I hear people talk about it like it's no big thing.
Things like that could never happen to people like them.
The ones who never have problems and seem so perfect.
I can't be like them.
I will never be able to be like them.
Because I felt true pain.
I came home from school one day eveything seemed to be ok
Until I walked through the door and saw my brother
With a knife to my face.
He told me to take off my clothes
And when I didn't I felt a hit from his fist
And I fell to the floor.
I remember seeing blood all over.
I remember the hot tear running down my face
Everyday
Like it was yesterday.
I remember hearing myself scream no
As the pain continued on inside of me.
I remember seeing my dog just looking at me
As I lied there helpless on the floor.
When he was done he just walked away
And pretended like nothing happend.
When my parents got home and I told them what happend
They did nothing.
They also pretended like nothing happend.
But it did happen and a few weeks later
We went to the doctor and I found out
There was a child in me.
I was 12 at the time.
I was only a child myself.
Seven months later
My brother got some of his friends to beat me up.
She was dead within the first two minutes.
I was going to name her Demona Nicole.
I lost not only my child that day
I also felt like I lost my heart and soul.
It's been about seven years now since that happend
And even though I'm not 100% truly over it
I'm learning to move on.
I couldn't have gotten this far without my ex-girlfriend
She helped me though it all when I finally told her
She talked with me like no one else had.
She was better than any counselor my parents had sent me to.
She was the best.
I hear people say that it could never happen to them
But I know for a fact that it can happen to anyone
And without that one true person to talk to
Your life just seems lonely and empty.
But hold on.
Don't let it hurt you.
Don't let it haunt you.
Just let it be.
Just look next to you and see
You have a friend who cares
And that's all that matters.
Someone cares and there going to help you through it.
And also know that your not alone.
You'll never be alone.
I care.
I know your pain.
Just hang in there
Because eveything is going to be ok.
Author notes
my name is Ashley and I hope this helps your friend. and your a great friend for doing this for her.
A contest entry
- friendship and rape - dedication to my friend. by petrichor.
700 points, ended June 2, 2007, 16 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Awe, I am sorry.
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This is so sad. It's heart breaking that this happens to people. The writing was very good. Powerful imagery and emotion in this piece. Good luck in the contest.
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babe this is so sad and good...the wrighting i mean is good...hehe!!!
im so sry u had to go through such a messed up thing, i love you bunches....
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Raw and touching
I read this and I was so mad, someone should have protected you. Nothing I went through has amounted in half to your pain, though I have my own. You put this down so matter of fact and so plain, it was awesome. And I am glad that you have began to heal. It takes real love, courage and maturity to encourage someone through your own issues. Bless you, you have all.....It will get better.
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I keep reading this over and over again. I just love it too much, I'm bookmarking it. I just want to thank you so much for writing this for her, I hope she loves it just as much as I do.
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Wow, your story and your words both shocked me. This was so deep and must have been so traumatic for you. To have a baby and then for them to kill it, and the age. Wow that's so young, my friend is only 16. Wow, you really blew me away with this, and even though you're not 100% recovered you've really shown my friend that life can go on. And thank you for your kind words at the end, I think this poem is just everything she needs. Seriously thank you so much, you're a wonderful writer and it just really warms my heart to see this.
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P.S can I have your screen name too please! =]
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