So innocent I was, a smiling little girl...
You TRIED it!
Only seven years old when you entered my world...
You TRIED it!
I thought you were my friend. "How lucky am I?" I thought.
You TRIED it!
This was before all the pain and sadness you brought.
You TRIED it!
"Let's dance." you suggested and turned on a song.
You TRIED it!
Face to face, chest to chest we were. I didn't like it. I wanted to go.
You TRIED it!
I said, "I don't want to dance anymore, let's stop." You said no...
You TRIED it!
For years I held it inside along with guilt and shame.
You TRIED it!
I am a survivor, now you say MY name!
You TRIED it... but you failed.
About the Creator
Latoya Giles
I'm just a single mom tryna make it. Come with me on my journey through life in writing... "A dream deferred is not a dream denied"... "Life is not a crystal stair..."
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Outstanding!
My heart hurts for you and the pain you experienced. I feel compassion for you and I’m so sorry you experienced this in your past.