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I Forgive

I Forgive

On my honor, I solemnly vow,
That I’ll survive somehow.
Daddy, you tried to beat me down,
Grinding me, into the ground.

Cruelest teacher of them all,
An enjoyment was watching me crawl.
You stole a hymen from me,
You shouldn't have been a daddy

Bombarded with words so cruel,
Fostering pain a favored tool
Battering, till tears finally dried,
Till something forsook inside.

My fortress shan’t compromise,
I renounce the hate in your eyes.
Β Important lesson learned,
Your love was never earned.

After everything said and done,
I know I'm the stronger one.
β€˜Cause, I still live,
Ironically, I forgive.
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Rose Sho

I hope this is fiction...I can't image how one could survive all these from a father.

Lovely but sad write Lisa

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Rose Sho

Oh dear...Thank God you have forgiven him. You are such a strong person. Warm hugs

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Ian William

Incredibly powerful and from a place of agony that I can only imagine.
This is unbelievably palpable in every word. Magnificent ink, Poetess!

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Anthony Yormesor

This was excellently written. I felt every emotion in this piece. Anyone who has been abused; sexually or physically can relate to this. The ending couldn't have been any better with that end. Without forgiveness, there will be no healing.

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Syd

Hi Lisa, this is a well written poem but horrific at the same time. It's the reason I haven't 'Liked' the poem but still gave it five stars. You're very brave for sharing your experience.Β 

Stay strong, I wish you the best for the future - Syd xoΒ 

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Syd, I thank you for your kindness. I can see your point of view on this. I read so much abuse poetry on here and it pains me, it is hard to not be affected by all the inhumanity in this cruel world. I draw comfort knowing I'm strong enough to stop the abuse cycle with me, I'm hoping others who read this can see past the pain of what I endured to see, even though my father was a cruel "SOB" I had the strength to forgive

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Delmayne Seekoei

Beautifully done Lisa
Forgiveness is more than saying sorry
Love this poemΒ 
You are my role model
Hope you know this
Love you my dark princessΒ 
Mayne

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sparrowsong

Hello Poetess...

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We forgive for ourselves more than for them?

We can't choose our Family we can choose our Friends...

I'm glad you survived but, I'm very sorry you had a Daddy Dearest...

Thank you for sharing and being a voice...

Hugs...

Little Birdie

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Simon Bromley

Very powerful and rather than say i am sorry, i want to congratulate you on coming out the other side stronger abd having the courage to share such a personal horrific thing.Β  Excellent write my friend.

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Simon Bromley

Your talent is a of a different calibre and always attracts me! That n i think of you as my friend.

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Simon Bromley

Maybe one day you never know what life throws your way lol.

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Edward Williams

Wow such a sad thing to have happen ?
i am so happy for you to be strong enough to know you are strong enough.
and I hope this can be an inspiration to any one who may be going threw something like this.
God bless?

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MMK

So much emotions in this... every verse carries a powerful message.
profound writing????
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