Abuse

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Another poem born on the memories of verbal abuse.  I've never been tatooed and never will be.  I assumed something of a voice here trying to understand why people are involved in cutting.  An practice that is receiving more attention.

It's all about control.  It provides an outlet I think in part for those who do it to say, I am in charge.

NOt sure it is all that helpful and again, it is an assumed voice.  I understand the pain of verbal and mental abuse.  I dealt with it other ways, not this one.

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Blows

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This was a disturbing poem to write.  Read it outloud to try and appreciate the use of beginning letters in each stanza designed to acoustically reinforce the words themselves.

Child abuse is far more than physical beatings, as awful as those are.  The constant stream of criticism, ridicule and cruelty that adults can inflict upon Children are just awful.

I've experienced both.  I'll tkae the physical beatings over the mental and verbal abuse.

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Take Charge

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This is something I have experienced first hand, and so many others have to.  This is a message for all the others.  Get away from it!!!!

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Anger-a rant, a tribute, soon to be deleted

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Whoah. take a deep breath after that one. i dont know where i was going with that one, it was supposed to be kind of an angry tribute, but it just got worse and worse as i went down the line. enjoy the rant while you still can...it will definately be deleted soon.

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Why Don't You Haunt Me?

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I don't know what I've created here, but I've created something. I'm sure there are many people who can relate. Tell me if you know what I mean...

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"Murderer"

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Other
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It's awful when a person loses their life. What had taken years to put together was destroyed in one moment.
- Kara  Illusion of Gaia

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Teen's Life

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I wrote this poem today (1/23/02)when i got home from school based on conversations i heard from classmates

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Devils Eye.

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Dear Mom

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Family and Friends
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This isn't about my family.  It's about the families I have been unfortunate enough to be involved with.

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