These Words Scream

A cry for help

A child so small
So vulnerable and weak
Helpless, powerless
Not allowed to speak
Lying awake in bed
Knowing he'll soon appear
Frightened and trapped
Living a torturous nightmare
Body is shaking
Trembling within
Preparing for
The terrible acts
Left all alone
With no one insight
The abused child cries silently
All through the night

How does one heal
From such a horrible crime?
The scars, the damage
Lasts a lifetimes
Emotionally I struggle
To make it through
Not knowing why
I feel and act the way I do
The tragedy is over
But the turmoil is still there
I wonder, if my outbursts
Is a way to see if anyone cares
I cry out
With so much anguish
Fear and doubt