She jerks awake
From an awful nightmare
Is it real?
Is she real?
Her world turned upside down
And inside out
She starts to cry
Fists clenched
Heart racing
She’s panicking now
Oh how can she get through this?
Nightmares have been her constant companion
For days now, she’s been awakened by them
She tries to relax
Closes her eyes again
Sleep, oh sleep please come
Take me away into dreamland
Where I can dream of rainbows and butterflies
This is all she wishes for
Not the constant nightmares of being abused
So long ago.
Written in response to the Dverse open link night prompt which you can find here!
Open Link Night #329 | dVerse (dversepoets.com)
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Simple, but deceptively so… Haunting too, drawn as it is so directly and openly from experience… thank you for your bravery and your voice Carol Anne
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Thank you so much I’m so glad you liked it it’s my truth and I’m glad you took the time to read and comment 😁🎀
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This is such a heartbreaking story. I hope your reality is not as bad as your poem says!
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Most of the time, no it isnt! Occasionally, it is! X
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The desperation to escape the pain is so well described in your honest, haunting verses. Appreciate your voice! 💝
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Oh thank you so, so much! Your so sweet! ❤
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Such a poignant and heartfelt poem Carol.
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Thank you Sadje ❤ ❤
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You’re welcome
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🙂
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The final stanza, with its reference to rainbows and butterflies, adds a touch of hope and the desire for a happier, more peaceful existence. Overall, I think this is a well-written and poignant poem. Great job, Carol!
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Thanks! I really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment! It means so much to me ❤
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Some events in our lives stay with us forever.
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They do, I agree 🎉🎉🤩💜💜💜
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rainbows and butterflies… quite the opposite of abuse – what nightmares are often made of
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Yes indeed 🖤🖤
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