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Taken-Away
He took away something I could never get back
The innocence of a child now self esteem is what I lack
I was only 7 or 8 how was I supposed to know?
I never knew someone could do something so low
Thinking back on it now I wondered why did I let him touch me
Was "no" and kicking not enough to get him off me?
I told him "no," mom I told him "no" like you always taught me
Why didn't he stop mom? I said "NO!" Why couldn't he let me be?
To him I was just a stumpy still tree
He took away something deep
My mind, some nights I couldn't sleep
But I'm stronger now and more confident in myself
I won't let this guy take my stress or my health
I've never told anyone this and I probably never will
Part of me feels guilty, maybe if I had it would of stopped the chills
But now I'm 21 and I'm starting to see
That NOT everything was taken away from me
I REFUSE to let this man take anymore from me
The innocence of a child is ALL it will ever be.
I am still a Virgin, something I hold on to with all my heart
I plan to be, till the day I walk down the isle with my future sweetheart
People wonder why I don't like being touched?
They call me prude and judge but I don't nudge
The simplest thing, like holding hands I couldn't even do
And that's all yes, yes because of YOU!
No one knows or truly understands
Why I would never take anyone hand in hand
People say I come off strong and confident, in my head I say "if you only knew"
That it was all a facade behind something SO TRUE
But now I can finally say that this facade has turned to truth
I'm starting to leave everything that happened in my youth.
Someone once told me, "never regret, if it's good, it's wonderful, if it's bad, it's an experience."
So I'm taking that as a bet
I'm starting to face my past without regret
Because if it didn't happen I wouldn't have worked up the courage to be up here
Speaking with words that are so sincere.
Richard Bach once said "what the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly"
My translation is that I'm transitioning to a new beginning and moving on from the past
Its not the end but a new beginning at last
I like to end things on a good note
So here is one of my favorite quotes
Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.
Taken Away
Very Beautifully Done. Don't give in. Don't give up. There's a reason for you and a lot will get there encouragement from you.
To not stay in pain but come out and start the healing prosesses. GOD BLESS. *MilMan*
Strong words can only come
Strong words can only come from a strong soul I am thankful you can release your pain through ink and not another source you are an inspiration to some one on here and they well each thank you in your own way I say thank you and welcome to the sight
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This doesnt happen to me often, but im speechless...
Im in awe of your strength and courage!
I dont know how you do it.
you are an inspiration to us all.
this is one of the best poems i have read in a long time.
brave words
The things that are the most difficult to express are usually the pandora's box to an artist's creativity. For that being your first public piece of work you are on the right path. Embracing your pain and fears is something that writers thrive on. Your poem had good structure and depth. I will be looking forward to reading more of your work.
Sincerely- Poetic_Justice
your strength and talents
are evident, and your heartfelt words are moving, you young poet will achieve anything that you truly commit too. I am impressed with your ability to face such adversity. Keep writing from the heart. It can be cathartic to some degree, it is not a sure fire panacea, but it is a creation that is owned by you and no one else.
Peace
Dylan
"One of the best results of life, is the torment of love"
Dylan Eliot