Sorry this didn't have any intro, but I guess it didn't register on wattpad or something.
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Abuse
People think it doesn’t happen
Just ‘cuz they don’t see
But others know it really does
And that right there’s the key
Kicks and punches thrown at me
But what on earth have I done
Most people think they’re just myths
Or scary campfire tales
Then when the truth comes out
The horror finally prevails
They tell me I’m worthless
And I begin seeing blood
Excuses, excuses!
They’re made up day by day
So then tell me why your child
Says you made them pay
Soon numbness takes over me as a whole
And I am so close to seeing the light
So many forms of torture
Kids and teens are put through each time
But sometimes what hurts most
Is knowing your family beat you past your prime
One ultimate blow hits my head
And I pray that finally I am dead
Every day it’s going on
And don’t think just ‘cuz you don’t hear
That everything is getting better
When death, for some, is so near…
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Abuse is a very real issue. I didn't believe it was so common until I made a friend that hurt herself by cutting or snorting because she felt lonely and unloved when her mom started to beat her after her parents devorced. We talked to a counselor and got help for her, and she is beginning to feel more confident and loved again.
One of my sisters is friends with a boy who seriously contemplated killing himself because both his parents abused him, and his girlfriend, who he felt was the only person that loved him, dumped him unexpectedly for no apparent reason.
If you know anyone who is abused or bullyed stand up and help them. I know this is what everyone tells you at bullying rally's and talks in school, but it really does help the person who is being hurt. If you have any stories to share or something you want to talk about you can leave me a a comment or PM me. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the poem and the topic in general.
