Tea About Trauma
Acrostic poem about suppressed memories
Tornado blew through my mind, ripping doors off hinges
Easy does it conversation triggered by HIS name
Aloe vera, even it couldn't soothe a deeper than skin burn
Accessing boxed up memories, pulling the ribbon
Blessed the child, daughter of the same name, saved me
One night, when I slept, evil crept, standing over me with a knife
Up in the middle of the night, she saw him; she told me the next day
Three, she was only three, something a three-year-old should never see
Trusted father, my lover- his plot interrupted by her screams
Rattled awake, her bathroom break, his words, none, just a head shake
Another dawn, off to work, he went; starting my day, I made our bed
Uptick to upswing; blade found under his pillow prompted child's story
"Mama, he was pointing it down, pointing it down"
Against the wall, I slide and fall, every time my psyche allows the recall
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Author's note- my poem is based on a real event, one I've tried to write about, but it's still very difficult. The father of my youngest two children dared the unthinkable, and our daughter saved me. I packed this away for years until a conversation triggered the trauma. While still haunted, I have coping skills- but sometimes, it's still too much.
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Marilyn Glover
Poet, writer, & editor, writing to uplift humanity. A Spiritual person who practices Reiki and finds inspiration in nature.
Mother of four, grandmother of two, British American dual citizen living in the States
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Goodness, but you are one lucky woman. Writing and journaling is one way to help yourself, but I know this kind of trauma will take years or maybe never to get over.
Oh god! I'm so sorry, Marilyn. I can't even begin to imagine how much weight and pain you're bearing from this memory. There are monsters who look like humans all around, but the world is grateful your daughter was there for you. Stay strong, Marilyn! Sending all the positive vibes and hugs!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
My goodness, how horrible, Marilyn! So thankful his plot was ruined! I'm sure this can't be easy to think about or write about.
Counting blessing with you, Marilyn. This is such an awful memory. But it says a lot— you are meant to be. Sending hugs. 💖
So sorry this came back to haunt you. I hope writing helped.
Wow - This is so upsetting, and disturbing. You never know what people are going through, and how many scars they have. I will look for you on Medium, I think you said you wrote there also. Keep writing - it is a way to heal, Marilyn.
Whoa, so sorry to hear about this. But writing does offer a little therapy...and it's well-expressed!
Gosh I don't wanna imagine what would have happened if she wasn't there. I'm so sorry your trauma was triggered. How are you feeling now?