Forever Silent - awareness of child abuse

Forever Silent

Forever silent,
to cry no more
never again to suffer
the blame he bestowed

Eternal beauty,
long golden curls,
eyes blue as midnight -
asleep for all time

Harsh words always
spoken, won't be
heard any more -
merciful angels have
carried her home

What grows inside a person
that allows them to abuse
such a precious child?

Stop the abuse.
Lynn West
2009

This poem is dedicated to the awareness of child abuse. Spread the word and stop the abuse.

The Calming

The Calming

As the steam rises,
she closes her eyes,
slipping deeper into oblivion,
submerged in thoughts of
days gone by

Emotions like gnarled, twisted trees,
turning her world upside down

And when the water surrounds her
the calming comes to her, slowly,
deep breathing, candles lit,
music low, her chanting softly

For she reaches deep within herself
to find the light of day and as her
inner strength takes hold
she rises up anew…

Lynn West
(c) 2009

Caldron of Hope

Caldron of Hope

Black cat howling
at the full moon,
calling for her mistress

Chants begin in the
midst of the forest
as the wise gather
in ceremony

Spiraling smoke turns
into flame and reflects
in green eyes, full
of ancient wisdom

There are spells to be cast
and work to be done as
the creed is whispered
"help all, harm none"

And as the circle is formed
townspeople cry out, not
knowing what will unfold
- tis a shame and disgrace
for the human race what
happened there on that night


For the caldron of hope
was lost to the forest when
good was perceived as evil

Lynn West
2009

The Politician

The Politician

Lip service to the masses,
he makes his promises known -
that he may keep them
is a chapter not yet written

When all faith is lost
and the crowds want blood,
it will take more than
a one man show to stop
the ever growing vines
of bitterness and hate

He must gather in the folds,
push light into the forefront
as we ready for confrontation,
determined to win back the right
to define freedom and justice,
for all



Lynn West
2009

Lifeplay

Lifeplay

We all know life holds no guarantees,
nothing is set in stone

But I believe as your path turns
you come into your own

It's not certain that the sun will shine
or that the rain will pour

However, I know you'll never get "there"
unless you walk out that door

Succeeding comes from trying,
not from sitting still

So, chin up, old girl, and remember
life isn't always about how we feel

It's more a case of give and take
and helping along the way

Seek and find the important things
as you face yourself each day

Lynn West
2009

Cold Waters Run Deep

Heartbreak is second nature
yet she plunges in again -
cold waters run deep
as she spurts forth
her reckless words
slung out like nets,
they sink, unclaimed
and ignored

She tries her hardest
to capture a heart, so
desperate for love -
if only she believed
three simple words:

first, love thyself

When you accept that,
everything else falls into place
like a new day's dawn;
full of hope and radiance

Lynn West
2009