"It still hurts, ya know, to laugh, to cry."1
I looked at this young woman who seemed to have so much in front of her. Fear danced upon her face in such a way that I will never forget her eyes.2
"Why does it hurt you so?" I asked, maybe a little too boldly.3
"I am afraid that if I enjoy myself it's all going to be over, I know he's still hunting me somewhere out there." A shudder ran over her skin as she said this to me. Yet another thing that this woman left imprinted in my mind.4
I've been here before, in this vast desert of nothingness, the one this lonely woman is traveling across as we speak. I long to hold her and kiss her forehead; to let her know she is safe with me.5
"You are safe here," I tell her time and time again.6
"No, I am safe nowhere," That's all she says, in fact, that's all she knows.7
Bruises cover most of her torso and all of her mind and soul. Scratches of hateful lust corrode her heart and she's lost in the night. It's my job to make her shine like a star, a star named survivor. I just don't know if I can, I do not have much faith in myself you see.8
"I wish I could take your pain away, make you feel whole again," I choke out.9
Through a blackened eye she stares at me. "What do you know about pain?" She squeaks out through the tears.10
"I know plenty, I've been hurt too, I know the fear of the door opening at six p.m." I start to tremble, I fear I am getting lost in memories best left alone.11
There are many times that I have questioned myself, my choices. I am never sure I do the best that I can. I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night in sweat and fear. I know pain.12
I know betrayal too, I know how it feels to be hurt by those who say they love you. I just wish I could make this lost soul understand that.13
I promise to help her. I give her the lecture of how I'll always be there for her. I tell her she is safe with me, I'll protect her.14
She doubts it I am sure, but I am going to prove to her I am her safety net.15
I tell her it's time for me to go now, to move about my day. I look at myself in the mirror one last time and whisper "you are safe here with me." Then I go outside for a smoke and a moment of reflection.16
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Just a slight reflection...
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Very good
A very moving and emotional write. I could feel your pain for her. I felt your compassion and love. You will reflect on her and protect her of this I am sure.
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very good!
A very moving poem. And I like you know what that pain is like. Yet we have to step the the plate and go through that to the other side where we can stand tall and through God's Strenght we can do it all.
Rely on God's strenght as you reach out to give your hand. He can meake the difference where you may not be able to do it on your own and yet With God you can do it all!
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Dawn -
Wow... I'm sorry you ever had to go through anything like this
Crap like this shouldn't happen to people... but it does... I'm glad you have taken the time to help people Beautiful write
~Amy
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Great write...I like a lot....it shows a lot in so lil...keep up the great work...Good Luck
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The style is excellent and the story engrossing. You really should expand on thos piece. It is intriguing, but as it is, leaves many questions that the reader would like answered. Yes, this is good, and I'm not just tossing out the usual platitudes of this site. Still, it is too short, but you know that. I like the thought that you've put into this piece. This person is wary, afraid to trust. I know the feeling, though her life, I fear, is far worse than any life I've lived. Yes, this is intriguing, albiet too short.
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awesome
wow, i like this too, its hella awesome! really well written and flows nicely...great write, well, byes!
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Amazing job!
Amazing write! I loved the ending. you have showed the strong and weak aspects of women as well as the resilience of women in the face of cruelty. I loved every word.
-morgana
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