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what is truth

a poem about sexual abuse tragedy among religious leaders

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Comment from nancy_e_davis
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It stands to reason Satan would prefer to corrupt a church official than just any man on the street. They are only men you know and they have the same weaknesses. Good image you selected and your poem very telling. I saw no mistakes in the poem. Well done. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

reply by the author on 14-Feb-2019
    Thank you Nancy. Satan has been consistent in his choice of targets. Adam and Eve were perfect, and he succeeded in seducing them, Job was a man highly favored by God and Satan did his level best to seduce him. Satan even went after Jesus, who was also perfect and thank God he did not succeed with that one..
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2019
    Thank you Nancy. Satan has been consistent in his choice of targets. Adam and Eve were perfect, and he succeeded in seducing them, Job was a man highly favored by God and Satan did his level best to seduce him. Satan even went after Jesus, who was also perfect and thank God he did not succeed with that one..
Comment from Helena Frances
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An unsettling commentary regarding the hidden lives, and lies of people in power.

Thought-provoking and current, sadly, age-less.

Good writing, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
    Thank you Helena. I very much appreciate your review comments.
Comment from pome lover
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and you know that for a fact? That no religious denomination is without blame?
That's a pretty broad statement.
I think the abuse by priests and clergy is despicable and criminal, certainly, but I just wonder at condemnation of all denominations.
Your poem is a well written admission by an abuser. That's an original take on the problem. It is a tragedy, as you say.
pome lover

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
    Let me put it this way, as no man is without sin, no charge of guilt is placed on all men. This was not a charge against all men nor is it a blanket claim of innocence among all men. Take it however you wish. Thank you for your comments.
Comment from kiwijenny
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Sigh. It's so murky
Well penned to make us think and the art for it is perfect
I will repay sanity the Lord..Vengeance is mine.
"See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. - Matthew 18:10
God bless

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
    Thank you for your wonderful review comments.
Comment from Miss Sherry
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You gave done a great job of speaking on this heinous subject. You are right, it is in all religions, which just stuns me that followers of Christ could do such things. I know they are just human, but they are destroying trusting children and sowing seeds of their misdeeds in them. The artwork is starling and vivid, fitting with your theme. You have done a fine job here!

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
    I realize that no one wants to be guilty of a despicable crime, and yet there are some who are indeed guilty. The worst part is that some are no even sorry. Some are almost proud of what they have done. This is so, so sad.
Comment from jmshumate
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You did a very nice job on this tragic poem. You have a good flow of words and rhyme to this. That being said, this is a tuff subject, one that survivors will be able to absorb. When someone takes the innocence of a child, it is in my opinion, the most selfish act a person can commit. All too often the victim is left to deal with it on their own, mostly out of fear of letting someone find out what happened to them. Sexual abuse can be overcome, my advice to anyone dealing with this, get help! There are plenty of outlets and support for victims of sexual abuse. Thank you for sharing this.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
    Thank you for your supportive comments. I do appreciate your comments.
Comment from HealingMuse
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Hi Nomi,

Exceptional write! I wish I had a six star to award for this piece.

Thank you for writing about this abhorrent topic to heighten awareness. I totally agree: it's not one "brand" of dogma that has an exclusive on child rape and molestation - it seems, these days to be ANY of them. (I'll never understand how organized religions - any of them - get women to buy into their beliefs, as every single one of them denigrates the feminine, but that's a whole other story.)

Nothing amiss here to suggest for you to improve upon, except one (apparent text editor) glitch character:

"So, this fa�§ade I have built"


Thank you for sharing your work, my friend,

Jan

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
    Thank you so much. I felt in my heart of hearts that this had to be dealt with by those of us with a voice. To raise our voices and cry out loudly in protest of this abuse of our young.
Comment from Mastery
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Hi, Nolan. I just have to ask. Is this really about you? I think it is very brave of you to write such a poem if it is. In any even, the rhymes are wonderful as is the finished piece. Thanks for sharing. Bob

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 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
    Hello Bob. If I may speak boldly and truthfully, Hell no! This will never be about me. I am using my voice to call out all the hypocrites who use religion to act like demons. Children must be protected against these monsters at all time and at all costs. I wrote this piece some time ago, but the recent disclosures about the mess involving the Southern Baptists and others sparked me to bring this piece out, dust it off and update it a bit and submit it. Thank you very much for your critical remarks on the work, but a child molester I am not, nor will I become.
reply by Mastery on 13-Feb-2019
    I didn't think so, but it sounded so realistic...which is a sign of good writing. forgive me please if I insulted yopu, my friend. It was not my intention. Bob
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
    I was not insulted, I just wanted you to know that in no way would I be guilty of such a thing.
Comment from l.raven
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HI Nolan, tears my friend...this is so sad...because it is true...where do these men of power think they have to right to do this to a child...Hell is to good for them...your poem is very well expressed...very well written...and the picture says it all...love Linda xxoo

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 Comment Written 13-Feb-2019

reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
    Thank you Linda. Your ongoing support means the world to me. I agree, these men who misuse their power have no regard for the damage they do to their innocent victims.
reply by l.raven on 13-Feb-2019
    your always sooo welcome my sweet friend...Happy Valentines Day...love Linda xxoo