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I remember… I remember nothing. My memories don’t serve me like peace doesn’t serve you. As if you went to Korea for war And never came back. even though, I see you every day. When you give me that look Control and abuse exert into the air As my innocence and love Leave the room. I remember being terrified, But mostly hurt. Hurt from You causing the pain. Hurting my mom physically And hurting myself emotionally. You griped her neck, like a Batter with one strike left grips A bat, hitting for home. I remember running out the house; Running from the person I’m Supposed to love and want. Someone who is to teach me how To love. I only learned how to hate. I remember the absence of innocence I cannot recall bliss. I remember abuse, I remember pain. I remember nothing.

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Date: 12/10/2018 8:29:00 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup. I think you have found "us", the poets who will enjoy everything you write. You write from the heart, and there is no better teacher than her. Well done, Elijah. Keep writing and keep posting!
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