L'Nass Shango Poet Verse

To All Women Battered By Brutal Men.

To all women battered by brutal men
Cast not the blame at the foot of heaven
The dyed cloth by brutality stained
Shake that rag in demon's lurrid face
The summons writ for him disdained
By God and the better virtues of the race.

Then come down to the spiritual waters 
Here, find balm for wounds and craters
Of flesh and faith, the Creator's love await
Your witness to the truth of sin
Swing wide your forgiveness like a gate
Let his words flow where pain has been

For he who made you, his little flower
And brimmed the bee in your fragrant bower
Was not intent that a petal should fall
From pedacle or heart bruised to tear
But promise one day, it shall worth it all
Glory restored from winds of despair.

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Ernilando Tugaff April 27, 2009 at 3:26 PM Hello L'nass, Very nice, uplifting, encouraging poem tribute to those pittiful women. Thanks again for your comments on my poetry. Ernilando

Sharon Winter April 23, 2009 at 1:18 PM A gentle, comforting and beyond beautiful tribute to those poor tortured souls who have had to endure such hardship. Your words, a soothing balm in itself. So compassionate and kind of you. Love, Shar

Lena Townsend April 23, 2009 at 12:13 AM A wonderful write, so full of hope and peace. Your gentle spirit shines with kindness and compassion for others. You bring light and love to so many. I love the subtle reminder of forgiveness in this write. Not just forgiveness for the abuser but for the victims self as well. Well done. Great to see you back on. Smiles from Lolita

Charmaine Chircop April 22, 2009 at 1:36 PM hi there welcome back-i ve been waiting for your poetry my friend,and you came in a magnificent way,thanks for this poem,many women are abused in many ways and this is an uplifter to all-wonderful ;-)

Carolyn Devonshire April 22, 2009 at 10:25 AM This wonderful poem moved me deeply, Shango. Women who are brutalized have difficulty finding forgiveness, and often they allow such experiences to close their hearts forever. I do believe that God's glory will one day restore them from the "winds of despair." Very powerful message that needs to be read! Love, Carolyn

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen April 22, 2009 at 9:12 AM Oooooh, You amaze me so often. This is magnificent. It tugs at the heart with healing strength and forgiveness. God bless you. Always, Dane Ann

Abe Lopez April 22, 2009 at 9:09 AM a beautiful poem ending with hope ...... very nice ! thank you for all of your wonderful comments....alopez

Nadia Shahwan April 22, 2009 at 9:07 AM Unique and beautiful poem. All the best.

James Marshall Goff April 22, 2009 at 8:19 AM and it don't hurt to have an older brother! sweet poem, L'nass! thanks for comments! Jim

Kristin Reynolds April 22, 2009 at 8:11 AM Thank you, Lnass, for these kind words. speaking as someone whose suffered every form of abuse, I say thank you from the depths of my soul; your words are healing. It took a long time for me to get the the place of true thanks, but now here, there is no other place I'd rather be. :) Love, Kristin