Aurore Severo Poet Free verse

Boogieman

I hate Christmas
Church and turkey
Dolls and dollhouses
Pretty dresses, I hated it all
I was only 11
I was not so tall
Uncle would visit
Jovial and sweet
He always brought those extra treats
In the night, so silent he crept
Telling me I was pretty
Touching me as I wept
I was to be the silent one
For its better off than dead
The boogieman would be coming
If I opened my mouth and said

I do not wear dresses
I am fat as can be
Inside is the silent one
Now no one will touch me

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Dakoda Prior April 18, 2017 at 5:23 AM i really love your poem avrore severo when i seen the title i knew i had to read it your poems are an inspiration

Aurore Severo May 29, 2016 at 9:01 PM thanks sis, so kind, xoxoxoxox peace and love

Jan Allison May 25, 2016 at 1:00 AM Oh Aurore this poem on child abuse is absolutely heartbreaking - such a terrible thing to happen to anyone - from one I know the final stanza is so so true. Good luck in the contest I hope your take on the theme takes the top spot - 7 and faves:-) hugs Jan xx Aurore Severo May 29, 2016 at 9:01 PM sorry it went above