by lynn a.
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December 29, 2006

This Is My Blood - In Support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 05, 2009 11:09 PM EDT (Updated: October 05, 2009 11:37 PM EDT)
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

On behalf of all who suffered as children and those suffering now due to living in a home with spousal abuse present, I hope to give voice. God Bless.

 

Blood

And more blood

Splattered on the wall

Custom designed

Puddles

Sticky on the floor

In the hall

Smudged

On crushed silver

Mangled and bent

And dripping on the sofa

Where it finally fell.

These are scenes of childhood

Home

Of children's spiraling fall

Into hell

 

Who cries for the children

Who may not cry for themselves

Who speaks for the children

Who can not speak for themselves

Who will shield young eyes

Too frightened to close

 

Who

Will Stop

The flow of blood

For the child who sees

Who knows

This is my mother's blood

This is my father's blood

And mixed

This is my blood.

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Comments: 45

flit . Oct 5, 2009, 11:18pm EDT
I am very glad you posted it. This is a powerful poem that carries a very important message.
Amy H. Oct 5, 2009, 11:23pm EDT
Ouch thats a tough one. Would work for child abuse as well.
JoAnn C. Oct 5, 2009, 11:32pm EDT
This gave me goose bumps.
Wilma M. Oct 5, 2009, 11:49pm EDT
Very poignant and sad, lynn. Well done.
William Dotani Oct 6, 2009, 12:59am EDT
The imagery in this is both stark and vibrant. It causes us to feel empathy that reaches into the depths of known sorrows. It is quite beautiful in a fairly steady flow.
Curt L. Oct 6, 2009, 12:56pm EDT
Wow!
What William said!
Duckie 1 Oct 6, 2009, 2:56am EDT

Custom designed

Puddles



Unfortunately, there's too much of this sad horror in our world...
Deb J. Oct 6, 2009, 5:37am EDT
Wow lynn!!! This was an amazingly realistic and sad sad poem!!! It is so real and so true!!! I join with you in this cause of erasing domestic violence!! I know that it is a very ongoing problem in our society!!!! Thank you so much for posting this my friend!!!
Elaine K. Oct 6, 2009, 7:22am EDT
Well done! It is a subject hard to think about much less right about. You did well!
Kushal Poddar Oct 6, 2009, 8:08am EDT
Loud and clear. It is a worthy poem for this month lynn.

of bones and love
Lori Cee Oct 6, 2009, 8:37am EDT
very powerful and moving, lynn.
☃ Aunt Shanny Oct 6, 2009, 8:56am EDT
Powerful, Lynn.
Grems 'gremlin' Oct 6, 2009, 10:30am EDT
Lynn, you have written with power and strength. Peace to you my friend.
Curt L. Oct 6, 2009, 12:59pm EDT
Potent!
Let's not forget those subjected to verbal abuse...
Curt L. Oct 11, 2009, 1:00am EDT
"On behalf of all who suffered as children and those suffering now due to living in a home with spousa/parental verbal abuse"...
sticks and stones can break my bones and names can ever hurt me.
Frances Ayers Oct 6, 2009, 2:36pm EDT
Lynn,This is a powerful,touching and graphic poem.
Donna Besso Oct 6, 2009, 2:56pm EDT
Thank you for telling it like it is.
Stark, powerful and needing to be said as you have done, Lynn. Ten stars from me.
Bundy P Oct 6, 2009, 8:10pm EDT
Wow, Lynn...very deep and moving...
sheila h. Oct 6, 2009, 8:26pm EDT
Violence begat Violence ,Heartbreak and Disillusionment.
The voice you've given is a Clarion Call.
Well written,lynnie..
And God Bless the little children
Donald M. Oct 6, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
N0 child should have to see this, unfortunately it is much to common now. A loving wife should not have to be hit, with no reason. Even with a reason, adults should be able to discuss things, not hurt each other.
The innocent children have no choice but to sit quietly for fear they willbe next.
Patti M. Oct 7, 2009, 4:46am EDT
Whether it be the brut force of physical abuse, the demeaning words that tear at one's soul as verbal abuse or the twisted mental games one is put through in mental abuse; The personthe started the journey is certainly not that same person at the end of it.

