Abuse Poem

Before I Sleep, I Cry

© Alison
I don't like to sit upon your lap
and cuddle close to you
I don't like it when you touch me
and do the things you do,
I know I shouldn't do it,
although I don't know why,
but every time it happens,
before I sleep, I cry.

Don't tell me that its all my fault,
or that I'm the one to blame,
because I am just a little girl,
and I can't share your shame,
Don't smack me when I'm not naughty,
and don't watch me get undressed,
Don't let me see you without your clothes,
And when it's time for bed PLEASE LET ME REST!!!

Soon it will be time to go,
And mum won't let you near me,
Then when I give a cry for help,
Someone will be there to hear me,
I'll be glad when I don't have to stay here,
Then you'll leave me alone,
I'll be glad when I'm a big girl,
and then I can take a bath on my own!!!!!!

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Published: May 2008

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  • Oh god, how I now hate the smell of "radox" why did he have to watch. why wasn't I allowed to have a bath alone
    or dry myself
    Or go to sleep without his foaming sickening white edged old man lips.

    Dawn Drewett Submitted Oct 2008
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  • Damn I know exactly how that feels I have been watched and bathed by my father and grandfather and it is not good.

    Erica Cano Submitted Apr 2010
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  • This is an amazing poem! I lived this same nightmare! I'm so glad that my nightmare is over! I'm sorry that you had to live through this, I'm sorry that anyone has to live through this. We are all amazing people even though we are told we are worthless, pathetic, and useless! I know all the pain you have felt, I lived through it too. And again, I'm so sorry we have all had to live through this. you are an amazing person. Never let anyone tell you any different,, Continue to be strong and be phenomenal! You will be alright, be strong, Be blessed.. Thanks for posting this amazing poem for everyone to read! You are making so many people stronger!

    Chesla Brown, GA Submitted Aug 2010
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  • Wow, this poem nearly made me cry. Shockingly trustful. Just makes you think about all the vulnerable children out there suffering from this and how they feel - not something everyone realizes or can understand, but this poem portrays it all..

    Nelly Submitted 8/15/2012
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