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Hostage of One Night

HOSTAGE OF ONE NIGHT what is his name she asks but i refuse to tax my mind though the memory of him hovers, the one who stole my virginity, caused my shame what is his name she asks for in the beginning i did not tell sheltered in my deepest mind divulged when a loved one died what is his name, will it pop up tonight in my dreams...i’ve long ago closed the door but now this monstrous thing hovers closing in once more...i almost see him and his sister too and the darkest night wants to preside in the daylight through fog and wandering nerves i still remember clearly...where, when, what, why. there’s no goodbye clothing ruthlessly thrown on stairs, stained, a yellow bodice unsnapped the scintilla of a window open my eyes close out the “no” i screamed in the end i remember and can’t forget afterall 9/29/2018

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Date: 4/1/2023 7:20:00 AM
Hi Kim, I see that can relate to what I went through. My heart goes out to you and anyone else that went through it. You penned such a powerful write on the subject. I appreciate that you lead me to such a write. Only the God above can heal you from such pain- Alexis (Soupmail )
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/1/2023 7:47:00 AM
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Date: 2/1/2022 4:56:00 AM
Sorry about this horrible happening in your life. It is good to write about these happenings to help rid us of some of the emotions that go along with it. Thank you for dropping by my page and reading my work as well. Sara
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/1/2022 5:12:00 AM
Thank you, dear Sara. :/
Date: 10/17/2018 2:06:00 PM
you stood out fearlessly to be heard and that is so empowering, kim... a compelling sample for your contest... huggs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/17/2018 3:41:00 PM
Thank you, dear Nette!
Date: 10/1/2018 3:21:00 PM
You are indeed brave and strong, my heart goes out to you, sister-warrior!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/1/2018 5:05:00 PM
Thanks, dear one! <3
Date: 10/1/2018 11:12:00 AM
Hi Kim, A wonderfully penned write, clearly transparent and bold. Not something one can forgive or forget. xoxo Jennifer
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/1/2018 11:36:00 AM
Forgiveness releases you to go forward. But triggers bring back the incident in full living color.
Date: 9/30/2018 10:17:00 PM
A brave poem, written by a wonderful poetess. The remarkableness of it stands out clearly, Kim. Kudos to you!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/30/2018 10:22:00 PM
Thank you, Caren

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