Victim On Trial

I watch as the child suffers in silence
Her heart crying out through open defiance

The system has left her no real choice
They do not hear the tears in her voice

He sat at the table his eyes in a glare
She’s was on that stand she was so scared

A victim to his invading touch
She had to speak out, it hurt so much.

The attorney was cruel in his own way
Questioning all that she had to say

The evidence against him exists
On his innocence he insists 

He never took the stand, just sat and stared
She’s being put on trial, is this really fair? 




*A sequel to "Her Secret's Hard to Keep"


Copyright © 2009 Lena “Lolita” Townsend

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 4/4/2009 4:58:00 AM
a thought provoking poem Lena, so unfortunate that it always seems to be the victim that gets put on trial in life.
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Date: 3/30/2009 1:26:00 PM
the system is a mf. it isn't any good for anybody on either side of the law. take care
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Date: 3/30/2009 12:37:00 AM
It is our innocense that always goes on trial. The world knows impurity, it is innocense that is the stranger, untrusted and feared. Good write. Love you
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Date: 3/29/2009 2:31:00 AM
Nope...it is NOT fair. You've done it again. penned another social issue exactly right. The question is, "What is the solution in a world with too many loies and not enough trust?"
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Date: 3/28/2009 2:39:00 PM
Wow! Such a dramatic way to share your message. Too often the victims are victimized again by the system--no wonder so many choose to remain silent and endure their pain alone. Such a sad situation. Pieces like this offer an opportunity to increase awareness and therein lies hope. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Keep on writing! Karen
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Date: 3/28/2009 12:25:00 PM
"She’s being put on trial, is this really fair?" No, it's not fair! I believe though in "what goes around, comes aroung". If not in the same way but it will. Look at O.J. 's case and his defenders... Anyway thank you for your comment on my "Garden's Jam" Love, iolanda
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Date: 3/28/2009 10:43:00 AM
Hi Lena The knife cuts deep within my heart for this poor girl. But, I pray that she will have enough strength inside to put this perisite behind bars. Raising awareness is a hard road to take but upon this path one overcomes and rises above. Take care hun, sending good thoughts your way. Love Light Truth Patricia
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Date: 3/28/2009 9:11:00 AM
So cruel and unfair when the vitim is put on trial Someday we will all stand before God and justce will be served! So wrenching but beautilly written. Your poetic voice speaks with power. Love, Robin
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Date: 3/28/2009 5:47:00 AM
Thank you for the commenting on my poem "Liquid Fire". I appreciate it very much. Always, Janice.
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Date: 3/28/2009 5:44:00 AM
This is a beautifully written piece and the meaning behind it is so profound! As I read each line, I was there in that room with you watching as it unfolded. A sad but very true subject that you've expressed expertly through your writing! Stay strong, and God bless! Love Janice
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Date: 3/27/2009 10:51:00 PM
It is unfair to get questioned and it implied that you're a slut. I'm glad and sad that she reported it, its a hard thing to do. Re read my comment on "Her secrets hard to keep", I stand by what I said back then. Whomever she is, tell her she is brave and strong, tell her to go to joyfulheart.com it may help. Love and strength, Aleera
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Date: 3/27/2009 2:19:00 PM
Horrible and totally unfair. This is deeply disturbing, but someone should tell her how they proud they are that she has done this brave and difficult thing, so hopefully the creep will be punished and unable to do harm to anyone else. Very upsetting, and well written. Love, Shar
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Date: 3/27/2009 11:42:00 AM
This makes me angry! Good write...As a nurse I have had to report child abuse...in many forms...and I do so with a heavy heart because of the situation you described..BG
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Date: 3/27/2009 8:46:00 AM
Thank you for your welcome blog comments today Lolita.Rgds Brian
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Date: 3/27/2009 8:20:00 AM
Sent a Soup Mail.
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Date: 3/27/2009 8:09:00 AM
wow this was so good-- you are a poet--10/10
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Date: 3/27/2009 7:53:00 AM
Interesting poem. Aaawww the grim reality of the court systems, corrupted men we have to honor, wat a laugh!
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Date: 3/27/2009 7:50:00 AM
No, it isn't fair, Lolita. and it makes me vey angry to see innocent children victimized not only by their predators but by the (in)justice system as well. If this is a true event, I am sorry for the poor child. You writing is excellent and certainly evokes powerful emotion. Wish you could see how I'm steaming right now. Love to you, Carolyn
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