Looking from visions of swingsets, mud puddles and roller skates <br />A time when life is supposed to be free. <br />When you are gone all day from sunrise to sunset. <br />And you can be anything you want to be... <br /> <br />Visions of fear and a man in my bed <br />Feeling the pressure between my legs. <br />Feeling the force..that feeling of dread. <br /> <br />Looking from visions of dinner on the table <br />The food is there like it is supposed to be.. <br />Oh wait a minute, that is not me. <br />Hunger in my belly <br />There is nothing to eat. <br />Who am I kidding, did I imagine that feast? <br /> <br />Looking from visions of going to school <br />When you make memories and have friends. <br />Having sleep overs and going on dates, <br />Man these teenage years should be great! <br /> <br />Feel the isolation as you are further alone. <br />Noone wants you when you dont have a home. <br />When you look in the mirror and see a stranger, <br />When when home is where you find danger. <br />... <br /> <br />What happens with the hands of time? <br />Who was this child from so long ago? <br /> <br />I remember her laying on the floor.. <br />saying 'God I can't take anymore'. <br /> <br />This child was me, from long ago. <br />This precious little child I used to know. <br />Oh how I comforted her and held her near and whispered softly...'you are safe now dear'. <br />Oh how I held her in my arms and promised to keep her safe from harm. <br />How I rejuvenated her life and spirit alike, I removed all the bad from her life. I showed her I believed in her in every way...I reminded her that tomorrow is a better day.<br /><br />Butterflies In My Belly Forever<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-long-time-ago-3/
