Friday, August 30, 2013

Trafficked



photo © 2013 Jennifer Wagner





she never knew a man
before this
hasn’t known a real one since


© 2013 Jennifer Wagner



“Between 700,000 and 4 million women and children will be trafficked this year, with the majority being forced to work in the sex trade. In America, there are an estimated 40,000 men, women and children enslaved at this very moment. If everyone who cares takes action, we can end slavery once and for all.” Don’t Sell Bodies.



“Typically known for coffeehouses and cloud cover, Seattle has also gained another title: 3rd most prostituted children in the nation. Experts estimate that there are up to 300,000 underage girls sexually trafficked nationally every year. These girls (many as young as 12 and 13 years old) are bought and sold for the pleasure of men all over the country.” Rape For Profit Film website.



Click the links above to learn more, raise awareness, help end this thing.


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37 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    very powerful and poignant haiku. A rather unfortunate situation to say the least.

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  2. Optimistic ExistentialistAugust 30, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Hopefully she meets one soon...we all deserve our "someone"...

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  3. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Frightening statistics...thank you for opening my eyes to this problem so close to home.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Such an important post ~ thanks ~ We still have so much to learn ~ carol xo

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  5. MarkAugust 30, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Raw! Powerful!

    Peace in Plums

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  6. EllaAugust 30, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Powerful and necessary for us to be aware of these horrible statistics!
    I loved your poem! This subject haunts, as it should~

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  7. NonnieAugust 30, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    heartbreaking! so much evil... beautiful and haunting haiku

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  8. LauraAugust 30, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    it is horrifying to contemplate, let alone what it must be like for those forced to live this way.

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  9. Wendy BourkeAugust 30, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    For so many women and children, the world is very cruel. It is good to shine a light on this sad situation - as disturbing as it is. I agree, caring people can make a difference.

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  10. MaryAugust 30, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Short poem - strong message. And we think we are living in a civilized country. The facts quoted are horrifying.

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  11. TCPCAugust 30, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    A very strong message. Congo! on being in the top 3 of the boston poetry mag challenge! smiles...

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  12. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    explosive.

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  13. ClaudiaAugust 31, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    breaks my heart - it's terrible - and yes - those are no real men cause real men care

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  14. FireblossomAugust 31, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    These statistics are horrifying. The things that human beings, usually men, will do to other human beings just because they can, is truly shocking.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 31, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    Strong words! Appalling statistics! Well done!

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  16. Lisa A. WilliamsAugust 31, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    Very powerful poem Jennifer! You said so much in so few words. Shocking what still goes on in our "civilized" world.

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  17. Brian MillerAugust 31, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    this is a gut wrenching poem....i think of the kids in say thailand that get sold in to the sex slave trade...i work with a group that buys them out and teaches them new trades...

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    1. Brian MillerSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:08 AM

      just dropping back through for a sunday hiya...smiles...hope you are having a great weekend

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  18. LeaAugust 31, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Unfathomable to me. But your haiku and explanation make it all very clear. Clear, but still not real to me... oh for innocence where there is none...

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  19. J CAugust 31, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    I will be back to explore more, and hopefully find another link I can add to my own blog to help. Kudos to you for this post.

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  20. PhotoDictionSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Wow - this really sparked emotion. Very powerful in such few words. You really took advantage of the haiku's form to deliver. Have a great week.

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  21. Myrna R.September 1, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    This is so sad. How can people do this. Thanks for raising awareness.

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  22. SusanSeptember 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Horrible. Rescue and rehab might not help willingness to meet a real man, but with integrity restored, who cares?

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  23. Sherry Blue SkySeptember 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Good for you, posting the statistics that open our eyes. It is INCONCEIVABLE that this is going on. We should all be marching.

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  24. somepinkflowersSeptember 1, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    {{ Nnoooo !!
    i had no idea ...

    my own innocent childhood
    is so precious to me
    & a gift that has been mine
    my entire life ...
    who would i B now without my sweet childhood ??
    i cannot imagine ...

    thank you for bring this to my attention ...
    wondering now
    how my own Florida
    figures into this ...

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    powerful and horrifying - sadly, a reality for far too many

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  26. GraceSeptember 1, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Sad and horrifying reality ~

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  27. HazelSeptember 1, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    It's wonderful when a few words make a strong contribution to raising awareness of a sad reality.

    Sorry I'm late; came down with a cold.

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  28. kaykualaSeptember 1, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    It's an awful subject perpetrated generally by law abiding adults. A human tragedy! Nicely Jennifer!

    Hank

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  29. LaTonya BaldwinSeptember 2, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    I've seen a few films on the topic. Most recently, "Holly." I can't understand how so many don't know and worse how many do but fail to at the very least express public outrage. Kudos.

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  30. UnknownSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Excellent Haiku. Very strong and powerful for such a small piece. I love it, and thank you for sharing it.

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  31. TALONSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    The haiku tore my heart strings, the story behind it, stomped on it. Yes, it's disgusting how we treat humans and how we allow humans to be treated.

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  32. Justin LambSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Powerful, simple and sad. Good job helping to bring awareness.

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  33. ZQSeptember 2, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    very nice...and sad
    ZQ

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Wow, those statistics are staggering to read. And when it's this close to home (I'm in Canada) it hits home in a deeper way. Good that you've shared this here and brought more awareness.

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  35. janetldSeptember 5, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Thank you for this important post.

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