Judith S Poet Rhyme

Scars

How they laugh and they point as they whisper ‘bout me
And they only can see what their shallow eyes see
Though my surface is not picture perfect for show
How this heart bleeds with purpose they never could know

Of the horrors and trials my soul has survived
Of the hell and the fury that killed me alive
I’ve been stripped of my honor and burnt at the stake
Made to live in a nightmare but could not awake

The atrocities bared on my face in display
Oh they cause you to cringe as your eyes turn away
And the truth is my scars are much deeper than face
Just a trace has been left of humanity’s grace

As they came in the dead of the night whilst we slept
Through the house down the hall they so silently crept
I was tied to a chair and with sickened disgust
Made to watch as my daughters defiled with their lust

Oh my sweet baby girls who I failed to protect
Now your innocence lives in my heart where you’re kept
As the flames and your screams took the last of my peace
Melting skin joined my tears as your souls found release

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Written 1/2/2017 for Anapestic Tetrameter Contest
Sponsored by: Craig Cornish

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Silent One January 22, 2018 at 8:58 AM Been meaning to read this again, Craig is a tough judge and for you to finish second amongst so many talented poets is a great compliment and a sign of your immense talent as a poet.. Judith S January 22, 2018 at 2:37 PM I considered it a great honor to place in this contest indeed!!! This comment, coming from someone whose work I admire so greatly, just means the world to me! Thank you kind sir!!

Gregory Richard Barden January 20, 2018 at 3:24 AM Congrats on your wonderful win, Judy, I remember this crime so well ... it has stayed with me, so horrific and disgusting it was. No regard for life or anything else, these monsters, (who should be tortured to death) - Keep on writing on, my friend - blessings! :-) Judith S January 20, 2018 at 7:55 PM Thank you so much Greg!!! And much congrats to you as well!! ~ Judy

Line Gauthier January 17, 2018 at 9:07 PM O my god, Judith. What hair raising lines. Troubling to say the least. Meticulously done. Congrats on your well deserved win. Judith S January 18, 2018 at 2:21 AM Thank you so very much for your comments Line! I really appreciate your visit :). ~ Judy

David Mohn January 15, 2018 at 9:46 AM amazing poem Judy...congratulations on this well written horror story Judith S January 16, 2018 at 11:07 AM Thank you so much David! Appreciate you stopping by to read :) Best, Judy

John Gondolf January 15, 2018 at 8:22 AM Judy, congrats on your well deserved win. John Judith S January 15, 2018 at 8:29 AM Thank you so much John!!!

Laura Leiser January 14, 2018 at 6:10 PM Such a devastating and sad poem, so well written and deserving of a top win. Congrats. :) Judith S January 15, 2018 at 5:35 AM Thank you so much Laura!! Appreciate your visit :) ~Judy

Beautiful Scars January 14, 2018 at 2:18 PM beautiful rhythm and rhyme, loved it congrats :)-luloo Judith S January 15, 2018 at 5:34 AM Thank you Luloo ;) ~Judy

Susan Ashley January 14, 2018 at 12:51 PM Judy,returning with well deserved congratulations on your excellent win with your powerfully emotional poem. Warmest wishes. ~Susan Judith S January 15, 2018 at 5:34 AM Thank you so much Susan !!! ~Judy

Andrea Dietrich January 7, 2018 at 10:38 AM I really hate that our system keeps such monsters alive. When there is no doubt whatsoever of someone's guilt for such a horrific crime, the death penalty is warranted. Instead, they get to live on our tax dollars a more comfortable life than homeless vets on the street. This was a really good description of the horror that poor man felt, Judith. Judith S January 7, 2018 at 11:27 AM Agreed Andrea!!!! What I would choose to do is to fly them to the most remote, deserted location ... and leave them. A lepers island. I know that sounds horrible, but why should such evil have any human comfort in life. And let God do with them as he will. Thanks for you comments and support ...as alway!!! ~ Judy

Joseph May January 7, 2018 at 6:35 AM A horrific crime, the murderers should have got death....Powerful write... Judith S January 7, 2018 at 7:27 AM Agreed!!! Thanks for stopping by :) ~Judy

Maria Williams January 7, 2018 at 5:36 AM An emotional scar of the worst kind. Does one ever get over trauma like this? A sentence of any kind will not justify this poor man's pain. Judy I congratulate you on this write, you have put a lot of emotion into this. Good luck in the contest...Maria xxx Judith S January 7, 2018 at 7:24 AM Dear Maria ... thank you sooo much for your meaningful comments! I always appreciate your support :) ~Judy