Abuse leaves a trail of bent, broken, and damaged people. They range from the very young to the very old. All have lost chunks of their souls they will never get back.
elizabeth e. Oct 7, 2009, 9:28am EDT
This is so powerful, Lynne. In few words, you managed to speak of the reality faced by many children today who live in the violence of an abusive home. Blessings, dear friend...you are a survivor....and despite a childhood filled with violence, you have managed to see yourself clear and become the wonderful, caring person you are today.
Marge H. Oct 7, 2009, 9:48am EDT
Tragic, heart wrenching, and powerful. Your voice is strong. God bless you too.
necee t. Oct 8, 2009, 12:55am EDT
wow, Lynn... this is very powerful... excellent job with a very tough subject... Bless you.
Donald M. Oct 8, 2009, 8:56pm EDT
You did a great job telling what children should be able to , but cant. The emotional damage last until their dying day.
Your poem was amazing.
Marie J. R. Oct 9, 2009, 4:56pm EDT
I pray enough will read this and,,,heed the warning!!!
God Bless you and your strength dear heart,,, your voice is so very, very important,,,
Kathryn E. Oct 10, 2009, 11:24am EDT
Wow. Lynn. Excellent post.
Donald M. Oct 10, 2009, 5:10pm EDT
I keep coming back to read your powerful poem again and again, as some have said it is powerful.
Lune Wolfsong Oct 10, 2009, 11:08pm EDT
A strong and needed message, and very well delivered.
You constantly surprise me with wonderful insights like this powerful poem.
Ellie !. Oct 11, 2009, 12:38am EDT
Yes. Well done. Too many children suffer abuse. Often at the hand (or mouth) of those who should protect them. If each of us did one small bit to protect or foster them, many would benefit.
Sandra T. Oct 11, 2009, 1:06pm EDT
Wow very powerful and very sad, but it needs to be said.
Rhonda W. Oct 13, 2009, 12:15am EDT
Very touching
Sheila Deeth Oct 15, 2009, 1:19am EDT
Wow. Powerfully told.
Rita B. Oct 16, 2009, 4:53pm EDT
lynn, this poem made me cringe. Children are so helpless. Glad to get in touch, I just need to check in once in awhile.
Shaunee C. Oct 18, 2009, 6:12pm EDT
very touching and sad
Marge H. Oct 23, 2009, 3:05pm EDT
Came back to read this again. Great and powerful writing.
Marinela Kotsina Oct 25, 2009, 3:33am EDT
Very powerful Lynn and my heart goes out to all the souls suffering wither in childhood or later in life. There is so much abuse out there and I never understood why.
it is sad to know that we have advanced so much in technology and so little spiritualy but I see more and more people trying to find god within and share love with others.
thank you for such a beautiful post
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Oct 30, 2009, 12:01pm EDT
i love this one lynn...very nice work
Excellent, Lynn!

This is so very true. Who speaks for the children, the abused? WE DO! Off and on throughout the year, not just one month, for abuse is not happening in just one month. Yes, it leaves scars, forever too, we were emergency foster care parents, years ago and we got mostly young teens - abuse victims. Scarred for life, but one can also know and learn, what they don't want to be like, in many cases, their own parents.

We do need more advocates though.

Ten stars from me as well,

Marilyn
Connie C. Nov 13, 2009, 4:00pm EST
Lynn,
That was amazing. There is no excuse for domestic violence
M C. Nov 13, 2009, 4:09pm EST
Excellent.
Mariana T. Nov 19, 2009, 6:45pm EST
Powerful words - so sad - well done, Lynn. Thank you. Salud
Ruthi C. Nov 23, 2009, 10:19pm EST
Lynn, this is my blood, so I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this powerful writing.

"Who will shield young eyes
Too frightened to close" -- to this day I have insomnia, which began at about age 4. It is an unforgivable thing what some children are exposed to.

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