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Mama, You Skipped a Part

Mama you missed a part…. You never told me; You groomed me mama. You taught me to walk and talk like a lady: And that I did. But Mama you forgot, Mama you skipped a part. Mama, through your eyes; I saw myself accomplished A willed woman ready and mastered to conquer the world: You groomed me to love the ones in my life And I will receive the best in turn. And that I did But mama your words were of short. Mama you skipped a part. Mama, you told me….. You told me to be of a strong heart. To get up where men had stomped me down; And Mama I did I got up and fought when I was weak. But Mama my strength is now void. Mama you skipped a part. Mama, you told me to guard my principles’… I did, but Mama why can a man be so cruel. Mama I guarded myself; But with one flick of a page; I was robbed. I was robbed by a man whose woes perceived my doom. Mama you forgot ; Mama, you skipped a part. Mama, you told me to love myself. I did, but how do I do so now. When my feathers have been plucked right up to the stem; Mama I can never fly again with a broken wing. Mama I can never have a stride like that of a queen. Mama, you forgot. Mama you skipped a part. Mama, I am a broken angel. Mama, I am now incomplete. Mama, I am now walking with a crooked heel. Mama, I cannot conquer the world anymore. Mama, you skipped a part. Mama, how do I unveil myself from the shame of being devoured? Devoured by a man I know not. But a man whose barbarism I will remember for the rest of my days. Mama, you forgot to tell me there would be such Mama, it slipped your mind to inform me how to deal with it. Mam, you did not, You did not teach me to get up form such demeanoring savageness. Mama being raped, Mama deflowered. Mama where did I go wrong...??? Mama you forgot. Mama, you skipped a part...........

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Date: 3/5/2015 12:28:00 AM
This is very sad. I hardly have any words. Stay strong in Christ. Love, Njeri
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Date: 7/14/2014 3:44:00 AM
Great write....hugs Amos
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Date: 3/6/2014 9:14:00 AM
The very best of mamas might fail with this horrendous need. Wonderfully written. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/14/2014 3:07:00 AM
I don't know that any MAMA could tell us how to deal with such things . Simply because mama would hop we never have to experience such horrific crimes against us . A poem of amazing power , It touches and troubles me deeply Daz
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Date: 2/10/2014 9:03:00 AM
I have a feeling that as battered and bruised as the writer of the poem is, she will struggle through the blackness which surrounds her and rise to stand on her own two feet, raise a fist in the air and proclaim, "Until death comes to rob me of life I will stand on my principles."
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Date: 2/10/2014 5:43:00 AM
Herzel This is a sad tale told very eloquently, lovely heartfelt refrain...David
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Date: 2/4/2014 2:42:00 AM
Your emotions are well expressed. I enjoyed reading this. Sadness can shine so well. Take care of yourself... Dark Sunshine
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Date: 1/31/2014 7:44:00 PM
Enjoyed the write and congrats on the fine win, Herzel
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Date: 1/31/2014 4:20:00 PM
This is a heartfelt awesome well deserved 1st place write! !!!
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Date: 1/26/2014 6:44:00 PM
Deeply moving...well written, an absolute lOVE! Take Care...our wounds heal with time, not completely...but they do become a part if our past...on the back-burner of our minds(and hearts) Kelli
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Date: 1/20/2014 7:06:00 AM
I was hoping to read a new poem. If you have a chance come visit my work, there may be something to your liking.
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Date: 1/17/2014 1:52:00 AM
Emotional poem, Sis. I'm highly rating this one as one of the best creative works of art. You have the right choice of words at the right time. You kept me suspended waiting to know that which "mama skipped...." This added to your creative prowess I've already lauded. Shame to such barbarism! Thanks for sharing and have a great sunny day! Friend, JM
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Date: 1/16/2014 11:23:00 AM
this is awesome... i don't know what exact words to escape in my mind to offer at this poem...you moved me..i was touched!!! ...Herzel, you deserved a big hug!! ..you are GREAT!!!..violence and brutality..they are unpredicted..no mom would ever wish for anyone else to suffer with demon's hand...this is extravagantly..perfect!!!! ^__^.Aiyah
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Date: 1/16/2014 8:34:00 AM
This is a powerful and sad tale. Humans are capable of such brutality. I do not know if this is real or an artistic endeavor, either way this is someone's truth and I am greatly moved. The love of God and. A good mama can even heal these wounds. There are places a rapist cannot reach, the pure heart of one raised to be a queen.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/16/2014 8:36:00 AM
P.S. it took just this one poem and I am adding you to my favorite poets list. That is a first for me.
Date: 1/16/2014 4:35:00 AM
- A very sad "story" in your poem - A mother doing the best she can to protect her child ..... But, that's not all she can predict .... horrible experience in your young life - Thank you for sharing your heavy thoughts, Herzel. - Wishing you all the best ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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