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Condemned to fifty lashes. Skin split...blood flowed from the quivering flesh. Helpless, she suffered the pain. Time healed the deep wounds leavings ugly scars on her back a stark reminder of injustice, shouldering the blame for being an innocent victim of male rape. Permanently, she carries the scars, ugly, yet beautiful.... when compared to the invisible emotional scar that hurts forever. -------------------------------------- 24th November 2015 Contest: Beautiful scars Author: Paul Callus Sponsor: Laura Urbaniak Placed 2nd

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Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/4/2015 4:07:00 AM

Oh, my - such an ugly, ignorant place this world is at times, a reminder that despite the USA's problems, I am blessed to be here. You laid it out simply, this truth in our world yet I wanted to turn away. The external scars are at least a pain the woman can understand, unlike the invisible pain you wrote of ... congratulations! CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 12/6/2015 7:43:00 AM

I agree with you CayCay; no place in the world is perfect, but in this day and age certain things should never be dreamed of, let alone be allowed to actually occur. Thank you for your positive feedback, as always! Have a lovely day:) // paul

Skat A

Date: 11/28/2015 2:20:00 PM

WOW, that was deep, Paul, Congratulations on your well-deserved win. Love SKAT

Paul Callus
Date: 11/28/2015 2:51:00 PM

Thank you Skat. I know you have your comment button off, but I still get the urge to reply:) hugs // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 11/27/2015 6:43:00 PM

Dear Paul What great pics first of all very powerful chooses, and love the words and verses here my friend, solid entry for this contest, good luck but I don't think you'll need it with this poem of yours, cheri

Paul Callus
Date: 11/28/2015 2:56:00 PM

So pleased to have you visit, Cherl; have not been that active myself lately due to other priorities and a week without computer. Was only making sporadic visits on a borrowed tablet. I noticed that your posts have already become tinged with the Christmas spirit! Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/26/2015 7:43:00 AM

Well expressed and impactful demonstration of injustice! I see it was chosen for the contest, an excellent choice.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 4:44:00 PM

Your visit and comments are most welcome, Richard. Thank you. // paul

Michael Tor

Date: 11/26/2015 5:25:00 AM

Paul congratulations on this provocative piece!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 4:36:00 PM

Thank you Michael. Hope the message will get passed on. All the best. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/26/2015 4:05:00 AM

Congrats on ur wonderful win Paul with this deep emotive gem .. great pen!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 4:23:00 PM

Thank you, Upma; so pleased that you liked it. ~ All the best // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/25/2015 11:00:00 AM

Horrendous....thanks for being a voice for those who suffer a double rape....body....soul. Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 4:21:00 PM

Lovely to have you stopping by, Eileen:) You describe it well...a double rape! Thank you for your contribution and congrats. hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/25/2015 11:01:00 AM

Congrats

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/25/2015 8:13:00 AM

Paul, you penned a powerful and moving piece on a issue that many woman(some men) face world wide. Kudos to you for penning such a revelant message. Congratulations on your win it was well deserved:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 4:18:00 PM

Thank you for these expressive remarks, Alexis. Raising awareness is what I am trying to do; hope my voice will not go hoarse! Warm regards:) // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 11/25/2015 6:24:00 AM

Powerful last two lines Paul! I admire the rape victims and all women been harassed and abused but rise to be empowered! kudos!~Olive Eloisa =`)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 4:11:00 PM

Some manage to rise from the dirt and move on with fortitude, but many are those who never recover; others never get a second chance ... death denies it them! Thank you for your input, Olive_eloi:) Hugs // paul

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 11/24/2015 10:45:00 PM

You always go extra mile in thinking out your work,imaging how far you have gone with this,so marvellous...congrats on the win Paul...hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 4:00:00 PM

Thank you, Kayode! You always go out of your way to come with complimentary remarks; I appreciate it:) regards // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/24/2015 10:44:00 PM

Very powerful, Paul and sadly, your words represent the ugly truth of this abuse. Congratulations on your fine win. Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 2:53:00 PM

Many thanks, Sandra! Loved your winning Tanka:) Regards // paul

Rizwana Bhurani

Date: 11/24/2015 10:38:00 PM

So profound.....shows the deepest depth of pain....Congrats

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 3:55:00 PM

You express feelings in a few words that make much sense, Rizwana. Thank you. Regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 11/24/2015 7:03:00 PM

G'day Paul... just the thought of this injustice has my head shaking. How can this happen in any society - congrats Paul - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 3:54:00 PM

Unfortunately it still occurs, Lindsay, and in some countries it's being consolidated:( Thank you for the comments and congrats. // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/24/2015 6:31:00 PM

this is such a strong and powerful reminder of the unjustice that exists in the world. great poem, paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 3:39:00 PM

Thank you, Ilene. I have little power to make changes, but at least I can contribute by signing petitions and drawing awareness through my writings. ~ Regards // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 11/24/2015 6:03:00 PM

Congratulations on your great win, Paul! I am really glad to see the powerful way you addressed this terrible practice of punishing innocent women who are not responsible for the heinous crimes committed against them. Excellent piece that deserves the attention it is receiving! A-7. Pandita

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 3:36:00 PM

Love your feedback, Pandita! It is terrible that in this day and age such things are tolerated! Thank you for the high rating. regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 11/24/2015 5:42:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 2:38:00 PM

Thank you Jan. I see I have still many comments to answer:) Hugs // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 11/24/2015 5:24:00 PM

Sad but true! Good luck in the contest!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 3:22:00 PM

Thank you, Eve; all the best:) // paul

Lu Loo

Date: 11/24/2015 5:10:00 PM

Paul..congrats on your win in my first contest! You got it in right before it closed and I'm grateful you did! :) -lu *smiles*

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 3:15:00 PM

It was a pleasure being part of your first contest, Laura. Made one mad rush to gain access to it when I saw the doors slowly closing:) Smiles to you, too:) Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/24/2015 4:38:00 PM

Being abused and then suffering even more is unbearable to contemplate Paul. Your poem brings this terrible injustice to light.if this is for a contest, I hope to see it on top! #7

Paul Callus
Date: 11/26/2015 3:11:00 PM

Unfortunately it is sad reality, Connie. I read today that the Sultan of Brunei is going to introduce stoning for homosexuality and adulterous offences! Thank you stopping by:) // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 11/24/2015 1:36:00 PM

Oh Paul this brought tears to my eyes - such a barbaric punishment for one who has been subjected to the brutality of rape and is truly innocent yet seen to be 'guilty' - I can say no more:-( hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 11/24/2015 2:52:00 PM

Hi Jan....back home, and managed to edit the poem. Maybe I'll go back and tweak it slightly. Such 'punishments' still exist in certain countries, connected to customs or religion. Even worse, there are cases when they are stoned to death! Hugs // paul