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Hurt Me

August 6, 2015
By bookstolooks SILVER, Nairobi, Other
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bookstolooks SILVER, Nairobi, Other
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I may be a dreamer but I'm not the only one- John Lennon

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You pushed me

And I fell to the floor

And you held me in you arms as I cried

And you promised "never again"

And I believed you

And then you slapped me

And you promised "never again"

And I believed you

And then you kicked me

And said it was my fault

And I believed you

And then you broke my arm

And said that I provoked you

And I believed you

And then you said you were going to kill me

And I believed you 

© Wajida S., Shrewsbury, MA

The author's comments:

This poem is about being in an abusive relationship. It's about what it feels like to see someone you love turn into a monster before your own eyes. If you are or know someone who is in such a relationship please contact a hotline or speak to a trusted adult immediately.

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bookstolooks SILVER said...
on Aug. 9 2015 at 8:03 am
bookstolooks SILVER, Nairobi, Other
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I may be a dreamer but I&#039;m not the only one- John Lennon

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Thanks so much!
Nadia.A PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 8 2015 at 5:44 pm
Nadia.A PLATINUM, North Vancouver, Other
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Gave me shivers... beautifully written.