A truly heart wrenching and gut wrenching story Lori
You are so brave and courageous.....I will pray for your release from these demons..God Willing...
Love
Peter

Lori...I can't begin to even try to understand what you are feeling...all I can suggest from one poet to another is when you the feelings come back to haunt you, think about some place happy, think about the unity of authors den...and know this, fo every action there is consequence...your preditor has a lot of bad kamma waiting in the shadows...your mind is yours to control and guide...take care dear poet...Fletcher B

Very expressive with so much to share, with passion place the questions, your answers through prose lies there.

Lori,
What an emotionally and spiritually challenging read, a beautiful well...a spring of release---yours, mine, and a multitude of others. I want you to know that you are bringing healing and restoration to others that would otherwise never find their way. Lori, please know that you are "the only voice" that some will ever get to hear.

Great write and I do know that one day you will be free, have faith.

I can only imagine the devistation to your mind...but don't let it touch your soul! Forgiveness IS the only way to win this battle...don't let them continue the assault. Your words portray your bravery! Beautifuly put...

Thank you Lori for expressing the feelings of so many so very well.Being a fellow survivor I understand your words and the feelings behind them.Thank you for expressing some of my own feelings in a way I was unable to.I do not have your gift for words.Please always remember you are not alone.
Blessings to you and yours
Wendy

truly unforgettable......but you can breathe again...he stole the battle don't let him steal the war....breathe!!!!

You are a very courageous woman and I am convinced that you will someday overcome these demons that haunt you. They will lessen in time and propel you in your unique form of expression. I cannot wait to see what your work would be translated in positive and inspiring subjects. I have no doubt it will have the same impact.

I truly hope that one day you are free.

Brava~!!!! Your poem is heart-wrenching,and could not be more important. I hope it receives the wide attention it deserves. Opens eyes!! Stopped by to thank you for commenting on one of my poems and decided to linger. So glad I did. From one who has been...not only are we gonna keep fightin',sister, we are gonna climb!! Phyllis:)

Lori,
I commend your bravery in expressing the horrid crime that you have been tormented with.. and never should have had to face... I hope in time you find your healing..
hugs,
Chris

Beautiful work on a difficult subject without a lot of screaming angst. Well written just the way it is. I applaud you. Well crafted poem. ~E

I do hope you can forgive so you can move forward..You are an intelligent beautiful young woman with a bright future ahead..Please do not let them take that from you also..

well...experiences are what make us

You're very talented. Your emotions resonate.

yes, what courage. I unfortunately understand these words you speak. Love yourself and always remember it was not your fault and you are not the one to blame. Experiences in life make you strong or they brake you, let them make you stronger. best of luck to you.
Rebbecca

To be able to touch one's self with the words is one thing but to have the ability to know others is a gift. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of us all.

Lori, Nice to see you again :) You will find your way.

The healing power of poetry, through both the catharsis of the writer's thoughts and feelings, as well as the teaching of those who read, is undeniable. You do us honor with your craft, talent and heart.

Lori;
I am so glad to see you here, and to see you continue in your writing. It can't be easy, this sharing of self. But in doing so I know you are touching many, many lives and opening many eyes. Thank you.

Love and Light
dreamweaver

Such a powerful write, full of honesty and truth. This is so very well-written.

It was not your fault. Choose not to be a victim anymore. You can overcome it if you keep saying, it was not your fault. Your beauty is nothing to be ashamed of, it was not your fault. We live and learn. Sorry to say but this happens quite often. We must be stronger then the evil! And not all men are bad people. ;)

Lori, I'm glad you hadthe skill to write The Ultimate Crime.

Very powerful and heartfelt!
Victoria

This is a very Powerful and moving poem...cuts right to the heart. (Very glad to see you writing here!)

You put your feelings into words so well

Just stirs the emotions...

Great write and powerful, Lori! I like it immensely.

Sandie Angel :o)

Rise my sister,from the darkness, that plague the earth, your spirit is divine, in the name of God, you were chosen, your mission, must be complete. Women carry the scars, of this universe, you are the incubator of God's great love, pray that God, will heal your scars, I will also pray, Never give the devil, the rights of fame, you are blessed my sister, give it to God. The suffering of the humble and the meek. What God has ordained, no devil can erase, look upon the heavens, an the pain shall be release, the wounds will heal, and the scars will be erase, your mission is love, to protect those, who cannot protect them selve, all that come in love, will be the prey of the devils, dis-reguards for the chosen in God's grace, rise my sister, take your rightful place, you are women, the closes to God's grace. There will be no more victim song, you will cry the words of rebirth, and take your rightful place, Satan has no claim, of God's chosen grace, I love you my sister, you are the winner of this battle, and no demond, will take your mind away. I have also felt the scars of the devil, which he claim victory, it will never take place, Rise my sister, continue to write. You are blessed, I feel the pain as you write, release and give it to God.
Live my sister, there are many blessing, which will come your way.

Powerful and poignant... hope it works as well as therapy for you as it does as enlightenment for the reader...

Awesome write, Lori..
I do not know what fitting words to share with you about the trauma but my heart goes out to you

It is never easy to talk about it, yet I know going through a similiar situation it does help. You are very brave and your words very powerful! Keep them coming girl!

Caryn

Hi Lori,
I applaud you on this write...
For yes, it does take courage...
The more that you write of this horrific crime,
the less your pain shall become...
Keep the strengh, and walk this journey with your head held high...

Welcome to the den Lori..
Blessings,
Trixie

i have been wondering all my life... what could be the ultimate crime... every new pain inflicted will always be the ultimate and the most painful... every pain is looking for vengeance...

This is a terrible curse put on you by someone who will never reach heaven.

Your writing is improving every time I read it. The strength you write from will only lead to success. You use the power in the words to express your emotions from all levels. No person will ever stop the verse from flowing from a mind in free spirit.

I read your poetry and smiled. Smiled? Yes. A very very close friend of mine went through it. I smiled to myself now and said.."How easy she made it to express the feelings". Your words justify your feelings...and this is one special piece of poetry to me because the victim is a part of my life. May Allah bless you and keep writing. It really is the best therapy one undergoes. It makes you realize much more about oneself that we thought we already knew. Looking forward to more of your work and do stay in touch :)

Your poetry is good...

wishing you only love and peace from now on ... sharron

Amazing poem.... It displays talent, but most of all courage. Very good read.

Very powerfully wrought emotions..**Mari**

Powerful poem..and so well written. It must have taken a lot of courage and I admire you for that. Hoping to see many more..
Hugs,
Jenni

Powerful writing~

good you don't keep it inside, healing takes time sometimes a lot of time.

What a horrifying experience, expressed so well in this poem. (Glad to find you here!)

if this happened to you, I am really sorry, for no one should be treated like that. But I think they gave you good advice for in forgiving you find peace.

the poem and rhythm are divine...

excellent my friend,,,Charlie

Welcome Lori,
Bravo!!! I look forward to more of your work.
Janet xoxoxo

Welcome the the Den Lori...This is a great write!

Daniela

Don't let your writing stop when you have reclaimed your life. You have a lot of talent.

Soul searching.

It makes want to apologise for the wrongs of my sex, which I do

Keep writing, it heals you and all who will read your work.

Great poem!

lori,
a bold write

your courage here
does not go unmarked

~fancy