The Victim

The Victim

 

Slipping into the darkness
her cries go unheard
there is nowhere to hide
from a monster so close

 

There are those who suspect
yet remain silent
allowing her to live
in her hideous nightmare

 

She lives in constant fear
of waking the monster
she mustn't do anything wrong
she has to be perfect

 

In the safety of her peers
the monster demands silence
Their laughter puzzles her
Don't they have monsters too

 

Another night comes
careful not to leave a mark
the beast strikes again
her nightmare continues

 

Just another night among many
she weeps in the dark
wondering when if ever
someone will open their eyes

 

This poem is dedicated to the
thousands of children who
suffer from child abuse. Please
help put an end to their nightmare.
Don't close your eyes, lend a hand.

Reviews

[Li Li]

I feel this poem could also go out to women in an abusive relationship. They have monsters they don't wish to wake as well. Until I got to the end, that's how I perceived this.

Quite the picture you painted. One that I can relate to and feel that "haunting" coming back to me. What amazes me is how you were able to place yourself in this position.... effectively playing the role.

Great write!
Li

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem is powerful. There is no excuse for abuse. You painted a very sad picture with your words. A excellent poem. Thank you.
Coyote

[Kimmy]

That was amazing, my eyes welled up with tears the second they hit the line "There are those who suspect
yet remain silent"..as in the last reviewer, I am a survivor of an abusive relationship, which everyone remained silent and I could relate to this writing. I also felt that you put yourself as the protector and the one who would fight for every child who has been abused. Great job. Will add as one of my favorites

[Mandi =]]

Hi Daddy =]
do i know who this is about?

[Pointblank]

People see what they choose to see, hear what they choose to hear. Some of us hear the cry because we know what it sounds like.
Again, very well written with a great point perfectly expressed.