The curtains are drawn
to block out the light,
my teddy bear's here
to help ward off my fright.
The covers are pulled
far over my head,
as I lay without motion
struck down on my bed.
I barely can breathe
with the nerves choking me,
but I don't fade away
until the hour of three...
When he comes back in
after Mommy's asleep,
he tells me "hush now...
Our secret to keep."
And he lays down slow
and slides next to me,
he kisses my cheek
and pulls Teddy free...
He says it's okay
if I want to cry,
just so long as I'm quiet
and I don't ask him why.
So I let the tears fall
and he wipes them away,
he brings me in closer
and we begin to sway...
We move back and forth
so gentle in the dark,
but never mind the manner...
it still leaves its mark.
When we stop our dancing
and he climbs off my toes,
he again smiles and kisses-
"So long as nobody knows"...
And he leaves me alone
to dry my tears and my thighs,
to keep my mouth shut-
my fist blocking my cries...
I grab back my teddy,
pull the blankets to cover,
I shut my eyes tightly
and I let darkness hover.
Our little secret
that no one can know,
is how I will die here
so silent and slow...
Author notes
This isn't full of my voice too much I'm aware- but I just wanted to write SOMETHING! I'm bored.
A contest entry
- Give me your prewrites!!!!! by Nereida Nightshade.
450 points, ended February 19, 2007, 101 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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This is a very strong poem and so sad. Thanks for putting it in my contest it is a powerful read!
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im not sure what went through my head just there cus im drunk.. but i remember that poem.. and it was Graeaat.. it kinda sounds like abuse by a father to me.. lol.. thats kinda sik.. but i really did enjoy the read.. it kept you glued.. GREAT FREAKIN WRITE AS USUAL!!!! lol.. you so rock
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I really liked the writing, and the rhyming. It is a very sad poem about a terrible thing that happens probably more than we know. Good job!
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i love this baby! its so deep, and sad, i feel so sorry for the little girl, great job hun! P.s. Cheek, is not spelled cheak, lol if thats what your spelling, i could be wrong, never know with you. Love ya! kiss kiss
Jen
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lol- I always spell that friggen word wrong. THANKS BABE!
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omg....lacie that was....wow.....i think you should enter this in w/e contest you were talking about....nott cuz its your best cuz i dont think it is but just...heart wrenching good. honestly....amazing amazing write hun. god id kill for your talent....really wonderfull...it kinda scared me and thats hard to do. amazing.
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