There and Back Again
NO MORE TEARS
She was only nine -
Teaching herself not to cry
To deny the pain, body and soul
She would learn to be strong
Hurt herself where
Men take pleasure
She will not feel that
No - not ever!
Sitting, waiting, pain overwhelming
Not allowing the burning tears
Brimming in her eyes
To leave acid tracks
Down
Her
Young
Old
Face
Childhood disappears without a trace
Empty heart accepting no embrace
Shattered soul can find no solace
Broken life
Damaged mind
She was only nine!
Teaching herself not to cry
To deny the pain, body and soul
She would learn to be strong
Hurt herself where
Men take pleasure
She will not feel that
No - not ever!
Sitting, waiting, pain overwhelming
Not allowing the burning tears
Brimming in her eyes
To leave acid tracks
Down
Her
Young
Old
Face
Childhood disappears without a trace
Empty heart accepting no embrace
Shattered soul can find no solace
Broken life
Damaged mind
She was only nine!
