

John Hamilton
Date: 6/6/2017 10:37:00 AM

Thanks Darren, so, sorry if this was your reality, God sees all and will repay these criminals in his own due time.

Shaunda Lindsay

Date: 3/16/2016 9:51:00 PM

I recognize the anger in this so well. Because, what right does anyone have to change your future, the person you were meant to be? They abuse their power with their slick godless lies under the guise of god fearing mentor. What they've taken from us they will never understand and they don't care. We've become a means to an end. That's all we are to them. Black hearts. Wonderful writ. Love the anger and strength.

Shaunda Lindsay
Date: 3/17/2016 1:19:00 PM

Yes, I suppose so.. I've dealt with mine many years ago. My anger is for the ones dealing with it right now and for years to come. Sorry I got a bit, umm, upset when I read what you said. It brought me back to places and feelings I've known all too well. Regardless, you said it perfectly.

John Hamilton
Date: 3/17/2016 11:24:00 AM

Hi Shaunda thanks for your visit and comments. In the end they will face the highest court, and will be judged, that should comfort the victims somewhat. John

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 12/23/2015 1:03:00 AM

Greetings John. Congrats for your placement in the contest! ;-)

Skat A

Date: 12/22/2015 3:31:00 PM

John, Congrats on your win. WUV **SKAT**

John Hamilton
Date: 12/22/2015 10:08:00 PM

Thanks SKAT

Eve Roper

Date: 12/22/2015 10:19:00 AM

Heartfelt poem, John, congratulations on your win.

John Hamilton
Date: 12/22/2015 10:08:00 PM

Thanks Eve was fictional as explained in poets notes. Was written intentionally in childlike simplistic terminology. Thanks again.

Michael Tor

Date: 12/22/2015 7:05:00 AM

John how someone can selfishly do that break a child"s trust and scar them is beyond me. I know the bible clearly states what happens to those that hurt children. It is a wrath that no one would want to experience. If it is true I hope you can move on. It was not your fault and you are clean. The aggrandizing psychopath will be cursed and damned! God's love heals...

John Hamilton
Date: 12/22/2015 10:01:00 PM

Thanks Michael for your comments and concern, was not biographical as explained in poets notes. Just tried to reflect honestly the feelings of many victims of abuse that I have encountered in life. Breaks my heart too! Thanks again.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 10/7/2015 2:41:00 AM

John - the emotion and anger born from pain, seep through every line and in between every word. There is rage and sarcasm that is also sadness. It is very creative, but if true, I have a hard time writing flowing words about how good it is. AND, if true, I hope it served as therapy. 2 years have passed, so I'll hope you got a healthy perspective. If fiction, well, obviously you were very convincing and that speaks volumes ... CayCay

John Hamilton
Date: 11/3/2015 3:55:00 PM

Thanks cay cay sorry I never replied sooner just figuring things out here on the soup. There is a hope for all victims of abuse. check out jw.org

Jan Allison

Date: 10/6/2015 12:06:00 PM

Your powerful poem brought tears too my eyes John sadly child abuse still happens:-( Hugs Jan xx

John Hamilton
Date: 11/3/2015 3:58:00 PM

Thanks Jan for your visit. I am humbled by your comments. sadly those who suffered as children suffer for a lifetime. However there is hope check out jw,org thanks again