Dreams shattered,
Childhood stolen,
Innocence taken.
Anger swollen.
Fours years old,
Silent on a bed,
Screaming inside,
Wishing I was dead.
Happy memories,
Faded and grey.
What I feel inside,
My actions betray.
How many times have I relived them?
How many times will they come back?
I have lost count of the number,
It's hard to keep track.
I've finally told my secret,
After sixteen years,
Letting go of my insecurities
Letting loose my fears.
They have held me back,
For far too long.
I want to memorize the words,
To a happier song.
I am so happy that you let it out! It is good to know that there are strong women like you in this world! ! !
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
This is a sad poem that truly says so much about abuse.I am so sorry for your experiences and wish you all the best.Your words will help others become stronger...and help them open up and speak of their injustices to children, woman and men for that matter. Your words bring tears to my eyes but I am happy you are working through your pain and am glad you are trying to remember a better happier song! Take care of you and keep writing these well wrtten pieces of poetry Josephine! =Shelley=