I Can't Tell Anyone (poem) by Kathryn C on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on August 6, 2009

WE have to all understand there is nothing that we can TELL these PERV!!! They will do what they want to do until STOPPED!
UNTIL SOCIETY AT LEAST TAKES A STAND AND SAYS NO!!!

YOUNG ONES NEED HELP TO FIGHT....HELP!!!

SINCERELY,
GWENDOLYN

Reviewed by H. Lena Jones

Reviewed on April 14, 2008

Kathryn, How well you've captured the pain of your friend. It's sad when grown men take advantage of young girls in this manner. They are obviously sick and under the control of the devil. To keep it secret, though, is not wise, for it is exactly what the devil wants. This sick man should be exposed for what he is--EVIL!
I read your bio, Kathryn. For a thirteen-year-old, you express yourself amazingly well. I also note your mention of walking closely with our Triune God; this is good. I would suggest, if you don't mind that is, that you lead your friend in prayer, get her to invite Christ into her life, ask Him for protection and strength to expose the man and his evil deeds. Jesus still heals and answers prayers today. I will pray for your friend.
Keep writing...God might well be using you to reach other teens!

God Bless
Lena
www.dailysoulfoodforyou.com

Reviewed by Axilea MU

Reviewed on March 30, 2008

I think that something shold be done in this world to educate men. Rape, intimidation, harassment destroy lives and I don't think that prevention and education are considered as they should. This is well written and accurate. I think that it's right to encourage this girl to talk about her problem.

Axilea

Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G

Reviewed on March 16, 2008

OH Damn, This is exactly WHY I write! To reach those lonely LOST souls! that needed strengthening!
HOpe this is not you, as you say- and that this FRIEND, has found a way to get away from this terrible selfish abuse TODAY!
READ #111 or so down, "My MOM'S HUSBAND" and Beware, it's honest and blunt! but I went through it and Survived! STronger than ever, with his manipulating selfish ways!
YOu write with such an easy flowww, I am impressed my dear writer -
Write On!
Warmest Blessings and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Lady Sweet Shexooo

STay POsitive!
And... I do hope you look in my poems, to read that or anything- I write all styles/genre's! What my spirit drives me too!
STay STrong!
YOur friend IS in my prayers, thoughts and I am sending you strongly unending energy! HER WAY! TODAY!!!Amen!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 16, 2008

Painfully stark and very moving, Kathryn. Thank you. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Reviewed on March 16, 2008

I congratulate you, Kathryn on your writing ability. It is hard to believe that a mere thirteen year old writes with such percision and depth of feeling. Puberty can be an emotionally stirring time in a young girl's life, and your experience via your girlfriend's rape, as noted in the poem, puts age and wisdom to your voice and feelings.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on March 15, 2008

well expressed--i hurt for this child--i pray she gets some help

Reviewed by Kathryn Seifert

Reviewed on March 15, 2008

What a touching and very real poem. You have expressed yourself with depth. Thanks for sharing your work. My work also "writes itself in my head." Continue to write.
Kathy

Reviewed by Richard Orey

Reviewed on March 15, 2008

Oh, my God!
I retired from a judicial system overwhelmed with the flood of victims of human predators. In closed-door court sessions, I have listened to hundreds of tales of assault, humiliation and degradation by young women trapped in the jungle of our human society.

A valued Gold Member of Authorsden is my friend Kathryn Seifert, Ph.D. who has written extensively on the subject of personal violent invasion such as related by Kathryn D in her poem, "I Can't Tell Anyone." I'm sure she has wonderful professional advice to offer here.

But as to this posting, I am nearly rendered speechless. Kathryn D has given us a graphic, gut-wrenching account of the emotional horror and feelings of helplessness and isolation that strikes at the heart of the traumatized victim of sexual assault.

In my novel, The Paradise of Revenge, I unravel the psychological storm suffered by a young victim of brutal sexual assault, which I somewhat politely hint at in my posted narrative poem "And Lead Us Not..." Also, Authors Den author Jeanette Cooper gives a brilliant account of what follows such an assault in her captivating novel, "When Justice Is Served." In this posted write by author Kathryn D, the words come in a shocking, first-hand rendition from a 13-year-old author. Amazing!

My dear Kathryn, your talent for showing us reality and for stirring our blood in sympathy and total outrage is remarkable.

A moving, powerful write!

With respect and admiration,

Richard

Reviewed by Darryn Murphy

Reviewed on March 15, 2008

sad poem but well written you take care