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the cost of your voice

June 11, 2018
By this_unflower PLATINUM, Lincoln, Rhode Island
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this_unflower PLATINUM, Lincoln, Rhode Island
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Favorite Quote:
i will never understand<br /> why you held me<br /> if you were afraid of warmth<br /> <br /> you should have known<br /> i was fire<br /> <br /> - Rupi Kaur , the sun and her flowers

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She said

“Speak to me.”

And my words

fell like rain

from my lips

to your ears

with my trust.

“Believe me,”

I had said

when the pour

ceased, you

promised me

it was enough.

Blame me,

for the bruises

the swelling,

the burn marks

you know that

he made.

Corner me,

say I did it,

knowing it’s

been four years

since I’ve touched

a blade.

Teach me

that speaking

will hurt me

and children

had better

keep quiet.

Trust me,

I’ve learned to

trust no one

I promise

next time

I’ll stay silent

© Sarah D., Olean, NY

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