Wednesday, December 9, 2009

WHY DO YOU HURT ME?a short poem against abuse

 Why do you hurt me, why must I cry? When will you love me, and will I survive? The shadows bring me comfort, away from your rage, today will you be tender? Or remind me of the painful price I must pay. Tell me what my crime was, tell what I've done. Try to explain why you hurt me when my young life has just begun. I cannot yet speak, I have no words to offer,, yet my cries cut you deep and bruises were what you have to offer. Mother's warm milk, nectar straight from God above. Hot scalding milk instead upon my face too impatient to take care or give me proper love. Will I crawl soon, if i do will that please you, or will I be in the way...I fear the truth.


My little hands to hold you, my voice to sing praises to you only, my heart full of joy and wonder pleased by your smile when you hold me. Mommy please don't hurt me, I promise to be good. The closets are so dark, no more paddles made of wood. No daddy don't touch me there, it doesn't feel right, please stop you're hurting me, now I fear the night. Will no one speak out for me? will no one stop the pain?...Death would be sweeter than this loss off innocence and whwn I grow up will I do the same? Won't you please protect me, cherish, love me and allow me a safe place to grow and learn. Unconditional love is what I will offer in return.

In every city in America a woman is hit every 30 seconds, a child beaten every 4 hours, and on average each day 4 children die of child abuse or neglect. 90% of all attacks on childrn are by someone they know and trust. 3x as many cases go unreported and over half are preventable by someone speaking out. In the time it took you to read this 4 women were beaten, 2 rapes occurred, and someone saw a child abused and turned the other way. By this time Tomorrow someone died. What did you do to save an angel today? Abuse is everyone's problem...Silence makes you just as guilty. Some have no voice won't you join me in being one.
It only takes one voice to make a difference. What difference did you make today? Just a thought.






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  • Ash's Avatar
    Posted by Ash Tue May 12, 2009 12:34am PDT

    you always give us the best starla.. really you are the best.

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  • IRISH's Avatar
    Posted by IRISH Tue May 12, 2009 12:45am PDT

    Dear Starla,

    When I was younger I took in children(teens) from the teen crisis center. Everyone loves little children but few love teens and yet,teen years are when they need love the most,just when they are forming their ideas about who they want to be. Strict rules....yes but also a lot of laughter and silliness!! When I adopted some of them (to keep them off of the streets) I asked why they wanted to be mine when I was so strict. The answer....They knew I was strict to keep them safe but I insisted on laughter at least once a day!!!! Soon my 6 became 12...my small car became a maxivan and I became well known at "Bunkbeds are Us!!!!! And my Mother's Days are awesome!!!!

    Blessings,love and hugs!!!!

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  • ☠☆Maggie☆☠'s Avatar
    Posted by ☠☆Maggie☆☠ Tue May 12, 2009 8:56am PDT

    ♥•your post is rather sad..but nicely put...♥•love ya doll-Maggie♥•

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  • The Viper's Avatar
    Posted by The Viper Tue May 12, 2009 9:10am PDT

    Starla,

    being a parent, and a man, this information is hard to read. I have never been an abusive person, physical or otherwise. I can't hardly stand the thought, it turns my stomach.

    I know the importance of this article and though it's not a hapy subject thank you for posting it!

    much love

    Viper

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  • starla's Avatar
    Posted by starla Tue May 12, 2009 1:10pm PDT

    way to go Irish! we have 6 of our own ages 2-17, the youngest adopted through DHS. 2 more foster children are arriving today and we are praying for a second chance. One thing people forget is that there is a difference between punishment and discipline. Criminals receive punishment, disciplkine comes from structure ands should be administered with love.

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  • starla's Avatar
    Posted by starla Tue May 12, 2009 1:11pm PDT

    vipor and maggie, it's a sad realety but one we all can help prevent. If you see someone struggeling, lend a hand so teir frustration and hurt won't become their child/spouses pain. love you guys

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  • J Montana™'s Avatar
    Posted by J Montana™ Tue May 12, 2009 3:41pm PDT

    This hits to close to home with me.

    It makes me sad.

    Much love

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  • starla's Avatar
    Posted by starla Tue May 12, 2009 3:56pm PDT

    cheer up montana, you're safe now

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  • RyneishaB_05's Avatar
    Posted by RyneishaB_05 Tue May 12, 2009 4:18pm PDT

    So many people are abused every single day and they are to scared to tell...i love this post it reminds me of my Spoken word poem....we all have to break the silence and this is an great way of doing so...your awesome...i hope you continue being a reflection of the light that shines oh so bright in the shine community and in yours....

    Have a wonderful day Starla great post very touching!!!!

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  • V-for-V-a-l-i-a-n-T™'s Avatar
    Posted by V-for-V-a-l-i-a-n-T™ Tue May 12, 2009 5:53pm PDT

    This was a sad post, yet informative

    great job Starla!!

    peace

    V

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