Zoe

I learned not to scream, a million

years ago.

I learned to bite down on the pain,

and feel the blood.

I taught myself to make it through,

all of this pain and rage.

But I still can't forget about you.

I remember the raw red marks,

looking like tattoos decorated

all over my skin.

I remember your scaly pale hand,

clamping over my mouth as you took

my innocence away. 

I still have the scars and the bruises,

splattered on my body like paint

on a white canvas. 

I still remember you, Zoe.

I still remember you, Mother. 

Author's Note

...Yeah

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A powerful and sad poem. Your words are true in this poem. Pain given to us in a life will not be forgotten. Description create a vision of pain and hurt. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Raven Starhawk]

The world I drifted to as I read this poem was one that I found immense sadness in. To me it felt like a tale of heart break and that no child should ever have to endure that.

[joshua deathdealer]

This is sad Courtney. I was abused as a child as well by some older kids and I know something like this is never easy to express. Good for you, letting this out in such an artistic way. *hugs* Excellent heartfelt write.

[Angie Diane♥&hea..]

This is extremely sad...I am sorry you had to go through that...no child or teenager should go through that. This is very hard core...I really hope things like this will stop in the future...good job. Thanks for sharing...

[Alicia Hirshey]

I agree, this is hard core. I think that people tend to look the other direction when it comes to matters like this. They say it is just another teen wanting to fit in. Nobody ever takes the time to see how deep the wounds actually go. This is a great poem.

some hard core stuff right here. i think a lot of people forget how bad things can get. this brings back memories of my self and other friends. this is a very good poem.

[Starrbitt]

very sad and filled with pain..well written
:] *smile*

[Starrbitt]

very sad and filled with pain..well written
:] *smile*

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

An emotional sad poem, written extremely well. Wonderful indeed:)

[brenda]

o.o she did that !!!??! ouch! well the poem was really good some persons scars are unforgettable can relate to this dont feel bad be happy:)