They Can't Take Our Light, Never Again
Try harder don't let them choke you without a word;
You are stronger than any of their sword,
Have courage and you can be free as a bird.
Propel like helicopter or you'll fall deep in the pit
Be a hummingbird, flapping its beating wings and never quit,
Never allow anyone to take away your spirit.
You may not see me but I'm here all the more;
I am you. We are one. Together will fight our war,
Never again we will let anyone to take the light of our star.
“Abuse manipulates and twists a child’s natural sense of trust and love. Her innocent feelings are belittled or mocked and she learns to ignore her feelings. She can’t afford to feel the full range of feelings in her body while she’s being abused—pain, outrage, hate, vengeance, confusion, arousal. So she short-circuits them and goes numb. For many children, any expression of feelings, even a single tear, is cause for more severe abuse. Again, the only recourse is to shut down. Feelings go underground.”
― Laura Davis
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Wow. That made me tingle. I fortunately did not grow up or witness abuse of that sort, but have certainly seen the results as an adult.
Really strong. Your words are few but really strong. Thank you for them.
I hope it will be felt by those who need at the most. Thank you @bigtom13 for having time to read.
It's good there's someone propelling her, whether real or imagined to fight the war....
Thank you @kaerpediem! I appreciate your reminder
A great poem indeed Lady Michelle! Blessings and upvoted! @michellpiala
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My Heart goes out to every child suffering! s much misery in the world.
I know one way another we can be of help. Thank you @mariannewest for being so supportive.
You are really really very good with poems. I love it. :)
Your words of encouragement for those who have been victims of child abuse are powerful and beautifully written. All victims need to read this, especially during the times when their past has resurfaced in their daily lives. Tip!
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Wow this is too good. So good that it is very heartfelt, the words you use to speak to an abused child. Powerful, @michellpiala :)