What Only Angles Hear

Daddy never did understand.
That violence doesnt bring comfort.
A lost soul seeking acceptance from a unwelcome hand.

She was silent no one ever knew.
The secrets behind her bruised eyes.
A shocking victem none but all had a clue.

She cried to empty walls never speaking aloud from fear.
A confession of pain and shattred trust.
this is only what angles hear.

Scars selfinflicted  are better than that 
dirty feeling.
As she lays a broken shell gazing  at the celling.

She questions if others know what will they say.
Doing whatever it takes to stay numb.
Innocence lost a parent should never betray.

The guilt was placed apon the wrong head.
Void of all emotion.
No child should yern to be dead.

At times it gets to uncomfortable so in 
another direction we  steer.
For at times it's just to painful to stomach.
What only angles  hear.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Fleming Avatar
December 28, 2016 at 6:55 AM
Evil can mutilate the body...It can shatter the mind...But it can never possess the Soul...Only God can do that. My warmest regards, JPR...And have a happy and fulfilling New Year. God bless. :) john
Diti Avatar
November 7, 2016 at 11:21 PM
Just Romantic Phase,I like it
Guzzi Avatar
November 16, 2012 at 2:07 PM
Abuse has no place...and the cycle continues over and over [last line angels] Light & Love
Bono Avatar
November 23, 2009 at 7:30 AM
I have a niece who went through this.It is awful to know what some children go through when they live this kind of life.Very sad poem. thanx for the comments on my poems.Hop you read somemore. Colleen
W Avatar
July 27, 2009 at 6:55 PM
abuse is an harsh reality in our world its a shame that children have to live with such cruelty. powerful write
Loveless Avatar
July 27, 2009 at 5:56 PM
....i love this beautiful soul speaking piece, thank you for sharing it. love ~ Booboo
Birwell Avatar
July 26, 2009 at 7:02 PM
I like your work(s) they all have very, very strong voice. You can almost hear you saying the words as you read each verse.
Sue Avatar
July 26, 2009 at 8:33 AM
John, your work is outstanding. Very nice write! Love&Peace Janice
Fraser Avatar
July 26, 2009 at 8:11 AM
Excellent write John>>James
Kelly Avatar
July 25, 2009 at 10:50 AM
This is some ofthe most heartfelt poetry I've come across in a long time so very sad. you are a great writter and i want to read more of your work. Your writting is very perfect. And speaks to my heart please keep posting. Thank you for this Susan
Chircop Avatar
July 24, 2009 at 11:58 PM
this is a masterpiece-abuse pain shattered heart guit,void and hidden emotions-touches the heart and soul--to my favs---charma
Bird Avatar
July 24, 2009 at 7:09 PM
John, this is an incredible piece. But, oh so sad, for, one day it may too late. You know it is upsetting, but, some people in this world doesn't deserve children. Excellent, emotional filled write my friend.
Wisehart Avatar
July 24, 2009 at 1:57 PM
This is amazing and sad! and if your the one who is getting abused you need to tell someone! trust me it will help!
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