This poem is second in the anthology of the poems based on the Social evils.
Sex trafficking is human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation, including sexual slavery. Sex trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which individuals perform commercial sex through the use of force, fraud, or coercion.Minors under the age of 18 engaging in commercial sex are considered to be victims of Child Sex Trafficking.
The underlying causes of commercial sexual exploitation of children include poverty, gender discrimination, war, organized crime, globalization, greed, traditions and beliefs, family dysfunction, and the drug trade.
Sex trafficking is an industry making an estimated $99 billion a year.
- At least 20.9 million adults and children are bought and sold worldwide into commercial sexual servitude, forced labor, and bonded labor.
- About 2 million children are exploited every year in the global commercial sex trade.
She was snatched from the
warm embrace of her mother
joy rides from her father
from her cradle of innocence
naked
she stands now
stripped of her emotions
Baring her
broken and shattered soul
at every lecherous eye
and fornicated look
she is a grown up
woman
too early too soon
Her pretty little dolls have
scratches on her face
and stained with the
memories of the
dark moon
Her pure soul
is still denying the
blisters on her body
she still can’t believe her ears
when people call her whore
Licking her wounds every day
and dolled up for the night
she is got pretty good
at hiding her sores
The dream of that
fairytale prince and
the first time
rapturous kiss
has been shattered
so many time
more
She still has the faint memories
of the sun
drenching her face
jumps in the puddle
to scare away those frogs
But no matter how much she
screams and screeches
her reality is slowly
turning into the
a living nightmare
she abhors.
Heart touching
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Thanks Hemendra.
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You are welcome 🖤
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Sadly this remains a reality for many people. Thanks for writing and sharing this!
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Yes unfortunately it is. Thanks for reading.I’m trying to spread as much awareness as I can.
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I see you tried some hard topics. The verses say so much. It is an eye opening piece Commander. 😀 Thanks for sharing. 😀
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Thanks for the appreciation. Commander.Much respect.
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Meaningful poetry! 🌻
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Thanks Rishuu.Do spread the word, it has some important info in the end.
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Sure. I’ll reblog it soon.
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Thanks Rishuu.
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My pleasure!
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Another heartbreaking reality well captured.
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Thanks so much.
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This was difficult to read, but an outstanding poem nonetheless. A definite reblog for the information as well. Great job, Megha. 🙂
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Thanks Beckie. If It can help even one soul from this evil, my job as a poet is done.
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I fully agree, Sweetie! 🙂
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You are the best.
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Thank you, Sweetie. That is so nice of you to say. 🙂
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Beckie's Mental Mess and commented:
“Megha’s World”, wrote this amazing, yet solemn piece about human trafficking. The poetry is solemn, but she shares valuable information at the very end. A must read.
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Thanks so so much Beckie.
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You’re so very welcome. 🙂
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A few years ago I did some reading around this, it was heartbreaking, this is a horrible reality for too many, glad you have refreshed our awreness for the sake of those trapped.
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Thanks Paul.Yes, this needs awareness for the sake of those living this nightmare.
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Absolutely. There’s anecdotal comment here that women indentured through debt to pimps are further pimped out to nail bars and shops once they are too old or ravaged by their labour, and as you might predict, for a pittance.
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Omg…this keeps gets worse.Breaks my heart.I know that the nail bars women are exploited in terms of low wage and long working hours.
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Well there’s a theory over here that some of them are former sex workers. I’m sure there’s more ugliness out there, but I keep working on the process of awareness and small victories locally. Never be afraid of the truth, don’t let it crush you is my motto, just use it for the common good. Keep writing.
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Thanks Paul.Thanks for your encouragement, always.More strength to you too!
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Yes, thank you too Megha
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I might follow on with a piece soon 🙂 you’ve inspired my thinking on this again
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I’m glad to hear that Paul.
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🙂
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I love that you’re bringing awareness to this. We can get so tied up in the little world around us that sometimes we forget or lose sight of things happening beyond what we see very day. I’m going to reblog this. Thanks for your post!
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Thanks for such a precious feedback.It went to spam, hence the delay.
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No worries. Spam has gotten my comments too. This is something everyone should read! I hope it goes viral!
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Thanks so much.
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Reblogged this on Grateful Single Moms and commented:
This is such a moving way to bring awareness to this problem. Please share with your network!
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Thanks for the kind reblog and spreading the word.Much appreciated.
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Reblogged this on The Wonderful and Wacky World of One Single Mom and commented:
Please read. I was not aware of the statistics. And the poem itself is heartbreaking.
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Thanks Jay-Lyn for the reblog. Thanks for spreading the word.Much appreciated.
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You are very welcome. 😊
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This was painful but reality is reality.
There’s a need to change the very mindset of people. The way you described a young girl snatched from her family and forced was incredible. I must appreciate you for your work Megha.
Waiting for the next poem in this series.
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Thanks Shreya.I really appreciate you comments and writing this series has been emotionally draining.
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Hmm!
But this is a huge step you have taken to improve the society.
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Thanks Shreya.Im doing my bit s a poet though it needs a lot of legwork for this evil to be completely unrooted
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noo!
You need to know, what you are doing is not a bit. Moreover you have a rare capacity to pen down truth in the form of a poetry.
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Thanks Shreya.Readers like you makes my poetry worthwhile.Thanks so much dear.
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Reality is too often worst then fantasy.
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Yes it is.
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This is heartbreakingly beautiful.
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Thanks Saumya.Yes the issue is very heartbreaking
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Heart wrenching but so powerful. Beautifully written Megha. Very well done
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Thanks Shantanu. I’m trying to spread the awareness. Doing my bit.
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It is so well done. Congratulations
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Thanks dear.
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I follow a lady who operates a home that rescues women from human trafficking. This poem really describes these people precisely. Before I read the bottom paragraph, I was thinking….child sexual abuse….but I didn’t want to read too much into it…I figured that would just be my interpretation. Anyway, thanks for your sensitivity to so many different issues.
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It is actually child sexual exploration.You red it correctly.
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powerful and deep poem … thanks for making this public!
We should never judge these women when we meet them because often they are not there by choice 😦
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Thanks Kate for your honest feedback.
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you’re a shining light for talent and issues, a confident lady is inspiring 🙂
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Thanks Kate.You have never been short of words to encourage and support me.Im really thankful for that.
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I’m am blessed to read your creations 🙂
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Aww you humble me Kate.
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One of the many evils that we humans use in each other in this fucked up world. 😢 💔
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Unfortunately yes.Thanks for reading Walt.
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To be aware is to be alive. Thank you for bring awareness to such a tragic movement. you post is needed.
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Thanks for such a beautiful insight.People normally take things in life for granted.
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Wow wow wow. This is powerful.
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Thanks so much Brendan.They are part of an anthology of seven poems which I’m currently working on
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You’re welcome!!!
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Megha I dont really know what to say on this.All I can say is that after this anthology I respect you even more. Hats off!!
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Thanks, Ridhima.I’m honored.I would really appreciate if you can share/reblog to spread the word.I have put helpline etc information which might help someone.
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I really appreciate your efforts Megha. I’ve reblogged it.
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Thanks so much for your support.
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This was very emotional. But this is reality and these devils who think they own and can sell women need to pay for their deeds.
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Yes that’s the sad truth and evil face of our society
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Amazing…that is all
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Thanks for a short and sweet comment.
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Reblogged this on Armor Of God Foundation.
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Thanks for the reblog.
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Reblogged this on My blog, My Life, My Beautiful Disaster😳😜😊.
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Thanks so much for the reblog Sarahbeth.
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