The secrets a young boy kept

[Crow]

This one is inspired (style wise) by Coconuts' poem, Vibrant spirit.

The secrets a young boy kept

Clenched fist,
Scared boy,
Hateful words,
Mother's toy,

Smacked head,
Ringing ears,
Enraged mother,
Child's tears,

Sought affection,
Despised again,
Wanted love,
Received pain,

Unsafe home,
Fear abounds,
Mother's angry,
Banging sounds,

Heart races,
Flinch, cower,
Tears fall,
Misused power,

Hair pulled,
Twisted ears,
Smacked head,
Many tears,

Her struggles,
No excuse,
My suffering,
Child abuse.

[Chessgirl]

So powerful. I could really hear, feel and see everything you were portraying. Great job.

[Crow]

Thank you. It was a hard job writing that one. It was as if I went back in time recalling the feelings...

[there]

Crow,

It has so much emotion in the graphic, honest telling.

[Crow]

Thank you there, I do appreciate your views. I nearly didn't post this one up on here... hard hitting and real. Just a small glimpse into the daily life of little Crow...

[coconuts]

So real so much emotion. Sometimes I like this style, straight emotion, flashed scenes like so many of our memories. It's clear the pain and betrayal
I wish I could rescue him and show him safety
Coconuts