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This page is dedicated to poetry about abuse

The poems on this page have all been contributed by Natalie McDonnell (nee Price), herself a survivor of abuse.
In her poetry, she expresses the pain of abuse and her release from that abuse.
Through her poetry, she endeavours to encourage victims to seek the great help she has found in Christ.
Natalie,  may be contacted through this web site by using the CONTACT form.

Natalie's poems have now been broken up into multiple pages so as to reduce the size of each page.
Each page will now contain a maximum of 20 poems.
You can move from page to page by clicking on the page links to the left.

ROAD RAGE ABUSERS

Road rage is becoming extremely serious
No brains, they must be totally delirious
Abusing people for no reason at all
It makes them feel good to make you feel small
These idiots really think they’re tough
Malicious stand over bullies, we’ve had enough
They sit on your tailgate, to push you along
I actually slow down, I think it’s so wrong
Abusive language comes from their lips
Shaking their fists, they’re nothing but drips
Having nothing better to do with their time
I pray they get caught and heavily fined
They pick on women and elderly folk
It doesn’t worry them, if they have a stroke
Little kids in the car screaming, because they’re scared
Their lives in danger, but they don’t care
My ex-husband use to accelerate very fast
We were arguing, the kids were screaming
I  honestly didn’t think we would last
This kind of danger is on our roads
Please be careful, they’re nothing but rogues
Their evil ways bring nothing but sorrow
“Oh Lord, bring them back on the straight and narrow

© Natalie Price March 2009
PACK RAPE

My friends and I went to a picnic spot
A lovely area where families would flock
We went swimming in the local water hole
Having lots of fun, on the whole
It was a crowded area, under family control
All of sudden there was scream
“Oh know, this must be a bad dream
My friend was being dragged like a doll
By a mob, who considered her nothing but a mole
I saw her squirm like a worm, but the mob held her firm
Stuffed into the car and off they went
My friend in terror, without her consent
On lookers did nothing to help my friend
I wasn’t sure what they would do to her, in the end
Being very young myself, I was in a state of shock
Nobody lifted a finger to help; their brains must be made of rock
Sadly my friend was pack raped by nine guys
No one heard her pitiful cries; one by one they had their fun
Dumped her like a piece of rubbish, when all were done
The legal system listened to their lies
But they failed my friend, turned a deaf ear to her cries
She was only 16 at the time, when she was raped by these slime
They threatened her, and got away with this evil crime
Not long after my friend she died, these guys were totally thrilled
What they said, my heart just bled, the Strathpine mole has just been killed
These evil cowards just run and hide, may God forgive them before they die

© Natalie Price March 2009

THE HEARTACHE OF EVIL

You can hear the whimpering of a child
The whole house seems to have gone wild
The door is closed in their room
Darkness surrounds them, it’s full of gloom
The sounds of quarrelling ring out to the street
Normally this is where children play happily and greet
The noise becomes louder, like a truck roaring by
Yelling and screaming in between their cries
Smashing and thumping goes on behind their walls
My heart aches for this child, this is one big brawl
As one takes off like a slimy snake
Next you hear the squeal of brakes
Tears in her eyes, she sobs and cries
Bruised and battered dripping with blood
Jesus is there and wants to give you a hug

© Natalie Price March 2009
THEIR HEART WHISPERS

Out of their heart comes a cry
No one hears because they think it’s a lie
Clouds of darkness fill their eyes
No answers, they just ask why
Depression starts to loom within
Their heart is broken, because of this sin
Withdrawing into their own little world
A heart that whimpers, as they roll up and curl
The door opens, terror strikes their heart
Their cries for help are muffled
Please oh please don’t start
Their skin is crawling with hot burning flesh
Suffering in agony in their distress
Where do they turn too, what can they do
A heart that whispers, I don’t want you
This could be family, neighbour or a friend
If you don’t help, it will never end

