THE SHADOW OF FEAR

THE SHADOW OF FEAR

A Poem by papaed
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Answer to an Albert's Poetry Cafe Challenge

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I’m unable to share, 

enjoy food, 

or to sleep without ugly dreams.

I’m too easy to scare,

always rude.

I jerk awake to my own screams.

 

My defense against boys 

keeps me safe.

My legs are unattractive sticks

Others seem to find joys.

Not this waif.

I know no way to get my kicks

 

I hate this dreadful life

Filled with fear.

I wish only I could be free.

The rapist held a knife

at my ear.

The memory can overwhelm me.

© 2009 papaed


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very powerful--an intriguing and awesome voice. tovli

Posted 15 Years Ago


Congrats on your great winning Tri Fall

Posted 15 Years Ago


Very well penned with the fear and emotions so raw in this. Good job! ~ Helena

Posted 15 Years Ago


very sad that people don't respect other people and their space to live freely and in peace as all of us should live.

Posted 15 Years Ago


Very well written so many people have issues after the traumatic rape. Very well written piece.

Posted 15 Years Ago



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Added on August 14, 2009

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Kansas City, MO



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no erudite pontifications, no complex extrapolations no intentional hurtful lies, just simple age-wise aliteration and prose, of a man who's in the throes of living day to day from his head down to.. more..

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