The Vatican
Is now fighting a war
It has witnessed many
But not like this before
The clergy's silent predators
Many victims they left behind
Thousands of innocent children
Abused, the church was blind
This damage control Pope
Knows that this is not a test
Many Catholic priests and bishops
Are those who should confess
Will prison await the many
That the church cannot protect
For those who spoke of God
Leaving damage and neglect
The outrage is so vast
Revulsion and despair
Many victims are now surfacing
They come from everywhere
Society does not tolerate
The rape of innocent youths
Held captive were these victims
Within confessional booths
Perhaps peace will be restored
To the hearts that felt no grace
And forgiveness be returned
To the church that lost its faith
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***Compose a RHYMING POEM using quatrains (4 line stanzas). A MINIMUM of 2 stanzas (8 lines) is REQUIRED. The MAXIMUM length is 10 stanzas (40 lines).***[Near rhymes acceptable, but use no more than 2].***
***The poem MUST fit the War & History category AND tell a story. No alien battles or make-believe wars (like children playing "War" ).
***The poem MUST contain an identifiable rhyme scheme which is author's choice.
***ONE picture with NO words on it may be used, IF desired. The title, dedication, and words of the poem MAY be of different colors, IF desired. However, the overall font color of the BODY of the poem MUST be of one color--no random colors on certain words. The TITLE and DEDICATION may be included in the body of the poem, IF desired.
***NO music, videos, memes, or moving pictures will be allowed. Author Notes are acceptable.
***A minimum of 5 entries required before voting booth opens.
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Author Notes
Thanks to cleo85 for the photo. I know that this is not a traditional war but it is a moral one. If we ignore morality, society will crumble as if bombs blew up our world.
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