Innocence lost.
A haiku about time in the eyes of an abused child
By Kahlee Published about a year ago • 1 min read
Trapped in endless pain
Childhood lost, a memory
Hope for a new time
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Kahlee
Kahlee has been on a mission since she was a little girl – to bring awareness of social issues through her writing. But don't be fooled by her serious subject – Kahlee knows how to keep things fun and quirky (sometimes).
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Wow...This short poem is a powerful and emotional expression of the pain that can be felt when someone experiences a childhood trauma. The opening line, "Trapped in endless pain," sets a dark and heavy tone, suggesting that the speaker feels stuck and unable to escape their suffering. The second line, "Childhood lost, a memory," reinforces this idea by suggesting that the trauma has robbed the speaker of their childhood innocence and left them with only memories of pain. This line is especially poignant because childhood is supposed to be a time of wonder, joy, and discovery. To have that time stolen or marred by trauma is a tragedy. The final line, "Hope for a new time," offers a glimmer of optimism in an otherwise bleak poem. It suggests that the speaker is holding onto hope that things will get better in the future. This hope may be tenuous and fragile, but it is still there, providing a small ray of light in the darkness. Overall, this poem is a powerful expression of the pain and suffering that can result from childhood trauma. It is a reminder that these wounds can run deep and last a lifetime, but it also suggests that there is always hope for healing and a new beginning.