A Choice

21.
Naive.
Lied to.
Deceived.
Physical abuse.
Blue line.
Smile. Forced.
Everything will be fine.
Abdomen swell.
Breasts sore.
She's scared.
He cheats.
Abuse becomes more.

Appointment.
White coats.
Bloods.
Signature.
Heart heavy.
Heat beat.
Grainy images.
Tiny hands and feet.
Alone.
Little girl.
No one to help. 
She makes a choice.
She can't hear God's voice.
Procedure. 
Wake with amnesia.
Horror of the choice drowns her.
Forever guilty.
Forever broken.
A child gone unknown.

A choice?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Ainsley Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 8:05 AM
Else I grew up with abuse. Spent much time hiding with my dog under my bed. This is powerful writing. If its about you dear heart let it go like a past life , You have learned from. Live now in the preasent moment .Thats how I cope with my childhood ,being a soilder in Viet Nam etc. In the moment I can be happyin moment. I can love myself and others. Be free!
Love Avatar
May 22, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Thank you. Sending love & peace to you <3
Mcconnell Avatar
May 20, 2013 at 9:53 AM
really sad write but such powerful words really strikes home to the heart. well done, look forward to more from you. Have blessed day, Gordon
Love Avatar
May 22, 2013 at 2:49 PM
Thank you Gordon
Love Avatar
May 19, 2013 at 1:01 PM
Thank you Drake
Tacito Avatar
May 19, 2013 at 7:25 AM
This was powerful, yet sad. The pain in between the lines is something not many will understand. Respect to you for this piece.
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