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My Shadows

The shadows appear from the darkness
Like thieves in the night they strike
I was alone and trembling beneath their icy stare
Frozen in time, unable to breathe

No voice to cry out
No strength to fight back
Only tears on my cheeks as they begin to unwrap
The glow of the knife shines bright

The blade runs over my neck
As you press it between my breasts
How can this be happening to me
The cloth is cut and ripped away

Exposing tender skin
Arms extended above my head
Secured by another I cannot move
Praying to God to set me free

I hate these bastards who have a grip on me
No screaming I dare for my life is at risk
I must stay clear headed in this fateful twist
My body is abused

The torture is long
But my soul is intact this is so wrong
To take what is not yours
To steal my safety

The blood flows from my body
The bruises erupt
I am naked and alone and unable to run
Go ahead, get it over, I will not abide

I am strong and willful inside
I will survive
As my shadows flee
I am bruised and torn

The night holds me close
Your voice comforts me
Inside my head you lay with me
Holding me, protecting me

My shadows flee






Author notes

This happened to me one night my life was forever changed by these two shadows.......to know fear is to be taken against your will......to know darkness and loathing it to be assaulted!

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  • Night Terrors
    March 10

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    I was raped about 4 years ago so I understand what you are going through.

    The positives:

    you did a great job telling your story I re read this out loud. I liked how it flowed.

    The negatives:

    None that I can see this was a great poem.

    My favorite part:


    I am strong and willful inside
    I will survive
    As my shadows flee
    I am bruised and torn

    this part was really moving to me. i am glad you are so strong. I am adding you to the finalist list. thanks for entering.


    • Kristin103161
      March 10
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      Thank you

      I am sorry that you belong to this club. No one should ever have to go through what we have. I am glad you found strength in my words. It has been a long road and sometimes there are potholes that spring up, but we must make the patch and go on!!

      I am honored to be among the finalists there are some terrific poetry in this contest!

      Kristin

  • SoulWhispher
    February 25

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    Very powerfull write, sadly that it must come from one's own dark pain, yet you have arose into the light with the strength of your spirit, bravo, blessings John