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The Domino Effect

At long last the woman in her rebelled! Overcoming fear and shame she spoke out not in a whisper but loud, clear; determined to end the torment within, the silence...the omerta`. The first domino fell and others followed suit. There is strength in unity, courage in numbers. Riding the wave of change #MeToo Horrors, lies, cover-ups exposed; untouchables hit the ground from high perches. Sexual abuse! Sexual assault! Sexual harassment! Perpetrators cling to consensual claims, innocence, pleas for forgiveness. Victims call for justice. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: HASHTAGmetoo Sponsor: Debbie Guzzi © 16th December, 2017

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Reason A. Poteet

Date: 2/3/2018 3:25:00 PM

Hopefully, justice will come to those who were forced to quit their public positions because of such harassment. They should serve time equivalent to the years of the abuse they served their victims. Good to see your write on this controversial subject long left under cover.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/6/2018 4:08:00 PM

Thank you for your insightful feedback, Reason. Best regards // paul

Ronald A. Williams

Date: 1/3/2018 8:47:00 AM

Hi Paul, nicely written and honest thoughts. If you believe in Jesus, this is certainly even though true or not true have Redeem which truly could be. Note: the Bible says Truth and Grace came by Jesus Christ. He is whole truth of "Life, Honesty, Purity, Redemption and Forgiveness, Faith and Selfless Sacrifice. Read my Poem "Not me too but Jesus."

Paul Callus
Date: 1/3/2018 12:39:00 PM

Thank you for your visit and comments, Ronald. I will now go read your poem. Regards // paul

Ricky Muse

Date: 12/30/2017 6:46:00 PM

A poetic reminder of the world we live in. Very nice..............peace!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/31/2017 9:19:00 AM

Exactly so, Richard. The positive side to it is that victims are finding the courage to speak out! Regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/26/2017 3:47:00 PM

Powerful truth ink this poem spills, Paul! Great poem w/a resounding message of liberated hope. Really enjoyed reading this poem ... it made my day w/a smile added to a raised cup of joy. Ty my dear friend for speaking on a subject sorely needed to be brought to the light of public discourse. Love and peace always.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/27/2017 1:45:00 PM

Thank you for your awesome feedback, Freddie! This topic would have been right up your street...you have the right unwavering pen to tackle such a write! May love & peace also come your way, my friend. // paul

Nathan D.

Date: 12/25/2017 11:38:00 AM

That is awesome

Paul Callus
Date: 12/25/2017 2:25:00 PM

That's an awesome comment, Nathan...thank you:) Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/21/2017 9:14:00 AM

Well expressed Paul. I am also dropping by to wish you and those you love a Merry Christmas.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/21/2017 10:08:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. May the spirit of Christmas be with you and all your family. Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 12/20/2017 7:44:00 AM

Great write Paul and so true... Good luck in the contest...Thanks for sharing this powerful write...

Paul Callus
Date: 12/20/2017 11:00:00 AM

Thank you very much, Supraja. Best regards // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/19/2017 9:21:00 AM

Your pen does the poem and the subject matter justice Paul,,,good luck in contest sure Debbie will like.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/19/2017 12:22:00 PM

Thank you for the favourable comments, Harry. Best regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/18/2017 2:51:00 AM

- Really great written, Paul :) - Luck in the contest - Merry Christmas, enjoy your holiday with joy and peace :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/18/2017 3:26:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise:) May you too have a lovely and merry Christmas! Hugs // paul

Chris Hagy

Date: 12/17/2017 8:57:00 PM

Amen to that! The good Lord twice saved me from full assault, and that is definitely a topic that makes my blood boil! Love the last verse Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/18/2017 3:07:00 PM

No wonder it makes your blood boil, Chris...you talk from first hand experience. Glad you avoided a worse fate. ~ By the way, was pleased to hear your singing voice:) Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/17/2017 5:44:00 PM

It takes real courage to stand up to the high and mighty, powerful people who use their authority to abuse victims Paul. Thank you for using the talent of your pen to give a strong voice to this cause to continue the movement of the wave of change. An excellent poem my friend. I hope you had a lovely weekend, mine was very busy.. Good luck in the contest! ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 12/18/2017 3:02:00 PM

You are right, Susan; standing up to the powerful takes guts. Thank you, as always, for your lovely feedback. ~ Mine was a busy weekend, too; managed to go see a panto, too. ~ Warm regards // paul

Silent One

Date: 12/17/2017 6:33:00 AM

I was reading this and I thought about METOO, before you mentioned it.. Shows what an excellent poem it is with an excellent analogy.. Should do very well in the contest...

Paul Callus
Date: 12/17/2017 12:43:00 PM

Your comments show that I did not write this poem in vain, S-1! Thank you! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/16/2017 7:52:00 PM

Excellent work, Paul. I really like how you took the challenge of this topic!!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/17/2017 12:22:00 PM

Glad you liked it, Andrea; thank you. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 12/16/2017 7:45:00 PM

Very kindhearted of you to step up for the cause. A nice tribute to the victims.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/17/2017 12:21:00 PM

Thank you, Rhoda. I'm not in a 'powerful' position to have an impact on this problem, but at least I can contribute with my pen. Regards // paul

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 12/16/2017 6:31:00 PM

Thanks for speaking out on PS, too. Very well expressed.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/17/2017 12:06:00 PM

Thank you Sunlite. This topic has been very much in the news lately; this contest should raise more awareness about it. Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 12/16/2017 6:21:00 PM

you've described what is happening so well, paul! i wonder when (if ever) this will end. every day brings down a few more dominoes...

Paul Callus
Date: 12/17/2017 11:53:00 AM

Thank you, Ilene. The situation will never be perfect, but things are moving in the right direction. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 12/16/2017 5:56:00 PM

Bravo Paul so powerfully penned!:-)and unfortunately the final stanza is so so true. hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 12/17/2017 11:52:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. I noticed this contest last evening when only a couple of entries were still available. I wrote the poem quickly, posted it and managed to enter it in time. Went back to it this morning and altered/added some things. Hugs // paul