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Double Ballade for History Repeated: Part One

Julie Steiner

Though sinnersโ€™ souls are shriven clear,the ravished arenโ€™t restored.The Good News turns to Bad News nearthe raped, abused, or whored.Most kids like me kept mum, for fearthat ill repute...

Double Ballade for History Repeated: Part Two

Julie Steiner

Too long, I too withheld my earfrom โ€œslanderersโ€ who pouredout tales of victimhood to smearthe servants of the Lord.I trusted in our leadersโ€™ sneer:โ€œNo sins like that could blight...