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Child Abuse
by Linda Settles Zebsokey → (All Poetry by Linda Settles Zebsokey)
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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?"

 

 

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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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