Allie

Allie

A Poem by Colton Warr

"And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness" secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name." Isaiah 45:3 

I heard a story of the most forsaken girl 

Born into a world of darkness 

She never had her own world 

Sold at a different type of market 

I heard a story of the most betrayed girl 

Sold off by her own father into the arms of the unknown 

What they did would make even the strongest of men cringe and curl 

Did their work and then cast her aside like a stone 

I heard a story of the most broken girl

What they did left her bruised and blind, decimated and deaf

A story of a cracked pearl 

But something intervened, a friend, a ref 

I heard a story of the most courageous woman

The true father intervened 

He said she could when she said she couldn't 

Once dirtied by the devil, the messiah has cleaned 

I heard a story of the most empowering woman

Now walking in the midst of the true faith

Hand in her fathers, she believed when others wouldn't 

It is now that she is saved 

I heard a story of the most enduring woman

Now she speaks her story to others 

Because we are all but only human

Her words a crusade for those who still suffer

I heard a story of the most precious girl 

She had been beautifully broken 

But I heard her sing, her voice rocked my world

I heard her sing, now God has spoken 

Author's Note

This poem tells the story of a girl I recently met a few days ago. She was sexually trafficked by her father. Abused and broken down, Blinded and deafened by a forceful overdose at the age of 2, literally caged by her father and only brought out when it was time for her to perform, you would think that there would be no hope, no light to runaway the encroaching darkness. But there was. I am not as religious as I probably should be, but hearing her story, and how broken and beaten down she was, and then hearing how she got back up, rose from the ashes and fire, and created a new life for herself with the help of God and an amazing ministry has changed me. This was the result of a rapid reaction from her telling me her story. When she finished, she picked up a guitar and started playing and singing for me. She had the voice of an Angel. I hope you guys enjoy!

Reviews

[Michael (Letters and Li..]

Wow. You are a very gifted writer. This was just breathtaking...Sad but breathtaking. You presented it so well and flawlessly. I'm sure you made her very blessed with this piece.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much, Michael! Your words are too kind! Thank you so much for stopping by and giving this a read!

[Mayank]

You have written this very well, I read book, maybe last year the book name is MONSTER and it's based on very popular incident that shook the world. Father captured his daughter and kept her in bunker with no lights for year. That was most terrific thing I have ever read.
This all about the hope that keep us alive.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much! I am glad you support and are moved by this. Her story has truly changed my life. I believe I have heard of the book you are talking about, I have not read it though. Perhaps I should! Hope is everything, my friend. Thank for reading!

[613]

This is so sad. But written well!

- Brittney

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much, Brittney! Her story has truly changed my life. Thanks for giving this a read!

[613]

Sure thing!

[child of God]

No women should go though this I personally know what rape is like but this breaks my heart and open my eyes that if she can get back up from a more heart breaking story then my own I can get up from my abusers thank you for sharing this and open my eyes to change to get up

[Colton Warr]

Broken Girl, I am so glad that this piece moved you in such a fashion! You are stronger than what happened to you, I promise you that. Keep your head held high, keep those who you love close, and keep a little faith. Any women who is strong enough to come back from an incident like Allies or your own, is stronger than any man. Thank you for reading this!

[child of God]

I really struggle because no near me are able to understand What has happened blame me say I brought it on myself for being an easy target thank you for opening my eyes and helped me gave me hope God bless you

[Michelle Coleman]

Wow. Just wow. The transition between the tragic and renewed is absolutely breathless. And wordless. I wouldn't change a word, Colton. You have captured the horror of her life all g with her healing and brand new faith. I hope you publish this piece in a journal dedicated to sexual violence awareness.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Michelle! Her story has truly changed my life. And because of that, I have vowed to always be apart of it and help her in anyway that I can. The men who do this have no right to be called men. I would love to get this published in some sort of magazine or journal like that. I actually have submitted it to one because a friend of mine is the editor. Do you know of any others? Thank you for giving this a read!

[Michelle Coleman]

Let me look around. Somewhere I have a hour Al a writing teacher gave me. She told me to enter some of my writing to them. But I tend to forget about things like this. I will look for it and let you know. I also get emails from author's publishing, I think it is called. I will send you a link.

