Babysitter's sin
She pulled
It out
And played
With
It
In the privacy
Of a bathroom
I was only 7
Did not
Know
What she
Was doing
I remember
Though
Feeling
Dirty
Felt
Condemned
To hell
But dared
Not say
A word
As we did not
Speak
Of such
Things
At 12
Hitting puberty
I developed OCD
I would wash my
Hands
Profusely
Throughout
The day
My parents
asked me why?
Though I felt
So dirty
I dared
Not say a word
As we did not
Speak of such
Things....
I was very insecure
With women
As a young man
I allowed them
To dominate me
When a concerned
Friend asked me why?
I said nothing
I dared not say
A word
As we did
not speak of
Such
Things
As life developed
I overcame my
Fears
I conquered
my demons
I am now the symbol
Of confidence.
So when a childhood
friend
Bumped into
Me the
other day
And asked
Me what in
the world
had changed?
I asked them
if they had
A few minutes
For Today
I do dare
I will speak
Of such
things
Her chains
Bore me
No more
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Comments
Wow Gregg, so sorry. Such honest words written in such a compelling way. Very very powerful stuff ...healing thoughts to you ?
Marion
thank you. This did not define me. I overcame. Though I had struggled my younger years, this and other things lost their grip.
Yes this comes across clearly in your words Greg and that must have been hard because the things that happen to us in childhood are the most difficult to overcome I think. Well done for having the guts and courage to speak out and not let it destroy your life ??
Oh My Goodness G!!......it's the kind of thing that is 'utterly compelling'..... and horrifically sad to imagine happening to oneself!!.....I think it the sign of a very strong and well rounded mentality..... he who handles such adversity with such class is representative of strength and true kindness!!..... Thank you for sharing this my friend....... and for doing it with such well conceived and BEAUTIFULLY delivered poetry!!........ Lots of Love to you and yours!!........T xo ?❤
Thank you Tony
I'm so sorry this happened to you,but I'm glad you are not letting this define you,I can relate a lot to this because of my own experiences,but your not alone,stay strong
Thank you for your kind words Andrea