© Natalie Price March 2009
THIS WICKEDNESS IS IN HIS MIND

Evil has taken its grip, on this pathetic soul
Their mind so twisted and out of control
Your children are in danger from these creeps
They prey on vulnerable women, for their treats
And then use the family that they mistreat
Full of perverted desires of lust
And steal the innocence of their trust
Don’t mistake this for love
They get what they want and give you a shove
Bloodsucker of the very worst kind
A parasite, he is nothing but a rotten swine
Please don’t wait till the damage has been done
Get rid of this criminal, before he's had his fun
Open your eyes; listen to the truth and not to his lies
These malicious types are very cunning, be wise
Let him know, and send him running
Does he support you in any way?
If the answer is no, don’t let him stay
Allowing this to go on, is so wrong
Protect your kids, and be strong

© Natalie Price March 2009
GOD’S WORD IS GREATER THAN GOLD

“Jesus says, come to me all who are weary and heavily burdened
And I will give you rest, these are not empty words
If you’ll receive them in your heart, you will be blessed
Seek the Lord, you will find Him all you need to do is knock
Another blessing on the way, praise the Lord; you’re part of His flock
He will be your shepherd and lead you like a herd
Give Him your heart; and show God that you’ve heard
Nothing is impossible for God, forget what is behind
Go forward and you will find that your hassles will unwind
You may think you’ve lost your strength and power
The truth is, the Lord is there with every passing hour
He hears and sees what goes on in your home
And comforts you, when you’re alone
His peace is given, He restores your faith
You’re no longer fearful, He keeps you safe
Faith is the key that opens the door
For the Lord to work forever more
The Holy Spirit will always be there
Just call on Him, because He cares

© Natalie Price March 2009

THIS IS YOUR WARNING

You cannot heal a wound by saying it’s not there
The evil that surrounds you, is very hard to bare
Stalking you day and night, as you live in this fear
Pretending its not  there, it will never disappear
You are being hunted, like a lion seeks its prey
Be careful you’re not torn to pieces, and end up as decay
The wickedness around you is lurking to set a trap
Penetrating wounds that will severely handicap
Should you sit back and not act as if nothing is going on
Horrible things will happen, this evilness will prolong
Do not be foolish and make out you do not see
Have some respect for yourself and protect your family
This terrible sin will rob you of all the good things in life
Destroy your family’s trust, like stabbing them with a knife

© Natalie Price March 2009
LONELINESS CAN LEAD TO DISASTER

Loneliness can lead you on a disastrous path
Full of misery and a life of wrath
Choosing the wrong partner, can leave your life in ruins
And so messed up, not knowing what you’re doing
They entice you with their pretty words
With no principles, so deceitful it’s absurd
These obnoxious beings are so obsessed
At being cruel, they must be possessed
You’re told you deserve what you get
There is no love and no respect
You become their slave, used in everyway
If you need help, you’re not given the time of day
They don’t know the meaning of wanting to share
Consideration, loyalty, love and care
Being alone is not always easy
But it’s better then living with someone so sleazy
You deserve better, don’t settle for less
Put your trust in God, He will give you the best

© Natalie Price March 2009

MY SHIELD, MY HOPE

Have mercy on me O Lord and take away my shame
Your mighty name I will proclaim
You always care for me in my distress
My life through you, has now been blessed
O Lord you are my shield, my glory and my only hope
Thank you for my strength and the will to cope
I now have His power and determination, to never give up
Instead of worrying, I now lookup
The wickedness that has befallen me
Jesus stood the gap and set me free
He will strike all your enemies down
Disarm them as they fall to the ground
Give Jesus your all; that is what He’s there for
Stand in awe before Him, He’s there for evermore
Silently He moves without a sound
And saves the lost, that have now been found

© Natalie Price March 2009
DEPRAVED MINDS, THEY’RE NEVER KIND

Some people are never happy
They snap at you and make you crappy
When you try to be nice and give some advice
The very fact they’re with you, they think it’s a sacrifice
Offensively they laugh, spit and sneer in your face
And tell you spitefully to get out of their space
What is wrong with people like this?
A tongue so vicious, all they do is hiss
Their minds must be depraved
They give you a headache, when they yell and rave
Their words are so cruel, always putting you down
Making you unhappy, forever wearing a frown
They blame everyone else for their lack of ability
Walking around all day with hostility
When will they ever learn?
They’re at that point of no return
Hopefully their hearts will change
And receive God’s love, while still in range

