Playing all Night

 

 

 

The darkness of night brings images

We don't talk about in the light

Laying in bed pretending to sleep

Terrified it will happen again

Rough hands on my body that I don't understand

Silenced by fear and frozen all night

 

I quietly slip from my body for someplace safe

Where children are happy and playful all night

To wake up in the morning and all this be gone

Again, I will be his special little one

 

Memories of the night stay hidden all day

Remembering only the delightful dreams of play

Somehow I feel different but don't know why

The shame and guilt goes to my core

It is always with me like a shadow

I quietly slip from my body and go someplace safe.......

 

 

Reviews

[THERISA]

In this poem, you paint the images of child abuse without giving graphic details, which you leave up to the reader to image. Many a nights, i wish i could find that safe spot to hide from the ugly realities of my life. Know all to well the shame and guilt of abuse can haunt a person. Reading this poem, we get a glimpse into this child's sad life and "her" attempt to escape it. Thanks for sharing this poem.

Therisa

[UpComesDown]

I liked this a lot. It really speaks about just hiding and running away from it all. Great Job!

[Mindless Mindset]

This was so sad but so nice at the same time. I guess I liked the idea of escaping to someplace safe from the pain. I write about that a lot. Anyway, wonderful piece!

[Butterflymom]

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