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What It's Like to be a Woman
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What It's Like to be a Woman |
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Rhiannon Member
since 1999-07-28
Posts 95Fayetteville, TN USA |
He stands over my bed at night While he thinks I sleep I wish that he would go away But he stays to torment me He whisper's lover's words in this Dead of night I've come to know His hands are rough and confusing And still I can't say no I cried because I knew I knew what he thought of me He thought me a woman at eight years old He thought me a womanly child My anger is too mild Instead I'm disgusted, revolted, ashamed Give me back my innocence My reality Is distorted and mistaken for The fantasies I harbor, fantasies Of a perfect life and a perfect me All new and clean again This hangs above my head like a thundercloud Drenching me in guilt, in hate In dirt that I can never be rid of Leaving me in a deluded state Of mind I am aware So aware of that gleam in your eye I am aware of what you think of me I learned what's it's like to be woman What it's like to be a womanly child Save me from this pain that Lays down with me at night Looks up at me from my pillow Save me from these feelings that Cry for me when my eyes are dry Save me from myself- |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
I am glad you decided to post this in the open forum also... it is something all should read.... |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
It's hard for me to respond other than to say I am sorry for what was done and the harm some men callously inflict upon the body and mind of the innocent. There is so much more to say, but I shall yell my rage in a more appropriate place. Rhiannon: This was well written and moved me to some very angry emotions. Thank you for your efforts. |
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Rhiannon Member
since 1999-07-28
Posts 95Fayetteville, TN USA |
I greatly appreciate the responses. It is very hard to open that one up to the public but it is necessary to be honest. Again, thank you. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A wonderful poem about a horrible crime! Perhaps people are uncomfortable about reading about this as it is such a sad, disgusting form of abuse. I applaud you for being able to put your thoughts into words. I am sure this poem will help others like you who've suffered this kind of abuse. Please accept my sincere appreciation of you and your talent.  |
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angel girl Member
since 1999-07-23
Posts 322within a whisper... |
I've been through the same thing. I would like to e-mail you if that's okay. ------------------ One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. -William Shakespeare |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I know writing this can't have been easy... just remember the shame is his. *S* Good job! |
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Rhiannon Member
since 1999-07-28
Posts 95Fayetteville, TN USA |
Of course you can email me. i've written other poems like this but this was the only one i felt comfortable putting up. i'm very sorry for you too, angel girl. and i appreciate all the responses. |
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