Innocence Taken

INNOCENCE TAKEN Weighty muteness surrounds her It crushes the stagnant air Wraps humiliating memory In black, blue, navy nightmare. Unable to breath or embrace Hopeless emptiness of sound Distrust and fears that linger Long after rapist left her bound. Voice silenced, shattered, muffled Only roaches hear deadened cries Wet tears and red stain evidence Camouflage body …left traumatized. Barbara Barry-Nishanian Dec.22,2017 >

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Al Juman

Date: 7/17/2018 3:46:00 PM

Now this is what poem should look like Excellent my dear

Debbie Duncan

Date: 3/2/2018 3:26:00 AM

Love the write. :)

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 3/2/2018 12:55:00 PM

Debbie thank you, and I like it too. Almost seems like my pen took off and I went along for the ride. So, so, different from my witty writes.

Silent One

Date: 2/22/2018 10:09:00 AM

This is heartbreaking Barbara, what a horrific experience... your described it with sad imagery..

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 2/22/2018 5:03:00 PM

Friend...I think I'm watching too many "Criminal Mind" repeats. This came out a surprise!!! Be honest with me please...If, and I said if enough of my works are well received...few friends knowing I'm trying to write want me to publish ??? Is this too bad to include ?