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Devil In the Pullpit

Devil in the Pullpit

It's Sunday service,
and there you are!
A wolf in sheeps clothing, 
stalking your prey from afar.

your lambs are oblivious, 
they are being led to the slaughter, 
one would never suspect you, 
not even your own daughter.

People are charmed, 
by your style and charisma.
Little could they know, 
your intentions are so dismal.

Sinister at best, 
to describe your twisted plans. 
Seeking out the weak, 
who put their trust in your hands.

Externally seen as a "man of God", 
internally, you were nothing 
more than a modern 
day Judas Kiss!

As you prepare your sermon, 
no one has a clue;
the man who preaches salvation,
is an evil Pharisee too!

The organ begins to play, 
and I feel your cold stare. 
Without speaking a word, 
the warning is very clear.

Proudly, you once said to me,
"Go ahead and tell if you dare.
You think someone will believe?"
You don't know the power invested in me!

I sit amid the pews, 
concealing your secret.
I've held it in for this long, 
but I can no longer keep it!

You are a devil in the pullpit, 
a serpent among swine. 
Ruthlessly carrying out satan's work,
tainting that which is Divine....

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Thank You

Thank You!

For showing me the world is cruel, 
evil, to be cautious, suspecting, untrusting, 
and doubt other peoples intentions;
when I needed to feel safe.

For causing insurmountable pain, 
nightmares, psychological instability,
and permanent emotional scars;
when I needed comfort.

For not telling me you love me, 
I am beautiful, and that I can 
become anything I dream of;
when I needed self confidence.

For feeding me to the ravenous lions,
turning a blind eye, allowing abuse,
and neglecting my needs;
when I needed your protection.

For not saying you are sorry, 
crying with me, embracing me
or praying with me;
when I needed your compassion.

For abandoning me, 
missing birthdays, standing me up, 
and not fighting for me;
when I needed security.

For not believing me, 
making a mockery of me, 
and turning others against me;
when I needed your trust.

For always putting a man first, 
dependence, insecurity,
and fear of being alone;
when I needed a teacher.

For never being there,
praising me, encouraging me, advising me,
scolding me, or loving me unconditionally;
when I needed a mother.




I say Thank You because you gave me a priceless Gift. Having a daughter of my own, I can always look back at this and appreciate the sacrifices that I have made so that she will never understand the meaning of "mom" the same way I did. Thank you for teaching me what NOT to be.

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Raped

Rape is not merely a physical act..You are raped repeatedly for life!

Raped of the ability to trust other people,
Raped of the ability to maintain healthy relationships, 
Raped of your peace of mind,
Raped of your emotional stability,
Raped of your self image, 
Raped of your joy,
Raped of your security,
Raped of your independence, 
Raped of the potentional to be a healthy, well rounded you!




** If you have been raped, experience incest, or sexual exploitation in any way, SEEK HELP! It never goes away. I repressed my issues for over 20 years and looking back on my life I am sad to think about how my life might have been changed if I sought help. It wasn't until having a daughter of my own that I realized the importance of advocating for women ( and men).

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Tangled

I am tangled
in a web of emotion.
placing wagers, 
defying destiny, 
and facing consequences.

I lie here and ponder,
dreams that remain unfulfilled,
clinging to what's familiar, 
nonetheless,
demanding change.

running towards the future, 
shackled,
by chains of the past. 
suspect of everyone, 
as I tread lifes crooked path.

Sunrise fades into sunset,
another day is squandered,
imprisoned by my thoughts;
voices of penitence taunt me
in the unforgiving silence

weight of remorse.
aggrieves my soul
vulnerable to the fading
of my blurring cognizance.

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Have You

Have you seen the film that replays on these eyes of mine?
Come and let me play it for you. You might learn compassion.

Have you heard the threats, lies and broken promises these ears have heard?
Come and listen. You may learn to speak truth and honor your word.

Have you spoken the unforgiving truths these lips have told?
Come and speak. Your story may save the life of another.

Have you thought the unspeakable thoughts this mind has thought?
Come and think. Knowing you are not alone may lead you to sanity.

Have you felt the pain and disappointment this heart has felt?
Come and feel it. You may learn to forgive.

Have you felt the unwanted force of another this body has felt?
Come. You may learn to protect your daughters.

Have you experienced the regret this broken soul experienced?
Come. You may learn to make better choices.

**We can never truly know a person until we are willing to see them for everything they are, and take the time to understand what made them who they are today. If we allow ourselves to truly put ourselves in another persons shoes, and get away from the trivial and materialistic ideals of this world, only then can we experience compassion and understanding of those around us.

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My Greatest Gift

You may never realize it,
and certainly time didn't tell,
but living all this time without you
has been my own personal hell

the day you were born, 
is one i will never forget,
though i didnt deserve you, 
you were my greatest gift

a product of a terrible mother,
and what did i do?
you had no fault but
i did the same to you

all the birthdays
that came and went
you were grown before i knew it
time that wont come back again

i should have known better
i had been in your shoes
of all the hatred i once felt 
and then giving it to you

i hope one day as youre older, 
and you become more wise,
that you will be able to forgive me
as with my mom i have tried

dont get me wrong
im not here to justify
but at least say that i am sorry
when my mom couldnt apologize

i love you with all my heart
no matter how it may seem 
if i could redo anything in this life
it would be your mother once again