Silent Cry

A battered child I am; Bruised all over my frail body; I have longed to be cared for And yet they choose to ignore. My pleadings are useless; My cries won’t help. Be quiet, heart! Let silence be your drug.

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Jenny Vandepoel

Date: 9/13/2017 2:41:00 PM

This poem captures the viewpoint of an abused child, who with nowhere to turn, no advocate, must turn inward and let silence be her drug that tries to block the pain. This is very much what is experienced by so many children who don't have a voice on their own behalf. Nice work! I am new here too :)

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 8/13/2017 6:25:00 PM

Too too sad! Welcome to PS.

Adeyemi Joshua

Date: 8/12/2017 12:34:00 PM

Hmmm,bare and Lonely... Should i come to console you.?? Hahaha...Lovely!

Jenny Vandepoel
Date: 9/13/2017 2:46:00 PM

Sorry but your prurient comment is in poor taste, as this poem portrays the helplessness of an abuse victim. (You should probably apologize to the poet, just saying...)