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time to fight

You tell me not to scream,
you said if i do you will cause more pain.
im still,
i want to fight back,
my mind races.
you tell me not to move.
the pain rushes through my body,
as if i was bitten by a rattle snake.
i cant take it.
you hurt me once before.
it is time to fight back.
— Sinthya, May 14, 2010

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hobo

hobo

16 years ago

my friend

This is sad and strong, I hope this is not from a persona experience. nice write
Alice Ember

Alice Ember

16 years ago

Nice write

Nice write, Sinthya. I love it hope your all right. Cowards aren't the only ones who die a thousand deaths. Sometimes heroes do to
weirdelf

weirdelf

16 years ago

go grrrl!

this poem stands by itself. Yet I could suggest an extra line or two on how to fight back. Like naming the perpetrator. Nothing hurts them worse. Cheers, Jess, Reprehensibly irrepressible,