Hush now, go to sleep! ........

_it's not a lullaby_

Behind her

 mystiqu'd  facade

      she's still

 a frightened child  

 curves of a woman

yet, wide eyed awe in her eyes

   her honey'd breasts attract men,

    ensnared, shrouded past,

                 stops her

 dead in her tracks

 in her silly head

                she had a dream

     was never meant to be

 this way,

her true heart

 intentions, 

             poisoned

 as a naive girl

her innocence stolen

              upon the knee 

of the the man,

should have been

               her one true hero

    instead 

her safe haven

               was violated

    behind closed doors

in  night's pursuit 

       of    'hear no evil'...

       prayers were

 never heard

   her silent secret screams

 kept locked 

    in a gilded prison 

made for one ~

                 ...her soul to keep

    

Hush now baby, go to sleep! ...

Author's Note

Reviews

[Luissanto]

I am trying to look for the right words but I can't find them... Your words broke
me down in tears as I read them over and over. Anger, pain and sadness were but
a few of the emotions that were tearing through my heart. This injustice goes on
but too many times and it's either unspoken of or ignored. Thank You for letting
your heart speak for all those who cannot.

[Frieda P]

You said all the right words Luis, thanks so much....

[priya]

I have no words to express what I feel right now...the actions of such horrendous crimes are very rarly dealt with seriously and this is what encourages more such crimes.. I deeply offer my condolences to all those angels whose life have been made a living hell by such monsters..

[Jack Wolfe]

I was sent here by a nurse, if the review appears random its her fault. You paint a vivid picture of abuse, torment and overcoming a trouble past, backed by a raw emotion displayed in each line to the finale. Abuse, physical and mental leaves a lasting impression, it becomes a scar that the person will never leave behind, and or heal from, “Time doesn't heal all wounds, but with time you can begin to scar.” Thanks for the read.

[Frieda P]

I imagine you mean April, she's a gem, not sure what you mean by random but thanks for the read and review, it was by no means an easy one to write....

[Jack Wolfe]

Yes, I meant, April. I meant random, because I assumed it was an older piece (which now I see its only a couple weeks old) and that getting a review on an older work might appear out of the blue.

[Frieda P]

Ahh I get it, not really, some people love to dig deep into the vault, KL is famous for dredging up old stuff...

[Einstein Noodle]

i like the form you use for this .. adds impact to each line .. i have too many friends that have shared this story with me ..from there own lives ... the horror of such abuse to little children is appalling ... there is no healing in this .. only scarring ... you have said it all Freida .. :(
E.

[Frieda P]

Hardly E...it goes so much deeper, thanks for your kind words my sweet friend. x

[NoelHC]

I have a close friend who was abused while a child by a family member, finally coming to terms with it, 40 years later. I understand the hurt and pain expressed here, in a small way, and only second hand. Powerfully done, Freida.

[Frieda P]

Good luck to him/her, I'm not sure ever come to 'terms' with it, you just realize it is what it is and there's nothing you can do about it....

[Rita L. Sev]

Frieda, this makes me so sad and angry at the same time. More than injustice, there are just no words to express the depth of atrocity... Your poetry shines a harsh light...

[Frieda P]

You said it, way past injustice Rita, grazie mille....

[❀Subaru_Nyaa!
..]

I was attracted by the title,I was expecting for gore and scary stuff but I was not let down when I read it

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Subaru.

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

BRAVO nicely written my friend.


I love Emilie Autumn's music she's
awesome nice choice.


Thank you for sharing thank you for
all your lovely reviews and comments
you left on my page.


Blessings. kindred poet

[Frieda P]

Wow thanks Kindred poet, I didn't figure you for a plague rat, most people don't appreciate her talent, she plays a mean viiolin....much appreciated.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Well I don't like much heavy music but I do like some of her music I have her on my music on face book I am very picky about what I listen to. But I've known of here for a long time I also love Techno DJ music I have a Varity of likes. It's a pleasure my friend. you're very welcome. blessings. kindred poet

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

yes she is very good with Playing Instruments very Talented Lady she is.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

I've always loved her name Emilie Autumn / Autumn is one of my favorite seasons :)

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

OMG, Frieda another outstanding write. Your so talented, nicely penned my friend. ;-)

Kaze~

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much dear Kazie, you always make me smile :)

[♔ CrownedDevil ☾]

Your very welcome Frieda, and I'm glad a put a smile on ur face. :-)

[Lucid Dreamer]

I loved the imagery, word choice, structure, and flow of this poem! I really liked when you said "poisoned as a naive girl her innocence stolen upon the knee of the man..." I thought that was excellent! Great write!

[Frieda P]

Grazie mille Lucid Dreamer, muchly appreciated.