[Colton Warr]

Brilliant! Thank you so much, Michelle! You are awesome! Any information is welcome!

[Michelle Coleman]

I just sent you an email with a link. 😊

[nate the great]

Wow beautiful work, brought me to tears. Sex traffickers drive me batty, in a perfect world, which unfortunately is unachievable thanks to sin, they would be put to death

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much! I am glad this moved you! Her story has truly changed my life. I couldn't agree more on your last statement there, unfortunately no matter how satisfying that would be, god would not like that lol. Thanks for giving this a read!

[Larry Davis]

Ooh Im loving this poem. great job

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much, Larry! I'm glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks reading!

[Isabel25]

The most beautiful things in this world are often imperfect and incomplete. Thank you for sharing this story and choosing to talk about this topic here. Sex trafficking is indeed a serious issue and you have presented it here so delicately and forcefully at the same time.God bless you and this girl :)

[Colton Warr]

I could not agree more, Annie! Sex Trafficking is a huge issue around the globe and now that I have seen it with my own eyes, I want to spread the word and help those who are trying to do something about it! Thank you so much of reading this, i'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Isabel25]

U are welcome colton :)

[KaoticOrder]

What a sad story, that poor girl. It depresses me how sick and evil humankind is, to do that to your own child.
I am not very much of a religious person, so I do not view her strength as coming from God or a Deity. The girl did it all herself. She must be so so strong to be able to go through all of that and rise above it to create a new life. It takes a strong and powerful heart and mind to do something like that, most people (myself included) would have just given up.
Her God gave her the encouragement and inspiration to be the strong person she is, but I believe her strength and the strength of those who survived abuse, came from within. A strength that they were born with. A willpower to rise above the pain, heartache and torment done by her Father.
Either way, the poem was moving and inspirational. The message was sad, but at the same time showed such powerful strength.

[Colton Warr]

KaoticOrder, I see your points here. I am not as religious as I probably should be either. But what happened to her and listening to every word that came out of her mouth as she went through all of the gory details, I can't explain it. Something about what she was saying gave me spiritual chills, and I could see God all over her life. I agree with you that God gave her the strength and the will to believe in herself and make it through such a terrible start to life. She also had some help from a place called Refuge for Woman who brought her in and helped her restart her life so to speak. These girls who are terrorized by these monsters, they give up on men as a whole. Because of what they see, once they are brought to light they don't believe that good men exist anymore. Her story is truly a testimony of strength, will, and faith. Thank you so much for the review and the support, I appreciate you reading this poem and I look forward to reading some of your work!

[Sarah Hampton]

Some might ask how an omnipotent God could bear witness to such tragedy rather than protect the innocent? I love my Lord but I have questions too.

[Colton Warr]

I know I have asked that myself on many occasions. I guess we just have to believe that everything is working on a schedule that he has laid out. Everything has a purpose, we as writers understand that. Just like we take gentle care placing every word he takes gentle care placing every person in a life that they are supposed to go through. I have questions that may never get answered, but I still do love my lord as well. Thanks for commenting!

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

Wow, that is sad she had to go through all of that, but it is wonderful how she found God and can inspire others through her story. There is always hope when we look to God, and she shows that for everyone to see, her story has a wonderful ending and I like how you stated that she was beautifully broken, sometimes it takes being broken and then seeing the light to see how precious God's love is for us and how He can heal us and give us the ability to forgive others that has hurt us in the past. This forgiveness and strength would be impossible without God, so thankful He gives us all this same opportunity to be completely healed! Thank you for sharing!

Great Job

[Colton Warr]

Her story has truly touched my heart and has changed my life. She is the most precious girl you could ever meet and I am so blessed to meet her and to continue to be in her life and help her in anyway that I can. God is mighty, isn't he? Thanks for stopping by and giving this a read!

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

Yes, and I am sure it will touch even more hearts! She sounds like an amazing girl, it is good that you can help each other, maybe in different ways but all so important. Yes, God is mighty and worthy of our praise! He is so good to the lost and broken, which is the human race in general. We all need His healing touch in one way or another. You're welcome, it was a touching read, I am glad I took the time to read it!