Abuse

I’ve lived with these memories for so many years,
Each day that’s gone by I’ve shed some more tears.
If only he knew the damage he did
Taking childhood away from an eight year old kid.
”Don’t tell your parents”, is what he’d say,
”They’ll blame it on you and send you away!”
When he came to stay it filled me with dread,
I knew he’d be sneaking into my bed.
What could I do? Who could I tell?
My young life was becoming a living hell.
Throughout my life I’ve felt guilt and despair 
Whilst he’s lived his life without even a care.
He showed no emotion at what he’d done, -
A young life ruined, my childhood was gone.