The skies turned grey,
On that fateful day.
The song of the swallow,
was no longer mellow,
But a blood curdling cry,
that echoes through the sky.
The wind rushes through,
to spread the tragic news,
The trees shed leaf after leaf,
Mourning in disbelief.
How could she have known?
When he wasn't a stranger alone.
He was there at her concert,
watched her twirl in her pink skirt.
He took her to the park,
Let her play till it was dark,
bought her toys and sweets,
every time they'd meet.
She was little red riding hood,
preyed upon by the wolf in the woods.
Who lured her in with acts of love,
While he sharpened his fangs, saying anytime now.
He yanked the poor young bud,
And threw her down into the mud.
He crushed her little innocent soul,
The lively breath of childhood, from her stole.
Oh, she was just a child,
Who had to witness the wild,
The dark and chilling side of the world,
Too young, too unkind.
Judy.S
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Author:
JudyStella (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: May 23rd, 2022 14:28
- Comment from author about the poem: Although I have not personally experienced child abuse myself, I am very sensitive to this subject. An incident of a young girl being abused and mercilessly strangled to death traumatized me and stuck with me as I grew. I dedicate this poem to little Seya, an innocent child who had to experience the cold and ruthless nature of the world. My heart goes out to all the innocent victims of child abuse.
- Category: Sad
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Comments13
Dear JudyStella, I am so glad to have found a voice I have not heard before. Your poem is so poignant. You have treated the subject matter is such a way as to decry the inhumanity of abuse, and yet there is such a lilting quality and wonderful rhyming sequence in portraying the innocence of the victim, that your point is even more powerful. Beautifully done dear poetess!
Thankyou so much Bella😊 I really appreciate it! I am glad I am able to share my feelings through my poem on a topic that I am very sensitive to.
Thankyou so much for your encouraging words😊 I really appreciate it! Agreed that it’s a common topic in this society, which is sad.
A very real truth that is the reality of many around the world has been vividly and accurately portrayed by your phrases, speaking to the heart of many. so very beautifully penned dear poet!
Thankyou so much for your lovely comment 😊
This is beautifully grim! I love your writing voice! I am sorry for the childhood trauma you endured. I don't know that we have shared similar experiences but I can relate on the overall trauma. I can also relate on how freeing it feels to find your expression after trauma takes it away. Never stop expressing your experiences in the way that free's you.
Thankyou for your encouraging comment! 😊
Hi JudyStella,
A haunting tale, well put together, emotional…
Thankyou for your kind comment 😊
A sensitive write Judy.
Thankyou so much for your kind comment!
Oh dear, this is so tragic, unbelievably sad and happens all round the world every day. Thank you for sharing your excellent poem and reminding us that the most common abuser is not a stranger but someone known to the child - family, friend, neighbour.
Thankyou so much for your kind comment! So true,it’s more scarier when the abuser turns to be a person trusted and loved
It’s really sad…the once a tale of red riding hood, is no more just a tale…..and i hope this insanity can stop…the words you wrote truly gives justice and brings about the sadness that is plaguing the world…where fraternity is lost and dignity is being trampled upon…well crafted piece dear JudyStella….
Thankyou so much for your kind comment! I am glad you noticed the red riding hood reference!
Truly beautiful and emotional piece
Thankyou so much for your kind comment!
A very tragic and emotional poem indeed. Unfortunately it has pieces of a very sad truth in it...still you did such a great job writing it! Nicely done. I really admire you 🤗
Thankyou so much! It means a lot!❤️
A beautifully written poem about a totally disgusting practice of true cowards.
Thankyou so much for your comment!
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