Poem -
I Forgive
On my honor, I solemnly vow,
That Iβll 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 shanβt 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.
βCause, I still live,
Ironically, I forgive.
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Comments
I hope this is fiction...I can't image how one could survive all these from a father.
Lovely but sad write Lisa
unfortunately, it's a very true scenario. This was written shortly after my father passed away when I was 10. thank you for the loving support
Oh dear...Thank God you have forgiven him. You are such a strong person. Warm hugs
Big hugs to you Rose. thank you for your support
Incredibly powerful and from a place of agony that I can only imagine.
This is unbelievably palpable in every word. Magnificent ink, Poetess!
Thank you Ian, your support is most appreciated
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.
Thank you, Anthony. The cycle of abuse has stopped with me, my children will never have to endure that cruelty. Thank you for your support.Β
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
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
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
Thank you kindly for your support Mayne. I'm so humbled by your comment
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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Thank you so much Ms. Little Birdie, your comments always brighten my day, your name always make me think of spring
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.
Thank you Simon. thank you for your support. Your presence makes my day
Your talent is a of a different calibre and always attracts me! That n i think of you as my friend.
Thank you Simon. wouldn't it be phenomenal to live closer so we could go for a beer or two lol
Maybe one day you never know what life throws your way lol.
so true my friend, so true
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?
thank you Edward for your kind support
So much emotions in this... every verse carries a powerful message.
profound writing????
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