Michael,

I know of your pain, my friend.
In this public space I will not reveil too much about that.
We all bear a cross and I know yours is a heavy one indeed. Your memories will stay with you always. Not too long ago I heared a sermon about forgiveness and how it sets you free. Maybe this is something you should try, my friend. Forgive those who did you wrong. When they arrive at heaven´s gate they will have to face our Maker and he will make them undergo all the pain they inflicted upon you, this I know to be true. God sees us and he will reward you thousandsfold if you love and forgive your enemies and this will ultimately set you free, I promise you it will.

Much love,

5-5 Ingrid

I have to agree with TJ. As I read this, my heart was hurting for you. Powerful words indeed and it is amazing.

Every sentence brings a memory back, triggers a thought & it's just so creative. lovely work.

Just have a Happy New Year Michael
you're in my prayers

Wow. This just blew me away. I could tell this came straight from your heart because the emotions you expressed felt so real. Great use of imagery to give the reader a peak into what you went through. A new year is always a fresh start and you may start how you like. I hope only good things come your way in 2009 because you truly deserve it all.

Well done.
*5/5* :]

Oh wow, what an excellent poem, the flow was really good and i loved the sharp words that stood out. i really liked the style of poem as i dont see them around of often and i think thats the kind of poem you start of writing when your very young.

good job! x i look forward to reading more of your work bud xx

My apologies that this comment is not as detailed as the others, but I find myself having more to say about shorter pieces, I don't know why! But how original! The acrostic works great with the theme of the year, everything the year stood for is made so much more clearer by using such a form.

My favourite lines are:

'Scarred emotions running deep with no hope of escape.
A lifetime of choking on swallowed words of rape '

Oh how brilliant that you rhymed rape and escape..two ridiculously opposite words, and how it's so striking! You, again make good use of alliteration, 'Bullying bastards', excellent - and

'Inspecting in micro detail the reasons to bloody shout '

It's so bitter! I love it, I hope that this year brings more happiness Darcy, but I'd like to see more angry poems from you! LOL you're brilliant at it!