Young and Afraid

This poem is about the abuse that I suffered as a child.

I am young and very afraid.

I wonder why he does this to me.

I hear his footsteps in the hall,

I see his shadow on the wall.

I want to hide, I'm just a child.

I am young and very afraid.

I pretend to fly away.

I still feel his touch... why won't it fade?

I touch the bear on my bed,

I worry that he can sense my fear.

I understand his words, saying he loves me.

I say "I love you,"

I dream of the day that this will end.

I try not to tell and I succeed.

I hope that I will one day be free.

I am young but no longer afraid.

Reviews

[Misery]

I wish you much strength and courage and prosperity of soul, dear poet.