He stands
Cursing at himself
in the middle of the small forest patch
behind his backyard
He shouldn't of tried
to touch her
He should've of asked her
just yet
She isn't ready
But he just couldn't
help it
He knows she needs help
and he can help her
he just needs to convince
her that she needs help
Just thinking
About the marks
Someone dared leave
On her
Made his heartbeat
Rise with adrenaline
To protect her
If only he could've
Protected his mother
Before it was too late
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Realizing that
School is about
To end
She makes her way home
With her head down
Knowing well
That her bruises
Can be seen
She sees him
In her mind
She sees his pain
She sees the words
He doesn't speak
In his eyes
But then
She remembered
His arm
Reaching for her
Towards her
Just like her father
when he first
Hit her
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PoetryWhat is she supposed to believe when her life is based on lies and abuse and he comes along wanting to make things different? °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° She hides behind a mask Of smiles and laughs Trys to hide the briuses of hi...
