I was sixteen years old...
Full of hope and naivety.
With a full heart that had love to share
With everyone.
So trusting...something some one
Fourteen years older saw and exploited.
We will just talk...
Promise?
But promises are meant to be broken.
As my spirit was broken,
As my soul was broken,
As the one thing I was saving for my husband...was broken.
I remember being frozen,
Why is this happening to me?
Crying to the ceiling,
As pain lanced through me.
I remember standing in the shower,
To try and get rid of the scent from about me
From around me...
From inside me.
But nothing.
And no one knew
Cause I was alone.
Years have come and gone,
I am not alone any more.
I refuse to blame myself for the actions of a monster.
I have forgiven, I will not hold him
And let him have power over me.
I have forgiven myself...
I am not afraid, he no longer makes me tremble.
But I am a woman
I am stronger,
My future is bright,
As is yours princess
Beautiful one.
Someone's hope and smile.
A monster can't make you any less precious than you are.
Be encouraged.....someone loves you.
You are not alone.
Author notes
Danielle Charles...You are a wonderful friend. I wish both you and your friend the best.
A contest entry
- friendship and rape - dedication to my friend. by petrichor.
700 points, ended June 2, 2007, 16 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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This brought chills to my bones. I'm sorry this has happened to you. I can relate to this. I am glad that you have forgiven yourself... something that many, including myself, have struggled to do. This is a wonderful piece and good luck in the contest
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A very sad and tragic poem. I am so sorry that this happened to you and can understand how you feel. You are so much stronger now it seems. Good luck in the contest.
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Thank you so much for this
It makes me want to cry with how wonderful it is, tears are actually welling up in my eyes. This is just so beautiful and wonderful.
'As the one thing I was saving for my husband...was broken'
That really hit me, because it's the exact same thing that my friend said. And that's why I wish so much it happened to me, because at least I wasn't saving it for marriage, to her it was so so special.
Anyway, I enjoyed reading this, it's wonderful to see you came out on top. Even by yourself, that must have been so hard. I'm glad you did though, and still have words to inspire and encourage others.
Thank you. =]
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Wow this is amazing. To see someone who has gone through such a tragic event and come out strong. Just wish everyone could do as you have. Your courage really shows through in this piece. Amazing job.
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Was the child born from that monster's actions? That wasn't explained, but it doesn't need to be because the poem's beauty isn't lessened by it. True it comes off more as words attached here and there, but it's great nonetheless.
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Thanks
For everyone's benefit....I am 23 now, this happened when I was 16. So no, the baby I am going to have isn't his.
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