Thursday, April 11, 2013

Rehtaeh Parsons Is My Daughter

Rehtaeh Parsons was the victim of an alleged gang rape and an online bullying campaign over the last few months. She recently committed suicide. Her organ donation saved the lives of four people.

 To the lucky one who has her heart
Be glad that it still beats
And cherish it -
Laugh and love the days
She no longer can.
Remember why you have it
And be kind. Use it wisely.
Don’t back down from hate.
Stand up for others suffering.
Rehtaeh lives in you
And all of us.













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16 comments:

  1. Susie SwansonThursday, April 11, 2013 at 1:12:00 PM EDT

    This is so sad and so inspiring Ben.. You did a great job on this poem. Brought tears to my eyes and knowing what she went through is so disturbing and so sad...

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  2. Susie SwansonThursday, April 11, 2013 at 1:18:00 PM EDT

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  3. Optimistic ExistentialistThursday, April 11, 2013 at 2:47:00 PM EDT

    As always, you have an incredibly big heart. What a beautiful tribute my fried.

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  4. TashtooThursday, April 11, 2013 at 5:34:00 PM EDT

    BEN! You've got me crying before the show! OMG...I could hug you! Thank you for this. <3

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  5. PoppyThursday, April 11, 2013 at 5:45:00 PM EDT

    Oh Ben! In tears! This truly is emotive, BIG hugs xoxo

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  6. ElleceeFriday, April 12, 2013 at 11:24:00 AM EDT

    I , too, am feeling tearful after reading your words,,,what a beautiful tribute,,heartfelt, it says all and helps us to find the words as well,,thank you,,,

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    1. Ben DittyMonday, April 15, 2013 at 1:37:00 AM EDT

      Thanks, Ellecee. I'm glad my words can help others through something so horrible.

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  7. BerlinerinPoetWednesday, April 17, 2013 at 1:24:00 PM EDT

    Is that her actual name or were they spelling it backwards for privacy?

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  8. AnonymousTuesday, May 7, 2013 at 1:53:00 PM EDT

    great

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