Night Calls

In guiltless slumber she dreams
The stillness of night is broken
Cold hands smother her screams
As reassuring words are spoken

Feeling safe she lets down her guard
His hands touch private places
Overpowered though fighting hard
Her innocence he defaces

With daylight comes the shame
That she's done something wrong
To scared to point or blame
In silence she goes along

Shadows make regular calls
As nights turn into years
She escapes through a hole in the wall
Followed by darkened fears

She takes to sleeping days
Night is not her friend
Her past is never raised
Memories are suppressed within

She goes on with her life
One day she meets a man
Soon becomes his wife
And yields to his demands

But time does not forget
Marriage is a constant reminder
It fails miserably in regret
She just can't put it behind her


     an original poem by Daniel Turner
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 4/14/2016 10:11:00 PM
Daniel, , congratulations on the honorable mention of your poem. Linda
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Date: 4/14/2016 10:40:00 PM
Thank you Linda. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Peace my friend:)
Date: 4/13/2016 9:07:00 PM
DT, such a sad but well written poem.....congrats on your placement in the contest -luloo :)
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Date: 4/14/2016 6:42:00 AM
Thank you Laura but it is I who should be congratulating you. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and friendship. Peace pretty lady:)
Date: 4/6/2016 2:38:00 PM
I enjoyed reading this gem. Thanks for sharing.......A..M.
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Date: 4/6/2016 2:42:00 PM
Thank you Afolabi, I appreciate you taking the time to read and leave supporting comments. Peace my friend:)
Date: 4/6/2016 1:03:00 PM
One can never forget DT. Tough subject to tackle...You did it justice my friend
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/6/2016 1:12:00 PM
Not speaking from personal experience but I once knew someone that went through it. It is very disturbing! Thanks for the friendly visit. Peace my friend:)
Date: 4/6/2016 6:08:00 AM
- Excellent poem, Daniel - Beautifully work - Enjoyed reading your write :) - Luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/6/2016 8:25:00 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise. A very sordid subject! I appreciate your kindness and your friendly visits. Peace my friend:)
Date: 4/6/2016 4:02:00 AM
a stinging, splendid description of life's turmoil..well done, daniel..huggs
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/6/2016 8:21:00 AM
Thank you, nette. Definitely not my favorite subject. I appreciate your friendly visits. Peace my dear friend:)
Date: 4/6/2016 12:52:00 AM
ok, captured elements by skirting, however chose the hard part of abuse, so well done, i dont think the last stanza is required at all,..its ends the write, and leads the reader to a conclusion, for more power, delete it and let the reader know " this is still going on" .....
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Date: 4/6/2016 7:21:00 AM
Thank you, Mark. I am flattered you even read it. I did not delete it but I did change it. I appreciate your input and the friendly visit. Peace my friend:)
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