© Natalie Price March 2009

NO DREAMS, YOU’VE LOST YOUR SELF ESTEEM

Years of suffering often cause low self esteem
You lose all hope with no faith to dream
Living in a fantasy, is the only world you see
Your self confidence gone, you feel smaller than a flea
Fear of being laughed at, and feeling like a geek
You hate yourself immensely, because you think you’re weak
Looking in the mirror, tears running down your face
What a horrible mess and absolute disgrace
Often as a child, you were told you had no sense
Growing up no wonder, all your muscles were so tense
No matter how hard you tried, you never made the grade
The thought of going to work, you were fearful and afraid
Life for you went on this way for many countless years
So alone in your misery, you were always in tears
One day, you had enough and just felt like giving up
But all of sudden within you, something made you lookup
The sky was full of light, so bright and sunny that day
With tears in your eyes, you knelt down and started to pray
The Lord heard you crying, which was coming from your heart
He gave you His love and said  you are very smart
I told you this story, to help set you all free
To give you all some hope and tell you a little about me

© Natalie Price March 2009

IT’S TIME TO TAKE A STAND

We should not be forced into actions against our will
If we do, we’ll sure to go backwards all the way downhill
Sadly some children are used and abuse by such force
These vile culprits, show no sign of any remorse
Their young lives, terribly shaken by this reality
And filled with horror of this brutality
Keep a watchful eye and listen with your ears
In their eyes, you see their fear
Fear prevents these victims seeking aid for this crime
Often threatened, they’re scared of this grime
We must take a stand, against this sexual immorality
Too often this offence ends up, in a shocking fatality
Our laws of this land are not sufficient
Receiving help is often ignored and inefficient
We must take a stand; this is getting out of hand
Rise up, be heard and let them hear our demands

© Natalie Price March 2009
WHEN YOU’RE ABUSED, JESUS WILL ACCUSE

Jesus must reign until all His enemies are under His feet
They will bow down and one day they will have to meet
Our mighty Lord, will rule them with an iron rod
They’ll remember the Lord’s whipping when He got flogged
His enemies are your enemies, when you suffer He suffers
They will be judged and no way will they be tougher
When you’re abused, Jesus will accuse
These offenders will not be amused
Praise the Lord for all of His justice
He will punish the wicked for all their injustice
Jesus’ name is above every other name
Your enemies, will be put to shame
Every tongue will confess, every knee will bow
Woe to the wicked, for being so foul
Jesus will come, His name will be proclaim
Your enemies destroyed, never again to reign

© Natalie Price March 2009

JESUS IS ON THE WAY

Jesus is on the way, so be strong you’ll be ok
Cheer up, as He has heard your voice
Your prayer has been answered, so now rejoice
Hallelujah, dance and sing
The Lord is with you, He is your King
Trust in Him, you will be fine
He knows the truth, he will destroy the swine
You will regain your confidence and your worth
God’s light shines brightly all over this earth
The devil has lost his power over you
So don’t give in, no matter what you do
His tower will be your strength and light
You now have hope; Jesus will take over the fight
This stronghold of evil will be broken
And God’s word can never be outspoken
His promises will always stand firm
And the word in your heart will be confirmed

© Natalie Price March 2009
JEALOUSY IS A DANGEROUS CURSE

Jealousy abuse, is a dangerous curse
Your life is miserable and it makes things worse
Their minds so twisted, by this depravity
With piercing eyes of anger, and cruel hostility
Hunted like an animal, you’re always on the run
Threatened so severely, even with a gun
Scared to come home, in fear for your life
Ranting and raving and waving a knife
Accused of cheating and telling lies
Refusing to listen to your cries
Disturbed by thoughts of suicide
Your basic human rights, have been denied
Praying for a life of harmony and peace
Get rid of this weight and pray that it will cease
We must embrace our dreams, hold onto our visions
And take steps of faith, to change our position
Sometimes our decisions are not that easy to change
Get rid of the shackles and unlock the chains
Deliverance of this curse can then be dispersed.

