A Child of Nine - By Samantha Wynne

Written By: Samantha Wynne

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Samantha Wynne, participating under the pen name "A Child of Nine," enters the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 with a compelling piece titled "A Child of Nine." In the category of Poetry, Wynne crafts a haunting narrative that delves into the depths of human suffering and the resilience of the spirit. Her work addresses themes of innocence lost, societal judgment, and the quest for redemption, inviting readers into a raw emotional landscape.

About the Work

"A Child of Nine" challenges the reader with its intense imagery and emotional depth. Samantha Wynne's use of stark, evocative language paints a vivid picture of trauma and survival. The poem's potent imagery and rhythmic intensity underscore the haunting reality of its subject, drawing attention to the harsh judgments and experiences faced by a young soul. Through this work, Wynne confronts the reader with the uncomfortable truths about innocence and the resilience required to transcend adversity.

A Child of Nine

Original Submission by Samantha Wynne

A Child of Nine

A child of just nine, scorched with the mark of the devil –

A witch! A whore! No, worse than a whore! A slut,

Thrust into the jagged claws of shame and apathy

Being pulled at the nipple, forced lips hungrily gouging at me,

Only a child of nine

Prayers for a sleep-drunken death never answered.

The lovely virgin skin of mine marbling the bath water with scarlet,

Surely, God had seen the blade dance across me,

Felt the blood’s sting rush to the surface

He had watched calloused hands grab me in the dark, snarling at me like a wolf starved

He had watched those cigarette-stained fingers rip up the skirt of my youth,

And plunge into my dignity –

Surely, He had wept at the sight?

Now, I will pay in a thousand lives with a thousand of my bodies

With my pouted blowjob lips and my perky tits,

Arched to perfection each time, laced and perfumed,

My performance ending in a fabricated crescendo,

For scraps of his decency, for the softness of his hands

And in the darkness, I will be visited again

A whispering shadow, a drooling blurred figure

Summoning me into its screaming chasm

I will follow it

I will not!

I can’t

I must

It will take me to that girl in the bath,

A girl of nine, a lamb for the slaughter

Marked before she knew it

It will look at me and grin,

Its mouth bloody with my pride

And I will scoop that girl out of the bath

I will hold her trembling hands and slit her throat myself

I have seen the devil’s filthy face,

And it is in every man - it is in God! hiding under the gaudy halo and feathers

And when I see Him, I will bring him that girl of nine

She will soak his paradise with slick blood

The stench will turn away all those saved

She will be reborn as a lamb and I will kill her over

I will lay her body at His feet,

And stain His robes with copper

I will hang her upon His cross, so He may understand

His unanswered prayers were not acts of salvation

For the girl of only nine

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious event that welcomes diverse voices from around the world. Celebrating creativity and expression, this competition provides a platform for writers and poets to showcase their unique perspectives and literary talents. It encourages participants to push the boundaries of storytelling and poetry, fostering a global community of creative individuals.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Samantha Wynne for her thought-provoking submission, "A Child of Nine," to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her powerful narrative and evocative style resonate deeply, offering a poignant exploration of challenging themes. Wynne's contribution enriches the dialogue within this esteemed competition, and we look forward to seeing more of her impactful work in the future.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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