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Dear Tamar
To my sister,
who has confided in me-
the rape
I know my tears,
outrage and
compassion
won't help
you
escape
the murder
of a piece
of your body and soul,
the invisible gapes
that leave you
not feeling whole
and the theft
of your virtue
no, you're not to blame
for his evil,
heinous act-
that has left you in pain
all I can do
is pray
(as you do)
that you're
able to sleep,
be strong and stay true …
to think - Jesus died
for that monster-
the sins of fallen man
the rape
was an abomination
and a violation of God's plan…
He loves you
more than we love you
and He will make a way
for you to be at peace
and sleep well
each night after you pray
and that monster…
he'll surely get his
no crime goes unpunished
just have faith
that He'll heal
and restore you
and watch
how your spirit
continues to flourish
Written by Tangela Cooke