Paul Callus Poet Rhyme

The Enemy's Child : Collab With Carolyn D

The battles on the field are harsh and tough
The looting in their wake engorged with greed
Abundant spoils of war are not enough.
 
Atrocious in their acts that make no sense
The women and the girls are taken slaves
Abusing them with lust and violence.                        
 
Unable to resist the touch of shame
The captive females cry in pain and fear
Their lives will never be again the same.
 
And when the dust of war has blown away
The children of the foe get born to those
Who months before fell prey and ravaged lay.
 
Unwanted children still need loving care
Mothers find it hard to nurture such babes
Shame is endured by children in despair.
 
Their lives are defined by horrid attacks
Evil men who satisfied selfish needs
Indignities make them fall through the cracks.
 
Who loves a child rejected by its kin?
Society offers them no solace 
The “enemy’s child”, created by sin;
 
But all these children still have hearts and souls
Rejection renews the cycle of pain
When there is no one who cares or consoles.

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Co-write: Paul Callus & Carolyn Devonshire
@ March 2015

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Joe Maverick June 6, 2015 at 8:19 PM Sadly right, lessons never learned it seems still there's room enough in Hell, and I can ask myself ( does that place ) exist..? well what you describe above exists Paul, so I suppose other conditions of 'existence' could exist..? Paul Callus June 7, 2015 at 9:31 AM Thank you for stopping by with insightful comments, Joe. Sadly, you are right...lessons are never learned, so hopefully there is a hell for those who make people's life on earth a hell! All the best. // paul

Richard Lamoureux March 21, 2015 at 7:45 AM Heartbreaking piece, I was greatly moved. Paul Callus March 21, 2015 at 8:20 AM Thank you Richard. It is a sad situation:( // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser March 21, 2015 at 2:47 AM :( the messaged is heart breaking and saddening.. and I hope and pray that such will be relieve or more be ended! Thanks much for this thought provoking so vulnerable topic and so appropriate at this present times.. hugs to both of you CArolyn and Paul.. :)!.//olive eloisa Paul Callus March 21, 2015 at 8:23 AM Yes, Olive_eloi....this is very heartbreaking. At least awareness is being raised. The world is going through a hard time. All the best and hugs // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 18, 2015 at 11:53 PM Amazing work from the two of you, giving a voice to these women and children who live in hell on earth! I recently wrote a poem for a victim, and think the two of you have inspired my next contest! A FAVE...hugs, Rhonda Paul Callus March 19, 2015 at 11:11 AM Hi Rhonda! How lovely of you to stop by with delightful comments and a fav!! Glad to have been of some inspiration:) Both Carolyn and I appreciate the support. Hugs // paul

Maurice Yvonne March 18, 2015 at 2:01 PM Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant! This is a very important write. God Bless you both. I can't imagine anybody reading this poem and not faving it! I will visit Carolyn as well! Paul Callus March 19, 2015 at 11:00 AM Thank you Armand for the awesome reaction to this write! Your encouragement and support mean a lot. Keep well my friend. // paul

Robert Lindley March 18, 2015 at 9:51 AM How could I not check out this write by two of my fav poets here at the Soup? This to me is an epic write not just for its message but also for its quality and inspiration. A7 and truly deserves a ten! Adding to my fav list and a hearty bravo to you both!!! Paul Callus March 19, 2015 at 10:55 AM Thank you Robert! Lovely comments, a high rating and a fav are much appreciated! I am sure Carolyn will echo my thoughts. All the best my friend. // paul

Viv Wigley March 15, 2015 at 9:12 PM Sharp writing, both of you. Just because we're too far away to hear the screams of the women and then their newborn doesn't mean it isn't happening. Along with abandoned babies in the far East who are rejected for being the wrong sex, a horrific facet of what is supposed to be a civilized race. Great work, Paul and Carolyn. Regards, Viv Paul Callus March 16, 2015 at 11:40 AM Your very insightful comments are much appreciated, Viv. Children get the blame for being harmless and innocent; other times they are used as bargaining tools. // paul

Carolyn Devonshire March 15, 2015 at 2:02 PM Dear Paul, Thank you for the inspiration. It is wonderful to see so many kind comments below. May the lives of these children be in God's hands. Love, Carolyn Paul Callus March 15, 2015 at 2:48 PM Dear Carolyn,,,,I should thank you (as I've already done on visiting your post) for being such a lovely person to work with. May awareness on such topics increase. As you well said, it's in God's hands! Love & Hugs // paul

Julia Ward March 15, 2015 at 7:04 AM A difficult subject tackled well. God values all life. Hugs, Julia, xx Paul Callus March 15, 2015 at 12:48 PM Thank you, Julia. Life is not to be fiddled with; we take it as it comes and make the best of it. Hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian March 15, 2015 at 4:33 AM I comment on Carolyn's page, but I must come here and tell you how impressed I am by this worthy write, Paul. You two did so well in bringing the plight of these poor children to light. A worthy cause....I'd love to write about something of such import with you, Paul. Bless you both. Check my comment to her...Hugs Paul Callus March 15, 2015 at 12:40 PM Thank you Eileen for visiting both posts! I will go and read your comment to Carolyn. I am glad that your attention has been attracted by this 'social' write; awareness is always something positive. Will keep you in mind when my muse knocks again with a similar topic:) Hugs // paul

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri March 15, 2015 at 3:46 AM A hard hitting poem that makes me cringe at the societal flaws that cause rape. But the child if thus conceived is as innocent as any other. Though I tink raped women should take the morning after pill to stall conception rather than abort an embryo. U wrote it in a powerful touching way. Kudos. May war and rape may be forever abolished. Regards. S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri March 16, 2015 at 1:11 AM In humans, blastocyst formation, which is just an inner cell mass structure begins 5 days after fertilization, so the morn after pill which works best only 48 hrs after conjugation should be used much before that. I use it sometimes and tink there isnt anything wrong with eliminating that early cell stage. (The zygote merely) Paul Callus March 15, 2015 at 12:34 PM Thank you "S" for your interesting comments. Julia may have a point in what she says. Also, in some countries women do not have easy access to morning after pills. Ideally it would be: No war...No rape! Regards...paul Julia Ward March 15, 2015 at 7:00 AM Conception may have already occurred and the morning after pill would kill the blastocyst - already a life.

John Fleming March 14, 2015 at 5:30 PM People belong to no one - not even new born babies! It matters not where a person comes from or how that person was conceived. Life is life - and every life deserves the best chance it gets offered...God does not come into it. My very best regards to you, Paul, and your co-writer!! :) john. Paul Callus March 14, 2015 at 6:38 PM You are right, John.....every life deserves the best, and every baby deserves to be born and be given a chance to experience life. Thank you for your contribution to this sad topic. I am sure Carolyn will enjoy reading your comments. too. // Have a nice weekend. // paul

Charmaine Chircop March 14, 2015 at 4:19 PM Heartwrenching..Unbelievable,but it is happening and it is true.Some people can say is there a God afterall to let such happenings,but others of faith say there has to be a God because only God can find a way to forgive such attrocities if these people beg forgiveness one day..Only God can help us forgive tjem too..and the innocent children,only God can protect them.Misted my eyes,a fav dear Caroline and Paul. Paul Callus March 14, 2015 at 5:56 PM Thank you charm...you read this poem so very well. There is no hiding away from the ugly truth ... it happens much too often and it cannot be tolerated. Unfortunately many are those who try to 'solve' this issue with desperate abortions. Thank you for the fav. ... from us both:) // paul