Christine Costello Poet I do not know?

Night

Night

The stairs are dark
And harsh on me but
I just huddle there
Its time for bed
Rings in my head and
I am full of fear
You walk by me and
Without a glance
Indifferent to my
Needs
So i curl up there
On those steps head
Resting on my knees 
I’m afraid mama its
Dark up there please
Don’t make me go
Theres a monster
That visits me at
Night though i
Shouldn’t tell you
So
Ill go on up and in
My bed i will tuck
Myself in tight
But i won’t sleep
Cuz theres a monster
That creeps into my
Room at night
Where are my
Parents, why don’t
You come up to check
That i’m asleep
If you ever did you
Would see that i hid
Under blankets where
I weep
Awakened in the dark
Of night a hand over
My mouth
I must be silent and
Pray to god to show
Me a way out
My eyes shut tight
With all my might i
Try to disappear
The smell of sweat
And heavy breathe is
All that i can hear
And when it’s done
He sneaks away into
The closet where he
Lives
And i just somehow
Melt away into the
Blackness that’s
Within.

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Richard Lamoureux September 5, 2014 at 5:12 PM If you have a chance read my poem "the Ripping" I think you will relate. Christine Costello September 5, 2014 at 5:30 PM Richard-I remember it well-inspiring powerful story of triumph. It reminds me why I no longer let anyone tell me who I am and apparently, neither do you. :-) Christine

Richard Lamoureux September 5, 2014 at 4:40 PM Abuse of a child is such a horrible thing, I applaude your strenth of spirit to write such a raw piece. If this is a personal experience I pray that you had someone to help you escape. Christine Costello September 5, 2014 at 5:08 PM Richard, thank you for your encouraging words. It was important to me to write is just as cold as I remembered it-without any sense of holding back a secret. Also, I have recovered-thank you much. :-) Christine

Eileen Manassian September 3, 2014 at 11:26 AM OH!! Oh my dear. How could I have not read this piece. It is so.....full of pain and despair. It's SO SO well written! Christine! If this isn't a fictional write, I hope that the monster nightmares never disturb your sleep, dear one. Eileen Manassian September 3, 2014 at 1:06 PM Well...I was riveted to my spot reading it. That should tell you something. My dear....your pain will make you stronger...and it will help others to know they are not alone in the nightmares they face. My heart goes out to you. Christine Costello September 3, 2014 at 12:11 PM Eileen, thank you for reading and for your comments. I only started writing poetry 3 months ago so I have a lot of old baggage to unleash. I assure you I have fared well through it all but can easily get in touch with the pain i felt in the past. I'm so glad you think it's well written, I am flying by the seat of my pants here. Hugs!!!!!:-) Christine

Poet Destroyer A August 14, 2014 at 10:33 PM Christine, stopping by to read and enjoy your poem once again. :) Congratulations, on having your poem featured on the Poetry Soup's Home Page..... Always & Forever ~LINDA

Poet Destroyer A August 1, 2014 at 2:59 PM Christine, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry:) Here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@

Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2014 at 1:36 PM - Warm welcome to PoetrySoup, Christine :) - I choose your first very well written verse - Nice to meet you :) - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)