POEM_BROKEN HEARTS CRY SILENTLY

TEARS IN A BOTTLE COLLECTION
Caryl Ramsdale, American Poet

about: abuse

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. PSALM 34:18 KJV

BROKEN HEARTS CRY SILENTLY
to Isadore (Dora) Isabel Ressler Plantz
08/26/1884-02/1964

Admire, cherish, value, prize
All who are put in your care;
Broken hearts cry silently
Sending out petition prayers.
You can make a difference with
A word, a look, or a motion.
Crushed spirits are sensitive—
They read every emotion.
Abused, alarmed, and anxious
All crave a quiet time-out;
They back away to safe space
Unsure, and filled with self-doubt.
Convinced they're wrong, don't belong,
Having no rights makes them sad.
Belittled much, they believe
They're worthless, ugly and bad.
No best friend in their corner—
Forlorn, head-bent and long-faced;
One slips into seclusion
In a dark and distant place.

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I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. PSALM 34:41 KJV