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You own me
Your sandpaper touch holds me captive
And no matter how hard I fight
Anyone's touch feels just as destructive
You control me
Your burning weight won't go away
And no matter how hard I try
The flashbacks are a painful replay
You suffocate me
Your grip on my neck leaves me winded
Stealing all my air from my lungs
The feeling of your hands branded
You broke me
Your presence won't leave my mind
Violent panic attacks disrupt my life
Flashes of blue, making me blind
You ruined me
Your "mistake" split me in two
I'm encouraged to let it go to salvage your future
Why forgive you when I can say fuck you
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The Past You Never Heard: a collection of poems
Thơ caA collection of heart-wrenching poetry from the perspective of a trauma survivor. Praise: "A heartfelt and thought provoking masterpiece of one woman's experiences. Her courage to share gives me a sense of my own courage and strength." -Hannah Walk...
