Comment from Daylily

Excellent

This is a cry from the heart and I grieve that I have no sixes left. Predators are everywhere and how do you protect yourself from something you know nothing about?

Life in this present world is often cruel. There are landmines everywhere. Parents, also, can be unaware of what their children are experiencing -- and it is possible to be feeling guilt, fear, anguish, and hopeless all at the same time.

It is a crucial matter to develop open communication with our innocent lambs before a wolf pack arrives. Trust in a comforting world cannot easily be regained once it is torn away.

You have done a service with this posting, my friend. It can be too easy to fall into a pattern of pretending that bad things are not happening. It is critically important to stay alert as trouble is circling its next victim.

Prayers, peace, and comfort,
X X Lily

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023

Thank you so much for your empathetic feedback - it is greatly appreciated. xx

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

What a dark and nebulous piece of writing, frightening
In its depth and description that one assumes
Happened long ago
In church perhaps or
Worse at home
No woman deserves forced participation

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023

In church and at his home. Thank you so much for your empathetic feedback. xx

Comment from BethShelby

Exceptional

This is betrayal at it ugliest. It involves a truth so ugly and embarrassing that few will ever tell and the knowledge not released will leave the victim with shame that might follow them for years. How can the vultures live with themselves knowing how they destroyed another innocence. This is so well-written and disturbing.

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023

Thank you so much for your empathetic feedback and your very generous six stars - it is greatly appreciated. xx

Comment from Jessica Wheeler

Exceptional

This is a stunning write. You skillfully capture the essence of the predator and the emotions of the unsuspecting- I was completely captivated! Your eloquent expression of this crucial subject matter is truly commendable!
Xo
Jessica

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023

Thank you so much for your empathetic feedback and your very generous six stars - it is greatly appreciated. xx

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Virtual six for this stunning poem. I lost my breath with each stanza, realizing where it was going. I made me weep. This had better win the contest. Nothing I've read thus far even compares to this. Exceptional.

If this is your reality, I'm so very sorry. Extra sister hugs across the universe.

Sending you my best today as always and best wishes in the betrayal poetry contest.
Sal XOs

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023

Thank you so much for your empathetic feedback - it is greatly appreciated. xx

Comment from Ginda Simpson

Excellent

You open up a wound that too many individuals endure in guilty silence. The worst kind of betrayal, to rob someone of the most precious part of their being and leave them with shame and grief. Not an easy poem to read, but extremely well written and important.

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023

Thank you so much for your empathetic feedback - it is greatly appreciated. xx

Comment from JSD

Exceptional

Brilliant and chilling writing. Well done. I'd say good luck in the contest but I don't think that's as important as writing in such a graphic and truthful manner. I hope this isn't from personal experience. X

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your thoughtful feedback and very generous six stars. xx

Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill

Excellent

This made me feel incredibly sad. You could not have written this so well without some of the experience. As one who has had it I know. A lot of folks are still wearing blinders, and a lot of the male gender truly think they do nothing wrong when they use girls and women in this fashion. They see no hurt, only conquest. Very good writing. Karen

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023

Thank you so much, Karen. You're right. xxx

reply by Karen Cherry Threadgill on 16-Dec-2023

Have a great weekend. Karen

Comment from Lisasview

Excellent

Wow, wee... this Betrayal poem of yours is so interesting... especially with the use of different fonts...
I see so many meaning behind your words...
I wish you the very best of luck in the Betrayal contest,
Lisa

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023

Thanks so much, Lisa. xx

reply by Lisasview on 16-Dec-2023

Good morning Navada,
You are very welcome,
By the way...what did you study at the University?
Lisa

reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023

I studied a B.A. with Pure Honours, then a DipEd, and finally a B.Teach. Six years. :)

reply by Lisasview on 16-Dec-2023

Good for you Navada,
Great to do all that!!!
Lisa

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

This sounds like physical sexual abuse and these predators take control and use others for their own gratification and hide their crime by making the victim feel guilty. A poignant write, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023

Thanks so much, Dolly. There's a place for every single one of them in Hell.