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Hurt Filled Child

Pain radiating through my every nerve
Tears pouring down my weary face.
Bruises overwhelming my body
Acting as weeds in a garden and conquering every inch.
His voice puncturing my foggy mind
Filling me with fear and disgust.
My hate for him growing at a rapid speed
Hating that I let him take it this far.
My breathing shallow and body tensed
Ready for the pain and abuse.
Not knowing when the next hit will come
Not knowing where the next hit will land.
My finger tips turning white and arms beginning to bleed
From my long nails imbedded in my skin.
What a life to have in a public area
Where one is told they are safe.
Though my faded bruises and scarred memories
Know there is no place safe for child.

-ARI

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  1. Date: 12/25/2012 7:01:00 AM

    This is a great poem. I have been beaten as a child less than 5 times but I did deal with verbal abuse and sometimes the harsh cruel words of people are more hurtful than the physical abuse because it affects how you see yourself and your mental/emotional health!

  1. Date: 12/19/2012 11:21:00 AM

    A belated but very warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer you today Arianna. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Hoping you find even more inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Thank you for sharing your writing with us and have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 12/19/2012 10:02:00 AM

    My heart goes out to you Arianna...an excellent write and very emotional!!

  1. Date: 12/19/2012 3:43:00 AM

    grt peiece...can fell ur pain

  1. Date: 12/19/2012 12:45:00 AM

    So devastating. Can feel the emotions. Excellent write. Hope it is not your past.

    Ingham Avatar Arianna Ingham Date: 12/19/2012 12:47:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you, unfortunately I cannot say it isn't.