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____Though the poem ended up sounding as if it is addressed to a woman, I wrote it with both sexes in mind. Men are abused, too! Percentage may not be as high -- hard to tell because of under-reporting -- but it happens a lot. As for child abuse, don't get me started!! Thank all creation for organizations such as Angels That Care and anti-domestic-violence fighters like my friend, ATC head Marcia Duning. Peace and Good Will, regardless of season. 'Pea ---- Marcia calls me Pod....cool, huh._____________________________________
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Walk away.
Let your heart pound.
Let your palms sweat
Let your blood roar.
Let chills and fever have their way.
Let panic shriek and sob, then
sneak what you cannot live without
– babies, tees, diapers, bread, tampons --
for a time, then
call a shelter, call a friend, then
Walk away.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Phyllis Jean Green, 2005~~~
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| Reviewed by Sandra Mushi |
1/29/2006 |
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A very painful and sensitive subject, Pea - but a power packed message. Don't we just wish that all abuse victims had the strength in them to walk away? Wonderful advice, Pea!
God bless,
Sandie. |
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| Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero |
12/23/2005 |
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God Bless you, Pea. This poem should appear on billboards across-country with great big shining letters. It's hard for many to know it really comes down to that. "Walk away." And that's that.
Carmen :-) |
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| Reviewed by Felix Perry |
12/22/2005 |
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Deep and powerful reminder and especially at this time of year when the winds blow cold and mothers have to think first of their childrens safety and therefore their own. Abuse should be a higher offence with a 0 tolerence rule attached.Good write Phylis
felix
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| Reviewed by E. Richardson |
12/22/2005 |
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| This is really good...a powerful whallop on a sadly prevelant subject. |
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| Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner |
12/22/2005 |
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These few words, Pea, pack a powerful message. Git up and git out while you still can. You have saved many lives today, male and female--BRAVA!
(((HUGS))), love and Merry Christmas, Karla. |
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| Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader) |
12/22/2005 |
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Good thoughts, though I may call you iPod.
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| Reviewed by Tinka Boukes |
12/22/2005 |
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Thanks for the advice!!
Love Tinka |
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| Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green |
12/22/2005 |
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{In response to my unique and sparkling friend, Sage}:
And I couldn't admire you more. ~~~ Applause for Sage,
everybody. S t a n d and give her and o v a t i o n ! 'Pea' <3
{{{{{Not to neglect Marcia and Ed. . .youse guys are fab-YOU-lous!!}}}} {{{{{{Thanks to all my loyal and wonderfully talented friends at the Den!!!!!!}}}}}}}:} |
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| Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater |
12/22/2005 |
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http://www.authorsden.com/sagesweetwater
Sage walked away and look where she's at. From shelter to AuthorsDen, the Queen of them all! Ex-battered woman to celebrity novelist! |
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| Reviewed by Marcia Duning (Reader) |
12/22/2005 |
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| Reviewed by Mr. Ed |
12/22/2005 |
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Very sound advice, Phyllis, and I hope those in need of it heed your message.
And a Blessed Holiday to you and yours. |
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