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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Cheesman Avatar
October 13, 2012 at 8:21 PM
Wonderful poem Joy.....and congrats on the contest. That last stanza is so good! Love everything that tands for - Shaz
Cheesman Avatar
October 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM
'stands' for -
Haick Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 9:51 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
Carrillo Avatar
September 24, 2012 at 11:36 AM
I like this, we have to stand up for those women that can not do for themselves. Thanks for sharing and Congratulations. Lucilla
Brown Avatar
September 20, 2012 at 11:09 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Debbie Guzzi's contest Joy. Love, Carol
Guzzi Avatar
September 19, 2012 at 6:19 PM
GO Ladies!! If we don't help each other who will aye! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Wellington Avatar
September 19, 2012 at 9:26 PM
Thank you, Debbie. This subject is dear to me. one love!
Pettit Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 10:51 PM
You deserved to win with this fine contribution. Congratulations.
Wellington Avatar
September 19, 2012 at 12:14 AM
Thanks Robert...sweet of you to say that
Onclaud Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 2:22 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!
Wellington Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 9:38 PM
Thanks for reading Nette, Glad you like my words.
Culverhouse Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 6:50 AM
Enjoyed reading your work and thanks for your comments on my work....
Wellington Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 9:38 PM
Thank you too Doris!
Dietrich Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 9:38 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!!
Wellington Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 9:39 PM
Yes I do have a few. Thanks for reading.
Loving Iii Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 9:51 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.
Wellington Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 10:35 PM
Agreed! Thanks John!!
Kendrick Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 9:47 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
Wellington Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 10:38 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
Horsman Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 3:57 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....
Wellington Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 10:39 PM
Thanks Harry.
Horne Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 3:00 PM
wow, powerful write indeed, Joy. Love it
Andresen Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 11:17 AM
A strong female person - Very well written - Good luck in the contest Joy. Have a lovely weekend - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Wellington Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Thank you Anne!
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