I move with purpose, damned and unrepentant
to loose the pent up thoughts, too long held dammed
and I have written words arid of sentiment
of things that are made dark and kept unseen.
I write on white - violate a code of silence,
for violated children are not heard,
acid emotion grows by prohibition,
to eat away the will and scar the mind.
My own volition loosed within this writing
too long held back by loathing and some fear
the words an embryonic life-force forming
spew forth in acrid coating, too long grown.
Incest, abuse, horror and acts of violence
no longer will be hid within the darkness
one will - becomes a river and a torrent
that cannot be dissuaded or be dammed.
For silence held me mute with acid loathing
and all my life was given up to pain
self mutilation doesn’t hold the answer
and I must speak or be forever damned
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Written July 12th, 2006
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I loved this poem.. I think its really speaks of the angst that plaques me as well.. to tell, or not tell,, when you know, the reality is, you lose either way.. -
Ms Kethry, what a writer you are. Your quiet pen booms loudly off the page floating from public poetry laced with personal messages. I actually hope this message is written out of a desire to improve the lot of others and not a cry for help (I’m on your side either way – I’m a fan). – Thank you.
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I love anything like this that celebrates and gives victory to the human spirit, that no matter how stomped down and crushed, a person can find courage, health to come up out of the ashes. This is some very strong stuff.
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Great poem! It reminds me of someone who has been sexually abused and is wondering if they should speak out about it or wallow in their pain and never do anything about it... which makes them unable to move on...
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That is the eternal question. Quite similar to the "to dream or not to dream" theory. should you follow your dreams or just get a job and join the rat race. I usually find not doing something like that can really bring you down in life. This poem touches on that concept a bit I think. It was really well done!
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This is a very good write that you had penned here your rhythm flows beautifully throughout the whole poem its a well written piece, well done I liked it very much
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Great write and sad. I'm so sorry for your pain.
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Very Well said. Great job.
Your message rings loud
and clear.
Bravo for speaking up.
So sorry you have had
to live with this. I
am glad you written
about it. You have to
let it out, not bottle
it up. Great job.
Thank you for sharing.
Jeannie D Hunter
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My goodness but did you ever have a lot of pent up emotions let wild in this one! But I liked it! Your words said a whole lot on each line. What I mean is that they all seem to convey a lot of feelings beyond just what you read. Am I making any sense? I don't know if I am or not. But I know that I got your words well enough and I thought you did a great job at expressing yourself. Oh, I thought I would point out this line 'speak of be forever damned'. Did you mean 'speak or'? Or did you mean of? It sounded kind of funny so I thought I would say something. Other than that I think that you did great. So thanks for featuring this so that we all had a chance to share your words and feelings with you.
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THIS IS HOW I FEEL RIGHT NOW!!! I love it when I find poetry that expressed my present emotions. I love this. Great work!
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Bows
Very nicely put, personaly I think the word damned was over used. Again that is just my personal opionon. I really really like the one before last stanza. Poetry is a really cool way to give emotion out to everyone, which I think you did really really well with this poem. Keep up with the writing. -
well done
great choice of a topic. very dark and very powerful. not easy to take something thats so hard to even think of and make poetry out of it. great word choice and excellent flow. thank you for sharing and keep writing. well done. -
That's the old Keth I knew once...powerful write, lady, and few can do it better. Good to read you again
(should that "of" be "or" in the last sentence?)
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I have to agree with TearsOfAnguish89. Especially about the fact that some people just don't believe a child...I would know. Thank you for shareing.
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powerful peice with a strong well conveyed message. you wrote this fantastically and presented the content and theme well
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this is a powerful piece and an important message to be heard. I applaude you for your courage to write from your heart and what is important to you.
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WOW..What a hard topic to write about. I had many horrors occur while growing up and have yet been able to pen them. I try but they overwhelm me and nothing comes together. I appreciate the people that can get everything down. Thank you for sharring.
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For silence held me mute with acid loathing.Talk about raw emotion.This was great.Great poem,and always speak your mind.Never keep silent.Take care
's bye
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I like this piece. It covers the fact that some children dont speak about what happens to them. I know that I didnt talk about it for years and I now have come to terms with it and i now am still working towards healing. Sometime when a child tells ppl dont believe them. I really like the 3rd stanza because youve basicly decided to tell through writing. Good piece.
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