He came to her when she was five, The tiny girl with the big brown eyes, The husband of the favorite aunt, The doting uncle in disguise. They had their tea With Dolly there And Floppy Bunny And Teddy Bear He’d bring her treats And wipe her tears She’d hold his hand He’d calm her fears He laughed with her, Played hide and seek. But there were secrets She could never speak It continued through her early teens The secret things her uncle did Her cries for help all went unheard, The family shame, God forbid. Stay away from him When he comes to near. We can’t upset your aunt My dear. A woman faced an older man Her courage drawn from years of pain With shaky voice and trembling hand She knew a life was hers to gain. Her words were strong Her voice was tense You stole my youth, My innocence. The words came rushing From deep inside. No more to fear, No more to hide. He came to her when she was five, The tiny girl with the big brown eyes, The husband of the favorite aunt, The doting uncle in disguise. ------------------------------------------------ http://www.childabuse.org/reach.htmlBirth sign: Not entered
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