Stripped Away

Found out today,
Someone I hold dear,
Her innocence stripped away,
Taken away
What was rightfully hers.
She got married,
The white no longer for purity,
Because he had stripped it away.
Her purity,
Her honesty.
Her innocence stripped away.

Author's Note

I wrote this after my cousin told me she was raped. Finding out she had it stripped away from her was difficult for me to accept, especially since she just got married this month. Only her husband and I know, though it happened about 2 years ago. Thankfully, her husband understands.

Reviews

[Taylor H.]

This is very deep. Im sorry to hear about your cousin. This is an amazing write for her.

[PaperHearts]

Wow, this was a really touching write. You tackled a really hard, yet real situation, and I think that an issue like rape is something that people need to be more aware of, and more open to talking about. This poem really made me stop and think. Great poem,
~PaperHearts

[R E Tree]

Sad and emotional. It could bring tears to peoples eyes reminding them of seeing things happening to people and they don't deserve it. I am glad to hear her husband understands because if it sounds awkward to him then it might do to everyone else

[Livenrite]

Very well written...sad part is that this isn't a rare concept:( thanks for sharing!

[Zana]

good poem

[Vartul]

Strange and Sad.Can't write a long review because this is something i despise and hate and don't want to describe.

[Norma M Sutton]

Achingly sad. Very well told.

[Aiden Alyx]

Heartbreaking... nicely done mate

[Sarah]

interesting, but still amazing :D

[*Always be Me:)*]

this is a good poem hun.