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Lela Disappears
by Bonnie Lou May → (All Poetry by Bonnie Lou May)
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Rape is a violent crime and when its committed by a trusted friend, its unbearable.


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Lela Disappears
 
Lela was a stunning young teenage girl with lovely inner glow.
But something terrible happened to Lela just one year ago.
She was raped by her teenage friend, who she had given much trust.
But something dark controlled him for he was filled with anger and lust.
 
Lela couldn’t tell anyone ‘cause she felt so much of the blame.
Her life changed forever that day and nothing was ever the same.
She withdrew more and more within herself not letting anyone in.
She died a little more each day from this violent, horrendous sin.
 
Her loving parents were concerned when their daughter began to disappear.
They tried understanding and counseling but solutions still weren’t clear.
Lela hardly left her room now, totally engrossed in her own pain.
No one could seem to help her for she felt so badly defamed.
 
The same friend that hurt and defamed her, showed up at her front door.
 He asked her parents if he could see her, they were friends since they were four.
Her parents blind to what this young man had done to their precious child.
Gladly welcomed him in & looked with horror, when Lela got so violently riled.
 
For the first time, her parents realized this young man held the key.
They knew he had the answers to Lela’s secret and he could set her free.
The young man knelt in front of Lela and crumbled at her knee.
He seemed every bit as wounded & destroyed as she grew to be.
 
When his words spilled out and he describe the terrible things he’d done,
Her parents were horrified, irate but they were completely stunned.
 
Lela’s father had two choices; shoot him right then and there.
Or call the authorities to handle this for its all that he could bare.
He decided slowly, he chose the second of the two and called 911.
He went to his daughter to console her and forgot about his gun.
 
Written by,
Bonnie May
 
 
 
 
 

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 Reviews of "Lela Disappears"
Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on October 20, 2008
a powerful tragedy for an inocent young woman -- howterrible -- peaceto you

Reviewed by Susie McCray (Reader)
Reviewed on October 14, 2008
Wow, Bonnie, such a moving story. If it was my child I would have had to slap ole boy or something.

Reviewed by Linda Law
Reviewed on October 14, 2008
I just don't know if I could have dialed 911.... Knowing what I know about such things...unfortunately.. I'm afraid that the gun may have been the answer; altho... if this young man came and confessed on his knees...there has to be some credence to his effort... albeit...she will always...always...carry this vile act upon her mind and soul...and no gun can erase that... This writing is very well done Bonnie... is there no end to your subject matter? lindalaw

Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on October 14, 2008
She will be scarred in her mind forever vby this. It isn't something one forgets easily. It happens to lots and they survive it and go on with life even to have a family of their own, but the remembrances come back to haunt them too.

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on October 14, 2008
A sad write indeed but as a father to three daughters, and now three granddaughters I am not sure I could have been so forgiving, I may not have went for the gun but while we waited for the police to arrive my fists, elbows, and boots would all of sudden develop a mind of their own...accidents happen.

Fee

Reviewed by Southern Comfort
Reviewed on October 14, 2008
Another awesome In-Your-Face poem! You truly SHINE in this type of poetry! You bring forth strong feelings in your readers, the sign of truly gifted poet! LOVE! SC

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on October 14, 2008
...such a sad story,,breaks my heart that one is a victim of such a crime...I pray Lela is doing well.
Love,
Christine

Reviewed on October 14, 2008
Heartbreaking write; well penned, Bonnie! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on October 14, 2008
Would I dialled 911? who knows...but I doub it.

Georg

Reviewed by Sandra Corona
Reviewed on October 14, 2008
There's more than one type of rape ... some devastate the mind forever without physical contact. Well written story of that which should never happen.

Sandy

Reviewed on October 14, 2008
A heart wrenching story Bonnie.

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on October 14, 2008
Bonnie, what a powerfully sad, compassionate, and insightful write.
Thank you. -gene.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on October 14, 2008
Gotta feel very bad for the girl, though the boy has his own problems, too, maybe I'm wrong but he needs just as much help as she does...ed

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Reviewed on October 14, 2008
A sad situation! I hope that Lela (and also the friend that wronged her) was able to heal and return to a normal life.

Reviewed on October 14, 2008
This one hurts, Bonnie, too many young ladies live with the nightmare ... well penned.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on October 14, 2008
Rape is a violent crime, and when its committed by a trusted friend, its unbearable.

And so tragically sad, Bonnie.

Reviewed on October 14, 2008
What a terrible story-poem. this leaves an ache in the mind of every sane person. Her father has made the right decision though it is hard for any father to forget what had happened to his daughter. thanks dear Bonnie for this sad but informative write


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