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I'Ll Stand For You

I am standing for the woman that is too weak to stand, A string of abuse she has suffered all her life long. She believes she is on her own no one to support her So I will be her strength and support, her verbal backbone. Let me then tell you Mr. Abuser, I will not stand aside, While you tear down the walls of the weak and feeble. In your face I’ll stand, with my shoulders squared fast, Been there, stepped up, overcame, so that is my armor. Now that’s not where I’ll leave it, more needs to be done For the woman that is weak and feeble in self esteem. A rescue is not the wherewithal, there has to be a goal For her to strive unto, on the road she'll walk to being whole. Encourage her to use her past of pain, to build A better self for her future and make her fears Be the rock on which she stands, to reach higher Above the murk of abuse and self-mutilation. For Debbie's contest: Stand

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Date: 10/13/2012 8:21:00 PM
Wonderful poem Joy.....and congrats on the contest. That last stanza is so good! Love everything that tands for - Shaz
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Shaz Cheesman
Date: 10/13/2012 8:22:00 PM
'stands' for -
Date: 10/1/2012 9:51:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest, joy. There are too many abusers and too many women get trapped in the madness. Awesome. Have a great week, dear. Love, Annalise
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Date: 9/24/2012 11:36:00 AM
I like this, we have to stand up for those women that can not do for themselves. Thanks for sharing and Congratulations. Lucilla
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Date: 9/20/2012 11:09:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Debbie Guzzi's contest Joy. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/19/2012 6:19:00 PM
GO Ladies!! If we don't help each other who will aye! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Joy Wellington
Date: 9/19/2012 9:26:00 PM
Thank you, Debbie. This subject is dear to me. one love!
Date: 9/18/2012 10:51:00 PM
You deserved to win with this fine contribution. Congratulations.
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Joy Wellington
Date: 9/19/2012 12:14:00 AM
Thanks Robert...sweet of you to say that
Date: 9/18/2012 2:22:00 PM
oh my, a wonder of a poem, joy.. congrats on your super win.. i went through some of your poems, yipes.. you are the one on my winning list for my recent contest but requirement for adding your name was not included... awhh, there were a few of you but nevertheless, a winner in my heart!..:) huggs!
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Joy Wellington
Date: 9/18/2012 9:38:00 PM
Thanks for reading Nette, Glad you like my words.
Date: 9/18/2012 6:50:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your work and thanks for your comments on my work....
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Joy Wellington
Date: 9/18/2012 9:38:00 PM
Thank you too Doris!
Date: 9/17/2012 9:38:00 PM
Joy, you have written a powerful poem here. And I like this stand that you take. More power to you!!! And to women like this all over the world. Congrats on your win. you must have many poems I have not yet seen!!
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Joy Wellington
Date: 9/18/2012 9:39:00 PM
Yes I do have a few. Thanks for reading.
Date: 9/16/2012 9:51:00 PM
Self mutalation, I've been there and am there now. It does not help. Go to where there is healing with someone else. Leave the past behind find someone else you can find. Don't set standards so high and I'm sure there's someone you can find.
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Joy Wellington
Date: 9/16/2012 10:35:00 PM
Agreed! Thanks John!!
Date: 9/16/2012 9:47:00 AM
Sad to say but that still exsist in the world today and it is not right never has been and never will be..The abusers need to be stopped..Thanks for stopping by ....Sara
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Joy Wellington
Date: 9/16/2012 10:38:00 PM
This is a serious case Sara...we should all be our brothers (sisters) keeper. We will then stand for all those who are weaker - for one reason or the other - than us
Date: 9/16/2012 3:57:00 AM
wow this contest is bringing forth some brilliant poems, deb will have a hard task judging i'm sure. Joy this is brilliant, you are truly taking a Stand here, good one....
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Joy Wellington
Date: 9/16/2012 10:39:00 PM
Thanks Harry.
Date: 9/15/2012 3:00:00 PM
wow, powerful write indeed, Joy. Love it
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Date: 9/15/2012 11:17:00 AM
A strong female person - Very well written - Good luck in the contest Joy. Have a lovely weekend - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Joy Wellington
Date: 9/15/2012 1:16:00 PM
Thank you Anne!

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