he's your godfather and uncle
at seven years old, you're his niece
cousins were still outside playing
that's when he took your childhood peace
you know you had done nothing wrong
yet he said that you were to blame
went in the house for some water
but you would come out filled with shame
he threatened if you said one word
bad things would happen to your dad
you swore that you would never tell
he's best daddy anyone had
he took away your innocence
and hurt you so badly that day
your life so young would be shattered
that little girl had gone away
you would not play with your siblings
you were traumatized by such fear
it stunted your laughter and joy
and now your health would disappear
seventeen, a decade later
the memories couldn't escape
you drank for your very first time
a party where you endured rape
finally you faced those demons
a wasted life, anger and hate
secrets that you had to live with
you feared that help had come too late
but love of all of your family
Were stronger than acts so impure
found faith and you were born again
replaced shame for life more secure
National Child Abuse Hotline. 1-800-422-4453
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