John Fleming January 7, 2018 at 4:17 AM The scum that perpetrated this evil crime have received a sentence even more terrifying than a quick death: to be incarcerated behind bars, walls and razor wire for the rest of their natural lives -- and justifiably so!! May God in his infinite wisdom try and forgive them...because nobody else will. Powerful write, Judith. My best regards! :) john Judith S January 7, 2018 at 7:20 AM I agree John. Thanks so much for leaving your amazing comments!!! And for your support :) ~ Judy

Richard Lamoureux January 6, 2018 at 5:54 PM We have had a few horrific events in the last few months. I makes one wonder about the human animal. Judith S January 7, 2018 at 7:19 AM Definitely so! Thanks for reading Richard :)

Afolabi Muideen January 6, 2018 at 11:24 AM It pains me reading this gem. what a trauma! Judith S January 7, 2018 at 7:15 AM It as horrible! Thanks for visiting Afolabi.

Elaine George January 6, 2018 at 10:16 AM What a heart-wrenching, powerful piece of writing, Judith. Sure to top the winner's list. Sincerely, Elaine Judith S January 7, 2018 at 7:14 AM Thank you Elaine for your meaningful comments! :)

Susan Ashley January 5, 2018 at 9:42 PM Wow!! Judy, I remember this horrific case very well, as I live in Massachusetts and it dominated the news. Your poem is powerfully emotional throughout, yet so tender, your last stanza, and especially your last line, clutched at my heart and misted my eyes. Beautifully expressed in your heartbreaking imagery and rhyme. Your poet's note was awesome as well. Best wishes for a win! ~Susan Judith S January 7, 2018 at 7:09 AM Thank you Susan for your always amazing comments and support. Yes ... it dominated the news for a long time. This shattered a lot of people's idea that they are safe in their own homes.

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 5, 2018 at 3:17 PM Very powerful poem, Judith! It made me sit up and think long. So graphic and gritty ... truth cut to the bone poetry. Great poem by a talented poetess. Love and joy always. Judith S January 7, 2018 at 7:07 AM Thank you so much Freddie!! These comments mean alot coming from you :) Best, Judy

Richard Lamoureux January 5, 2018 at 9:50 AM Damn, this is impressive! I expect Craig will also be impressed. Such a horrific event, is it the story of the two little girls in Victoria? My heart aches for the family and especially their mom. Judith S January 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM Thank you for your visit Richard!! And I really appreciate your comments!!! You refer to B.C.?? I don't know about that. This happened where I live ... Connecticut USA. Shocking and horrible indeed! The stuff of nightmares!!! ~ Judy

Jack Ellison January 4, 2018 at 8:53 PM Oh my God Judy, a indescribable tragedy described so well!!! Craig will have hard time ignoring this one! Love, Jack xxx Judith S January 5, 2018 at 1:56 PM I can't imagine what that poor father lives with every day! Thanks for your visit my lim friend!!! You see why I have to go visit YOU all the time?? Need some levity now and again!! <3 ~Judy

Mike Gentile January 4, 2018 at 9:52 AM How amazingly horrific, Judy. You words perfectly convey the sadness. Good Luck !! Judith S January 4, 2018 at 8:13 PM Yes ... a tragic story. Thanks for your comments Mike!

Lewis Raynes January 3, 2018 at 7:32 PM This is such an horrific event, once I began reading you took me down the path that i wanted to leave but i couldn't. amazing write Judy. I feel so much for the dad. :( Judith S January 4, 2018 at 9:29 AM Thank you so much Lewis! It is just horribly sad. It's hard to believe such evil exists in this world. And as a father, I'm sure you feel this even more so.

Arturo Michael January 3, 2018 at 5:41 PM Even to read about it is difficult, to say the least... May their souls rest in peace...It's good that these words were written for eternity...All the best Judith Judith S January 4, 2018 at 9:24 AM Thank you Arturo. Heartwrenchingly sad and tragic ... indeed. ~ Judy

Silent One January 3, 2018 at 5:33 PM Horrific poem based on horrific true event...You expressed the horror very well in this poem... meter sounds great.. Judith S January 4, 2018 at 9:23 AM Thank you SO for your comments. Appreciate your read!

Elizabeth Kinch January 3, 2018 at 4:40 PM Such a sad write displaying such evil within our world today, brought tears to my eyes. Be proud of this very moving write Judith. Judith S January 4, 2018 at 9:22 AM Thank you so much for your comments Elizabeth. Although it is a very sad topic, as a poet it fulfills me to bring the emotion to you through my words. ~ Judy

Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 4:34 PM WOW! This brings tears to eyes and breaks the heart. The heinous crime so unbearably true..vividly depicted..well done Judy..a winning poem. Judith S January 4, 2018 at 9:18 AM Thank you for your comments Vijay. Yes, it was a very sad thing that happened. Almost unbelievable in the pure evilness of it.

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