© Natalie Price March 2009
DEHUMANIZING ABUSE

Have you ever felt like you had to walk on egg shells?
To scared to open your mouth in case he yells
Criticizes you for no apparent reason
Accuses you of disloyalty, as if you’ve committed treason
And forces you to account for everything you spend
Denys you access to family assets on which you depend
Humiliates you wherever you are, or in front of friends
And doesn’t care what he says or who he offends
Makes you feel like a waste, and doesn’t even care
Devalues your looks, morals and what you wear
Insults you or calls you derogatory names
And if anything goes wrong, you’re the first to be blame
Forces sex on you against your will
Uses and abuses your body, to get his thrills
And does not give you any affection of any kind
In your world, you’re losing your mind
You get the silent treatment with no conversation
Your heart is so wounded with constant frustration
Sadly this is the story that affects us all
It’s like banging your head against a brick wall
Not knowing the answer, it spreads like cancer
Nothing is impossible for those that love God
But for the wicked, He rules with the iron rod
Surrender your heart and give the Lord a call
You have nothing to lose, but you will if you fall

© Natalie Price March 2009

STORMS, THEY WILL PASS

The dark storms pass, the heaviness of the clouds become lighter
The good news is, we become stronger and so much brighter
Our lives reflect these storms; His light will transform
We must conform and not rebel, so that we can perform
God’s word says, that those who are suffering should pray
If you obey, you’re less lightly to go astray
In our darkest hours, the Lord will deliver us from our plight
He binds our wounds and makes everything right
He often allows heavy trials to come upon us
To help us to call on Him and give him our trust
Because He knows in those times, we grow in faith
We feel His everlasting peace, He keeps us safe
At times we go through the furnace of affliction
Until the Holy Spirit has confirmed His conviction
The Lord will never give us more then we can bare
He helps us through with His love and care

© Natalie Price March 2009
PLEASE HELP ME

Draped in tatty old clothes, dirty untidy grotty hair
A little sad face is peeping at us, behind an old cane chair
As I looked down at her in her pitiful state
She needs a good bath; and some extra weight
A good decent feed is what she needs
“Please help me; I’m hungry she pleads
Her dirty clothes need a good scrub
This sad little child could do with a hug
What kind of parents would treat her like this?
So very young, I doubt if she’s been missed
The way she looks, I can imagine her home
They don’t even know how to use a comb
This poor little child, she will probably go wild
Without any love, she doesn’t even smile
Dear Lord, help this little discarded girl
Her life must be dreadful and all in whirl
She needs love and care instead of despair
Decent clean clothes for her to wear
Food that will nourish her tiny frame
A decent bath, so she is not ashamed
Thank you Lord, for being there
She is now under your love and care

© Natalie Price March 2009

A PEACEFUL HOME IS ALWAYS BLESSED

Share your burdens and get them off your chest
Watch out for the friends that don’t care less
The Lord knows our needs before we ask
He sends us friends that are faithful and will last
The grace of God will not lead you anywhere
Where you’re not protected and under His care
At times we go through fiery trials; and find it hard to cope
The burdens get so heavy, but our Lord keeps us afloat
Give Him a call, don’t have a brawl
It’s not worth the hassle, and you don’t have to cruel
The Lord always answers, you will know by His peace
He is a wonderful counsellor, to say the least
Our troubles are like seasons, they come and go
How we deal with them can be rather slow
It can be a very tender and painful process
Let go of the stress, let God do the rest
Fights and arguments cause so much friction
In some homes it’s almost like an addiction
Kids will listen, they become fearful
The damage is done, when they’re tearful
Laughter will bring joy, it takes away the stress
A peaceful home, is always blessed

© Natalie Price March 2009

GIVE THANKS

As the sun starts to rise and you open your eyes
Give thanks to the Lord and you’ll be surprised
The Lord has so much in store for you, as your day goes by
Now you can say goodbye, to all these things that made you cry
All the hurt, fear and shame, the lack of trust and all the pain
 For you, He took it all upon the cross, and He became despised
Wake up, be alive and forget about those painful lies
Make sure you give thanks to the Lord, for your debt that he paid
No more will you need to be afraid, from now on you will be okay
Giving your concerns to God, will help you through the day
And make things so much easier, if you turn to the Lord and pray
Suffering plays a huge part in our growth, it teaches us compassion
Understanding with love, shows victims you really care with a passion
God keeps His promises, no matter which way we turn
He teaches us through the Holy Spirit, so that we can learn
Love one another, as God has always loved you
Don’t turn your back as His word is so true
Honor Him with all your heart and soul
And He will help you, achieve all your goals

© Natalie Price March 2009