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A poem for victims of violence.
by Kay P M- Devenish → (All Poetry by Kay P M- Devenish)
Tuesday, June 18, 2024    Rated "PG13" by the Author.
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I originally wrote this poem for women but had some bad reviews I got called a man-hater. I then did a twin poem of my original by changing the word she to he and made it a poem for men experiencing violence.Now I have tried to do the original poem for both men and women,
(a work in progress.)


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 To every ONE,I give these words,
they come right from my core:
You need to be your own best friend
from now to evermore.
 
Don't let any violent ONE
leave you with a frown,
don't let someone else's power
EVER hold you down..
 
Don't say you 'do not mind the pain',
when ONE has crushed your soul,
don't tell ONE 'that's okay,'
when all your worth they stole.
 
Don't be a beaten timid wimp,
downtrodden 'til you're mad;
don't accept excuses
when ONE's lost ALL you had.
 
Don't let ONE tear your heart to shreds,
 or make you lose your wit,
 don't let them bash you 'til you're dead,
 if ONE hurts you it's time to quit.
 
Don't be a mat, you're more than that,
 (this truth you must condone),
don't be afraid to make the choice
 of facing life....alone.
 
You never were ‘the other half’ ;
 you always were...a WHOLE,
it's better to live life alone,
 than let ONE KILL your soul.
 
Believe you have the right to be
a part of everything,
don't be abused, and don't be used,
don't let ONE clip your wing.
 
Don't let ONE make you hate yourself,
or make you feel that low;
don't ever stay with violence
 if you find it with ONE.... GO!
 
Don't let a woman or a man
teach you males DON'T weep ,
or make you think that gentleness
is only 'for the weak'.
 
Don't let your sorrow burn inside
rather than show the pain you hide.
 
Brothers and sisters deserve EQUAL rights,
make sure you know this is true ,
let your words defend this right
for it TRULY belongs to YOU.
 
You DON'T need your fists to fight,
just speak the truth for your words have MIGHT.
 
Dare to fly, its worth a try,
there is no time like now,
you can make things better,
(let me tell you how,)
first of all, the thing to do
is get some faith,
BELIEVE in YOU.
 
Take a leap, no sorrow keep,
trust, for this is true ,
it's ok. that you forgive,
but also say...'goodbye',
what's the good of second chances
when so often they just make you cry?
( Just because you forgive it,
doesn't mean you have to live it .)
 
Don't tranquilize your pain away,
or drown yourself with booze to stay.
Drugs that help you cope with 'hell'
turn you into
JUST... A ...SHELL.
 
Want something that really cures?
Prescription?
'ACTION', (Changing yours.)
This script I give is not in Latin,
just make the break and break the pattern.
 
Not lastly, you must love yourself
and see your precious worth,
believe there is a reason WHY
you were put on Earth.
 
Once you start to save yourself
your world will rearrange,
so go ahead,unmake your bed;
the time has come... TO CHANGE !
 
Don't delay another day,
today’s the time to start,
ALL the courage that you need
is hiding...in your heart.
 
Don't let your bad experience
harden your heart and weaken your knees,
for love is out there,waiting somewhere
with a heart just LONGING to please.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "A poem for victims of violence."
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on September 6, 2024
I LOVE THE LINES...LOVE YOURSELF, SEE YOUR PRECIOUS WORTH, KNOW THERE IS A REASON(GOD)PUT YOU ON EARTH! THIS SUMS IT ALL UP FOR ME. THERE IS PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL...ALL DIFFERENT KINDS OF 'VIOLENCE' IN THIS WORLD. BUT GOD WILL TAKE US THROUGH IT ALL IF WE TRUST AND BELIEVE IN HIM AND OURSELVES, AMEN. VERY INSPIRING, KAY...THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by ShyPoet 1
Reviewed on July 28, 2024
Wonderful, wise poem. Once again, somehow, you articulated much of my personal struggle. And I know I'm never alone. That means a lot. Thanks Jimmy


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