Alone
Barely I stood
before being knocked down.
Presenting smiles
to hide my frown.
Long sleeves in summer
to hide the signs.
Conceal the bruises.
Scars of my binds.
In dark I sit
peering underneath.
Hoping not to see
feet coming on floor beneath.
I dare not look
Into pains eye.
Or there shall be a reckoning
that would be applied.
My tummy growls.
empty as my soul.
Other kids point
say hurtful words of droll
What more can I take?
What more can pain give?
Before scars are gone
And I can just live..live ..live.
I tremble with fear
knowing no other way.
I pray to God, take me.
lest I take me away.
Copyright © riqui velasquez | Year Posted 2024
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