Memories June 9 1999

The touches, tears and cries for help, a child living in fear. Being told never to tell a soul, to ashamed to look in the mirror. Not being able to trust anyone, because of being betrayed. Now haunted by what has been done, praying the memories will fade. Surrounded by many shattered dreams and all hope taken away. Drowning in fear of being violated again, their eyes plead the words they can not say. The memories will always stay with a child buried deep into the mind. A permanent barrier now built within, keeping anything from getting inside.