The Innocent
There is really no clear answer as to why molesters do these acts against children, but studies show that a vast majority of them were once abused themselves. Many abusers relate to children better than adults who can eventually lead to transgressions that could have possibly been avoided with awareness, education and facts concerning this alarming issue of maltreatment to a human. Sadly, sexual abuse typically occurs not between strangers, but between someone known by the child, and it is becoming a bigger problem then any of us could ever understand.
The Innocent
Just a small child
Living in silent pain
From speaking her hurt aloud
She must always refrain
Always quiet while at play
Distant from the other children
In her own secretive way
Letting the hurt out, she must do
But how is that possible
When she's been warned not to
She wonders why nobody could see
How her innocence was gone
Her childhood taken so easily
Silent tears on her pillow nightly fell
As she lay in the dark wondering
When she'd be free from this secret hell
She knows that she is forever scarred
It's just that no one see's it
For it lies deep in her heart.
Published by Sherri Granato
Sherri is a freelance writer who was born in Delaware, but currently lives in southwestern Pennsylvania. She has traveled the United States extensively in search of everything from the best to the strangest... View profile
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great poem and i am sorry you have endured so much pain but that which does not kill us only makes us stronger i learned that everything that has happened in my life was a blessing because without them i could not be who i am and i am happy with me so god blees you and i pray you become stronger in your uphill battle
Miraculously, just as abuse or any hardship can be an overwhelming burden, some victims have aspired to great heights despite this. I see this triumph of good over evil inspirational and applaud all who have been abused and still face life head on. They are the brave. Excellent poem!
Ahhh, great job on this
this is very powerful...no one should ever have to go through this
Excellent writing:)
Thanks for all of the wonderful comments!
A must re-read and shared.
This is heartbreaking but you have so identified with these innocent young victims. It makes me pray, "Even so Lord, come quickly."
Excellent article and poem. :-) Bless you and I am so sorry for the evil of some people. I am glad you shared this with us. BRAVO! Too often, the innocent are made to feel ashamed for what others do.