The Nightmare Of Abuse

By Terri Edwards-Russell

How are you feeling? What’s going through your mind?
Is that dream you’re dreaming hurting deep inside?
You wake up hearing yelling, yelling in your room,
You wonder who it is, then you realize it is you.
You thought you were dreaming and you woke up feeling scared,
But the feelings were real and you realized he was in your bed.
You wonder if anyone heard, heard you scream and shout,
But you realize you’re alone and no one will help you out,
You’re helpless and afraid, just a lonely little girl.
You want to be saved, but shhh, we’re not supposed to tell.

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