The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness did not overcome it.
~John 1:5
…tortured…
…raped…
…thrown out…
…beaten…
…sold…
…discarded…
…ignored…
…forgotten…
…lost…
…i pray for my father’s death…
…i wanted to be president…
…i miss my children…
…i don’t need anybody…
…i have to be wanted…
…i wonder where god is…
…sold…
…tortured…
…beaten…
…crucified…
…lost…
…resurrected…
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powerfully sad, well done.
Happy Rally.
very persuasive and heartbreaking
thanks for shedding the light, reminding us to do right
happy rally!!!
http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/discomfort/
Great writing about a hard truth.
http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/a-thousand-candles/
Powerful poem–I’ve seen so many of these stories, it’s heartbreaking.
Heartbreaking but powerful write!
Power in poetry/power in prayer. What a wonderful way to reach the hearts and minds of those who need to be educated to the fact that our children are the future and the world’s children belong to all of us. Amen
Very moving..thanks for sharing
Interesting write, short word form is a powerful way, I use it often
Straight-forward and honest. The context is an eye-opener. Nice work.
Absolutely something worth more than a cursory thought in this manic dash for Christmas… Brilliant and sad!
I wonder where God is, indeed. Thanks for sharing!
Powerful piece.
Wow, heart wrenchingly done!! Well said. Blessings, Terri
a beautifully heartbreaking piece
Thank You for sharing and for doing what you do.
i’m going to be honest, i didn’t get much out of that – it doesn’t mean it is not powerful though
It’s hard to think of this reality, so real. Well-expressed.
Each single word has a rhythm…and feels like a punch in the face. We need to face the reality of what life is like for many. Thank you .
Rosie
Powerful, concise writing. We all carry both heaven and hell within our hearts. Beautiful poem.
Very powerful and hard hitting. Pulling no punches about what is still not right with the world. A good piece of writing. I am curious to know whether you meant to suggest any hope in the situation, with the final word– resurrected. Whether God does re-enter the picture at that point, or no.
I think there is hope. Resurrection can be a personal resurrection or re-creation into something new. The question is what takes us from *here* in desolation to *there* in hope? Also, the second stanza is to show that God is walking with us through these pains, doubts, and horrifying tragedies and God’s gift was resurrection.