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Child Abuse
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a verbal picture of child abuse
Fragile wing spred ravaged on the thorns of blossomed branches promised once now torn. Ragged wing she flutters spent to no avail longing for cocoon she shed an empty shell. Shell shed too soon, she wonders, "Is this Hell?" © Linda settles www.RedeemingOurTreasures.com

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Reviews of "Child Abuse"

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on July 23, 2009

Very sad write, but you've nailed the devastation of an abused child. Well done.

Anna

Reviewed by Randall Barfield

Reviewed on September 19, 2008

The use of wings is powerful and graphic. Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on September 15, 2008

A sad and powerful write...
cryssa

Reviewed by Valerie Roeske

Reviewed on September 14, 2008

Linda,
No child should live these horrid memories, for if the abuser's only knew the deep pain that last a lifetime, Thanks for sharing this read, Blessing's to you Valerie

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Reviewed on September 14, 2008

Linda,
I also write alot on child abuse. A horrific crime that I wish could be stopped. Keep writing for the children.

Many blessings,
~Linda

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