Your Toy
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You told me you could rape me again,
That your hands are still strong.
Your hair is white now,
But you are still menacing.
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I shout, “Leave me alone!”
You let go of me.
Somebody heard.
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How did she never know?
How could she have been so blind?
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Would shouting have worked all those years ago?
I didn’t believe she cared.
Maybe she didn’t, her home and life invested….single motherhood, not again!
I wasn’t important.
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You are dead now.
But thoughts and dreams plague me, still.
About the Creator
Ruth Stewart
I'm a grandmother of four amazing grandchildren and a mum of three fabulous children. I write poetry mainly, also prose and the odd story. I live in Scotland, UK. For a secret link to watch me read my favourite poems click right here!
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Comments (7)
Oh, Ruth, you are so brave and generous to share your pain and experiences. Too much of this remains hush-hush. I can relate to your words, and you’ve expressed this wonderfully. Sad and amazing how much power this has over us even decades later. Love and hugs 🤗💕🙂
I'm so sorry this happened to you 🥺 Yes they may be long gone but the memories would still haunt. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️🥺
Oh, Ruth; I am so sorry. Thank you for sharing such a vulnerable piece. The first line made my stomach DROP! This is well-written and irrevocably poignant.
Brutal and raw, but truth that needs let out again and again. It never really goes away. Thank you for being brave enough to share this :)
This is so powerful darling. Well done with this. It's a difficult read, but beautifully expressed nonetheless. Very proud! You should be proud of yourself for it!
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amazing.excellent work