I'm writing a letter to a nine year old
trying to tell her it's not her fault,
But my sentences lack conviction.
'Cause when he was served no time, only probation,
it reinforced this self-hatred,
and she cemented the blame and held onto it for a decade.
A child can only be a victim,
but when I look in the mirror, I still see her
and I know better than to be unheard.
The countless kids in my class action
were younger than me, by just a fraction,
But it adds up to responsibility in my mind.
So I'll keep making her responsible
for the crimes of a guy who knew wrong and right
and a justice system with no spine.
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weeds: a collection of poetry
Poetryweed noun (1) \ ˈwēd \ Definition of weed (Entry 1 of 3) 1a(1): a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is usually of vigorous growth ⚠ TRIGGER WARNING ⚠ Contains imagery and subjects of: - Death - CSA
