How could you?
I relive that memory everyday,
Did you realize what you stole from me?
How dare you take my innocence that way!
Does your heart still break like mine?
I saw you looking so smug in that courtroom,
Is it bad that I want you to die?
That I want you to share these wounds.
Do you think you got away with it?
God will give you yours in the end,
Have you shed as many tears as I?
This broken soul just won't mend.
How could you hurt a child?
I try to stay so strong,
How can you live with yourself?
You were the one who was wrong.
It hurts so much everyday,
And I don't mean to complain.
I know we've all been through something,
But this is a soul reaching pain.
When you literally feel torn apart
But you act like its all okay
When you scream in the night for help
But it never comes your way
When you cry until you can't breathe
I might forgive what you did that day...
But I will never forget
No matter what anyone can say.
Author notes
Just as the background to the poem, I was molested and constantly beaten by my step-father at age 11. He only got four years in prison, and its now 12 years later and I still relive the memories and have inner reprocutions. One of my biggest regrets in life is that I never said what I wanted to say to him and the social worker who handled the case. This poem is basically some of those things I wanted to say, but never had the courage. I do now though and one day I hope I will get the chance.
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- Erase the Hate Stop Child Abuse November Contest- Child Sexual Abuse by Page Shut down.
600 points, ended December 7, 2007, 13 entries
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Oh God, this man is terrible, the poem is heartfelt and tragic, its good to have a place to say your piece. I hope he suffers for what he did. Lots of love.
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Thank you for your support. I hope so too...he really is horrible. He's now living in a halfway home, but I don't even think that's good enough...he deserves to be in prison for life
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This was really powerful; you seem like a very brave person, getting this out and posting it here and all. I wish you the best, and good luck in that contest!
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Thankyou
I really do appreciate your support
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G'Day mate
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I am sorry you went through such horrific experiences and that he only got 4 years in prison.
You are very brave posting this and showing your strength inside.
Thank you for your entry
Best of luck in the contest
Stay safe
~AJ
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Thankyou AJ, I really appreciate your support
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